1. Learn the controls
| W / S | Gas / brake |
|---|---|
| A / D | Steer |
| V | Reset camera behind truck |
| J | Open 4WD for smooth roads |
| K | Differential lockers |
| G | Start winch selection |
The gear lever contains A, N, R and the low positions L+, L and L-. Never select neutral on a hill: the truck rolls free.
2. Use the slow gears
Low range is slow and strong. L- gives the most controlled crawl, L sits in the middle, and L+ is the fastest low position. On a descent, face straight downhill, select low range and let the gearing hold the truck back. On a climb, hold steady throttle and steer before a ledge rather than reacting on it.
3. Match the setup to terrain
Mud
The tutorial's MUD preset reads 10 psi, compared with 36 psi on ROAD. Air down, select low range, keep moving and ease off if the wheels spin.
Water and rocks
Enter water at walking pace and travel straight to the far bank. Over rocks, crawl in L- or L, steer early and avoid placing a wheel directly on top of a rock.
Logs
Follow the marked line, keep a steady pace and add a little more gas for the large log. Use a differential lock if a free wheel starts spinning.
4. Recover with the winch
Press G and click a tree, rock or truck within 10 metres. Once attached, Z reels the line in, X lets it out and C unhooks. A winch is a recovery tool, but backing up and choosing a better line can be faster.
Compare terrain-specific configurations in the setup guide, or use the trail planner.