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A A V V O O I I D D A A C C C C I I D D E E N N T T S S
A A v v o o i i d d R R o o l l l l o o v v e e r r s s a a n n d d T T i i p p o o v v e e r r s s
Side-by-side vehicles handle differently from other vehicles. Side-by-side ve-
hicles are designed to handle off-road terrain (for example, their wheel base and
track width, ground clearance, suspension, drivetrain, tires, etc.), and, as a result,
can overturn in situations where vehicles designed for use primarily on paved or
smooth terrain may not.
A rollover or other accident can occur quickly during abrupt maneuvers such as
sharp turns or hard acceleration or deceleration when turning, or when driving on
hills or over obstacles. Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving can cause roll-
overs 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 vehicle. You can also be injured by
impact with the ground, cockpit or other objects.
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 envi-
ronment. Adjust steering inputs according to your speed and environment.
– Slow down before entering a turn. Avoid hard braking during a turn.
– Avoid sudden or hard acceleration when turning, even from a stop or low
speed.
– 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.
– Avoid paved surfaces. This vehicle is not designed to operate on paved surfa-
ces and is more likely to roll over. If you must drive on pavement, turn gradu-
ally, go slowly, and avoid abrupt acceleration and braking.
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 extreme 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 procedures in this guide for climbing and de-
scending hills.
– Sudden changes in terrain such as holes, depressions, banks, softer or hard-
er ground or other irregularities may cause the vehicle to tip or become unsta-
ble. Observe the terrain ahead and slow down in areas of uneven terrain.
This vehicle will handle differently when carrying or pulling a load.
– Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual for carrying cargo or pull-
ing a trailer.
– Avoid hills and rough terrain.
– Allow more distance to stop.
B B e e P P r r e e p p a a r r e e d d i i n n C C a a s s e e o o f f R R o o l l l l o o v v e e r r
– Close both doors and fasten seat belt to help you avoid sticking out arms or
legs.
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