Remember that it’s okay to turn around

Even when using a capable 4WD like the Ranger with their clever Selectable Drive Modes^{6 7} and low range gearing, the driver remains responsible for assessing suitability of off-road terrain. If you are not confident in your ability to navigate the terrain ahead of you, either find another way around or go back the way you came. Safety is always the most important factor when driving off-road. If you ever feel unsafe or uncertain, there is no shame in turning your vehicle around.

Returning to the bitumen

When off roading, you likely will get to places you’ve never been before, and it can get a bit tricky finding your way back through so many different off road tracks.

To help you out, your Ranger has a built-in trip log. At the start of your 4x4 journey, make sure to enable this tool and SYNC® 4A will create breadcrumbs for you to find your way back.

Here is how to access the trip log:

From the Home screen, select the Navigation menu
Select the “Tools” button to open the navigation tools

Select “Settings"
From the available categories select “Map and Vehicle”
When this menu is selected, it will show 3 options:

1. Driving Map View

2. May Layers

3. Installed Maps

Select “Map Layers”
You will see the following options:

1. Places along the road

2. Select Points of Interest

3. Favourite

4. 3D Buildings

5. Traffic

6. Trip Log

Toggle the “Trip Log” option ‘on’ to leave ‘breadcrumbs’ of your trip

And remember, before you leave the wilderness behind, be sure to re-inflate tyres if you’ve dropped the pressures and do a quick check of your vehicle to make sure there’s no damage you might have missed. Remember to double check your numberplates aren’t covered in mud.