OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Operating Your Vehicle
Off-Road Operation
The very nature of off-road operation is dangerous. Any terrain which has not been specially
prepared to carry vehicles presents an inherent danger where terrain substance, shape, and
steepness are unpredictable. The terrain itself presents a continual element of danger, which must
be knowingly accepted by anyone venturing over it.
An operator who takes a vehicle off-road should always exercise the utmost care in selecting the
safest path and keeping close watch on the terrain ahead. This vehicle should never be operated
by anyone who is not completely familiar with the driving instructions applicable to the vehicle, nor
should it be operated on steep or treacherous terrain.
General Driving Tips
Care, caution, experience and driving skill are the best precautions against the hazards of vehicle
operation. Whenever there is the slightest doubt that the vehicle can safely negotiate an obstacle or
a particular piece of terrain, always choose an alternate route. In off-road operation, power and
traction, not speed, are important. Never drive faster than visibility and your ability to select a safe
route permit. Never operate the vehicle if the controls do not function normally. See your dealer.
Operating in Reverse
When operating in reverse, check that the path behind the vehicle is free of people or obstacles.
Pay attention to blind spots. When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly and avoid sharp turns.
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