LOAD CAPACITY
Your vehicle has been designed to carry or tow specific capacities. Always read
and understand the load distribution warnings listed on the warning labels. The
total load (operator, passengers, non-factory installed accessories, cargo and
weight on hitch) must not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the vehicle.
Never exceed the following capacities:
MODEL
MAXIMUM
CAPACITIES
(LEVEL GROUND)
CARGO BOX
RANGER 570 454 kg
(1000 lbs.)
226 kg
(500 lbs.)
RANGER CREW 570 547 kg
(1225 lbs)
226 kg
(500 lbs.)
WARNING
Driving with passengers in the cargo box can result in severe injury or death.
Never allow passengers to ride in the cargo box. Passengers must always ride
in the cab with seat belts fastened securely.
TOWING A RANGER
Towing this vehicle is not recommended. Always transport the vehicle on a
trailer or flatbed with all four wheels off the ground.
If towing a disabled vehicle is unavoidable, place the disabled vehicle’s
transmission in neutral. Tow the shortest distance possible. Do not operate
faster than 16 km/h (10 MPH).
TOWING LOADS
WARNING
Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or
brake instability.
Always follow these precautions when towing:
1. Never load more than 68.1 kg (150 lbs.) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
2. Always shift to low gear for towing.
3. When towing a disabled RANGER vehicle, place the disabled vehicle’s
transmission in neutral. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 16 km/h (10
MPH) when towing.
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OPERATION