Polaris 2013 Ranger EV Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 19

Operator Safety
Descending Hills Improperly
Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or overturn. Always follow proper procedures
for traveling down hills as described in the owner's manual.
• Use the brake pedal to control speed when descending a hill. Never travel down a hill at high speed.
• Always descend a hill with the direction selector on FORWARD. Never descend a hill in neutral.
• Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill.
• Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
Travel straight downhill.
Improper Tire Maintenance
Operating this vehicle with improper tires or with improper or uneven tire pressure could cause loss of
control or accident.
Always use the size and type of tires specified for your vehicle. Always maintain proper tire pressure as
described in the owner's manual and on safety labels.
Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
Severe injury or death can result if the vehicle and/or the operator fall through the ice. Never operate
the vehicle on a frozen body of water unless you have first verified that the ice is sufficiently thick to
support the weight and moving force of the vehicle, you and your passengers, and your cargo, together
with any other vehicles in your party. Always check with local authorities and residents to confirm ice
conditions and thickness over your entire route. Vehicle operators assume all risk associated with ice
conditions on frozen bodies of water.
Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle
Leaving the keys in the vehicle can lead to unauthorized use of the vehicle, which could result in an
accident or overturn. Always remove the key when the vehicle is not in use.
Hot Drive Systems
The motor and controller are very hot during and after use of the vehicle. Hot components can cause
burns and fire. Do not touch hot drive system components. Always keep combustible materials away
from the drive system.
Precautions During Maintenance
WARNING! Do not work in or near the battery compartment or on any other electrical component of
the vehicle while charging the batteries. Always disconnect the main power connector before servicing
or unplugging any electrical components. See page 26.
Always follow all safety instructions in the maintenance portion of this owner's manual, as well as the
following:
• Make sure the vehicle is properly immobilized before beginning any maintenance.
• Always block the chassis securely before working under the vehicle.
• Turn the key off and remove it from the vehicle.
• Insulate any tools used within the battery area to prevent sparks or battery explosion caused by short-
ing the battery terminals or wiring. Remove the batteries, or cover the exposed terminals with an insu-
lating material.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY
call POLARIS at 1-800-342-3764.
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