BRP Can-Am COMMANDER 2021 Series Manual

COMMANDER Series
OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
Includes Safety, Vehicle and Maintenance
Information
2021
WARNING
Read this operator’s guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information.
Minimum recommended operator age: 16 or older with a valid driver’s license. Keep this op-
erator’s guide with the vehicle at all times.
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tthhee ooppeerraattoorr’’ss gguuiiddee,, SSAAFFEETTYY VVIIDDEEOO aanndd oonn--pprroodduucctt ssaaffeettyy llaabbeellss ccoouulldd
ccaauussee iinnjjuurryy iinncclluuddiinngg tthhee ppoossssiibbiilliittyy ooff ddeeaatthh..
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hhiiccllee iinn aa wweellll--vveennttiillaatteedd aarreeaa aanndd wweeaarr gglloovveess oorr wwaasshh yyoouurr hhaannddss
ffrreeqquueennttllyy wwhheenn sseerrvviicciinngg yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee.. FFoorr mmoorree iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn ggoo ttoo
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Covered Models
Commander DPS 1000R
Commander XT 1000R
Commander XT-P 1000R
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TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS
GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN ..............................................................................................................................................1100
Know Before you Go.............................................................................10
Safety Messages..................................................................................10
About this Operator’s Guide...................................................................10
SSAAFFEETTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
GGEENNEERRAALL PPRREECCAAUUTTIIOONNSS..............................................................................................................................................1144
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.........................................................14
Avoid Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards ................................................14
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts ...................................................................14
Accessories and Modifications...............................................................14
SSAAFFEE OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN -- RREESSPPOONNSSIIBBIILLIITTIIEESS ..............................................................................................1166
Owner - Be Responsible........................................................................16
Operator - Be Qualified and Responsible................................................16
Riding Carefully ....................................................................................17
Occupant Restraint System ...................................................................18
Terrain Condition..................................................................................18
PPRREE--RRIIDDEE IINNSSPPEECCTTIIOONN ....................................................................................................................................................1199
Pre-Ride Inspection Check List .............................................................. 19
PPRREEPPAARREE TTOO RRIIDDEE ....................................................................................................................................................................2222
Before you Ride....................................................................................22
Riding Gear..........................................................................................22
Helmets and Eye Protection ..................................................................22
Other Riding Gear.................................................................................23
AAVVOOIIDD AACCCCIIDDEENNTTSS....................................................................................................................................................................2255
Avoid Rollovers and Tipovers ................................................................25
Avoid Collisions ....................................................................................26
RRIIDDIINNGG YYOOUURR VVEEHHIICCLLEE ....................................................................................................................................................2277
Practice Exercises ................................................................................27
Off-Road Operation ..............................................................................28
General Riding Techniques ...................................................................28
MMOOVVIINNGG LLOOAADDSS AANNDD DDOOIINNGG WWOORRKK ............................................................................................................3344
Working with Your Vehicle.....................................................................34
Carrying Loads.....................................................................................34
Vehicle Settings When Carrying Load ....................................................34
Loading the Cargo Box..........................................................................35
Operating While Carrying a Load ...........................................................35
Tilting the Cargo Box.............................................................................36
Hauling a Load .....................................................................................36
Pulling a Trailer ....................................................................................37
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT OONN--PPRROODDUUCCTT LLAABBEELLSS ((CCAANNAADDAA//UUNNIITTEEDD SSTTAATTEESS)) ..............3388
Safety Hang Tag...................................................................................38
Safety Labels .......................................................................................39
Compliance HangTag ...........................................................................48
Compliance Labels ...............................................................................48
Technical Information Label...................................................................52

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IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT OONN--PPRROODDUUCCTT LLAABBEELLSS ((CCOOUUNNTTRRIIEESS OOUUTTSSIIDDEE CCAANNAADDAA
AANNDD UUNNIITTEEDD SSTTAATTEESS))..........................................................................................................................................................5533
Safety Labels .......................................................................................53
Compliance Labels ...............................................................................69
Technical Information Label...................................................................72
RREEPPOORRTTIINNGG SSAAFFEETTYY DDEEFFEECCTTSS..........................................................................................................................7733
VVEEHHIICCLLEE IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
PPRRIIMMAARRYY CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ..........................................................................................................................................................7766
Steering Wheel.....................................................................................76
Accelerator Pedal .................................................................................77
Brake Pedal .........................................................................................77
