2009 Yamaha Motorsports Rhino 450 Auto. 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 88

Hills Choose carefully which hills you attempt to climb or descend. Avoid hills with slippery surfaces or those where you will not be able to see far enough ahead of you. Use common sense and remember that some hills are too steep for you to climb or descend. Use proper driving techniques to avoid rearward, forward, or sideways rollovers on hills and slopes. Drive straight up and down inclines, not across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable, drive slowly. Turn downhill immediately if you feel the vehicle may tip. If you think or feel the Rhino may tip or roll: G Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly on the floorboards and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel or handholds. G Do not put your hands or feet outside of the vehicle for any reason. 7-19 Uphill Do not attempt to climb hills until you have mastered basic maneuvers on flat ground. Drive straight up hills, and avoid crossing the side of a hill, which increases your risk of rollover. Practice first on gentle slopes before attempting 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 4WD Diff. Lock. Travel fast enough to maintain momentum, but not so fast that you cannot react to changes in the terrain as you climb.