Driving guidelines – HONDA 2013 Ridgeline User Manual
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Your vehicle has higher ground
clearance that allows you to travel
over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good
visibility so you can anticipate
problems earlier.
With heavy cargo on the pickup
bed, your vehicle has a higher
center of gravity. Drive slowly
and cautiously, and allow more
time and distance for braking.
Loading heavy cargo could
affect your vehicle’s handling
and performance.
To prevent rollovers or loss
of control:
Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a
passenger vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers whenever possible.
Make sure the cargo is properly
loaded and all items are secured so
they will not shift while driving.
Do not modify your vehicle
in any way that would raise the
center of gravity.
Do not carry heavy cargo on
the roof.
Your vehicle allows you to carry
more cargo than a typical
passenger vehicle.
Because your vehicle rides higher
off the ground, it has a high center
of gravity that can cause it to roll
over if you make abrupt turns.
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher roll over rate than other
types of vehicles.
See page
for off-highway driving
guidelines.
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