1994 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 172

You'll find other important information in this manual. " Vehicle See Loading," " Luggage Carrier" and "Tires" in the Index. Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when goingremote area. a to Know the terrain and plan your route. are much less likely to get bad You surprises. Get accurate maps trails and terrain. to learnof any of Try blocked or closed roads. one It's alsoa good idea to travel with at least other vehicle.If something happens toone of them, the other can help quickly. Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, be sure to read the winch instructions. In a remote area, a winch can be handy get stuck.But if you you'll want to know how to it properly. use Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It's a good idea to practicein an area that's safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness.Off-road driving does require some and new different driving skills. Here's what mean. we Tune your senses to different kindssignals. Your eyes, for example, need of to constantlysweep the terrainfor unexpected obstacles.Your ears need to listen for unusual tireor engine sounds. With your arms, hands, feet, and body you'll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce. 4-14