The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
You will encounter many types of terrain driving offroad.
You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding. There are many types of surface conditions: hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Controlling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases, there are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore, you will need to use your own good judgment on what is safe and what is not. When on a trail, you should always be looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in terrain. The key is to plan your future driving route while remembering what you are currently driving over.
CAUTION!
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat
from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire.
WARNING!
Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo. Unsecured cargo can become
projectiles in an off-road situation.
See also:
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Inflator Units
The Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABIC) may deploy during rollovers and collisions
where the impact is confined to a particular area of the
side of the vehicle, depending on th ...
Phone Call Features
The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s)
are available on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan
provides three-way callin ...
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch
is in the ON/RUN position.
2. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical cha ...


