Polaris 500 4X4 Automobile User Manual


 
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OPERATION
Driving Safely
Sidehilling
WARNING
Crossing hillsides or turning on hills c an result i n loss of control or
vehicle overturn, resulting in s evere injury o r death. Avoid
crossing the side of a hill when possible. When unavoidable,
exercise extreme caution. Avoid operating on steep hills ( 15_
maximum).
Driving Downhill
Whenever descending a hill, follow these precautions:
1. Proceed directly downhill.
2. Slow down.
3. Apply the brakes slightly toaidinslowing.
WARNING
T raveling downhill improperly could cause loss of control or
vehicle overturn. Always check t he terrain carefully before
descending a h ill.
Never des cend a hill at high speed. Excessive s peed may result
in loss of vehicle control and lead to serious injury or death.
Always operate slowly when traveling downhill.
Avoid descending a hill at an angle, which would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel straight downhill when
possible.