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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.
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.
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State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
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State Motor Vehicle Bureau
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:
Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in danger-
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ous places.
Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk
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the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud,
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water or snow.
After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, water, etc., check that there is no
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grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped to the underbody. Clear
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