2014 Polaris Ranger EV Owners Manual - Page 36

2014 Polaris Ranger EV Manual

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OPERATION Driving Procedure 1. Disconnect the charging cable (if connected). 2. Wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle boots. 3. Sit in the driver's seat and fasten the seat belt. 4. Apply the brakes. Place the direction selector in neutral (N). 5. Turn the key to the ON position. Wait about a second for the contactor to close before continuing. 6. Move the direction selector to forward or reverse. 7. Move the drive mode switch to the desired setting. See page 24. 8. Release the park brake. 9. Check your surroundings and determine your path of travel. 10. Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, release the brake pedal and gradually push the accelerator toward the floor to begin driving. 11. Drive slowly. Practice maneuvering and using the accelerator and brakes on level surfaces. 12. Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving experience with this vehicle. Never carry more than one passenger in this vehicle. Never allow a passenger to ride in the cargo box. 13. To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal completely and brake to a complete stop. Tip: Always come to a complete stop before reversing direction. 14. Set the park brake. 15. Place the direction selector in neutral. 16. Turn the key off. WARNING! A rolling vehicle can cause serious injury. Always set the park brake when leaving the vehicle unattended. 34

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OPERATION
Driving Procedure
1.
Disconnect the charging cable
(if connected).
2.
Wear a helmet, eye protection,
gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long
pants and over-the-ankle boots.
3.
Sit in the driver's seat and fasten
the seat belt.
4.
Apply the brakes. Place the
direction selector in neutral (N).
5.
Turn the key to the ON position.
Wait about a second for the
contactor to close before
continuing.
6.
Move the direction selector to
forward or reverse.
7.
Move the drive mode switch to the desired setting. See page 24.
8.
Release the park brake.
9.
Check your surroundings and determine your path of travel.
10.
Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, release the brake pedal and gradually push
the accelerator toward the floor to begin driving.
11.
Drive slowly. Practice maneuvering and using the accelerator and brakes on level
surfaces.
12.
Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving experience with this
vehicle. Never carry more than one passenger in this vehicle. Never allow a passenger to
ride in the cargo box.
13.
To stop the vehicle, release the accelerator pedal completely and brake to a complete
stop.
Tip:
Always come to a complete stop before reversing direction.
14.
Set the park brake.
15.
Place the direction selector in neutral.
16.
Turn the key off.
WARNING!
A rolling vehicle can cause serious injury. Always set the park brake when leaving the
vehicle unattended.