2014 Polaris Ranger 400 Owners Manual - Page 34

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OPERATION Driving with a Passenger 1. Perform the pre-ride inspection. See page 29. 2. Make sure any passenger is at least 12 years of age and tall enough to comfortably and safely sit in a passenger seat with the seat belt secured, put both feet on the floor and grasp the hand hold. 3. Make sure all passengers are wearing helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle boots. 4. Make sure your passenger secures the seat belt. 5. Make sure all cab nets (or doors) are properly secured. 6. Never carry more than one passenger in this vehicle. Never allow a passenger to ride in the cargo box. Allow a passenger to ride only in a passenger seat. 7. Slow down. Always travel at a speed appropriate for your skills, your passenger's skills, and operating conditions. Avoid unexpected or aggressive maneuvers that could cause discomfort or injury to a passenger. 8. Vehicle handling may change with a passenger and/or cargo on board. Allow more time and distance for braking. 9. Always follow all operating guidelines as outlined on safety labels and in this manual. Parking the Vehicle 1. Apply the brakes. Stop the vehicle on a level surface. 2. When parking inside a garage or other structure, be sure that the structure is well ventilated and that the vehicle is not close to any source of flame or sparks, including any appliance with pilot lights. 3. Place the transmission in PARK. 4. Turn the engine off. 5. Remove the ignition switch key to prevent unauthorized use. 32

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OPERATION
Driving with a Passenger
1.
Perform the pre-ride inspection. See page 29.
2.
Make sure any passenger is at least 12 years of age and tall enough to comfortably and
safely sit in a passenger seat with the seat belt secured, put both feet on the floor and
grasp the hand hold.
3.
Make sure all passengers are wearing helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt,
long pants and over-the-ankle boots.
4.
Make sure your passenger secures the seat belt.
5.
Make sure all cab nets (or doors) are properly secured.
6.
Never carry more than one passenger in this vehicle. Never allow a passenger to ride in
the cargo box. Allow a passenger to ride only in a passenger seat.
7.
Slow down. Always travel at a speed appropriate for your skills, your passenger’s skills,
and operating conditions. Avoid unexpected or aggressive maneuvers that could cause
discomfort or injury to a passenger.
8.
Vehicle handling may change with a passenger and/or cargo on board. Allow more time
and distance for braking.
9.
Always follow all operating guidelines as outlined on safety labels and in this manual.
Parking the Vehicle
1.
Apply the brakes. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
When parking inside a garage or other structure, be sure that the structure is well
ventilated and that the vehicle is not close to any source of flame or sparks, including
any appliance with pilot lights.
3.
Place the transmission in PARK.
4.
Turn the engine off.
5.
Remove the ignition switch key to prevent unauthorized use.