Driving Downhill; Driving In Reverse; Skidding Or Sliding - Arctic Cat 2015 WILDCAT TRAIL/XT Operator's Manual

NEVER OPERATE UP OR
DOWN HILLS STEEPER
THAN 15°

Driving Downhill

Always drive straight down the hill and
always avoid hills steeper than 15°.
1. Keep both hands on the wheel.
2. Prior to descending the hill, shift into
low range to allow maximum engine
braking. Do not use four-wheel drive
when descending a hill. Engine brak-
ing can cause the front wheels to slide
reducing steering control.
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NOTE: Use minimum braking (as
necessary) to maintain a slow speed.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to turn around on a hill.
! WARNING
Driving down hills improperly can
cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in serious injury or death.
Never drive downhill at a high rate of
speed. Use extreme care when driv-
ing in hilly terrain.
Crossing Obstacles
Crossing obstacles can be hazardous.
There is always the possibility of the
vehicle tipping. If you cannot go around
an obstacle, follow these guidelines:
1. Stop the vehicle and shift into park.
Go out to inspect the obstacle thor-
oughly from both your approach side
and the exit side. If you believe you
can cross the obstacle safely, select
four-wheel drive (4WD) and shift into
low range.
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NOTE: Selecting the LOCK posi-
tion on the differential lock control
may be beneficial; however, steer-
ing effort will be greatly increased.
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2. Approach the obstacle as close as
possible to 90° to minimize vehicle
tipping.
3. Keep speed slow enough to maintain
control but fast enough to maintain
momentum.
4. Use only enough power to cross the
obstacle but still give yourself plenty
of time to react to changes in condi-
tions. Crawl over the obstacle.
! WARNING
Striking hidden obstacles can cause
serious injury or death. Reduce
speed and proceed with care in unfa-
miliar terrain.
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NOTE: If there is any question
about your ability to cross the
obstacle safely, you should turn
around if the ground is flat and you
have room or back up until you find
a less difficult path.

Driving in Reverse

When operating in reverse, avoid sharp
turns and backing down a hill. When
using reverse, follow these guidelines:
1. Back up slowly. It's hard to see
behind you.
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NOTE: Avoid sudden braking
while backing up.
2. If possible, it is advisable to have
someone "spotting" for you while
backing up.
3. If you are unsure of what is behind
the vehicle, place the transmission in
park and get out and inspect the area
behind.

Skidding or Sliding

If you lose control after hitting sand, ice,
mud, or water, follow these guidelines:
1. Turn the steering wheel into the direc-
tion of the slide.
2. Keep your foot off the brake until
you're out of the skid.
3. Stop and shift into four-wheel drive.