Loading and Unloading
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To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
PARKING AND LEAVING THE VEHICLE
1. After coming to a complete stop, firmly depress the park brake pedal until it locks. This will prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
2. Turn the key switch to OFF and place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Remove
the key and turn fuel shut-off valve to closed (OFF) position when the vehicle is not in use.
LOADING AND UNLOADING
Center and secure cargo as far forward as possible in the cargo bed.
See following WARNING
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TRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER
If the vehicle must be transported over long distances or on public highways, it should be transported on an
approved trailer.
Observe the following WARNINGS.
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WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL, USE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO HOLD YOUR POSITION. DO NOT
USE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
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FIRMLY ENGAGE THE PARK BRAKE BEFORE LOADING THE VEHICLE.
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DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO BED.
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DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE. THIS INCLUDES ALL
PASSENGERS, THE LOAD IN THE CARGO BED (500 LBS. (227 KG) MAXIMUM, ALL VEHICLES),
AND THE SUM OF THE GROSS WEIGHT AND TONGUE WEIGHT OF A TRAILER. THE TONGUE
WEIGHT OF ANY TRAILER SHOULD NEVER EXCEED 150 LBS (68 KG). MAXIMUM RATED
CAPACITY FOR TRANS-PORTER/TRANS-SENDER VEHICLES IS 1500 LBS. (680 KG).
MAXIMUM RATED CAPACITY FOR RESORT VILLAGER IS 1500 LBS. (680 KG). MAXIMUM
RATED CAPACITY FOR TOURALL IS 800 LBS. (363 KG). OVERLOADING CAN AFFECT VEHICLE
HANDLING OR CAUSE COMPONENT FAILURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF
VEHICLE AND POSSIBLE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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VEHICLE LOAD AND SPEED MUST BE REDUCED WHEN DRIVING UP OR DOWN SLOPES OR
ON UNEVEN TERRAIN. RATED CAPACITY IS FOR LEVEL SURFACES ONLY.
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REDUCE SPEED AND AVOID SUDDEN STOPS WHEN BACKING UP. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERTURN OR FLIP OVER BACKWARDS.
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DO NOT LOAD THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE SHOULD BE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND
LATCHED SECURELY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
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TO AVOID SHIFTING THE VEHICLE LOAD AND POSSIBLY OVERTURNING THE VEHICLE,
AVOID SUDDEN STARTS, SUDDEN STOPS, AND ABRUPT TURNS. THE CARGO’S CENTER OF
GRAVITY MAY AFFECT THE HANDLING, STEERING, AND BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
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TO PREVENT CARGO FROM SHIFTING AND POSSIBLY INJURING A PASSENGER OR
AFFECTING THE VEHICLE’S HANDLING, MAKE SURE CARGO IS WELL SECURED.
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AVOID TOP-HEAVY LOADS. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF A LOAD SHOULD NEVER EXCEED
15 INCHES (38 CM) ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF THE CARGO BED.
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ALWAYS UNLOAD CARGO BED BEFORE RAISING VEHICLE WITH HOIST, JACK, OR OTHER
LIFTING DEVICE.
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