Off-road driving is adventure driving. Brush up on the techniques and strategies for effective off-road driving with Range Rover, Defender and Discovery. Take advantage of innovative technologies and special driving modes. Read tips to improve your performance, help minimise risk and enhance your adventure no matter the path.
OFF-ROAD SURFACES
Every terrain presents a unique challenge when off-roading. Understanding the characteristics of mud, sand, gravel, and other surfaces is crucial for effective off-road navigation. Range Rover, Defender and Discovery are designed to excel when driving across these difficult surfaces, with tailored driving modes that optimise performance and maintain traction.
DRIVING THROUGH MUD
Driving in mud requires careful control and the right approach to avoid getting stuck. Mud Ruts Mode optimises grip and stability, ensuring drivers can confidently traverse muddy trails. The Terrain Response will automatically raise the vehicle to an optimum height. Make sure you know where your front wheels are pointing, try to keep your lowest point clear of the ground at all times, maintain momentum and use low gears.
DRIVING ON SAND
Sand driving demands smooth acceleration and high ground clearance. Sand Mode adjusts throttle response and traction control to prevent bogging down, facilitating exhilarating drives on desert dunes. Consider lowering your tyre pressure (15psi minimum) to create a greater surface area. If you need to park in sand, try to do so on a downward slope. This will help you when you pull away and reduce the risk of bogging.
DRIVING UPHILL
When driving uphill, maintaining traction and managing ascent speed is vital. Electronic Traction Control will help reduce wheel spin and help you to keep moving. If your wheel starts to spin, ease of the accelerator until you feel the tyres regain grip. It's important to keep the wheels rolling. When you need to go back down the hill. the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature assists in navigating slippery declines.
DRIVING ON GRAVEL
Gravel roads require cautious speed management and steering control. When facing this challenge, select Grass/Gravel/Snow mode to maintain traction and throttle response. Use the highest gear possible for the conditions. Make sure to leave a generous gap between your vehicle and others to help reduce the risk of damage from flying gravel.
PREPARE FOR YOUR OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES
Challenging off-road driving requires full training and experience. Risk of injury and damage. Never drive beyond your abilities.
*Rock Crawl and Wade Mode only available on selected vehicles.
†Low range gearing is available on selected vehicles.