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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Environmental Concerns
○ Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been set aside for
public off-road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations.
○ Do not damage shrubs, flowers, tre ...
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do ...
Front Seats
The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
WARNING
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that occu ...