9-6 Driving and Operatingsee the Limited Warranty andOwner Assistance Informationmanual.Controlling the vehicle is the key tosuccessful off-road driving. One ofthe best ways to control the vehicleis to control the speed.{ WARNINGWhen driving off-road, bouncingand quick changes in directioncan easily throw you out ofposition. This could cause you tolose control and crash. You andyour passengers should alwayswear safety belts.Before Driving Off-Road. Have all necessary maintenanceand service work completed.. Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,and check inflation pressure inall tires, including the spare,if equipped.. Read all the information aboutall-wheel-drive vehicles in thismanual.. Make sure all underbodyshields, if equipped, are properlyattached.. Know the local laws that apply tooff-road driving.To gain more ground clearance ifneeded, it may be necessary toremove the front fascia lowerair dam.Notice: Operating the vehicle forextended periods without thefront fascia lower air daminstalled can cause improper airflow to the engine. Re‐attach thefront fascia air dam after off-roaddriving.Loading the Vehicle forOff-Road Driving{ WARNING. Unsecured cargo on the loadfloor can be tossed aboutwhen driving over roughterrain. You or yourpassengers can be struck byflying objects. Secure thecargo properly.. Keep cargo in the cargo areaas far forward and as low aspossible. The heaviest thingsshould be on the floor,forward of the rear axle.. Heavy loads on the roof raisethe vehicle's center of gravity,making it more likely to rollover. You can be seriously orfatally injured if the vehiclerolls over. Put heavy loadsinside the cargo area, not onthe roof.
