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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions
Off-road vehicle features● Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of
vehicle to be more likely to rollover . And, utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
● An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate problems.
● It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary passen-
ger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road condit ions. Therefore, sharp turns at
excessive speeds may cause the vehicle to rollover.
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground
clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of grav-
ity to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applica-
tions.
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5-1. Essential information
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
●Never tow this vehicle wheels on the ground.
●Use only the front emergency towing hooks or towing eyelets when towing your
vehicle.
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■]To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequa te ground clearance for towing at the
opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could
be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage when to wing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent causing serious damage to th e transmission and transfer in emer-
gency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
Do not use the rear emergency towing hook.
