2001 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual - Page 160

Driving Guidelines This multipurpose passenger vehicle is defined as a utility vehicle in Consumer Information Regulations issued by This off-road guide is vehicles that have for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration four-wheel drive. (NHTSA) of the United States Department of Also, see "Anti-Lock Brakes"in the Index. Transportation. Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of If your vehicle doesn't have four-wheel drive, you performing in a wide variety off-road applications. of shouldn't drive off-road unless you're on level, a Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of solid surface. gravity than ordinary cars. advantage of the higher An it ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you Off-road driving can be great fun. But does have some definite hazards. greatest of these is the The to anticipate problems. They are not designed for terrain itself. cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel-drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports "Off-roading" means you've left the great North cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road American road system behind. Traffic lanes aren't conditions. If at al possible, avoid sharpturns or abrupt l marked. Curves aren't banked. There are road signs. no this maneuvers. As with other vehicles of type,failure to Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. In operate this vehicle correctly may resultin loss of control short, you'vegone right back to nature. or vehicle rollover. Off-road driving involves somenew skills. And that's why it's very important that you read this guide. You'll find many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. Off-Road Driving with Your Chevrolet Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle