Loading Your Vehicle for Off-RoadDriving{ WARNING:. Cargo on the load floor piled higher than theseatbacks can be thrown forward during asudden stop. You or your passengers couldbe injured. Keep cargo below the top ofthe seatbacks.. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can betossed about when driving over rough terrain.You or your passengers can be struck byflying objects. Secure the cargo properly.. Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle'scenter of gravity, making it more likely to rollover. You can be seriously or fatally injured ifthe vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads insidethe cargo area, not on the roof. Keep cargoin the cargo area as far forward and lowas possible.There are some important things to remember abouthow to load your vehicle.. The heaviest things should be on the floor, forwardof the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forwardas you can.. Be sure the load is properly secured, so things arenot tossed around.You will find other important information under Loadingthe Vehicle on page 6‑32 and Tires on page 7‑57.Environmental ConcernsOff-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfyingrecreation. However, it also raises environmentalconcerns. We recognize these concerns and urge everyoff-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting theenvironment:. Always use established trails, roads, and areasthat have been specially set aside for publicoff-road recreational driving and obey allposted regulations.. Avoid any driving practice that could damageshrubs, flowers, trees, or grasses or disturbwildlife. This includes wheel-spinning, breakingdown trees, or unnecessary driving throughstreams or over soft ground.6-15Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com
