Before Driving Off-Road
○ Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed.
○ Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and check inflation pressure in all tires,
including the spare, if equipped.
○ Read all the information about all-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual.
○ Make sure all underbody shields, if equipped, are properly attached.
○ Know the local laws that apply to off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if needed, it may be necessary to remove the front fascia lower air dam.
Notice: Operating the vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine. Re&-attach the front fascia air dam after off-road driving.
See also:
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air
that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenan ...
Rear Window Defogger
REAR (Rear Defogger): Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off after about
10 minutes. It can also be turned off by turning the ignition to ACC/ACCESSO ...
Cargo Tie-Downs
The vehicle may be equipped with four cargo tie downs (A) located in the rear
compartment. ...





