2012 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual - Page 30

uu For Safe Driving u Important Handling Information Important Handling Information Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a higher center gravity making it more susceptible to tripping or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts. 1 Important Handling Information Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in a crash or a rollover. 2 Precautions While Driving P. 261 2 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 257 Safe Driving 28