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Off
Road Driving with Your
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Four
Wheel
Drive Vehicle
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This off
road guide is for vehicles that have
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four
wheel drive.
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Also, see "Anti
Lock Brakes" in the Index.
If your vehicle doesn't have four
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shouldn't drive off
road unless you're on a level,
solid surface.
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road driving can be great fun. But it does have some
Off
definite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself.
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"Off
roading" means you've left the great North
American road system behind. Traffic lanes aren't
marked. Curves aren't banked. There are no road signs.
Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. In
short, you've gone right back to nature.
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Off
road driving involves some new skills. And that's
why it's very important that you read this guide. You'll
find many driving tips and suggestions. These will help
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make your off
road driving safer and more enjoyable.
4-14
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wheel drive, you
Before You Go Off-Roading
There are some things to do before you go out. For
example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and
service work done. Check to make sure all underbody
shields (if so equipped) are properly attached.
Be sure you read all the information about your
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four
wheel
drive vehicle in this manual. Is there enough
fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels
up where they should be? What are the local laws that
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apply to off
roading where you'll be driving? If you
don't know, you should check with law enforcement
people in the area. Will you be on someone's private
land? If so, be sure to get the necessary permission.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about
how to load your vehicle.
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The heaviest things should be on the load floor and
forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
forward as you can.
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Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
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the off
road terrain doesn't toss things around.
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