2012 Polaris Ranger EV Owners Manual - Page 17

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SAFETY Operator Safety Operating With a Load on the Vehicle The weight of both cargo and passengers impacts vehicle operation. For your safety and the safety of others, carefully consider how your vehicle is loaded and how to safely operate the vehicle. Follow the instructions in this manual for loading, tire pressure, gear selection and speed. • Do not exceed vehicle weight capacities. The vehicle's maximum weight capacity is listed in the specifications section of this manual and on a label on the vehicle. When more passenger weight is added, cargo weight may need to be reduced accordingly. • The recommended tire pressures are listed in the specifications section of this manual and on a label on the vehicle. Always follow these guidelines: Under ANY of these conditions: Passenger and/or cargo exceeds half the maximum weight capacity Operating in rough terrain Operating over obstacles Climbing an incline Towing Do ALL of these steps: 1. Slow down. 2. Verify tire pressure. 3. Use extra caution when operating. Using Alcohol or Drugs Operating the vehicle after consuming alcohol or drugs could adversely affect operator judgment, reaction time, balance and perception. Never drink alcohol or use drugs or medications before or while operating this vehicle. Operating a Damaged Vehicle Operating a damaged vehicle can result in an accident. After any overturn or accident, have a qualified service dealer inspect the entire machine for possible damage, including (but not limited to) brakes, accelerator, steering system and electrical system. Operating at Excessive Speeds Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds increases the operator's risk of losing control. Always operate at a speed that's appropriate for the terrain, the visibility and operating conditions, your skills and your passenger's skills. Operating on Pavement This vehicle's tires are designed for off-road use only, not for use on pavement. Operating this vehicle on paved surfaces (including sidewalks, paths, parking lots and driveways) may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and could result in loss of control and accident or overturn. Avoid operating the vehicle on pavement. If it's unavoidable, travel slowly and avoid sudden turns or stops. 13

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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Operating With a Load on the Vehicle
The weight of both cargo and passengers impacts vehicle operation. For your safety and the safety of
others, carefully consider how your vehicle is loaded and how to safely operate the vehicle. Follow the
instructions in this manual for loading, tire pressure, gear selection and speed.
°
Do not exceed vehicle weight capacities.
The vehicle’s maximum weight capacity is listed in the
specifications section of this manual and on a label on the vehicle. When more passenger weight is
added, cargo weight may need to be reduced accordingly.
°
The recommended tire pressures are listed in the specifications section of this manual and on a label
on the vehicle.
Always follow these guidelines:
Using Alcohol or Drugs
Operating the vehicle after consuming alcohol or drugs could
adversely affect operator judgment, reaction time, balance and
perception.
Never drink alcohol or use drugs or medications before or while
operating this vehicle.
Operating a Damaged Vehicle
Operating a damaged vehicle can result in an accident. After any
overturn or accident, have a qualified service dealer inspect the entire machine for possible damage,
including (but not limited to) brakes, accelerator, steering system and electrical system.
Operating at Excessive Speeds
Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds increases the operator's risk of losing control. Always
operate at a speed that's appropriate for the terrain, the visibility and operating conditions, your skills
and your passenger’s skills.
Operating on Pavement
This vehicle's tires are designed for off-road use only, not for use on pavement. Operating this vehicle
on paved surfaces (including sidewalks, paths, parking lots and driveways) may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and could result in loss of control and accident or overturn.
Avoid operating the vehicle on pavement. If it's unavoidable, travel slowly and avoid sudden turns or
stops.
Under ANY of these conditions:
Do ALL of these steps:
Passenger and/or cargo exceeds half the maximum weight capacity
1.
Slow down.
2.
Verify tire pressure.
3.
Use extra caution when
operating.
Operating in rough terrain
Operating over obstacles
Climbing an incline
Towing