OPERATING
DRIVING DOWNHILL
Whenever driving down a hill, follow these
precautions:
1. Avoid steep hills (15°maximum).
2. Slow down. Never travel down a hill at high
speed.
3. Always check the terrain carefully before driving
down a hill.
4. Always drive down a hill with the transmission in
forward gear.
5. Never "coast" or drive down a hill with the
transmission in neutral.
6. Avoid driving down a hill at an angle, which
would cause the vehicle lean sharply to one
side. Always drive straight downhill.
7. Apply the brakes lightly to keep speed slow.
When driving on slippery surfaces such as wet trails,
loose gravel, sand or ice, be alert for the possibility
of skidding and sliding.
Skidding or sliding can cause loss of control or
overturn, especially if tires regain traction
unexpectedly. When operating on slippery surfaces
such as ice or loose gravel, slow down and use extra
caution to help prevent skidding or sliding.
Always use extra caution when operating on sand or
on rough, slippery or loose terrain. Do not operate
on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Follow these precautions when driving in slippery
conditions:
1. Slow down before entering slippery areas.
2. Be alert, watch the path ahead and avoid quick
turns, which can cause skids.
3. Correct a skid by turning the steering wheel in the
direction of the skid and releasing the throttle.
4. Never apply the brakes during a skid.
Always follow proper procedures for going uphill. If
you lose momentum and cannot continue up a hill,
back down the hill with the transmission in reverse
gear and use engine braking to help you go slowly.
Use the brakes gradually to help you go slowly, if
necessary.
DRIVING UPHILL
Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1. Always check the terrain carefully before
ascending a hill.
2. Avoid steep hills (15°maximum).
3. Always drive straight uphill and avoid ascending
or descending a hill at an angle.
4. Never climb hills with excessively slippery or
loose surfaces.
5. Drive at a steady rate of speed. Never press the
throttle suddenly which may cause the vehicle to
tip backwards.
6. Avoid unnecessary changes in speed or
direction.
7. Never go over the crest of a hill at a high speed.
An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehicle or
person could be on the other side of hill.
8. If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, apply the
brakes. Place transmission in reverse and slowly
allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while
applying the brakes lightly to control speed.
Driving on a sloped surface such as the side of a hill
is NOT RECOMMENDED. Driving on a sloped
surface or side of a hill improperly may cause loss of
control or cause the vehicle to overturn.
DRIVING ON THE SIDE OF A SLOPED SURFACE
(Side of a hill)
If crossing a hill is unavoidable, follow these
precautions:
1. Drive slowly and use extreme caution.
2. If the vehicle begins to overturn, or if it feels as if
it may overturn, immediately turn downhill.
3. Avoid obstacles and changes in terrain that may
lower or raise one side of the vehicle or cause
the vehicle to slide.
4. If the vehicle begins to slide downhill,
immediately turn downhill to stop the slide.
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