Off-Road Driving; Before You Go Off-Roading - GMC 2010 Canyon Crew Cab Owner's Manual

Off-Road Driving

Vehicles with four-wheel drive can be used for off-road
driving. Vehicles without four-wheel drive should not
be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface.
The airbag system is designed to work properly under a
wide range of conditions, including off-road usage.
Always wear your safety belt and observe safe driving
speeds, especially on rough terrain.
Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road
and this is certainly true for off-road driving. At the
very time you need special alertness and driving skills,
your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can be
affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could
have a serious — or even fatal — accident if you
drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been
drinking.
Off-roading can be great fun but has some definite
hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself. When
off-road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves
are not banked, and there are no road signs. Surfaces
can be slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers. Failure to
operate the vehicle correctly off-road could result in loss
of vehicle control or vehicle rollover.
Off-roading involves some new skills. That is why it is
very important that you read these driving tips and
suggestions to help make off-road driving safer
and more enjoyable.

Before You Go Off-Roading

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Have all necessary maintenance and service
work done.
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Make sure there is enough fuel, that fluid levels are
where they should be, and that the spare tire is fully
inflated.
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Be sure to read all the information about
four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual.
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Make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has
them, are properly attached.
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Know the local laws that apply to off-roading where
you will be driving or check with law enforcement
people in the area.
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Be sure to get the necessary permission if you will
be on private land.
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