Owner`s manual

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 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 reverse gear. Never back down
in neutral (N), 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 it so that
it will not be thrown forward and
cause injury to you or your pas-
sengers.
O Avoid raising the center of gravity
by loading things on the roof or
equipping the vehicle with tires
larger than specified in this
manual. This could cause your
vehicle to rollover. Put heavy
loads in the cargo area as far
forward and as low as possible.
O Do not grip the inside or spokes of
the steering wheel when driving
off-road. The steering wheel
could jerk and injure your hands.
Instead drive with your fingers
and thumbs on the outside of the
rim.
O Before operating the vehicle, en-
sure that the driver and all pas-
sengers have their seat belts fas-
tened.
O Always drive with the floor mats
in place as the floor may become
very hot. Particular care should
be taken if you are barefoot.
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