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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
• Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially
on rough terrains. Sudden changes in terrain can result
in abrupt steering wheel motion. Make sure you grip the
steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the
spokes.
• If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another
(e.g. from concrete to gravel/sand/mud/snow) there
will be a change in the way the vehicle responds, espe-
cially the way it responds to steering, braking and
accelerating inputs.
• Be extremely careful when driving on pavements made
slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.
• If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow
down, but avoid severe brake or steering application.
Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after
reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too
sharply while returning to the road surface.
• It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the
road and slow down gradually before returning to the
pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down
or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or
abruptly.
• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden
sharp turn must be made, turn the steering wheel only
as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emer-
gency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle con-
trol. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator
and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if
changes in vehicle speed are called for. Avoid abrupt
steering, acceleration or braking which could result in
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle roll-
over and/or personal injury. Use all available road sur-
faces to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
Off Road Driving Precautions
• When driving off-road or on rugged terrains, never
overspeed or make sharp turns. This may cause loss of
control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious
injury.
• Maintain steering wheel control at all times. Sudden
changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel
motion.
• Do not drive horizontally or diagonally across steep
slopes, your vehicle can tip over sideways. Driving
straight up or straight down is preferred.
• Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from con-
cealed objects such as rocks and stumps. You should
either know the terrain or map-out your route before
driving in the area.
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