Off-Road Precautions; Off-Road Vehicle Features - Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual

Off-road precautions

This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity to
make it capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications.

Off-road vehicle features

Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary
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passenger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be
more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road
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allowing you to anticipate problems.
It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars
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any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may
cause the vehicle to rollover.
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