Driving Uphill; Driving Downhill - Polaris 2013 RANGER 500 Midsize Owners Manual/Install Manual

Driving Uphill

Whenever traveling uphill, follow these pre-
cautions:
1. Always travel straight uphill.
2. Avoid steep hills (15° maximum).
3. Keep both feet on the floor.
4. Always check the terrain carefully before
ascending any hill.
5. Never climb hills with excessively slip-
pery or loose surfaces.
6. Proceed at a steady rate of speed and throt-
tle opening. Never open the throttle sud-
denly.
7. Never go over the crest of a hill at high speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another vehi-
cle or person could be on the other side of the hill.
Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Improper procedure could cause loss of control or
overturn. Avoid crossing the side of any hill unless absolutely necessary.
If crossing a sidehill is unavoidable, follow these precautions:
1. Slow down.
2. Exercise extreme caution.
3. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill (15° maximum).

Driving Downhill

When driving downhill, follow these precau-
tions:
1. Avoid steep hills (15° maximum).
2. Drive straight downhill. Avoid descending
a hill at an angle, which would cause the
vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel
straight downhill when possible.
3. Slow down.
4. Apply the brakes slightly to aid in slowing.
OPERATION
15° maximum
15° maximum
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