Off Road Functions Quick Start Guide

[Michael H.]

I've had a go at drafting a simplified Off-road Functions Quick Start Guide which may be of use to new owners. I would welcome any feedback.

UPDATE - SEE #14 FOR REVISED DRAFT

 

[TheDocAUS]

Excellent. My suggestions:

1. add the words off road somewhere in file name;
2. CENTRE DIFF: give example of low traction surfaces (eg dirt or gravel roads, but not sealed). Is shifting across left or right? You also talk about moving slowly does that mean 15kph or less - like you listed in another section or 25kph you also mention?;
3. Rear and front diff locker: make last sentence bold;
4. ESC OFF: move the 3rd line to the last line and make it bold;
5. WADING MODE: perhaps number the 3 pre-requisites before you engage wading mode? That would mean some numbers in other areas for consistency if you agree.

 

[Michael H.]

Excellent. My suggestions:

1. add the words off road somewhere in file name;
2. CENTRE DIFF: give example of low traction surfaces (eg dirt or gravel roads, but not sealed). Is shifting across left or right? You also talk about moving slowly does that mean 15kph or less - like you listed in another section or 35kph you also mention?;
3. Rear and front diff locker: make last sentence bold;
4. ESC OFF: move the 3rd line to the last line and make it bold;
5. WADING MODE: perhaps number the 3 pre-requisites before you engage wading mode? That would mean some numbers in other areas for consistency if you agree.

Thanks very much for the help.
I’ll put up another draft once I review any other suggestions I receive.

I'm not sure of the exact speed up to which the centre diff can be locked. Hopefully someone knows.

I think the 3 pre-requisites for Wading Mode could be done in any order.

 

[Rubicon Maybe]

Thank you for your efforts putting this "Cliff Notes" guide together.

 

[grenadierguy]

Thanks very much for the help.
I’ll put up another draft once I review any other suggestions I receive.

I'm not sure of the exact speed up to which the centre diff can be locked. Hopefully someone knows.

I think the 3 pre-requisites for Wading Mode could be done in any order.

"shift across" will be different from region to region it switches from RHD to LHD. Shift laterally, maybe. Left or right will be wrong for different groups, let's keep it simple and consistent.

 

[bakepl]

Great effort thanks. Perhaps consider: Low gear - vehicle must be stationary. Front and rear diff locks disengage once vehicle is switched off.

 

[Mohs 9]

Offroad mode: was not the Hand Brake also Requiered to switch into?

 

[Michael H.]

Offroad mode: was not the Hand Brake also Requiered to switch into?

The Owner's Manual states that the handbrake is required to engage Off-road mode, but mine engages without it.

When Off-road mode is engaged, a message is displayed saying "Vehicle must be secured with handbrake" regardless of whether or not the handbrake is applied.

I'm not sure of the reasoning behind the message.

 

[Gwynne]

Thanks very much for the help.
I’ll put up another draft once I review any other suggestions I receive.

I'm not sure of the exact speed up to which the centre diff can be locked. Hopefully someone knows.

I think the 3 pre-requisites for Wading Mode could be done in any order.

Thanks Michael - sight of a second version would be much appreciated

 

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[globalgregors]

Excellent. My suggestions:

1. add the words off road somewhere in file name;
2. CENTRE DIFF: give example of low traction surfaces (eg dirt or gravel roads, but not sealed). Is shifting across left or right? You also talk about moving slowly does that mean 15kph or less - like you listed in another section or 35kph you also mention?;
3. Rear and front diff locker: make last sentence bold;
4. ESC OFF: move the 3rd line to the last line and make it bold;
5. WADING MODE: perhaps number the 3 pre-requisites before you engage wading mode? That would mean some numbers in other areas for consistency if you agree.

Super idea and great suggestions above. CDL can be engaged below 40kph. I’d also suggest mentioning the handbrake for low range, notwithstanding that it’s not in fact essential (I didn’t know this). Regardless this would be easier given the wording of the alert.

 

[255/85]

Offroad mode: was not the Hand Brake also Requiered to switch into?

Offroad and Wading mode both require the handbrake to be set per the literature.

 

[Michael H.]

Offroad and Wading mode both require the handbrake to be set per the literature.

Perhaps it's region dependent, but mine engage without the handbrake.

 

[Michael H.]

Here's an updated draft. Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[GavinD]

Excellent guide, thanks for putting this together.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Here's an updated draft. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Now please send a copy to Purnell Adventure and ask them to give a laminated copy to new owners. So I get a copy in Janaury.

 

[DenisM]

Thanks Michael! Top job

 

[cmurray]

Hello Michael,
Regarding the centre diff lock. Speed is not really an issue, I regularly lock and unlock the centre diff in my Land Rovers at 80 to 90 kph. I've locked and unlocked the Grenadier's centre diff at 50 kph. The speed of the vehicle isn't the issue, it's the difference in speeds between the front and rear differentials is where the issue lies. I think it would be worth mentioning that it should not be locked whilst there is wheel spin. You should have the centre diff locked before you get into that situation, but if you do, then back off the accelerator, lock the centre diff, then get back on the power.

Regards
Craig Murray