Polaris 2015 Ranger Diesel / Crew Diesel - Manual (Page 7)

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INTRODUCTION
Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in severe injury or death.
Your POLARIS RANGER is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate. This vehicle handles differently
than other vehicles, such as cars, trucks or other off-road vehicles. A collision or rollover can occur
quickly, even during routine maneuvers like turning, or driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to
take proper precautions.
• Read this owner’s manual and review the safety DVD that came with your vehicle. A free extra copy
of the DVD can be obtained by contacting your local POLARIS dealer. Understand all safety
warnings, precautions and operating procedures before operating the vehicle. Keep this manual with
the vehicle.
• Review the safety DVD and take the free online Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association
(ROHVA) training course at www.rohva.org.
• This vehicle is an ADULT VEHICLE ONLY. You MUST be at least age 16 and have a valid driver’s
license to operate 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.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this manual and all product
labels.
• Always use the cab nets (or doors) while riding in this vehicle. Always keep hands, feet and all other
body parts inside the vehicle at all times.
• Always wear a helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and over-the-ankle
boots.
• Never use this vehicle with drugs or alcohol, as these conditions impair judgment and reduce
operator reaction time.
WARNING