! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating through or over thick or sharp brush, timber, debris, or rocks. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Serious injury or death. Brush, branches, debris, and rocks can enter or pene- trate the passenger compartment and strike occupants. Running over sharp branches, rocks, or other large objects can also cause loss of control. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Be alert. Slow down. Wear all recommended protective gear specified in this Oper- ator’s Manual. Avoid operating through or over thick brush, timber, debris, or large rocks whenever possible. Watch for and avoid sharp branches, rocks, or other large objects that could impede or impact the vehicle or enter the passenger com- partment.
! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Securing a person improperly in the vehicle due to physical size. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Serious injury or death. Occupant could strike objects in the passenger compart- ment, fall out of the vehicle during maneuvers, or be ejected and crushed in the event of an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always make sure a passenger can sit with both feet flat on the floor and their back against the seat while being able to reach any provided hand holds. ! WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this vehicle on paved surfaces. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The vehicle’s tires are designed for off-road use only, not for use on pavement.
Paved surfaces may seriously affect handling and control of the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to go out of control. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Whenever possible, avoid operating the vehicle on any paved surfaces including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and streets. If operating on paved surfaces is unavoidable, travel slowly (less than 10 MPH) and avoid sudden turns and stops. 16