Hyundai Tucson (2017 year). Instruction - part 18
Driving your vehicle
Using ABS
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
(Continued)
ty. Always steer moderately when
To obtain the maximum benefit from
• On roads where the road sur-
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
your ABS in an emergency situation,
face is pitted or has different
ing wheel movement can still cause
do not attempt to modulate your
surface height.
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
brake pressure and do not try to
• Tire chains are installed on
traffic or off the road.
pump your brakes. Depress your
your vehicle.
brake pedal as hard as possible.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
The safety features of an ABS
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
When you apply your brakes under
or ESC equipped vehicle should
tem may result in a longer stopping
conditions which may lock the
not be tested by high speed
distance than for vehicles equipped
wheels, you may hear sounds from
driving or cornering. This could
with a conventional brake system.
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
endanger the safety of yourself
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
The ABS warning light (
) will stay
or others.
normal and it means your ABS is
on for several seconds after the
active.
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
position. During that time, the ABS
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
ABS is an electronic braking system
will go through self-diagnosis and the
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
that helps prevent a braking skid.
light will go off if everything is nor-
Always maintain a safe distance from
ABS allows the driver to steer and
mal. If the light stays on, you may
the vehicle in front of you.
brake at the same time.
have a problem with your ABS. We
ABS will not prevent a skid that
recommend that you contact an
results from sudden changes in
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
direction, such as trying to take a
as possible.
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather con-
ditions.
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Electronic Stability Control
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WARNING
(ESC) (if equipped)
When you jump start your vehicle
If the ABS warning light (
) is
because of a drained battery, the ABS
on and stays on, you may have
warning light (
) may turn on at the
a problem with the ABS. Your
same time. This happens because of
power brakes will work normal-
the low battery voltage. It does not
ly. To reduce the risk of serious
mean your ABS is malfunctioning.
injury or death, we recommend
Have the battery recharged before
that you contact your HYUNDAI
driving the vehicle.
dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
When you drive on a road having
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poor traction, such as an icy road,
The Electronic Stability Control
and apply your brakes continu-
(ESC) system helps to stabilize the
ously, the ABS will be active con-
vehicle during cornering maneuvers.
tinuously and the ABS warning
light
(
) may illuminate. Pull
ESC checks where you are steering
your car over to a safe place and
and where the vehicle is actually
turn the engine off.
going. ESC applies braking pressure
to any one of the vehicle’s brakes
Restart the engine. If the ABS
and intervenes in the engine man-
warning light is off, then your ABS
agement system to assist the driver
system is normal.
with keeping the vehicle on the
Otherwise, you may have a prob-
intended path. It is not a substitute
lem with your ABS system. We
for safe driving practices. Always
recommend that you contact an
adjust your speed and driving to the
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
road conditions.
soon as possible.
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Driving your vehicle
ESC operation
When operating
WARNING
ESC ON condition
When the ESC is in opera-
tion, the ESC indicator light
Never drive too fast for the road
When the ignition switch is in the ON
blinks:
conditions or too quickly when
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF
cornering. The ESC system will
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-
• When you apply your brakes under
not prevent accidents.
mately three seconds and goes off,
conditions which may lock the
then the ESC is turned on.
wheels, you may hear sounds from
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
maneuvers, and hydroplaning
sensation in the brake pedal. This is
on wet surfaces can result in
normal and it means your ESC is
severe accidents.
active.
• When the ESC activates, the
engine may not respond to the
accelerator as it does under routine
conditions.
• If the Cruise Control was in use
when the ESC activates, the Cruise
Control automatically disengages.
The Cruise Control can be reen-
gaged when the road conditions
allow. See “Cruise Control System”
later in this chapter. (if equipped)
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• When moving out of the mud or
ESC OFF condition
• State 2
driving on a slippery road, the
To cancel ESC operation :
■ Type A
■ Type B
engine rpm (revolutions per minute)
may not increase even if you press
the accelerator pedal deeply. This is
to maintain the stability and traction
• State 1
of the vehicle and does not indicate
■ Type A
■ Type B
a problem.
