INSPECTIONS
It’s important to make sure your Grenadier is ready—and you’re
ready—before using it. You must make sure of both before any
drive. You must check it periodically. And you must undertake a
thorough inspection before carrying external cargo, heavy cargo,
trailering, long trips, and o-road driving.
Before any drive
Walk around your Grenadier making a visual inspection
for damage, tire
trouble, and obstacles. That’s a
particularly good idea if your Grenadier is parked where
people might tamper with it or leave bikes and toys
nearby.
Look under your Grenadier for signs of uid leaks.
If you have cargo on the roof or on a hitch-mounted
carrier, make sure
it’s secured for normal driving and
accidents. Make sure it does not exceed load ratings.
If you parked with cargo attached to the side or back,
remove it.
If there is cargo (or anything else that could be propelled
and injure someone during a crash), secure or remove it.
Make sure you are not carrying more than the
recommended load and
that the weight of occupants
and cargo does not put you over the Gross Vehicle
Weight Recommendation in the Maintenance, Repairs,
and Technical Information section.
Make sure all doors are securely closed.
Make sure that the windshield, windows, mirrors, and
lamps are clear
and unobstructed. If the windshield or
windows are frosted, iced, or dirty, clear them before you
start driving, now while you are underway.
Make sure that the rear and side mirrors are adjusted for
the driver.
Make sure that the steering wheel is adjusted to the
driver’s liking.
Make sure that the driver footwell is clear of anything
that is obstructing
or that could move to obstruct a
pedal.
Put down your phone and resolve not to check it or use
any function other than hands-free while driving.
Resolve to pay full attention to driving.
Make sure all occupants are properly seated and seat
belted.
After starting the engine, check the Telltale Cluster and
the Center Display
and Touchscreen for any signals
indicating trouble and resolve them before driving.
BEFORE DRIVING
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