AVOID ACCIDENTS
Avoid Rollovers and
Tipovers
Side-by-side vehicles handle differ-
ently from other vehicles. Side-by-side
vehicles
are
designed
to
handle
off-road terrain (for example, their
wheel base and track width, ground
clearance,
suspension,
drivetrain,
tires, etc.), and, as a result, can over-
turn in situations where vehicles de-
signed for use primarily on paved or
smooth terrain may not.
A rollover or other accident can oc-
cur quickly during abrupt maneuvers
such as sharp turns or hard accelera-
tion or deceleration when turning, or
when driving on hills or over obsta-
cles. Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive
driving can cause rollovers or loss of
control even in flat open areas. If the
vehicle rolls over, any part of your body
(such as arms, legs, or head) outside of
the cockpit can be crushed and trapped
by the cage or ROPS or other parts of
the vehicle. You can also be injured
by impact with the ground, cockpit or
other objects.
To reduce the risk of rollovers:
– Use care when turning.
• Do not turn the steering wheel
too far or too fast for your speed
and environment. Adjust steer-
ing inputs according to your
speed and environment.
• Slow down before entering a
turn. Avoid hard braking during
a turn.
• Avoid sudden or hard accelera-
tion when turning, even from a
stop or low speed.
– Never attempt donuts, skids, slides,
fishtails, jumps, or other stunts. If
vehicle starts to skid or slide, steer
in the direction of the skid or slide.
Never slam the brakes and lock the
wheels.
– Avoid paved surfaces. This vehi-
cle is not designed to operate on
paved surfaces and is more likely to
roll over. If you must drive on pave-
ment, turn gradually, go slowly, and
avoid abrupt acceleration and brak-
ing.
This vehicle can roll over sideways
or tip over forward or backwards on
slopes or uneven terrain.
– Avoid side hilling (driving along the
slope rather than up or down a hill).
When possible, drive straight up and
down inclines rather than across
them. If you must side hill, use ex-
treme caution and avoid slippery
surfaces, objects, or depressions. If
you feel the vehicle start to rollover
or slide sideways, steer downhill if
possible.
– Avoid too steep hills and follow pro-
cedures in this guide for climbing
and descending hills.
– Sudden changes in terrain such as
holes, depressions, banks, softer or
harder ground or other irregularities
may cause the vehicle to tip or be-
come unstable. Observe the terrain
ahead and slow down in areas of un-
even terrain.
This vehicle will handle differently
when carrying or pulling a load.
– Reduce speed and follow instruc-
tions in this manual for carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer.
– Avoid hills and rough terrain.
– Allow more distance to stop.
Be Prepared in Case of Rollover
– Fasten side nets or close the doors
and fasten seat belt to help you
avoid sticking out arms or legs.
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