Polaris Sportsmabn X2 500 EFI - Manual (Page 65)

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OPERATION
Driving on a Hillside
WARNING
Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills can result in loss of
control or vehicle overturn, resulting in severe injury or death.
Avoid crossing the side of a hill when possible. Do not cross a
hillside with a passenger on board. Follow proper procedures as
outlined in the owner’s manual.
Sidehilling can be the most dangerous type of driving encountered and
should be avoided if at all possible. If you do enter into a situation
where sidehilling is necessary, follow these precautions:
1. Slow down.
2. Do not cross a hillside with a passenger on board. Ask the
passenger to dismount and walk across the hillside before
remounting the vehicle.
3. Lean into the hill, transferring your upper body weight toward the
hill while keeping your feet on the footrests.
4. Steer slightly into the hill to maintain vehicle direction.
NOTE: If the vehicle begins to tip, quickly turn the front wheel
downhill, if possible, or dismount on the uphill side
immediately!