Polaris RANGER XP 1000 Northstar Edition 2017 Owner's Manual page 19

Operator Safety
Cab Nets and Doors
Riding in this vehicle without using the doors increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of
an accident or rollover. Always use the doors while riding in this vehicle.
Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
Failure to Inspect Before Operating
Failure to inspect and verify that the vehicle is in safe operating condition before operating increases
the risk of an accident. Always perform the pre-ride inspection before each use of your RANGER to
make sure it's in safe operating condition. See page 41.
Always follow all inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this owner's
manual. See page 64.
Operating With a Load on the Vehicle
The weight of both cargo and passengers impacts vehicle operation. For your safety and the safety of
others, carefully consider how your vehicle is loaded and how to safely operate the vehicle. Follow the
instructions in this manual for loading, tire pressure, gear selection and speed.
• Do not exceed vehicle weight capacities. The vehicle's maximum weight capacity is listed in the
specifications section of this manual and on a label on the vehicle. When more passenger weight is
added, cargo weight may need to be reduced accordingly.
• The recommended tire pressures are listed in the specifications section of this manual and on a label
on the vehicle.
Always follow these guidelines:
Under ANY of these conditions:
Passenger and/or cargo exceeds half the maximum weight capacity
Operating in rough terrain
Operating over obstacles
Climbing an incline
Towing
SAFETY
Do ALL of these steps:
1. Slow down.
2. Verify tire pressure.
3. Use extra caution when
operating.
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