Driving Manoeuvres; Driving Around Corners; Driving Slopes - Arctic Cat Prowler 700i HDX 2015 User Manual

6.7

Driving manoeuvres

6.7.1

Driving around corners

WARNING
In case of too intense or too fast steering manoeuvres, in case of inadequate
speed or aggressive driving, you may loose control of the vehicle. The vehi-
cle may roll over. Always adapt the speed to the ambient conditions and the
ground.
● Reduce speed when driving into a curve.
● Adapt the turning angle continuously to the curve.
● Avoid sudden intense steering movements.
● If the vehicle starts to slide: turn steering wheel towards the sliding direction. Do
not brake hard nor accelerate too quickly as long as you do not have control of the
vehicle.
6.7.2

Driving slopes

General instructions on driving on slopes:
● Do not drive on uphill slopes of more than 15°.
● Always drive in a straight line on slopes.
● Never turn on a slope.
● Drive particularly carefully over mountainous terrain.
● Never drive downhill in idle.
Driving uphill:
● Use drive position L.
● Switch four-wheel drive on.
● Hold steering wheel with both hands.
● Accelerate and then keep constant speed.
● If the vehicle stops: actuate foot brake, go into reverse, slowly drive downhill back-
wards.
Driving downhill:
● Use drive position L.
● Switch four-wheel drive off.
● Hold steering wheel with both hands.
● Drive slowly downhill. Only brake as strongly as necessary to keep constant
speed.
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