On-pavement and off-road driving precautions
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than passenger cars to make them capable of performing in a variety of on-pavement and off-road applications. This gives them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
However, they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in collisions and rollovers. In a rollover crash, an unbelted or improperly belted person is significantly more likely to be injured or killed than a person properly wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions” later in this section.
See also:
Power outlet
Instrument panel
Center console (if so equipped)
The power outlet is located in the instrument
panel and the center console (if so equipped).
- The outlet and plug may be hot
during o ...
Precautions on seat belt usage
If you are wearing your seat belt properly adjusted
and you are sitting upright and well back in
your seat with both feet on the floor, your chances
of being injured or killed in an accident and/ ...
iPod Player Operation with Navigation System (if so equipped)
Connecting iPodT
To connect an iPodT to the vehicle so that the
iPodT can be controlled with the audio system
controls and display screen, use the USB jack
located in the center console. Open ...