Riding Carefully; Occupant Restraint System; Terrain Condition - BRP Can-am MAVERICK Trail T Series Operator's Manual

Carrying Passengers
Only carry one passenger. The pas-
senger must be properly seated in the
cockpit.
The passenger must be tall enough
to always be properly seated: back
against the backrest with seat belt fas-
tened, holding both handholds, and
feet firmly planted on the footrests.
Never carry a passenger who have
used drugs or alcohol, or is tired or ill.
These slow reaction time and impair
judgment.
Instruct the passenger to read the vehi-
cle's safety labels.
Never carry a passenger if you judge
their ability or judgement insufficient
to concentrate on the terrain condi-
tions and adapt accordingly. More
specifically for side-by-side vehicles,
the passenger must also pay constant
attention to the terrain ahead and be
able to brace for bumps.

Riding Carefully

– This vehicle handles differently
from other vehicles. A collision or
rollover can occur quickly, during
abrupt maneuvers such as doing
sharp turns, acceleration or decel-
eration and driving on hills or over
obstacles, if you fail to take proper
precautions.
– Never operate at excessive speeds.
Always go at a speed that is proper
for the terrain, visibility, and operat-
ing conditions, and your experience.
– Never attempt jumps, side slides,
donuts or any other stunts.
– Never attempt rapid acceleration
or deceleration when performing a
sharp turn. This may result in a roll
over.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFE OPERATION - RESPONSIBILITIES
– Never attempt skidding or sliding.
If vehicle starts to skid or slide,
counter steer in the direction of
skidding or sliding. On extremely
slippery surfaces, such as ice, go
slowly and be very cautious in order
to reduce the chance of skidding out
of control.
– Always be sure there are no obsta-
cles or people behind the vehicle
when you operate in reverse. Pay
attention to blind spots. When it
is safe to proceed in reverse, go
slowly.
– Never exceed the stated load lim-
its for this vehicle. Cargo must be
properly secured. Reduce speed,
allow for greater braking distance
and follow other instructions in
MOVING LOADS AND DOING
WORK
.
– Always remember that this vehicle
is heavy! Its pure weight alone may
entrap you should it tip or rollover.
Occupant Restraint
System
– This vehicle is designed to carry one
driver and one passenger, all wear-
ing proper protective gears (refer to
RIDING GEAR
– The driver and passengers must
latch the side nets or close the full
doors and wear the seat belts at all
times when riding.

Terrain Condition

– This vehicle is not designed to ride
on paved surfaces; if you must
shortly use the vehicle on such sur-
faces, avoid abrupt inputs to steer-
ing wheel, accelerator and brake
pedals.
– Always go slowly and be extra care-
ful when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Always be alert to changing
terrain conditions when operating
this vehicle. Take the time to learn
how the vehicle performs in differ-
ent environments.
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