Important Handling Information - Honda CR-V Owner's Manual

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Important Handling Information

Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on paved roads. Higher
ground clearance has many advantages for off-road driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high
centre of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear
seat belts.
For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 372 of this manual and the
Off-road Guidelines section on page 421 . Failure to operate this vehicle correctly might result in loss of control or an
accident.
In many countries, the law prohibits off-road driving, e.g. driving in forests, trailblazing, etc. Please check your local
laws and regulations before commencing any off-road driving activity.
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