Off-road driving, Off-road driving -7, Driving and operating 9-7 – GMC 2011 Sierra User Manual
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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating
9-7
Off-Road Driving
Vehicles with four-wheel drive
can be used for off-road driving.
Vehicles without four-wheel drive
and vehicles with 20‐inch tire/wheel
assemblies should not be driven
off-road except on a level, solid
surface.
The airbag system is designed to
work properly under a wide range
of conditions, including off‐road
usage. Always wear your safety belt
and observe safe driving speeds,
especially on rough terrain.
Drinking and driving can be very
dangerous on any road and this is
certainly true for off-road driving.
At the very time you need special
alertness and driving skills, your
reflexes, perceptions, and judgment
can be affected by even a small
amount of alcohol. You could have a
serious — or even fatal — accident
if you drink and drive or ride with a
driver who has been drinking.
Off-roading can be great fun but has
some definite hazards. The greatest
of these is the terrain itself. When
off-road driving, traffic lanes are not
marked, curves are not banked, and
there are no road signs. Surfaces
can be slippery, rough, uphill,
or downhill.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers. Failure to operate the
vehicle correctly off‐road could
result in loss of vehicle control
or vehicle rollover.
Off-roading involves some new
skills. That is why it is very
important that you read these
driving tips and suggestions to
help make off-road driving safer
and more enjoyable.
Before You Go Off-Roading
.
Have all necessary maintenance
and service work done.
.
Make sure there is enough fuel,
that fluid levels are where they
should be, and that the spare
tire is fully inflated.
.
Be sure to read all
the information about
four-wheel-drive vehicles
in this manual.
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Make sure all underbody
shields, if the vehicle has them,
are properly attached.
.
Know the local laws that apply
to off-roading where you will
be driving or check with law
enforcement people in the area.
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Be sure to get the necessary
permission if you will be on
private land.