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SAFETY
Driving Safely
Hauling Cargo and Towing
WARNING
Overloading the vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly
can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake
instability. Always follow these precautions when hauling cargo.
S Read and understand the load distribution warnings listed on the
vehicle warning labels.
S Never exceed the stated load capacity for this vehicle.
S REDUCE SPEED AND ALLOW GREATER DISTANCES FOR
BRAKING WHEN HAULING CARGO OR TOWING. Use ex-
treme caution when applying brakes. Avoid situations that re-
quire backing downhill.
S When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed, cargo
and towed load to maintain stable driving conditions.
S Do not obstruct the headlight when loading the front rack.
S CARRY LOADS AS LOW ON THE RACK AS POSSIBLE. Car-
rying a load high on the rack raises the center of gravity of the
vehicle and creates a less stable operating condition. Reduce
load weight when cargo is high. Secure off-centered loads that
cannot be centered and operate with extra caution.
S CARRYING A LOAD on only one rack may cause the vehicle to
overturn. Split the load between the front rack and rear rack,
with 1/3 in the front and 2/3 in the back. Do not exceed load ca-
pacities. See specifications beginning on page 108.
S SECURE ALL LOADS BEFORE OPERATING. Unsecured
loads can create unstable operating conditions, which could
result in loss of control of the vehicle.
S OPERATE ONLY WITH STABLE AND SAFELY ARRANGED
LOADS. When handling off-centered loads that cannot be
centered, securely fasten the load and operate with extra
caution. Always attach the tow load to the hitch point
designated for your vehicle.
S WHEN LOAD EXTENDS BEYOND RACK SIDES, stability and
maneuverability may be adversely affected, causing the ma-
chine to overturn. Use extreme caution.
S TOWING is approved OFF-ROAD ONLY. Operating a Quadri-
cycle/trailer combination on public roads is prohibited.
S TOWING SPEED should never exceed 16 km/h. Never exceed
8 km/h when towing loads in rough terrain, while cornering, or
while ascending or descending hills.