Can-Am Commander Electric LSV, Operator'S Manual

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SAFE OPERATION - RESPONSIBILITIES
On-Road Usage
Drive responsibly, always respect road
traffic laws.
Have a proper driver's license in accor-
dance with local laws when driving this
vehicle on public roads where permit-
ted.
The operator is responsible for the
safety of the passenger and by-
standers. Always follow the safe oper-
ation guidelines and drive safely,
This is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) in-
tended for limited on and off road use.
Check with local laws for limitations on
use.
LSVs provide much less crash pro-
tection than cars. This vehicle is not
equipped with the safety features
(such as airbags) found in cars. If you
are in a collision, you are more likely
to be hurt or killed than in a car. Seat
belts, nets and helmets provide some
protection but will not prevent serious
injury or death if the vehicle is crushed
or the impact is severe.
Even if allowed by local law, avoid ar-
eas with heavy or high-speed traffic. If
you must operate in these conditions,
a helmet may reduce your risk of injury
in a collision.
This vehicle is quiet; other road users
may not hear you. Watch for pedes-
trians and bikers and use the horn as
needed.
Riding Carefully
– This vehicle handles differently
from other vehicles. A collision or
rollover can occur quickly, during
abrupt maneuvers such as doing
sharp turns, acceleration or decel-
eration and driving on hills or over
obstacles, if you fail to take proper
precautions.
– Always go at a speed that is proper
for the terrain, visibility, and operat-
ing conditions, and your experience.
– Never attempt jumps, side slides,
donuts or any other stunts.
– Never attempt rapid acceleration
or deceleration when performing a
sharp turn. This may result in a roll
over.
– Never attempt skidding or sliding.
If vehicle starts to skid or slide,
counter steer in the direction of
skidding or sliding. On extremely
slippery surfaces, such as ice, go
slowly and be very cautious in order
to reduce the chance of skidding out
of control.
– Always be sure there are no obsta-
cles or people behind the vehicle
when you operate in reverse. Pay
attention to blind spots. When it
is safe to proceed in reverse, go
slowly.
– Never try to stop a rollover using
your arms or legs. If you think that
the vehicle may tip or roll, the driver
should keep both hands on the
steering wheel, the left foot firmly
planted on the footrest and the right
foot planted on the floor. The pas-
senger should keep both hands on
the handholds and both feet firmly
planted on the floor.
– Always remember that this vehicle
is heavy! Its pure weight alone may
entrap you should it tip or rollover.
Occupant Restraint System
– This vehicle is designed to carry
one driver and one passenger, both
wearing proper protective gears (re-
fer to the
PREPARE TO RIDE sub-
section).
– The driver and passenger must latch
the side nets and wear the seat
belts at all times when riding.
– Never grab the cage while riding.
Hands can be crushed between the
cage and the ground in a rollover.
Keep hands on the steering wheel
or handholds.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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