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SAFETY
• Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the
floorboards of the vehicle during operation.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper for the
traffic, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
• Never attempt jumps, doughnuts or other stunts.
• Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure it's in safe
operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in this manual.
• Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.
• Always follow proper procedures for turning. Practice turning at slow speeds
before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Never turn at excessive speeds.
• Always have this vehicle inspected by an authorized service dealer if it has
been involved in an accident.
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR)
Exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating of your vehicle can reduce stability
and handling and could cause loss of control. NEVER exceed the GVWR of
The maximum payload capacity of your vehicle is the maximum weight you may
add to your vehicle without exceeding the GVWR. This capacity is determined
by calculating the difference between your vehicle's GVWR and wet weight.
Refer to the specification section of this manual or the Manufacturer's Label on
the vehicle for model-specific information.
When determining the weight, you will be adding to your vehicle, and to ensure
you do not exceed the maximum payload capacity, include the following:
• operator body weight
• passenger body weight
• weight of all occupants' apparel and items in or on apparel
• weight of any options or accessories and their contents
• weight of any additional cargo on the vehicle
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