Preparing to drive
WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car.
WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Over-loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover.
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Changing the vehicle battery
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal
injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near
the battery. When working near the ba ...
Jump-starting the vehicle
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid wh ...
Center console
Stow items in the cupholder carefully as items may become loose during hard braking,
acceleration or collisions, including hot drinks which may spill.
Available console features include:
A. Cuph ...