Polaris ACE 570 (2018 year). Manual - part 3

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Carrying a Passenger

This POLARIS vehicle is a single-rider 

vehicle. Carrying a passenger greatly 

reduces the operator's ability to control 

the vehicle, which may result in an 

accident or rollover. Carrying a 

passenger in the cargo box could result 

in a fall from the vehicle or contact with 

moving components. Never carry a 

passenger on this vehicle.

Operating With a Load on the Vehicle

The weight of both cargo and operator impacts vehicle operation and stability. 

For your safety and the safety of others, carefully consider how your vehicle is 

loaded and how to safely operate the vehicle. Follow the instructions in this 

manual for loading, tire pressure, gear selection and speed.
• Do not exceed vehicle weight capacities. The vehicle’s maximum weight 

capacity is listed in the specifications section of this manual and on a label on 

the vehicle. When determining the weight you are adding to the vehicle, 

include the weight of the operator, accessories, loads in the rack or box and 

the load on the trailer tongue. The combined weight of these items must not 

exceed the maximum weight capacity.

• The recommended tire pressures are listed in the specifications section of this 

manual and on a label on the vehicle.

Always follow these guidelines:

Under ANY of these conditions:

Do ALL of these steps:

Operator and/or cargo exceeds half the 

maximum weight capacity

1. Slow down.
2. Verify tire pressure.
3. Use extra caution when 

operating.

Operating in rough terrain
Operating over obstacles
Climbing an incline
Towing

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Improper Tire Maintenance

Operating this vehicle with improper tires or 

with improper or uneven tire pressure could 

cause loss of control or accident.
Always use the size and type of tires specified 

for your vehicle.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as 

described in the owner's manual and on safety 

labels.

Operating at Excessive Speeds

Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds 

increases the operator's risk of losing 

control. Always operate at a speed that's 

appropriate for the terrain, the visibility and 

operating conditions and your skills and 

experience.

Failure to Inspect Before 

Operating

Failure to inspect and verify that the vehicle 

is in safe operating condition before 

operating increases the risk of an accident.
Always perform the pre-ride inspection 

before each use of your vehicle to make 

sure it's in safe operating condition. See 

page 54.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules 

described in this owner’s manual. See page 85.

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Turning Improperly

Turning improperly could cause loss of traction, loss of control, accident or 

rollover. Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this 

owner’s manual.
Avoid sharp turns. Never turn while applying heavy throttle. Never make abrupt 

steering maneuvers. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at 

faster speeds.

Improper Hill Climbing

Improper hill climbing could cause loss of 

control or rollover. Use extreme caution when 

operating on hills. Always follow proper 

procedures for hill climbing as described in this 

owner's manual. See page 62.

Descending Hills Improperly

Improperly descending a hill could cause loss 

of control or rollover. Always follow proper 

procedures for traveling down hills as described 

in this owner’s manual. See page 64.

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SAFETY

Safety Warnings

Crossing Hillsides

Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. 

Improper procedure could cause loss of 

control or rollover. Avoid crossing the side of 

any hill unless absolutely necessary. 
If crossing a hillside is unavoidable, always 

follow proper procedures as described in this 

owner's manual. See page 63.

Stalling While Climbing a Hill

Stalling or rolling backwards while climbing a 

hill could cause a rollover. Maintain a steady 

speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Apply the brakes gradually until the vehicle 

is fully stopped. Place the transmission in 

reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll 

straight downhill while applying light brake 

pressure to control speed.

Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain

Failure to use extra caution when operating 

on unfamiliar terrain could result in an 

accident or rollover.
Unfamiliar terrain may contain hidden rocks, 

bumps, or holes that could cause loss of 

control or rollover.
Travel slowly and use extra caution when 

operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be 

alert to changing terrain conditions.