2015 Polaris Ranger EV Owners Manual - Page 15

SAFETY Operator Safety WARNING Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and procedures, which are outlined in further detail within your owner's manual. • Read this entire manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating procedures described. • Never allow anyone under the age of 16 to operate this vehicle and never allow anyone without a valid driver's license to operate this vehicle. • Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving experience with this vehicle. • No person under the age of 12 may ride as a passenger in this vehicle. All riders must be able to sit with backs against the seat, both feet flat on the floor and both hands on the steering wheel (if driving) or on a passenger hand hold. • The driver and all passengers must wear helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, over-the-ankle boots and seat belt at all times. • Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times. Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the floorboards of the vehicle during operation. • Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all product labels. • To reduce rollover risk, be especially careful when encountering obstacles and slopes and when braking on hills or during turns. • This vehicle is for off-road use only. Never operate on public roads (unless marked for off-road use). Always avoid paved surfaces. • Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle. • Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience. • Never attempt jumps or other stunts. • Always inspect the vehicle before each use to make sure it's in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection procedures described in this manual. • Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be alert to changing terrain. • Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain. • Always follow proper procedures for turning. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Never turn at excessive speeds. • Always have this vehicle checked by an authorized POLARIS dealer if it has been involved in an accident. • Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills. 13