Use and Care Manual

OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
12. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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GOING UPHILL
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have mastered basic maneuvers
on flat ground. Use proper driving techniques to avoid overturns on hills
and slopes. Drive straight up hills, and avoid crossing the side of a hill,
which increases your chance of rollover. Practice first on gentle
slopes before attempting steeper hills. Always check the terrain
carefully before attempting any hill. Use common sense and remember
that some hills are too steep for you to climb.
Choose carefully which hills you attempt to climb. Avoid hills with
slippery surfaces or ones where you will not be able to see far enough
ahead of you.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating on excessively steep hills.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle can overturn more easily on extremely steep hills than on
level surfaces or small hills.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate your vehicle on hills too steep for it or your abilities.
Never operate vehicles on hills steeper than 15
％
. Do not drive across
the face of a hill. Go straight up the hill. Practice on smaller hills before
attempting large hills.
GOING DOWNHILL
Check the terrain carefully before going down a hill. When possible,
choose a path that lets you drive your vehicle straight downhill. Avoid
sharp angles that could cause the vehicle to pitch or roll over. Carefully
choose your path and drive no faster than you will be able to react to
obstacles that may appear.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Going down a hill improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the vehicle to overturn.