2013 Toyota Tundra CrewMax Owners Manual - Page 221

2 -5 . Driving inform a t ion Off-roa d pre c a ut ions This vehicle has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Off-road vehicle feature ● Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. And, it has a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. ● An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems. ● It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover. 2 When driving 257