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OPERATION ON THE ROAD
Basic operating principles
• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by
loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.
• Do not use 4WD on dry, hard surfaced roads (except models equipped
with Auto 4WD or AWD). This may damage the drivelines and axles.
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
• If your vehicle goes off the edge
of the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application,
Ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing
your speed. Do not turn the
steering wheel too sharply while
returning to the road surface.
• It may be safer to stay on the
apron or shoulder of the road and
slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may loose
control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too
sharply or abruptly.
• It often may be less risky to strike small inanimate objects, such as
highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the
vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Remember, your
safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel
drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of
gravity. Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for
cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Operation On The Road
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