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 four-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.
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Shifting In or Out of Neutral
1. With the vehicle running and the engine at an idle, set the parking brake.
2. Place the transmission into N (Neutral).
Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion into or out of the N (Neutr ...
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑15 and Adjustable Thrott ...
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑15.
• Assume that other road users (pe ...