traction control YAMAHA VIKING 2016 Owners Manual

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Head to Toe
Safety Checklist
YAMAHA 1XD-F1558-00HeadHelmet and eye protection.BodySeatbelt and protective clothing.HandsInside vehicle and holding the
handhold or steering wheel.FeetOn floor or footrests,
ready to brace, and door closed.
Liste de vérification
de sécurité intégrale
YAMAHA 1XD-F1558-10TêteCasque et protection des yeuxCorps Ceinture de sécurité et vêtements de protectionMainsÀ l’intérieur du véhicule, tenantla
poignée de maintien ou le volant.PiedsSur le plancher ou les repose-pieds, prêts à
encaisser le choc; portière fermée.YAMAHA
1XD-F1568-00
WARNING
DRIVER DRIVER
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Improper Use of Off-Highway Vehicle Can Cause Severe Injury or Death
Read Owner’s Manual
Read Tips Guide for the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Driver Follow All Instruction and Warnings
Be Prepared
Drive Responsibly
If you think or feel the vehicle may tip or roll,
reduce your risk to injury: Pay Attention and Plan Ahead
Do not allow careless or reckless driving.
Do your part to prevent injuries: Require Proper Use of Your Vehicle
Rollovers have caused
severe injuries and death,
even on flat, open areas.
Stay completely inside the vehicle.
Passengers must be able to reach the center handhold
while keeping feet flat on floor and sitting
upright with back against seat.
Driver must be able to comfortably reach all controls
while sitting upright with back against seat.
Wear an approved helmet, eye protection and protective gear.
Fasten seat belts.

Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargo bed.
Avoid side hilling (riding across slopes).
Plan for hills, rough terrain, ruts, and other changes
in traction and terrain. Avoid paved surfaces.
Avoid hard acceleration when turning, even from a stop.
Slow down before entering a turn.
Avoid abrupt maneuvers, sideways sliding, skidding,
or fishtailing, and never do donuts.
Avoid loss of control and rollovers: Do not put any part of your body outside of
the vehicle for any reason.
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
or handhold and brace yourself.

Do not exceed seating capacity: 2 passengers.
Do not allow operation on public roads
(unless designated for off-highway vehicle access)
— collisions with cars and trucks can occur.
Do not let people drive or ride
after using alcohol or drugs.
Make sure operators are 16 or older
with valid driver’s license.

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1XD-F8446-00
Be Prepared
Adjust, lock and never remove handhold.
Always use handhold, Never hold cage.
Always wear seatbelt and helmet.
1XD-F8446-10
Toujours prévoir l’imprévu.
Régler et verrouiller la poignée de maintien; ne jamais la retirer.
Toujours agripper la poignée de maintien, non l’arceau de protection.
Toujours porter la ceinture de sécurité et un casque approprié.
YAMAHA1XD-F1568-10
AVERTISSEMENT
PILOTE DEPILOTE DEMOINS DEMOINS DE1616PILOTE DE
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Lire le Manuel du propriétaire.
Lire le Guide de conseils à l’intention du conducteur du véhicule récréatif hors route. Suivre toutes les directives et tous les avertissements.L’utilisation négligente d’un véhicule hors route
peut causer de graves blessures, voire la mort.
Les roulades ont déjà causé des
blessures graves et la mort, même
sur terrain plat et sans obstacles.
Utilisation vigilante du véhicule
Faire sa part pour prévenir les blessures : Ne pas permettre la conduite acrobatique ou imprudente.

S’assurer que le conducteur est âgé d’au moins 16 ans
et qu’il est titulaire d’un permis de conduire valide.

Ne permettre à personne de conduire le véhicule ou
d’y prendre place après avoir consommé alcool ou drogues.

Ne pas permettre la conduite du véhicule sur les chemins
publics (à moins que les véhicules hors route y soient
autorisés) – les collisions avec voitures et camions arrivent en un clin d’œil.

Ne jamais permettre à plus de deux occupants à prendre place dans le véhicule.
Être préparé
Attacher la ceinture de sécurité.Porter un casque homologué, une protection pour les yeux et une tenue de protection.Le conducteur doit pouvoir rejoindre aisément toutes les commandes alors qu’il est en
position assise, son dos contre le dossier du siège.Les occupants doivent pouvoir rejoindre la poignée de maintien centrale alors que leurs
pieds reposent à plat sur le plancher et qu’ils sont assis le dos \
contre le dossier du siège.Demeurer entièrement dans l’habitacle du véhicule.
Conduire de façon responsable
Prévenir la perte de contrôle ou les roulades :
Éviter les manœuvres subites, glissements latéraux,
dérapages, queues de poisson et
zigzags; ne jamais tenter d’acrobaties.

Ralentir avant d’entamer un virage.

Éviter d’accélérer brusquement dans les virages,
même à partir de l’arrêt.

Être prêt pour pentes, terrains inhospitaliers,
ornières, aspérités du terrain et autres facteurs
réduisant la traction. Éviter les surfaces asphaltées.

