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Parking on a slope
The parking brake acts only on the rear wheels
when in “2WD”. For the parking brake to take
effect on all four wheels, shift to “LOCK” before
stopping the engine.
If you park on a hill that is too steep the vehicle
may roll out of control. Never park on hills that
are so steep you cannot walk up them easily. If
you must park on an incline follow these in-
structions:
1.
Bring the vehicle to a stop by applying the
brake pedal.
2.
Put the vehicle in “LOCK”.
3.
Turn the key to “OFF”.
4.
With the brake pedal applied, set the
parking brake.
5.
Block the front and rear wheels with rocks
or other objects.
Operation on different surfaces and terrains
Go slowly and proceed with caution when op-
erating on an unfamiliar surface or terrain. This
vehicle may handle differently in certain types
of terrains or on certain surfaces. You may
come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or holes
without enough time to react. To avoid loss of
control or rollover, always be alert to changing
surfaces or terrain when operating the vehicle.
This vehicle has higher ground clearance and
other features to handle rugged terrain, and as
a result, can overturn in situations where some
vehicles may not. Abrupt maneuvers or aggres-
sive driving can cause loss of control, including
rollovers – even on flat, open areas. These roll-
overs can result in crushed limbs and other se-
rious injuries or death to drivers or passengers.
