Avoid Accidents; Avoid Rollovers And Tipovers - Can-Am Maverick Operator's Manual

AVOID ACCIDENTS

Avoid Rollovers and
Tipovers
Side-by-side vehicles handle differ-
ently from other vehicles. Side-by-side
vehicles are designed to handle
off-road terrain (for example, their
wheel base and track width, ground
clearance, suspension,
tires, etc.), and, as a result, can over-
turn in situations where vehicles de-
signed for use primarily on paved or
smooth terrain may not.
A rollover or other accident can oc-
cur quickly during abrupt maneuvers
such as sharp turns or hard accelera-
tion or deceleration when turning, or
when driving on hills or over obsta-
cles. Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive
driving can cause rollovers or loss of
control even in flat open areas. If the
vehicle rolls over, any part of your body
(such as arms, legs, or head) outside of
the cockpit can be crushed and trapped
by the cage or other parts of the vehi-
cle. You can also be injured by impact
with the ground, cockpit or other ob-
jects.
To reduce the risk of rollovers:
– Use care when turning.
• Do not turn the steering wheel
too far or too fast for your speed
and environment. Adjust steer-
ing inputs according to your
speed and environment.
• Slow down before entering a
turn. Avoid hard braking during
a turn.
• Avoid sudden or hard accelera-
tion when turning, even from a
stop or low speed.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
– Never attempt donuts, skids, slides,
fishtails, jumps, or other stunts. If
vehicle starts to skid or slide, steer
in the direction of the skid or slide.
Never slam the brakes and lock the
wheels.
– This vehicle is built primarily for
OFF-ROAD purposes. Riding on
paved surfaces may seriously af-
fect vehicle handling and control - if
you must drive on paved surfaces
for a short distance, reduce speed
and avoid abrupt inputs to steering
wheel, accelerator and brake ped-
als.
This vehicle can roll over sideways
or tip over forward or backwards on
slopes or uneven terrain.
– Avoid side hilling (driving along the
slope rather than up or down a hill).
When possible, drive straight up and
down inclines rather than across
them. If you must side hill, use ex-
treme caution and avoid slippery
surfaces, objects, or depressions. If
you feel the vehicle start to rollover
or slide sideways, steer downhill if
possible.
– Avoid steep hills and follow proce-
dures in this guide for climbing and
descending hills.
– Sudden changes in terrain such as
holes, depressions, banks, softer or
harder ground or other irregularities
may cause the vehicle to tip or be-
come unstable. Observe the terrain
ahead and slow down in areas of un-
even terrain.
This vehicle will handle differently
when carrying or pulling a load.
– Reduce speed and follow instruc-
tions in this manual for carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer.
– Avoid hills and rough terrain.
– Allow more distance to stop.
Be Prepared in Case of Rollover
– Fasten side nets and seat belt to
help you avoid sticking out arms or
legs.
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