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Press the ESC OFF button for more
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than 3 seconds. ESC OFF indicator
light and message illuminates and
ESC OFF warning chime will sound.
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At this state, the engine control func-
Press the ESC OFF button shortly
tion and brake control function does
(ESC OFF indicator light and mes-
not operate. The vehicle stability con-
sage illuminates). At this state, the
trol function does not operate any
engine control function does not
more.
operate. The traction control function
If the ignition switch is placed to the
does not operate but only the brake
LOCK/OFF position when ESC is off,
control function operates.
ESC remains off. Upon restarting the
engine, the ESC will automatically
turn on again.
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Driving your vehicle
Indicator lights
The ESC OFF indicator light comes
ESC OFF usage
on when the ESC is turned off with
When Driving
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
the button.
The ESC OFF mode should only be
used briefly to help free the vehicle if
WARNING
stuck in snow or mud by temporarily
stopping operation of the ESC to
When the ESC is blinking, this
maintain wheel torque.
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
indicates the ESC is active:
To turn ESC off while driving, press
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt
the ESC OFF button while driving on
to accelerate. NEVER turn the
a flat road surface.
ESC off while the ESC indicator
light is blinking or you may lose
control of the vehicle resulting in
When the ignition switch is pressed
an accident.
to the ON position, the ESC indicator
light illuminates, then goes off if the
ESC system is operating normally.
NOTICE
The ESC indicator light blinks when-
ever the ESC is operating.
Driving with tires or wheels in var-
If ESC indicator light stays on, your
ious sizes may fail the normal
vehicle may have a malfunction with
operation of the ESC system.
the ESC system. When this warning
Before replacing tires, make sure
light illuminates we recommend that
they are in the same size as oth-
the vehicle be checked by an author-
ers. Never drive the vehicle, which
ized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
is installed with the tires of differ-
possible.
ent diameters.
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NOTICE
Vehicle Stability Management
VSM operation
(if equipped)
VSM ON condition
To prevent damage to the
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
The VSM operates when:
transaxle:
helps ensure the vehicle stays stable
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one
• The Electronic Stability Control
when accelerating or braking sud-
(ESC) is on.
axle to spin excessively while
denly on wet, slippery and rough
the ESC, ABS, and parking brake
• Vehicle speed is approximately
roads where traction over the four
warning lights are displayed.
above 15 km/h (9mph) on curve
tires can suddenly become uneven.
The repairs would not be cov-
roads.
ered by the vehicle warranty.
• Vehicle speed is approximately
Reduce engine power and do
WARNING
above 20 km/h (12mph) when the
not spin the wheel(s) excessive-
vehicle is braking on rough roads.
ly while these lights are dis-
Take the following precautions
played.
when using the Vehicle Stability
Management (VSM):
When operating
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• When operating the vehicle on a
dynamometer, make sure the
• ALWAYS check the speed and
When you apply your brakes under
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
the distance to the vehicle
conditions which may activate the
illuminated).
ahead. The VSM is not a sub-
ESC, you may hear sounds from the
stitute for safe driving prac-
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
tices.
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
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mal and it means your VSM is active.
• Never drive too fast for the
Turning the ESC off does not affect
road conditions. The VSM sys-
ABS or standard brake system opera-
tem will not prevent acci-
tion.
dents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe
accidents.
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Driving your vehicle
VSM OFF condition
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
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To cancel VSM operation, press the
(if equipped)
The VSM does not operate when:
ESC OFF button. ESC OFF indicator
A vehicle has the tendency to slide
•
Driving on bank road such as gradi-
light (
) will illuminate.
backwards on a steep slope, before
ent or incline
To turn on VSM, press the ESC OFF
depressing the accelerator after a
•
Driving rearward.
button again. The ESC OFF indicator
stop. The HAC prevents the vehicle
•
ESC OFF indicator light is on.
light will go out.
from sliding backwards by automati-
cally operating the brake systems for
•
EPS (Electric Power Steering) warn-
about 2 seconds. The brake systems
ing light (
) is on.
