Off-highway driving guidelines – HONDA 2005 Pilot - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Your vehicle has been designed
primarily for use on pavement. But
its higher ground clearance and four-
wheel drive VTM-4 system allow you
to occasionally travel on unpaved
roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites,
and similar locations. It is not
designed for trailblazing, mountain
climbing, or other challenging off-
road activities.

If you decide to drive on unpaved
roads, you will find that it requires
somewhat different driving skills.
Your vehicle will also handle
somewhat differently than it does on
pavement. Be sure to pay extra
attention to the precautions and tips
in this section, and get acquainted
with your vehicle before leaving the
pavement.

To avoid loss of control or rollover,
be sure to follow all precautions and
recommendations.

Be sure to store cargo properly
and do not exceed your vehicle
cargo load limits (see pages

and

).

Wherever you drive, make sure
you and your passengers always
wear seat belts.

Keep your speed low, and never
go faster than the conditions
allow.

It’s up to you to continually assess
the situation and drive within the
limits.

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Off-Highway Driving 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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