BRP can-am MAVERICK MAX X MR 2023 Operator's Manual page 32

RIDING YOUR VEHICLE
Due to its configuration, this vehicle has very good traction even while climbing,
so much so that tip over is possible before traction is lost. For example, it is com-
mon to encounter terrain situations where the top of the hill has eroded to a point
that the hill peak rises very sharply. This vehicle is not designed to negotiate such
a condition. Take an alternate route.
It is also wise to know the terrain condition on the other side of the hill or bank. All
too often there exists a sharp drop-off that is impossible to negotiate or descend.
If you feel that the slope is getting too steep to climb, apply brakes to immobilize
vehicle. Put shift lever in reverse (R), and back down the hill, barely releasing
brakes to remain at low speed. Do not attempt to turn around. Never coast down
hill while vehicle is in neutral. Do not perform hard braking as it increases the risk
of tipover.
D D o o w w n n h h i i l l l l D D r r i i v v i i n n g g
This vehicle can climb steeper slopes than it can descend safely. Therefore, it is
essential to assure that a safe route exists to descend a slope before you climb
it.
Decelerating while negotiating a slippery downhill slope could "toboggan" the ve-
hicle, causing it to slide. Maintain steady speed and/or accelerate slightly to re-
gain control. Never slam brakes and lock the wheels.
S S i i d d e e H H i i l l l l i i n n g g
Whenever possible, side hilling (driving across a slope rather than up or down it)
should be avoided. If necessary, do so with extreme caution. Side hilling on steep
inclines could result in rollover. In addition, slippery or unfirm surfaces could re-
sult in uncontrollable side sliding. Avoid all objects or depressions that will inten-
sify the raising of one side of the vehicle higher than the other, thus causing
rollover. If you feel the vehicle start to rollover or slide sideways, steer downhill if
possible.
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f f e e c c t t v v e e h h i i c c l l e e s s t t a a b b i i l l i i t t y y w w h h e e n n s s i i d d e e h h i i l l l l i i n n g g b b y y p p u u l l l l i i n n g g d d o o w w n n h h i i l l l l a a n n d d i i n n c c r r e e a a s s i i n n g g
t t h h e e r r i i s s k k o o f f a a r r o o l l l l o o v v e e r r . .
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This vehicle is not designed to negotiate drop-offs. It will "bottom-out" and usually
stop if either the front or rear wheels are driven over a drop-off. If the drop is
sharp or deep, the vehicle will nose dive and tip over.
Avoid negotiating drop-offs. Reverse and select an alternate route.
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This vehicle is designed specifically to perform in mud riding, the ground clear-
ance being increased for such riding conditions. The ground clearance as well as
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