Chevrolet 2011 Colorado Bedienungsanleitung PDF herunterladen (Seite 187)

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Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011

Driving and Operating 9-9

Controlling the vehicle is the key to

successful off-road driving. One of

the best ways to control the vehicle

is to control the speed. At higher

speeds:

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You approach things faster and

have less time to react.

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There is less time to scan the

terrain for obstacles.

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The vehicle has more bounce

when driving over obstacles.

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More braking distance is

needed, especially on an

unpaved surface.

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WARNING

When you are driving off-road,

bouncing and quick changes in

direction can easily throw you out

of position. This could cause you

to lose control and crash. So,

whether you are driving on or

off the road, you and your

passengers should wear safety

belts.

Scanning the Terrain

Off-road driving can take you over

many different kinds of terrain. Be

familiar with the terrain and its many

different features.

Surface Conditions: Off-roading

surfaces can be hard-packed dirt,

gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud,

snow, or ice. Each of these surfaces

affects the vehicle's steering,

acceleration, and braking in different

ways. Depending on the surface,

slipping, sliding, wheel spinning,

delayed acceleration, poor traction,

and longer braking distances can

occur.

Surface Obstacles: Unseen or

hidden obstacles can be hazardous.

A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can

startle you if you are not prepared

for them. Often these obstacles are

hidden by grass, bushes, snow,

or even the rise and fall of the

terrain itself.

Some things to consider:

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Is the path ahead clear?

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Will the surface texture change

abruptly up ahead?

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Does the travel take you uphill or

downhill?

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Will you have to stop suddenly

or change direction quickly?

When driving over obstacles or

rough terrain, keep a firm grip on

the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs,

or other surface features can jerk

the wheel out of your hands.

When driving over bumps, rocks,

or other obstacles, the wheels can

leave the ground. If this happens,

even with one or two wheels, you

cannot control the vehicle as well or

at all.

Because you will be on an unpaved

surface, it is especially important to

avoid sudden acceleration, sudden

turns, or sudden braking.

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