Polaris ACE 150 EFI (2018 year). Manual - part 11

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New Operator Driving Procedures 

13. Apply the brakes and shift into gear.
14. Release the parking brake.
15. Check your surroundings. Make sure the area is clear of people 

and obstacles.

16. Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, slowly release the 

brakes and press the throttle with your right foot to begin driving.

17. Drive slowly at first. Practice starting, stopping, turning, using the 

throttle and brakes and driving in reverse. Learn how the vehicle 

handles when making both left and right turns at a slow speed.

18. Increase speed only after mastering all maneuvers at a slow speed.
19. After you become skilled at making turns and begin to operate at 

faster speeds, follow these precautions:

• Avoid sharp turns. Make turns gradually.
• Never turn while applying heavy throttle.
• Never turn the steering wheel abruptly.
• Operate at speeds appropriate for your skills, the conditions and 

the terrain.

• DO NOT attempt to do power slides, “donuts”, jumps or other 

driving stunts.

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Driving on Slippery Surfaces

When driving on slippery surfaces such as wet trails, loose gravel, 

sand or ice, be alert for the possibility of skidding and sliding.
Follow these precautions when driving in slippery conditions:
1. Slow down before entering slippery areas.
2. Be alert, watch the path ahead and avoid quick turns, which can 

cause skids.

3. Correct a skid by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the 

skid. Never apply the brakes during a skid.

Sideways 

skid

Turn in 

direction of 

skid

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Driving Uphill

Whenever traveling uphill, follow these precautions:
1. Always check the terrain carefully before ascending a hill. Never 

drive on hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.

2. Avoid excessively steep hills (15° maximum).
3. Drive straight uphill.
4. Drive at a steady rate of speed. Never press the throttle suddenly.
5. Avoid unnecessary changes in speed or direction.
6. Never go over the crest of a hill at a high speed. An obstacle, a 

sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could be on the other side 

of the hill.

7. If the vehicle stalls while climbing a hill, apply the brakes. Place 

the transmission in reverse and slowly allow the vehicle to roll 

straight downhill while applying the brakes lightly to control 

speed.

15° maximum

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Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)

Driving on a sidehill is not recommended. Driving on a sidehill 

improperly cause loss of control or rollover.
If crossing a hill is unavoidable, follow these precautions:
1. Drive slowly and use extreme caution.
2. If the vehicle begins to roll over, or if it feels as if it may roll over, 

immediately turn downhill.

3. Avoid obstacles and changes in terrain that may lower or raise one 

side of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to slide.

4. If the vehicle begins to slide downhill, immediately turn downhill 

to stop the slide, or stop the vehicle and maneuver slowly and 

carefully until the vehicle can be driven straight downhill.

Driving Downhill

Whenever driving down a hill, follow these precautions:
1. Avoid excessively steep hills (15° maximum).
2. Slow down. Never travel down a hill at high speed.
3. Always check the terrain carefully before driving down a hill. 

Never drive on hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.

4. Always drive down a hill with the transmission in forward gear. 

Never “coast” or drive down a hill with the transmission in 

neutral.

5. Avoid driving down a hill at an angle, which would cause the 

vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Always drive straight 

downhill.

6. Apply the brakes lightly to keep speed slow.