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HAULING CARGO
WARNING
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly can alter
vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability. Always
follow these precautions when hauling cargo.
• Read and understand the load distribution warnings listed on the vehicle
warning labels.
• Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle. When determining
the weight you are adding to the vehicle, include the weight of the operator,
passenger, accessories, loads in the rack or box and the load on the trailer
tongue. The combined weight of these items must not exceed the maximum
weight capacity.
• REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR BRAKING
WHEN HAULING CARGO OR TOWING. Use extreme caution when
applying brakes. Avoid situations that require backing downhill.
• WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION on models with front and rear racks should be 1/3
on the front rack and 2/3 on the rear rack. Carrying loads on only one rack
increases the possibility of vehicle overturn.
• CARRY LOADS AS LOW ON THE RACKS AS POSSIBLE. Carrying loads
high on the racks raises the center of gravity of the vehicle and creates a
less stable operating condition.
• SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured loads can create
unstable operating conditions, which could result in loss of control of the
vehicle.
• OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED LOADS. When
handling off-centered loads that cannot be centered, securely fasten the
load and operate with extra caution. Always attach the tow load to the hitch
point designated for your vehicle.
• HEAVY LOADS CAN CAUSE BRAKING AND CONTROL PROBLEMS. Use
extreme caution when applying brakes with a loaded vehicle. Avoid terrain
or situations that may require backing downhill.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION when operating with loads that extend over the
rack sides. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected, causing
the vehicle to overturn.
• Towing is approved OFF-ROAD ONLY unless your vehicle is approved for
on-road operation.
• TOWING SPEED should never exceed 16 km/h. Never exceed 8 km/h when
towing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or
descending hills.
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OPERATION
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