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Before You GO Off-Roading
There are some things to do before
you go out. For
. example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and
service work done. Check to make sure all underbody
shields (if
so equipped) are properly attached. Be sure
you read all the information about your four-wheel-drive
, ‘ vehicle in this manual. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare
tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels up where they should be? What are the local laws that apply to
off-roading where you’ll be driving?
If you don’t know,
- you should check with law enforcement people in the
area. Will you be
on someone’s private land? If so, be
sure to get the necessary permission.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about
how to load your vehicle.
The heaviest things should be on the load floor and
, forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
forward as you can.’
Be’ sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
’ the off-road ten@ doesn’t toss things around. Cargo on the load floor
piled higher than
the seatbacks can be thrown forward
during
a sudden stop. You or your
passengers could be injured. Keep cargo
below the top of the seatbacks.
Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough
terrain. You or your passengers can be
struck by flying objects. Secure the
cargo properly.
Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle’s
center of gravity, making it more likely to
roll over.
You can be seriously or fatally
injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy
loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof. Keep cargo in the cargo area
as far forward
and low
as possible.
You’ll find other important information
in this manual.
See “Vehicle Loading,” “Luggage Carrier” and “Tires”
in the Index.
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