Owner`s manual

O Before driving up or down grades,
check the road surface for bumps
or potholes. Be sure to climb a
gentle slope and descend a
gentle slope.
O Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead 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 shift gears while driving
on downhill grades as this could
cause loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
O Be sure to use the engine brake.
The foot brake performance may
be reduced, resulting in a pos-
sible 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 accident.
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) gear. 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 over-
heat and fade, resulting in loss of
control and an accident. Apply
brakes lightly and use a low gear
to control your speed.
O Unsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough
terrain. Properly 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 excessively, do not ex-
ceed the rated capacity of the roof
rack and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the
cargo area as for forward and as
low as possible. Do not equip the
vehicle with tires larger than
specified in this manual. This
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