2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 361
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 359 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Care should be taken when attempting to climb steep hills or driving diagonally across a hill or slope. If natural obstacles force you to travel diagonally up or down a hill, choose a mild angle and keep as little side tilt as possible. Keep the vehicle moving and make turns slowly and cautiously. always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. • Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as If you must back down a hill, back straight down using required. REVERSE gear. Never back down in NEUTRAL or diago• Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on nally across the hill. the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and susWhen driving over sand, mud, and other soft terrain, pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the shift to low gear and drive steadily. Apply the accelerator values specified in the Service Manual. slowly to avoid spinning the wheels. • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These Do not reduce the tire pressures for this type of driving. things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage After Driving Off-Road to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than propeller shafts. does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is 5