Ne pas conduire sur le flanc des pentes.

Ne permettre à personne de prendre place dans la caisse de chargement.

Être prévoyant, être prêt
Si une roulade ou un capotage semble imminent, réduire le risque de blessures :Agripper fermement le volant ou la poignée de maintien et se préparer à encaisser le c\
hoc.
Ne mettre aucune partie du corps hors du véhicule, pour quelque raison que ce soit.

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YAMAHA5UG-F151J-00
MAX 7.3 INCH
(185MM)
Head to Toe
Safety Checklist
YAMAHA 1XD-F1558-00HeadHelmet and eye protection.BodySeatbelt and protective clothing.HandsInside vehicle and holding the
handhold or steering wheel.FeetOn floor or footrests,
ready to brace, and door closed.
YAMAHA
1XD-F1568-00
WARNING
DRIVER DRIVER
UNDER
UNDER16
16DRIVERUNDER16
Improper Use of Off-Highway Vehicle Can Cause Severe Injury or Death
Read Owner’s Manual
Read Tips Guide for the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Driver Follow All Instruction and Warnings
Be Prepared
Drive Responsibly
If you think or feel the vehicle may tip or roll,
reduce your risk to injury: Pay Attention and Plan Ahead
Do not allow careless or reckless driving.
Do your part to prevent injuries: Require Proper Use of Your Vehicle
Rollovers have caused
severe injuries and death,
even on flat, open areas.
Stay completely inside the vehicle.
Passengers must be able to reach the center handhold
while keeping feet flat on floor and sitting
upright with back against seat.
Driver must be able to comfortably reach all controls
while sitting upright with back against seat.
Wear an approved helmet, eye protection and protective gear.
Fasten seat belts.

Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargo bed.
Avoid side hilling (riding across slopes).
Plan for hills, rough terrain, ruts, and other changes
in traction and terrain. Avoid paved surfaces.
Avoid hard acceleration when turning, even from a stop.
Slow down before entering a turn.
Avoid abrupt maneuvers, sideways sliding, skidding,
or fishtailing, and never do donuts.
Avoid loss of control and rollovers: Do not put any part of your body outside of
the vehicle for any reason.
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
or handhold and brace yourself.

Do not exceed seating capacity: 2 passengers.
Do not allow operation on public roads
(unless designated for off-highway vehicle access)
— collisions with cars and trucks can occur.
Do not let people drive or ride
after using alcohol or drugs.
Make sure operators are 16 or older
with valid driver’s license.

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Avoid higher speeds and sudden or hard ac-
celeration until you are thoroughly familiar
with the operation of your vehicle. Avoid sud-
den or hard acceleration in any turn.
Braking
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal smoothly. Improper use of the
brakes can cause the tires to lose traction, re-
ducing control of the vehicle and increasing
the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In
most cases, gradual application of the brakes
is more effective than abrupt braking, partic-
ularly on loose surfaces, such as gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.
Engine braking
Engine compression braking is designed to
assist you when operating your Viking off-
road. With this feature, the engine helps slow the vehicle down after you take your foot off
the accelerator. Engine braking is more no-
ticeable in four-wheel drive. Application of ve-
hicle brakes provides additional stopping
power.
Leaving the vehicle
Do not get out of the vehicle while the engine
is running and the drive select lever is in any
gear. There is a risk
of injury because:
 Children or others may accidentally press
the accelerator pedal.
 Objects tossed into the vehicle may strike
the accelerator pedal.
 The parking brake may not keep the vehicle
from accelerating.
Unwanted vehicle movement can cause seri-
ous injury or death, and it may be dangerous
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side of a hill, which increases your risk of roll-
over. Practice first on gentle slopes before at-
tempting steeper hills. Always check the
terrain carefully before attempting any hill.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum,
and steady throttle. For more traction and
control for climbing steeper and/or rougher
slopes, shift into low gear and select “4WD”
or “DIFF LOCK”. Travel fast enough to main-
tain momentum, but not so fast that you can-
not react to changes in the terrain as you
climb.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the
hill if you cannot see clearly what is on the
other side – there could be another person, an
obstacle, or a sharp drop-off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum
when climbing, and decide you will be unable
to continue, use the brakes to stop. Do not at-
tempt to turn the vehicle around. With your
foot on the brake pedal, look behind you and
plan your descent. Shift the drive select lever
into reverse so you can use engine braking to slow your descent. Release the brake and be-
gin to coast down the hill. Use engine braking
as much as possible, gently applying the
brakes when necessary.
Downhill
Check the terrain carefully before going
downhill. When possible, choose a path that
lets you drive your vehicle straight downhill.
Choose your path carefully and drive slowly
enough to be able to react to obstacles that
you encounter.
For more traction and control, before going
down steeper and/or rougher slopes, shift
into low gear and select “4WD” or “DIFF
LOCK”. Engine braking will help you go
downhill slowly. Go as slowly as possible. If
you begin to go too fast, apply the brakes
gently. Avoid hard application of the brakes,
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