Off-Highway Driving Guidelines; General Information; Important Safety Precautions - Acura 2012 ZDX Owner's Manual

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

General Information

Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its higher
ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads.
It is not designed for trail-blazing, or other challenging off-road activities.
If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat
different driving skills and that your vehicle will handle somewhat differently than it
does on pavement. Pay attention to the precautions and tips in this section, and get
acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pavement.

Important Safety Precautions

To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to follow all precautions and
recommendations:
• Be sure to store cargo properly and do not exceed your cargo load limits.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 213
• Whenever you drive, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
• Keep your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow.
• It's up to you to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits.
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1Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
WARNING
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Improperly operating this vehicle on or
off-pavement can cause a crash or
rollover in which you and your
passengers can be seriously injured or
killed.
• Follow all instructions and guidelines
in this owner's manual.
• Keep your speed low, and don't drive
faster than conditions permit.
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a roll over.
2 Important Handling Information P. 24
2 Precautions While Driving P. 226