Shift Lever............................................................................................77
SSEECCOONNDDAARRYY CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ..............................................................................................................................................7799
RF D.E.S.S Key and RF D.E.S.S. Post ...................................................79
Engine Start/Stop Button.......................................................................80
Headlight Dimmer Switch ......................................................................80
Winch Switch .......................................................................................81
Keypad ................................................................................................81
2WD/4WD Switch .................................................................................81
2WD/4WD/Front Diff Lock Switch...........................................................81
Rear Differential Lock Switch .................................................................82
5) Riding Mode Switch ..........................................................................83
EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT..........................................................................................................................................................................................8844
Tilt Steering..........................................................................................84
Cup Holders .........................................................................................84
Passenger’s Handhold ..........................................................................84
Storage Compartments .........................................................................85
Tool Kit ................................................................................................86
Footrests..............................................................................................86
Half Doors............................................................................................86
Seat Belts ............................................................................................87
Driver’s Seat ........................................................................................88
Passenger’s Seat .................................................................................88
Fuel Reservoir Cap...............................................................................88
Winch ..................................................................................................88
Cargo Box............................................................................................89
Trailer Hitch..........................................................................................90
12-Volt Power Outlet.............................................................................90
44..55”” DDIIGGIITTAALL DDIISSPPLLAAYY ..........................................................................................................................................................9911
Multifunction Display.............................................................................91
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............................................................92
Settings ...............................................................................................93
77..66”” DDIIGGIITTAALL DDIISSPPLLAAYY ..........................................................................................................................................................9955
Multifunction Display.............................................................................95
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............................................................96
Settings ...............................................................................................97
TTUUNNEE YYOOUURR RRIIDDEE ........................................................................................................................................................................9999
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines........................................................99
Suspension Factory Settings .................................................................99
Suspension Adjustments.......................................................................99
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FFUUEELL..............................................................................................................................................................................................................110022
Fuel Requirements .............................................................................102
Vehicle Fueling Procedure ..................................................................102
BBRREEAAKK--IINN PPEERRIIOODD..................................................................................................................................................................110044
Operation During Break-In...................................................................104
BBAASSIICC PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS........................................................................................................................................................110055
SSttaarrttiinngg tthhee EEnnggiinnee...........................................................................105
Waking Up the Electrical System ......................................................... 105
OOppeerraattiinngg tthhee SShhiifftt LLeevveerr..................................................................105
Choosing the Correct Range (Low or High)........................................... 105
SSttooppppiinngg tthhee EEnnggiinnee aanndd PPaarrkkiinngg tthhee VVeehhiiccllee...................................106
Tips for Maximizing Drive Belt Durability ............................................... 106
SSPPEECCIIAALL PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ..............................................................................................................................................110088
Flooded Engine ..................................................................................108
What to do if Water is Suspected to be in the CVT ................................. 108
What to do if Battery is Drained Out...................................................... 108
What to do if Vehicle Rolled Over ......................................................... 108
What to do if Vehicle is Submerged...................................................... 109
TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTTIINNGG TTHHEE VVEEHHIICCLLEE........................................................................................................................111100
Using Vehicle Power to Climb Onto Trailering Equipment ...................... 110
Using a Winch to Pull Vehicle Onto Trailering Equipment ....................... 111
Securing Vehicle for Transport............................................................. 111
Getting Vehicle Out of Trailer............................................................... 112
LLIIFFTTIINNGG AANNDD SSUUPPPPOORRTTIINNGG TTHHEE VVEEHHIICCLLEE....................................................................................111133
Front of Vehicle ..................................................................................113
Rear of Vehicle...................................................................................113
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE ....................................................................................................................................111166
EPA Regulation - Canadian and USA Vehicles ..................................... 116
