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This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an
ordinary passenger car because it is also designed for off-road
use. It has a higher ground clearance and higher center of
gravity than an ordinary passenger car. This vehicle design
feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to roll
over. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view
of the road allowing you to anticipate problems. However, it
is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary
passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed for off-road use. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive
speeds may cause rollover.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control, accidents or vehicle rollover causing death or
serious injury. Be sure to read your Owner’s Manual for more
information on safe driving both on and off-road.
Al ways obs er ve the fol lowi ng pr ecaut ions t o mi ni mi ze the ri sk of s er ious per sonal i nj ur y or damage to your vehi cl e:
Always observe the following precautions to minimize
the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
•In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Therefore, the driver and all passengers should fasten
their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
•Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all
possible. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing
death or serious injury.
•Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the
center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers; otherwise, it may result in a loss of ability
to operate this vehicle correctly.
•Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its
profile and higher center of gravity, your vehicle is
more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary
passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have
better control.
•When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive
at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike
objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle
rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension
and chassis.
•Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving
straight up or straight down is preferred. Your vehicle
(or any similar off-road vehicle) can tip over sideways
much more easily than forward or backward.
Avoid Abrupt Maneuvers
and Excessive Speed.
Always Buckle Up.
See Owner’s Manual
For Further Information.
Rollover Information
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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