Driving Uphill - Polaris 2013 Ranger EV Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

OPERATION

Driving Uphill

Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1. Always travel straight uphill.
2. Avoid steep hills (15° maximum).
3. Keep both feet on the floor.
4. Always check the terrain carefully before
ascending any hill.
5. Never climb hills with excessively slip-
pery or loose surfaces.
6. Proceed at a steady rate of speed.
7. Never go over the crest of a hill at high
speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or
another vehicle or person could be on the
other side of the hill.
8. If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, apply the brakes. Place the direction selector in
neutral, turn the key off and on, then select low range. Place the direction selector switch
in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while applying light
brake pressure to control speed.
Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
overturn. Avoid crossing the side of any hill unless absolutely necessary.
If crossing a sidehill is unavoidable, follow these precautions:
1. Slow down.
2. Exercise extreme caution.
3. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill (15° maximum).
Driving Downhill
When driving downhill, follow these precautions:
1. Avoid steep hills (15° maximum).
2. Always descend a hill with the direction
selector switch on forward. Never descend
a hill with the switch on neutral.
3. Drive straight downhill. Avoid descending
a hill at an angle, which would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel
straight downhill when possible.
4. Slow down.
5. Apply the brakes slightly to aid in slowing.
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15° maximum
15° maximum