GMC 1993 Jimmy Owner's Manual page 196

Your Driving and the .Road
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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about how
to load your
vehicle.
The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear
Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain
axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can.
doesn't toss things around.
I
CAUTION
*
Cargo
on
the toad
flour
piled higher. than
the
seatbacks 'can. be A
.
thrown forward during a sudden stop.
YOU
or
your
passengers
could be injured. Keep cargo below
the top
of the seatbacks.
*
Unsecured cargo
on
the load
fluor can be tossed about when
driving over
rough
terrain. You or your
passengers
can
be
struck
by flying objects.
Secure the cargo
properly,
making
it
more likely to
roli
over. You can be seriously
or
fatally
injured if
the
vehicle rolls
over,
Put heavy toads inside the cargo
area, not on
the roof. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far
forward
and
low as possible.
. .
Heavy
loads
on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity,
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You'll find other important information in this manual. See "Vehicle Loading",
"Luggage Carrier" and "Tires" in the Index.
Traveling to Remote Areas
It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area.
Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad
surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Be aware of any blocked
or closed roads.
It's also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle. If something
happens to one of them, the other can help quickly.
Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure to read the winch
instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy if you get stuck. But
you'll want
to
know
how to
use
it
properly.
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
It's a good idea to practice in an area that's safe and close
to
home before
you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require
some new and
different driving skills. Here's what we mean.
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