Acura 2001 MDX Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 245)

The route presents limits (some

roads are too steep and bumpy for

example). You have limits (in driving

skills and comfort). And your vehicle

also has limits (traction, stability, and

power, for instance).

Driving off-highway can be

hazardous if you fail to recognize

limits and take proper precautions.

For example, you can have an

accident or rollover during

maneuvers such as turning, driving

on hills, or over large obstacles.

Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other types

of vehicles. To avoid loss of control

or rollover, be sure to follow all

recommendations and precautions

on page and in this section.

Seat belts are just as important off-

road as on paved roads. Wherever

you drive, make sure you and your

passengers always wear seat belts. If

children or infants are along for the

ride, see that they are properly

secured. In a rollover crash, an

unbelted person is more likely to die

than a person wearing a seat belt.

On many unpaved roads, you won’t

find lane markers, traffic signals, or

signs to warn you of possible trouble

ahead. It’s up to you to continually

assess the situation and drive within

limits.

Remember that your MDX has

higher ground clearance and a

higher center of gravity than

passenger vehicles designed for use

only on pavement. This means your

vehicle can more easily tip or roll

over if you make abrupt turns or

drive on slopes.

Be sure to store cargo properly, and

do not exceed your MDX’s cargo

load limits (see pages and ).

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Driving

Important Safety Precautions

Off-Highway Guidelines

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Improperly operating this

vehicle on or off-pavement can

cause an accident or rollover in

which you and your passengers

could be seriously injured or

killed.

Follow all instructions and

guidelines in the owner’s

manual.

Keep your speed low and

don’t drive faster than

conditions permit.

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