people differently and most people under-
estimate the effects of alcohol.
Remember, drinking and driving don’t
mix! And that’s true for drugs too (over
the counter, prescription, and illegal
drugs). Don’t drive if your ability to op-
erate your vehicle is impaired by alcohol,
drugs, or some other physical condition.
DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following precautions:
WARNING
O
Drive carefully when off the road and
avoid dangerous areas. Every person
who drives or rides in this vehicle should
be seated with their seat belt fastened.
This will keep you and your passengers
in position when driving over rough ter-
rain.
O
Before driving up or down grades, check
the road surface for bumps or potholes.
Be sure to climb a gentle slope and de-
scend a gentle slope.
O
Do not drive across steep slopes. In-
stead drive either straight up or straight
down the slopes. Off-road vehicles can
tip over sideways much more easily than
they can forward or backward.
O
Many hills are too steep for any vehicle.
If you drive up them, you may stall. If you
drive down them, you may not be able to
control your speed. If you drive across
them, you may roll over.
O
Do not move the selector lever while
driving on downhill grades as this could
cause loss of control of the vehicle.
O
Be sure to use the engine brake. The foot
brake performance may be reduced, re-
sulting in a possible accident.
O
Stay alert when driving to the top of a
hill. At the top there could be a drop-off
or other hazard that could cause an acci-
dent.
O
If your engine stalls or you cannot make
it to the top of a steep hill, never attempt
to turn around. Your vehicle could tip or
roll over. Always back straight down in R
(Reverse) range. Never back down in N
(Neutral), using only the brake, as this
could cause loss of control.
O
Heavy braking going down a hill could
cause your brakes to overheat and fade,
resulting in loss of control and an acci-
dent. Apply brakes lightly and use a low
range to control your speed.
O
Unsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.
O
To avoid raising the center of gravity ex-
cessively, do not exceed the rated ca-
pacity of the roof rack and evenly dis-
tribute the load. Secure heavy loads in
the cargo area as far forward and as low
as possible. Do not equip the vehicle
with tires larger than specified in this
manual. This could cause your vehicle to
roll over.
O
Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move suddenly
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