On-pavement and off-road driving precautions
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than passenger cars to make them capable of performing in a variety of on-pavement and off-road applications.
This gives them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. However, they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns at high speeds. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read the driving safety precautions later in this section.
See also:
Wheels and tires
If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.
Tire pressure
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monit ...
Sonar system (if so equipped)
- The sonar system is a convenience but it is not a substitute for proper
parking. Always look around and check that it is safe to do so before parking. Always
move slowly.
- Read and underst ...
To turn the system ON/OFF
Push the “OFF” or “ON·OFF” button when the
heater and air conditioner is off. The system will
turn on with the settings that were used
immediately before the system was turned off. ...