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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Safety
Standard safety features include:
Four-wheel antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
Side curtain and side-impact airbags ...
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
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Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel&- Drive Vehicles)
To tow the vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground, do the
following:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park)..
3. Set the parking brake..
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