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.
See also:
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If
the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred
to as spark knock, might be heard when ...
Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches
A. Body-to-Ground Distance
B. Front of Vehicle
When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trail ...
Vehicle Storage
WARNING
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10‑76 for tips on working
around a battery wi ...





