Introduction - Polaris RANGER 500 2022 Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

BEFORE YOU RIDE
This POLARIS vehicle is an off-road vehicle. Familiarize yourself with all laws
and regulations concerning the operation of this vehicle in your area.
Failure to heed the warnings and safety precautions contained in this manual
can result in severe injury or death. Your POLARIS vehicle is not a toy and can
be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently than cars, trucks or
other off-road vehicles. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during
routine maneuvers like turning, or driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to
• Read this owner's manual and review the safety DVD that came with your
vehicle. A free extra copy of the DVD can be obtained by contacting your
local POLARIS dealer. Understand all safety warnings, precautions and
operating procedures before operating the vehicle. Keep this manual with
the vehicle.
• Never operate this vehicle without proper instruction. Take an authorized
training course. See the Safety Training section for more information.
• This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be at least age 16
and have a valid driver's license to operate this vehicle.
• Always use the cab nets (or doors) while riding in this vehicle. Always keep
hands, feet and all other body parts inside the vehicle at all times.
• Always wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants
and over-the-ankle boots.
• Never operate this vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as these
conditions impair judgement and reduce the operator's ability to react.
• Complete the New Operator Driving Procedures outlined in this manual.
Never allow a guest to operate this vehicle until the guest has completed the
New Operator Driving Procedures.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has reviewed
the owner's manual and all safety labels and has completed a safety training
WARNING
take proper precautions.
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