WARNING
are automatically released, when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
If ESC indicator light
(
) or
EPS warning light (
) stays
WARNING
on, your vehicle may have a
malfunction with the VSM sys-
The HAC is activated only for
tem. When the warning light illu-
about
2 seconds, so always
minates we recommend that the
depress the accelerator pedal
vehicle be checked by an
to begin driving upwards after a
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
stop.
soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with varying tire or wheel
sizes may cause the ESC system
to malfunction. When replacing
tires, make sure they are the same
size as your original tires for this
vehicle.
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Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
It slows down the vehicle under 8
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(if equipped)
km/h (5mph) (for automatic transaxle
• The HAC does not operate when the
/dual clutch transmission vehicles) or
shift lever is in P
(Park) or N
■ Type A
8 km/h (5 mph) (for manual transaxle
(Neutral)
vehicles) and lets the driver concen-
• The HAC activates even when the
trate on steering the vehicle.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
off. However, it does not activate,
WARNING
when the ESC does not normally
operate.
Always turn off the DBC on nor-
mal roads. The DBC might acti-
vate inadvertently from the
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standby mode when driving
■ Type B
through speed bumps or mak-
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ing sharp curves.
NOTICE
• The DBC defaults to the OFF
position whenever the ignition
switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion.
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• Noise or vibration may occur
The Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
from the brakes when the DBC is
supports the driver come down a
activated.
steep hill without depressing the
• The rear stop light comes on
brake pedal.
when DBC is activated.
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Driving your vehicle
DBC operation
Mode
Indicator light
Description
WARNING
Press the DBC button when vehicle speed is under
40km/h (25mph). The DBC system will turn ON and
If the DBC red indicator light
enter the standby mode.
illuminates, the system may
Standby
have overheated or have mal-
The system does not turn ON if vehicle speed is over
illuminated
functioned. When the warning
40km/h (25mph).
light illuminates even though
the DBC system has cooled off,
In the standby mode, if vehicle speed is under 35km/h
we recommend that the vehicle
Activated
(22mph) while driving down a steep hill, the DBC will
be checked by an authorized
activate automatically.
blinks
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
In the activated mode, the DBC will temporarily deacti-
vate under the following conditions:
Temporarily
• The hill is not steep enough.
deactivated
• The brake pedal or accelerator pedal is depressed.
illuminated
If the above conditions are gone, the DBC will automat-
ically activate again.
The DBC will turn OFF under the following conditions:
OFF
• The DBC button is pressed again.
not
• Vehicle speed is over 60km/h (38mph).
illuminated
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NOTICE
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
The hazard warning flasher turns
(if equipped)
OFF, when the driving speed exceeds
•
The DBC may not deactivate on
10 km/h (6 mph) after a complete
The Emergency Stop Signal system
steep inclines even though the
stop. The hazard warning flasher
alerts the driver behind by blinking
brake or accelerator pedal is
turns OFF, when the vehicle drives at
the stop lights, while sharply and
depressed.
a low speed for a certain period of
severely braking.
•
Do not turn on the DBC when
time. The driver can manually turn
driving with shift lever in
3rd
The system is activated when:
OFF the hazard warning flasher by
gear
(and above) for vehicles
• The vehicle suddenly stops. (The
pressing the button.
with manual transaxle. The
deceleration power exceeds 7 m/s2,
engine may stop if the DBC sys-
and the driving speed exceeds 55
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tem is activated.
km/h (34 mph).)
The Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) sys-
•
The DBC does not operate when:
• The ABS is activated.
tem will not activate, when the hazard
- The shift lever is in P (Park).
The hazard warning flasher automat-
warning flasher already blinks.
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ically turns ON after blinking the stop
- The ESC is activated.
lights, when the driving speeds is
decelerated under 40 km/h (25 mph),
when the ABS is deactivated, and
when the sudden braking situation is
over.
