2011 Polaris RZR 170 Owners Manual - Page 20

2011 Polaris RZR 170 Manual

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SAFETY Safety Warnings Stalling While Climbing a Hill Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a hill could cause an overturn. Maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward speed: Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle is fully stopped. Place the transmission in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight downhill while applying light brake pressure to control speed. Crossing Hillsides 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 hillside is unavoidable, always follow proper procedures as described in the owner's manual. See page 47. Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain Failure to use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain could result in an accident or overturn. Unfamiliar terrain may contain hidden rocks, bumps, or holes that could cause loss of control or overturn. Travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions. 17

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SAFETY
Safety Warnings
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a hill
could cause an overturn. Maintain a steady
speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle is
fully stopped. Place the transmission in reverse
and slowly allow the vehicle to roll straight
downhill while applying light brake pressure to
control speed.
Crossing Hillsides
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 hillside is unavoidable, always follow proper procedures as
described in the owner's manual. See page 47.
Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
Failure to use extra caution when operating
on unfamiliar terrain could result in an
accident or overturn.
Unfamiliar terrain may contain hidden rocks,
bumps, or holes that could cause loss of
control or overturn.
Travel slowly and use extra caution when
operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be
alert to changing terrain conditions.