Driving Guidelines  (Utility Models) 
This  multipurpose  passenger  vehicle  is  defined  as  a utility  vehicle  in 
Consumer  Information  Regulations  issued  by  the  National  Highway  \
Traffic 
Safety  Administration  (NHTSA)  of  the  United  States  Department  of 
Transportation.  Utility  vehicles  have  higher  ground  clearance  and\
  a narrower 
track  to  make  them  capable 
of performing  in  a wide  variety  of off-road 
applications.  Specific  design  characteristics  give  them  a higher  center  of 
gravity  than  ordinary  cars.  An  advantage  of the  higher  ground  clearance  is a 
better  view 
of the  road  allowing  you  to  anticipate  problems.  They  are  not 
designed  for  cornering  at  the  same  speeds  as  conventional  2-whe\
el  drive 
vehicles  any  more  than  low-slung  sports  cars  are  designed  to  p\
erform 
satisfactorily  under  off-road  conditions.  If  at 
all possible,  avoid  sharp  turns  or 
abrupt  maneuvers. 
As with  other  vehicles  of  this  type,  failure  to  operate  this 
vehicle  correctly  may  result  in 
loss of control  or  vehicle  rollover. 
OffmRoad Driving with Your Four-Wheel 
Drive Vehicle 
This  off-road  guide is for  vehicles  that  have  four-wheel  drive.  (Also,  see 
“Anti-lock  Brakes”  in  the  Index.) 
If your  vehicle  doesn’t  have  four-wheel  drive, 
you  shouldn’t  drive  off-road  unless  you’re  on 
a level,  solid  surface. 
Off-road  driving  can  be  great  fun.  But  it  does  have  some  definite  hazards. 
The  greatest  of these  is  the  terrain  itself. 
“Off-roading”  means  you’ve  left  the  great  North  American  road  system  behind. 
Traffic  lanes  aren’t  marked.  Curves  aren’t  banked.  There  a\
re  no  road  signs. 
Surfaces  can  be  slippery,  rough,  uphill 
or downhill.  In short,  you’ve  gone  right 
back  to nature. 
Off-road  driving  involves  some  new  skills.  And  that’s  why  it’s  very  important 
that  you  read  this  guide.  You’ll find many  driving  tips  and  suggestions.  These 
will help  make  your  off-road  driving  safer  and  more  enjoyable. 
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.  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. 
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