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Driving your vehicle
Good braking practices
Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
If a tire goes flat while you are driv-
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
ing, apply the brakes gently and
driven through standing water or if it
keep the vehicle pointed straight
WARNING
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop
ahead while you slow down. When
as quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet
you are moving slowly enough for it
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
brakes may cause the vehicle to pull
to be safe to do so, pull off the road
parking, always come to a com-
to one side.
and stop in a safe location.
plete stop and continue to
depress the brake pedal. Move
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
Keep your foot firmly on the brake
the shift lever into the P (Park)
lightly until the braking action returns
pedal when the vehicle is stopped to
position, then apply the parking
to normal, taking care to keep the
prevent the vehicle from rolling for-
brake, and place the Engine
vehicle under control at all times. If
ward.
Start/Stop button in the OFF
the braking action does not return to
position.
normal, stop as soon as it is safe to
do so and we recommend that you
Vehicles with the parking brake
call an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
not fully engaged are at risk for
for assistance.
moving inadvertently and caus-
ing injury to yourself or others.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. Even light, but
constant pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear,
and possibly even brake failure.
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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) (IF EQUIPPED)
The Four Wheel Drive
(4WD)
NOTICE
WARNING
System delivers engine power to all
front and rear wheels for maximum
•
Do not drive in water if the level
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS
is higher than the bottom of the
traction. 4WD is useful when extra
INJURY or DEATH:
vehicle.
traction is required on roads such
slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-cov-
•
Do not drive in conditions that
•
Check your brake condition
ered roads.
exceed the vehicles intended
once you are out of mud or
design such as challenging
water. Depress the brake pedal
Occasional off-road use such as
off-road conditions.
several times as you move slow-
established unpaved roads and trails
are OK. It is always important that
•
Avoid high speeds when cor-
ly until you feel normal braking
the driver carefully reduces the
nering or turning.
return.
speed to a level that does not exceed
•
Do not make quick steering
•
Shorten your scheduled mainte-
the safe operating speed for those
nance interval if you drive in off-
wheel movements, such as
conditions.
sharp lane changes or fast,
road conditions such as sand,
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sharp turns.
mud or water (see "Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions"
•
The risk of a rollover is great-
in chapter 7).
ly increased if you lose con-
trol of your vehicle at highway
•
Always wash your vehicle thor-
speeds.
oughly after off road use, espe-
cially the bottom of the vehicle.
•
Loss of control often occurs if
two or more wheels drop off
•
Be sure to equip the vehicle with
the roadway and the driver
four tires of the same size and
over steers to reenter the
type.
roadway.
•
Make sure that a full time 4WD
•
In the event your vehicle
vehicle is towed by a flat bed
leaves the roadway, do not
tow truck.
steer sharply. Instead, slow
down before pulling back into
the travel lanes.
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Driving your vehicle
4WD operation
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) mode selection
Transfer mode
Selection button
Indicator light
Description
In the 4WD AUTO mode, under normal operating conditions,
the vehicle operates similar to conventional 2WD vehicles. If the
4WD AUTO
system determines there is a need for four wheel drive, the
(4WD LOCK is
engine’s driving power is distributed to all four wheels automat-
deactivated)
ically.
(not illuminated)
Use this mode when driving on normal roads.
In the 4WD LOCK mode, the system is deactivated when vehi-
cle speed is over 30 km/h (19mph) and the mode is shifted to
4WD AUTO mode. If the vehicle speed slows down to 30 km/h
4WD LOCK
(19mph), the mode shifts back to the 4WD LOCK mode.
Use this mode when driving up or down steep inclines, driving
off-road, driving on sandy and muddy roads, etc. to maximize
(illuminated)
traction
WARNING
If 4WD warning light (
) stays on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have a malfunction with the
4WD system. When the 4WD warning light (
) illuminates we recommend that the vehicle be checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
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For safe 4WD operation
Driving on snow-covered or icy
CAUTION
roads
Before driving
•
Start off slowly by applying the
When driving on normal roads,
• Make sure all passengers are
accelerator pedal gently.
deactivate the 4WD LOCK mode
wearing seat belts.