Post Operation Care After Each Use in an Extreme Environment ........... 116
Severe Dusty Conditions.....................................................................117
Maintenance Schedule Legend............................................................ 117
Maintenance Schedule........................................................................117
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ........................................................................................................................112211
Accessing the Maintenance Components ............................................. 121
Engine Air Filter..................................................................................122
CVT Air Filter......................................................................................124
Evaporative Emission System Pre-Filter (if Equipped) ........................... 125
Engine Oil ..........................................................................................125
Engine Oil Filter..................................................................................127
Engine Coolant...................................................................................128
Radiator.............................................................................................129
Muffler and Spark Arrester...................................................................130
Gearbox.............................................................................................131
Front Differential.................................................................................133
Spark Plugs........................................................................................134
CVT Cover ......................................................................................... 135
Drive Belt ...........................................................................................136
Drive and Driven Pulleys .....................................................................137
Battery...............................................................................................137
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Fuses and Fusible Links......................................................................138
Lights.................................................................................................140
Drive Shaft Bellows and Protectors ...................................................... 140
Wheel Bearing....................................................................................141
Wheels and Tires................................................................................141
Suspension........................................................................................144
Brakes ............................................................................................... 146
Seat Belts ..........................................................................................147
Doors.................................................................................................147
Cage .................................................................................................147
Cargo Box Release Handle .................................................................148
VVEEHHIICCLLEE CCAARREE ............................................................................................................................................................................114499
Post-Operation Care...........................................................................149
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection .......................................................... 149
SSTTOORRAAGGEE AANNDD PPRREESSEEAASSOONN PPRREEPPAARRAATTIIOONN ..........................................................................115500
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
VVEEHHIICCLLEE IIDDEENNTTIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN........................................................................................................................................115522
Vehicle Identification Number .............................................................. 152
Engine Identification Number (EIN) ...................................................... 152
Compliance Label...............................................................................152
EEVVAAPPOORRAATTIIVVEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL SSYYSSTTEEMM ......................................................................115544
NNOOIISSEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL SSYYSSTTEEMM RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONN ..................................................115555
EECC--DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ....................................................................................................115566
EEAACC DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ................................................................................................115577
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS ..........................................................................................................................116600
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG GGUUIIDDEELLIINNEESS............................................................................................................117722
CVT Belt Is Slipping ............................................................................172
“–” Is Displayed On the Gearbox Position Display .................................. 172
Engine Does Not Turn.........................................................................172
Engine Turns Over But Fails To Start ................................................... 172
Engine Lacks Acceleration or Power .................................................... 173
Engine Overheats...............................................................................174
Engine Misfire ....................................................................................174
The RPM Increases But the Vehicle Does Not Move ............................. 174
Partial or No Response From the Accelerator Pedal - Check Engine Is ON
and PPS Fault Message Is Displayed ................................................... 175
DDIIGGIITTAALL DDIISSPPLLAAYY MMEESSSSAAGGEESS............................................................................................................................117766
WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY UUSSAA AANNDD CCAANNAADDAA:: 22002211 CCAANN--AAMM®® SSSSVV ....117788
1) SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................... 178
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2) LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ........................................................... 178
3) EXCLUSIONS – ARE NOT WARRANTED ....................................... 178
4) WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD ................................................. 179
5) CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE.......................... 179
6) WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE ...................... 180
7) WHAT BRP WILL DO......................................................................180
8) ADDITIONAL SUPPLIER WARRANTIES ......................................... 180
9) TRANSFER....................................................................................180
10) CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .......................................................... 180
UUSS EEPPAA EEMMIISSSSIIOONN--RREELLAATTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY ....................................................................................118822
Emission-Related Warranty Period ...................................................... 182
