Tomberlin VANISH, Operator'S Manual

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VANISH Operator’s Manual Page 85
DRIVING CONDITIONS
MAKING TURNS
Practice making turns at slow speeds. The TOMBERLIN
AUTOMOTIVE GROUP VANISH is equipped with a solid rear
axle that drives both rear wheels equally at all times. This
means that the wheel on the outside of the turn must travel a
greater distance than the inside wheel and the inside tire must
slip traction slightly during the turn.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Slow down when entering slippery areas. 1.
Engage 4WD drive before wheels begin to lose 2.
traction.
Correct a skid by turning in the direction of the skid and
3.
shifting your body weight forward.
Never apply brakes during a skid. Complete loss of
4.
VANISH control can result.
Whenever possible, avoid excessively slippery
5.
surfaces.
Reduce speed, maintain a high level of alertness,
6.
reading the trail and avoiding quick, sharp turns, which
can cause skids.
DRIVING UPHILL
If you MUST to travel uphill, always travel straight uphill and:
Always check the terrain carefully before ascending 1.
any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose
2.
surfaces.
Avoid steep hills (15° maximum) . 3.
Keep both feet on the floor. 4.
Proceed at a steady rate of speed. 5.