Honda CR-V Owner's Manual page 427

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Off-Road Guidelines
Important Safety Precautions
To avoid loss of control or rollover,
be sure to follow all precautions and
recommendations.
Be sure to store luggage properly,
and do not exceed your vehicle
luggage load limits (see pages
366 and 571 ).
Whenever you drive, make sure
you and your passengers always
wear seat belts.
Keep your speed low, and never
go faster than the conditions allow.
It's up to you to continually assess
the situation and drive within the
limits.
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Driving
Check Out Your Vehicle
Before you leave the paved road, be
sure to do all scheduled maintenance
and service, and inspect your vehicle
for any problems. Pay special
attention to the condition of the tyres,
and check the tyre pressures.
After you return to the paved road,
carefully inspect your vehicle to
make sure there is no damage that
could make driving it unsafe.
Recheck the condition of the tyres
and the tyre pressures.
Remember
The route presents limits (too steep
or bumpy roads). You have limits
(driving skill and comfort). And your
vehicle has limits (traction, stability,
and power).
Driving off-road can be hazardous if
you fail to recognize limits and take
the proper precautions.
Accelerating and Braking
For better traction on all surfaces,
accelerate slowly and gradually build
up speed. If you try to start too fast
on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you
might not have enough traction to
get underway, and you may dig
yourself a hole. Starting with the
shift lever in second (2) gear will
help you have a smoother start on
snow or ice.
Keep in mind that you will usually
need more time and distance to
brake to a stop on unpaved surfaces.
Avoid hard braking. Do not ''pump''
the brakes; let the anti-lock braking
system pump them for you.