Arctic Cat 2012 WildCat Operator's Manual page 25

Vehicle Operation
Crossing Roads
It may be necessary to cross a road or
highway. If so, note the following guide-
lines.
1. Stop completely on the shoulder of
the road.
2. Check both directions for traffic.
3. Crossing near a blind corner or inter-
section is dangerous; avoid it if at all
possible.
4. Drive straight across to the opposite
shoulder.
5. Take into account that this vehicle
could stall while crossing; give your-
self enough time to get off the road.
6. You have to assume that oncoming
cars don't see you, and if they do,
they won't be able to predict your
actions.
7. It's illegal to cross public roads in
some places. Know your local laws.
Cold Weather Driving
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NOTE: Check that all control levers
and the pedals move freely. Make sure
that the floorboard is free of ice and
snow.
! WARNING
For your personal safety, it is very
important to wear the type and
amount of cold-weather
according to the coldest anticipated
temperatures.
1. With the transmission in neutral,
move the vehicle forward and back-
ward to check that the wheels roll
freely. If the vehicle will not roll, the
tires may be frozen to the ground or
the brake pads may be frozen to the
discs.
2. If the tires are frozen to the ground,
pour warm water around them to melt
the ice.
CAUTION
Before riding, manually move the
vehicle forward and backward to
make certain that all wheels roll
freely.
3. If the brakes are frozen, use a suitable
heating device to thaw out the brakes.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to free frozen brakes
by pouring warm water on the brake
pads and housings.

NOTE: After the brakes thaw, dry
them by applying them several
times while riding slowly.

NOTE: After riding through water,
mud, snow, or slush, it is important
to dry both brake systems before
parking the vehicle.
! WARNING
Go slowly and be extra careful when
riding on snow-covered or ice-cov-
ered terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when
operating the vehicle.
! WARNING
Do not operate this vehicle on a fro-
clothing
zen body of water. The vehicle could
break through the ice causing seri-
ous injury or death.
4. Practice driving in an open snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered area at slow
speeds before driving on snow-cov-
ered or ice-covered trails.
5. Learn how the vehicle responds to
steering and braking on the type of
terrain to be encountered on the ride.
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