Before You Go Off-Roading; Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving - GMC Jimmy 2004 Owner's Manual

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
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 apply to off-roading where you will be driving?
If you do not 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.
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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.
•
Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
the off-road terrain does not toss things around.
CAUTION:
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Cargo on the load floor piled higher than
the seatbacks can be thrown forward
during a sudden stop. You or your
passengers could be injured. Keep cargo
below the top of the seatbacks.
CAUTION: (Continued)