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
umaderbody
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?
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
1
If
you don’t know, you should check with law
forward
of
your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
forward as you can.
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Be sure the load is secured properly,
so
driving on
the
off-road
terrain
doesn’t
toss
things around.
A
CAUTION:
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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