Hummer 2004 H2 User Manual
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Brake and Throttle Operation
Techniques for Off-Road Driving
For logs, walls, rocks, severe ditches, hills, sand, etc.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Do not
overspeed the engine.
2. Select the proper transmission and transfer case
gear range; usually FIRST (1) gear, 4LO LOCK for
such obstacles.
3. If wheel spin is experienced, maintain steady
throttle, with your foot off the brake pedal, to
allow the TCS to control the wheel spin. TCS will
not operate if the brakes are applied, even slightly.
4. If wheel spin can not be controlled by the system,
fully press the brake pedal with your left foot so all
wheel spin is halted.
5. Back away from the obstacle such that a new
approach can be tried.
6. As the first wheel crosses the obstacle, be prepared
to modulate the brake and throttle to maintain
control and avoid tire drop-off from obstacles.
Repeat the controlled process for the other wheels.
For mounds, washouts, loose up-hill slopes,
ditches, etc.
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