Off-Road Driving Basics Overview - Hummer H2 2004 Getting To Know Manual

Getting to Know Your H2
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• Improves the control of vehicle speed
while requiring less throttle pedal
activity.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Off-Road Driving Basics
Overview
Off-road driving can be great fun, but it
does have its hazards. The greatest
hazard can be the terrain itself. Off-road
driving involves some new skills, so it's
very important to read this guide as well
as your Owner Manual.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road
Driving
There are some important things to
remember about loading your vehicle:
• The heaviest things should be on the
load floor and forward of your rear
axle. Put heavier items as forward as
you can, but do not place in the front
seat area.
• Be sure the load is secured properly
to prevent items from being tossed
during off-road driving.
CAUTION
• Cargo on the load floor piled higher
than the seat can be thrown forward
during sudden stops.
• Unsecured cargo on the load floor
can be tossed about when driving
over rough terrain.
• Heavy loads on the roof raise the
vehicle's center of gravity, making it
more likely to roll over.
High Mobility Characteristics
The HUMMER H2 has a:
A. 10-inch (coil) running ground clear-
ance and a
B. 9.9-inch (22.8-
cm) axle to
ground clear-
ance, while
maintaining a
low silhouette
and a low cen-
ter of gravity.
These characteristics are essential to
safety in off-road operation.
The HUMMER H2 has an:
A. Approach angle of 40.4˚ (coil) and a
B. Departure angle of 39.6˚(coil).