Can-Am OUTLANDER 6x6 T 2021 Series, Operator'S Manual

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IV RIDING THE VEHICLE
too steep to safely stop or recover from after an unsuccessful climbing attempt.
Try to avoid steep inclines. If you're not careful, you could tip over when going up
hills. If the hill is too steep and you cannot proceed or the vehicle begins to roll
backwards, apply the brake, put the parking brake on, being careful not to slide.
Dismount on the left side of the vehicle, passenger first, then use the “K” turn
(while walking back, next to the vehicle on the up hill side and with a hand on the
brake lever, slowly back the rear of the vehicle toward the top of the hill then drive
downhill). Always walk or dismount on the upside of the slope while keeping
clear of the vehicle and its rotating wheels. Do not try to hold on to the vehicle if
it begins to topple. Stay clear. Do not ride over the crest of the hill at high speed.
Obstacles, including sharp drop-offs, may exist. The passenger should get on the
vehicle only when the vehicle has returned to a safe location.
Vehicle Behaviors
Due to configuration, this vehicle has excellent climbing ability, so much so that
it is possible to tip over before traction is lost. For example, it is common to
encounter terrain situations where the top of the hill has eroded to a point that
the hill peak rises very sharply. The vehicle can readily negotiate such a condition,
however, in doing so, when the front of the vehicle is driven to a point that the
vehicle's balance moves rearward, a tip over can occur.
The same situation may apply if an embedded object causes the front of the vehi-
cle to climb more than desired. If such a situation occurs take an alternate route.
Be aware of side hilling dangers when doing so. Refer to
SIDE HILLING
below.
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Downhill Driving
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Keep your body weight rearwards. Apply the brake gradually to prevent skidding.
Do not “coast” down the slope using solely engine compression or in neutral gear.
Try to avoid steep inclines. If you're not careful, you could tip over when going
down hills.
Decelerating while negotiating a slippery downhill slope could “toboggan” the
vehicle. Maintain steady speed and/or accelerate slightly to regain control. Try
to avoid steep inclines. If you're not careful, you could tip over when going down
hills.
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A) SAFETY INFORMATION
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