Components Covered .........................................................................182
Limited Applicability ............................................................................183
CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA EEVVAAPPOORRAATTIIVVEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONNSS CCOONNTTRROOLL WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT......................................................................................................................................................................................118855
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ............................... 185
OHRV MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE ........................ 185
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................... 186
BBRRPP IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY:: 22002211 CCAANN--AAMM®® SSSSVV ........118877
1) SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................... 187
2) LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY .......................................................... 187
3) EXCLUSIONS ARE NOT WARRANTED .......................................... 187
4) WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD ................................................. 188
5) CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE.......................... 189
6) WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE ..................... 189
7) WHAT BRP WILL DO......................................................................190
8) TRANSFER....................................................................................190
9) CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................ 190
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY FFOORR TTHHEE EEUURROOPPEEAANN EECCOONNOOMMIICC AARREEAA,,
TTHHEE CCOOMMMMOONNWWEEAALLTTHH OOFF TTHHEE IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT SSTTAATTEESS AANNDD TTUURRKKEEYY::
22002222 CCAANN--AAMM®® SSSSVV ..............................................................................................................................................................119911
1) SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................... 191
2) LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ........................................................... 191
3) EXCLUSIONS – ARE NOT WARRANTED........................................ 191
4) WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD ................................................. 192
5) CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE.......................... 193
6) WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE ...................... 193
7) WHAT BRP WILL DO......................................................................193
8) TRANSFER....................................................................................194
9) CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................194
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE RREECCOORRDDSS........................................................................................................................................119966
CCUUSSTTOOMMEERR IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
PPRRIIVVAACCYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN..............................................................................................................................................220022
CCOONNTTAACCTT UUSS ..................................................................................................................................................................................220033
Asia...................................................................................................203
Europe...............................................................................................203
North America ....................................................................................203
Oceania .............................................................................................203
South America....................................................................................203
CCHHAANNGGEE OOFF AADDDDRREESSSS AANNDD OOWWNNEERRSSHHIIPP ....................................................................................220044
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GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
Congratulations on your purchase of a
new Can-Am®side-by-side vehicle.
It's backed by the BRP limited war-
ranty and a network of authorized
Can-Am Off-road dealers ready to
provide the parts, accessories or serv-
ice you may require.
At delivery, you were informed of the
warranty coverage and signed the
Pre-delivery Check List to ensure your
new vehicle was prepared to your en-
tire satisfaction.
Your dealer is committed to your satis-
faction. If you need more information,
please ask your dealer.
KKnnooww BBeeffoorree yyoouu GGoo
To learn how to reduce the risk of ac-
cident for you or bystanders, read this
Operator's Guide before you operate
the vehicle.
Also, read all safety labels on your ve-
hicle and watch the
Safety Video lo-
cated at:
hhttttppss::////ccaann--aamm.. bbrrpp.. ccoomm//ooffff rrooaadd//
ssaaffeettyy
Or use the following QR code.
This vehicle is for off-road use only. It
is mainly for general recreational use
but it may also be used for utility
purposes.
Failure to follow the warnings con-
tained in this Operator's Guide can re-
sult in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
SSaaffeettyy MMeessssaaggeess
The types of safety messages, what they look like and how they are used in this
guide are explained as follows:
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential injury hazard.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
IInnddiiccaatteess aa ppootteennttiiaall hhaazzaarrdd wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott aavvooiiddeedd,, ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn sseerriioouuss
iinnjjuurryy oorr ddeeaatthh..
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
IInnddiiccaatteess aa hhaazzaarrddoouuss ssiittuuaattiioonn wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott aavvooiiddeedd,, ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn mmii--
nnoorr oorr mmooddeerraattee iinnjjuurryy..
NNOOTTIICCEE
IInnddiiccaatteess aann iinnssttrruuccttiioonn wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott ffoolllloowweedd,, ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn sseevveerreellyy
ddaammaaggeedd vveehhiiccllee ccoommppoonneennttss oorr ootthheerr pprrooppeerrttyy..
AAbboouutt tthhiiss OOppeerraattoorr’’ss GGuuiiddee
This Operator's Guide has been pre-
pared to acquaint the owner/operator
of a new vehicle with the various ve-
hicle controls, maintenance and safe
operating instructions. It is indispensa-
ble for the proper use of the product.
Keep this Operator's Guide in the ve-
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such as maintenance, troubleshooting
and instructing others.
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eral languages. In the event of any
discrepancy, the English version shall
prevail.
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The information contained in this
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lication. BRP, however, maintains a
policy of continuous improvement of
its products without imposing upon it-
self any obligation to install them on
products previously manufactured.
Due to late changes, some differen-
ces between the manufactured prod-
uct and the descriptions and/or
specifications in this guide may occur.
BRP reserves the right at any time to
discontinue or change specifications,
designs, features, models or equip-
ment without incurring any obligation
upon itself.
