KYMCO UXV500, Руководство пользователя

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ACTIVE DRIVING
HOW TO HANDLE A SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE
(Active Driving Techniques)
Active driving involves being very aware of your vehicle’s dy-
namics as you maneuver it. You must learn how speed affects
turning and the stability of your UTV. Unlike a motorcycle or
an ATV where your can lean and shift your weight to aid in
control of the vehicle, this type of vehicle requires balance
between speed and steering. Your safety depends on using
safe driving techniques.
Safe driving techniques include:
* Turns * Driving Uphill
* K-Turns * Driving Downhill
* Sidehilling/Transversing * Swerving
* Crossing Obstacles
TURNS
Many off-road vehicle accidents happen during turns. If you don't
understand turning techniques, you can lose control of your ve-
hicle by losing traction, plowing, or tipping. Use this driving method
for turns:
1. Ease off the accelerator as you approach the turn to slow
down
2. Slowly rotate the steering wheel into the direction of the turn
3. Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn
If your UTV’s tires are coming off the ground during a
turn, you are driving the vehicle at too high of a speed
to initiate a turn. Reduce speed in these situations as a
vehicle rollover could cause serious injury or death.
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NOTE: If the terrain you are driving on is not level, you
must significantly reduce your vehicle speed.
DRIVING UPHILL
Many off-road vehicle accidents also happen while driving on
hills and as a result of the vehicle rolling or flipping. Use ex-
treme caution when driving your UTV on hills, and use this
method for driving uphill.
1. Accelerate before you start climbing; then maintain a steady
pace
2. If you lose speed, carefully apply more throttle. Be prepared
to release the accelerator (so your front tires won’t lift), OR
4. If that doesn't work and you still have forward motion and
the terrain permits, do a U-turn, go back down, and try climb-
ing again, OR
5. If you have lost all forward motion, use a K-turn maneuver
to go safely down the hill
NEVER DRIVE YOUR
UXV500 UP OR
DOWN HILLS
STEEPER
THAN 15
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