Important Handling Information
Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a higher center gravity making it more susceptible to tripping or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
Important Handling Information
For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read:
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in a crash or a rollover.
See also:
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
- The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up th ...
Handling the Unexpected
Flat Tire
• Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire
in the cargo area.
Indicators Come On
• Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual.
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Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view
and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install a ...