Off-Road Driving
All-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without all-wheel drive and vehicles not equipped with All Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. To contact the tire manufacturer for more information about the original equipment tires, see the Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information manual.
Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed.
WARNING
When driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash. You and your passengers should always wear safety belts.
See also:
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep
downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be
used so much that they would get hot and n ...
Jump Starting
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery.
If the vehicle battery has run down,
you may want to use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to ...
Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt sys ...