•
Use snow tires or tire chains.
by pushing the 4WD LOCK but-
• Sit upright and closer to the steer-
ton (4WD LOCK indicator light
ing wheel than usual. Adjust the
•
Keep sufficient distance between
goes off). Driving on normal
steering wheel to a position com-
your vehicle and the vehicle in front
roads with the
4WD LOCK
fortable for you to drive.
of you.
mode, especially, when corner-
•
Use engine braking during deceler-
ing may cause mechanical
ation.
noise or vibration. The noise
•
Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
and vibration will disappear
sudden brake applications, and
when the 4WD LOCK mode is
sharp turns to prevent skids.
deactivated. Prolong driving
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with the noise and vibration
may damage some parts of the
power train.
NOTICE
When the 4WD LOCK mode is
deactivated, a sensation may be
felt as the driving power is deliv-
ered entirely to the front wheels.
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Driving your vehicle
Driving in sand or mud
WARNING
• Maintain slow and constant speed.
• Use tire chains driving in mud if
Exercise extreme caution driv-
necessary.
ing up or down steep hills. The
• Keep sufficient distance between
vehicle may flip depending on
your vehicle and the vehicle in front
the grade, terrain and water/
of you.
mud conditions.
• Reduce vehicle speed and always
check the road condition.
• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden brake applications, and
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sharp turns to prevent getting
Driving up or down hills
stuck.
•
Driving uphill
- Before starting off, check if it is
CAUTION
possible to drive uphill.
When the vehicle is stuck in
- Drive as straight as possible.
snow, sand or mud, place a non-
•
Driving downhill
slip material under the drive
- Do not change gear while driving
wheels to provide traction OR
downhill. Select gear before driv-
Slowly spin the wheels in for-
ing downhill.
ward and reverse directions
- Driveas slowly using engine brak-
which causes a rocking motion
ing while driving downhill.
that may free the vehicle.
However, avoid running the
- Drive straight as possible.
engine continuously at high
rpm, doing so may damage the
4WD system.
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Driving through water
Additional driving conditions
• Try to avoid driving in deep stand-
•
Become familiar with the off-road
ing water. It may stall your engine
conditions before driving.
and clog your exhaust pipes.
•
Always pay attention when driving
• If you need to drive in water, stop
off-road and avoid dangerous
your vehicle, set the vehicle in
areas.
4WD LOCK mode and drive under
•
Drive slowly when driving in heavy
8 km/h (5mph).
wind.
• Do not change gear while driving in
•
Reduce vehicle speed when cor-
water.
nering. The center of gravity of
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4WD vehicles is higher than con-
ventional
2WD vehicles, making
CAUTION
them more likely to roll over when
WARNING
you rapidly turn corners.
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Always drive slowly in water. If
you drive too fast, water may
Do not drive across the contour
get into the engine compart-
of steep hills. A slight change in
ment and wet the ignition sys-
the wheel angle can destabilize
tem causing your vehicle to
the vehicle, or a stable vehicle
suddenly stop.
may lose stability if the vehicle
stops its forward motion. Your
vehicle may roll over and lead to
a serious injury or death.
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Driving your vehicle
Emergency precautions
Towing
Tires
4WD vehicles must be towed with a
wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equip-
Do not use tire and wheel with differ-
ment with all the wheels off the
ent size and type from the one origi-
ground. For more information, refer
nally installed on your vehicle. It can
to "Towing" in chapter 6.
affect the safety and performance of
your vehicle, which could lead to
steering failure or rollover causing
Dynamometer testing
serious injury.
A full-time 4WD vehicle must be test-
When replacing the tires, be sure to
ed on a special four wheel chassis
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equip all four tires with the tire and
dynamometer.
wheel of the same size, type, tread,
•
Always hold the steering wheel
brand and load-carrying capacity. If
firmly when you are driving off-
you equip your vehicle with any
road.
tire/wheel combination not recom-
mended by HYUNDAI for off-road
WARNING
driving, you should not use these
tires for highway driving.
Do not grab the inside of the
steering wheel when you are
WARNING
driving off-road. You may hurt
your arm by a sudden steering
Never start or run the engine
maneuver or from steering
while a full-time 4WD vehicle is
wheel rebound due to an impact
raised on a jack. The vehicle can
with objects on the ground. You
slip or roll off of a jack causing
could lose control of the steer-
serious injury or death to you or
ing wheel which may lead to
those nearby.
serious injury or death.
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