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Off-road driving
Your vehicle is not designed to be driven off-road. However, in the event that
off-road driving cannot be avoided, please observe the following precautions to
help avoid the areas prohibited to vehicles.
Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permitted to travel.
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Respect private property. Get owner' s permission before entering private prop-
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erty.
Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that restrict
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travel.
Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving techniques should
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be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads.
Avoid driving on very steep, slippery roads and other surfaces, such as sand,
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where the tires are liable to lose traction. Your vehicle may not perform as well
as conventional AWD on-road vehicles on these surfaces.
INFORMATION
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Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the
following organizations.
State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
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State Motor Vehicle Bureau
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Recreational Vehicle Clubs
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U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
WARNING
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Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death or serious injury
or damage to your vehicle:
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Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in danger-
ous places.
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Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk
the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
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Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud,
water or snow.
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