This Operator's Guide should remain
with the vehicle when it is sold.
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SSAAFFEETTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

14 SAFETY INFORMATION
GGEENNEERRAALL PPRREECCAAUUTTIIOONNSS
AAvvooiidd CCaarrbboonn MMoonnooxxiiddee PPooiissoonniinngg
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and
eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that may be present
even if you do not see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon mon-
oxide can collect rapidly, and you can quickly be overcome and unable to save
yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air and seek medical
treatment.
To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:
– Never run the vehicle in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as
garages, carports or barns. Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with
fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach danger-
ous levels.
– Never run the vehicle outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a
building through openings such as windows and doors.
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. Fuel vapors can spread
and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from the engine. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, follow these instructions:
– Use only an approved red gasoline container to store fuel.
– The container must be firmly secured to the cargo box and placed so that it
does not touch the ground in the event of an overturning. BRP LinQ contain-
ers are highly recommended.
– Never fill a gasoline container on the vehicle. An electrical static discharge
may ignite the fuel.
– For refueling, strictly adhere to instructions in
Fuel .
– Never start or operate the engine if the fuel cap is not properly installed.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death.
– Never siphon gasoline by mouth.
– If you swallow gasoline, get any in your eye(s), or inhale gasoline vapor, see
your doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on you, wash with soap and water and change your clothes.
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Certain components like brake rotors and exhaust components become hot dur-
ing operation. Avoid contact with those parts during and shortly after operation to
avoid burn wounds.
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Any modifications or addition of accessories may affect the handling of your ve-
hicle. It is important to take the time to get familiar with the vehicle once modifica-
tions are made to understand how to adapt your driving behavior accordingly.

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Do not tamper with unauthorized modifications or install equipment not specifi-
cally certified by BRP for the vehicle. These modifications have not been tested
by BRP and they may increase the risk of injury or loss of control, or render the
vehicle illegal to ride. As an example, tampering with tire specifications may af-
fect the behavior of the vehicle and increase the risk of a loss of control.
Ask your authorized BRP dealer for suitable available accessories for your
vehicle.
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This is a high performance off-road vehicle. Operators must be responsible and
use care to avoid rollovers, tipovers, collisions, and other accidents. Even with
vehicle safety features (such as protective structure, seat belts, side nets, doors)
and protective gear (such as a helmet), there is always a risk of injury or death in
these accidents. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, follow the rules in
this section.
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Read this Operator's Guide and watch the Safety Video . Refer to the link at the
beginning of the Operator's Guide.
Always inspect and confirm the safe operating condition of your vehicle prior to
ride. Always follow the maintenance schedule described in this Operator's Guide.
Never allow anyone to operate your vehicle unless they are responsible and can
be trusted with a high performance vehicle. Consider supervising new or young
operators and setting rules and limits (e.g., whether they can carry passengers,
what they may do with the vehicle, where they may ride, etc.) for anyone using
your vehicle.
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Igni-
tion Switch and Keys
) based on the operator's experience, vehicle use and
environment.
Discuss the safety information with anyone who will be using the vehicle. Be sure
that all operators and passengers meet the qualifications below and agree to fol-
low the safety information. Help users become familiar with the vehicle.
We encourage you to have an Annual Safety Inspection of your vehicle. Please
contact an authorized BRP dealer for further details. Though not required, it is
recommended that an authorized BRP dealer performs the preseason prepara-
tion of your vehicle. Each visit to your authorized BRP dealer is a great opportu-
nity for your dealer to verify if your vehicle is included in any safety campaign.
We also urge you to visit your authorized BRP dealer in a timely manner if you
become aware of any safety related campaigns.
See an authorized BRP dealer for available accessories you may require.
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Read this Operator's Guide and watch the safety video. Refer to the link at the
beginning of the Operator's Guide.
Become completely familiar with the operational controls and the general opera-
tion of the vehicle.
Get familiar with this Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV); it may exceed the performance
of other OHV you may have ridden. This is a high performance vehicle. Inexper-
ienced riders may overlook risks and be surprised by the specific behavior of this
vehicle in any terrain condition.
