Towing Loads; Towing The Ranger - Polaris 2016 RANGER EV Li-Ion Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Towing Loads

Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake
instability. Always follow these precautions when towing:
1. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
2. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when towing. See page 41.
Towing a trailer increases braking distance.
3. Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. See the towing capacity
chart below and the specifications charts beginning on page 68.
4. Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any other
location or you may lose control of the vehicle.
5. Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15°.
Model
RANGER EV

Towing the RANGER

Towing this vehicle is not recommended. Always transport the vehicle on a trailer or flatbed
with all four wheels off the ground. See page 43.
NOTICE: When towing the vehicle, the key MUST be in the OFF position or severe motor damage will
occur.
If towing a disabled vehicle is unavoidable, turn the disabled vehicle's key off. Move the
direction selector to neutral.
Always follow these precautions when towing this vehicle:
• Tow the shortest distance possible.
• Do not operate faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h).
• Do not tow on public streets.
• Do not allow passengers in the towed vehicle.
• Avoid abrupt starts and stops.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt steering maneuvers.
• Avoid towing on a hill.
42
Total Towed
Load Weight
(Level Ground)
1250 lbs.
(567 kg)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(15° grade)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
Total Hitch Maximum
Vertical Towing
Weight Speed
150 lbs. 10 MPH
(68.1 kg) (16 kph)