OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
12. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
12- 3
BRAKING
Braking ability is affected by the type of terrain. In most cases, gradual application of
the brakes is more effective than abrupt braking, particularly on loose surfaces like
gravel. Always allow for greater braking distance on rough, loose, or slippery
surfaces.
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
Operate 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
vehicle 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 allow
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