Take a training course if available (contact an authorized Can-Am Off-road deal-
er to find out about training course availability as well as on the internet at http://
www.rohva.org/), and perform the practice exercises in
Practice Exercises . Prac-
tice driving in a suitable area free of hazards and feel the response of each

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control. Drive at low speeds. Higher speeds require greater experience, knowl-
edge and suitable riding conditions.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be tall enough to be properly seated: back against the backrest with the seat belt
fastened, to hold the steering wheel with both hands and still be able to reach the
full stroke of brake and accelerator pedals with the right foot and to firmly plant
left foot on the footrest.
Have a proper driver's license in accordance with local laws.
Never use this vehicle with drugs or alcohol, or if tired or ill. These slow reaction
time and impair judgment.
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Only carry one passenger. The passenger must be properly seated in the
cockpit.
The passenger must be tall enough to always be properly seated: back against
the backrest with seat belt fastened, holding both handholds, and feet firmly
planted on the footrests.
Never carry a passenger who has used drugs or alcohol, or is tired or ill. These
slow reaction time and impair judgment.
Instruct the passenger to read the vehicle’s safety labels.
Never carry a passenger if you judge his ability or judgement insufficient to con-
centrate on the terrain conditions and adapt accordingly. More specifically for
side-by-side vehicles, the passenger must also pay constant attention to the ter-
rain ahead and be able to brace for bumps.
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– This vehicle handles differently from other vehicles. A collision or rollover can
occur quickly, during abrupt maneuvers such as doing sharp turns, accelera-
tion or deceleration and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take
proper precautions.
– Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for
the terrain, visibility, and operating conditions, and your experience.
– Never attempt jumps, side slides, donuts or any other stunts.
– Never attempt rapid acceleration or deceleration when performing a sharp
turn. This may result in a roll over.
– Never attempt skidding or sliding. If vehicle starts to skid or slide, counter
steer in the direction of skidding or sliding. On extremely slippery surfaces,
such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of
skidding out of control.
– Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind the vehicle when you
operate in reverse. Pay attention to blind spots. When it is safe to proceed in
reverse, go slowly.
– Never exceed the stated load limits for this vehicle. Cargo must be properly
secured. Reduce speed, allow for greater braking distance and follow other
instructions in
Moving Loads and Doing Work .
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– Always remember that this vehicle is heavy! Its pure weight alone may entrap
you should it tip or rollover.
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– This vehicle is designed to carry one driver and a passenger, all wearing
proper protective gears (refer to
Riding Gear in this section).
– The driver and passengers must latch the doors or the side nets and wear the
seat belts at all times when riding.
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– This vehicle is not designed to ride on paved surfaces; if you must shortly use
the vehicle on such surfaces, avoid abrupt inputs to steering wheel, accelera-
tor and brake pedals.
– Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating this vehicle.
Take the time to learn how the vehicle performs in different environments.
– Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have
learned and practiced the skills necessary to control this vehicle on such ter-
rain. Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.
– Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or your abilities.
Practice on small inclines.
– Always follow proper procedures for climbing or going down hills as described
in
Riding Your Vehicle . Check the terrain carefully before you start up or down
any hill. Never climb or descend hills with excessively slippery or loose surfa-
ces. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed.
– Never attempt steep hills or side hilling when pulling a trailer.
– Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Always follow
proper procedures when operating over obstacles as described in
Riding
Your Vehicle
.
– Never operate this vehicle in fast flowing water or in water deeper than speci-
fied in
Riding Your Vehicle . Remember that wet brakes may have reduced
stopping ability. Test your brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply them
several times to let friction dry out the brakes.
– Always ensure to properly park the vehicle on the flattest terrain section avail-
able. Put shift lever in PARK, stop engine and remove key before leaving the
vehicle.
– Never assume that the vehicle will go everywhere safely. Sudden changes in
terrain caused by holes, depressions, banks, softer or harder “ground” or oth-
er irregularities may cause the vehicle to topple or become unstable. To avoid
this, slow down and always observe the terrain ahead. If the vehicle does be-
gin to topple or rollover, the best advice is to immediately steer in the direction
of the rollover! Never attempt to prevent a rollover with your arms or legs. You
should keep your limbs inside the cage or ROPS (rollover protective
structure).
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