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STARTING AND OPERATING 219 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with automatic transmission in DRIVE or manual transmission in first gear. 10. Turn the engine off. manual transmission in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL). 13. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar. 14. Release the parking brake. Shifting Out of N (Neutral) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. it connected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. position. NOTE: When shifting the transfer case out of N (Neutral), the engine should remain off to avoid gear clash. place manual transmission in NEUTRAL. 9. Release the brake pedal. 12. Press and hold the brake pedal. brake pedal (and clutch pedal on manual transmissions), and check that the vehicle operates normally. DRIVING TIPS O N -R OAD D RIVING T IPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than conventional passenger cars. better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily in off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the transmission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in N (Neutral) and the engine running. With the transfer case in N (Neutral) ensure that the engine is OFF before shifting the transmission into PARK. 4 |