Driving In Reverse; Skidding Or Sliding - Arctic Cat 2012 Prowler XT Operator's Manual

Vehicle Operation
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.
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, set the parking brake 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.
Crossing Water
This vehicle can only operate in water up
to its floorboard. Stay away from fast
moving rivers. This vehicle's tires can be
buoyant. In deep water, the vehicle may
lose traction due to floating.
1. Physically check the depth and cur-
rent of the water, especially if you
can't see the bottom. Also, check for
boulders, logs, or any other hidden
obstacles.
2. Keep speed slow while maintaining
momentum.
3. Make sure you have a way out on the
other side of the water.
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4. Once you've cleared the water,
briefly apply the brakes to make sure
they work.
NOTE: Light pedal pressure or
pumping the brakes for a short dis-
tance will aid in drying the brakes.
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
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.
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