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Important Handling Information
Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use
only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-road
driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also
provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher
off the ground, it has a higher centre gravity making it more susceptible to tipping
or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder,
make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
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For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover,
read:
2 Precautions While Driving P. 520
2 Off-road Guidelines P. 512
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.
In many countries, the law prohibits off-road driving,
e. g. driving in forests, trailblazing, etc. Please check
your local laws and regulations before commencing
any off-road driving activity.
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