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Operation, Driving through water, Driving over obstacles – Polaris 2014 Ranger EV User Manual

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OPERATION

Driving Through Water

Your POLARIS vehicle can operate through
water up to a maximum recommended depth
equal to the floorboards.

NOTICE: Serious damage can occur to the

electrical system and batteries if the
vehicle is operated in water deeper than
the floorboards.

Follow these procedures when operating
through water:

1. Determine water depths and current before

entering water.

2. Choose a crossing where both banks have

gradual inclines.

3. Proceed slowly, avoiding rocks and

obstacles.

4. Avoid operating through deep or fast-

flowing water.

5. After leaving water, always dry the brakes by applying light pressure to the pedal

repeatedly until braking action is normal.

Driving Over Obstacles

Follow these precautions when operating over obstacles:

1. Always check for obstacles before

operating in a new area.

2. Look ahead and learn to read the

terrain. Be constantly alert for
hazards such as logs, rocks and low
hanging branches.

3. Travel slowly and use extra caution

when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Not all obstacles are
immediately visible.

4. Move the drive mode switch to low

mode if needed. See page 24.

5. Avoid operating over large obstacles such as large rocks and fallen trees. If unavoidable,

use extreme caution and operate slowly.

6. Always have all passengers dismount and move away from the vehicle before operating

over an obstacle that could cause a rollover.

Floorboard