2009 Yamaha Motorsports Rhino 450 Auto. 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 89
2009 Yamaha Motorsports Rhino 450 Auto. 4x4 Manual
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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 attempt 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 begin 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 4WD 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, which could cause the vehicle to slide. 7-20