BRP can-am Defender X mr 2023 Series Manual

MAVERICK MAX X MR
OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
Includes Safety, Vehicle and Maintenance Information
2023
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.
The removal or modification of evaporative emission-related parts on this OHRV is illegal.
Violators may be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties under California and federal law.
219002253 Original Instructions

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iinn tthhiiss ooppeerraattoorr’’ss gguuiiddee aanndd oonn tthhee llaabbeellss oonn yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee.. FFaaiilluurree ttoo
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ttaaiinneedd iinn tthhee ooppeerraattoorr’’ss gguuiiddee,, SSAAFFEETTYY VVIIDDEEOO aanndd oonn--pprroodduucctt
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ppoossee yyoouu ttoo cchheemmiiccaallss iinncclluuddiinngg eennggiinnee eexxhhaauusstt,, ccaarrbboonn mmoonnooxxiiddee,,
pphhtthhaallaatteess,, aanndd lleeaadd,, wwhhiicchh aarree kknnoowwnn ttoo tthhee SSttaattee ooff CCaalliiffoorrnniiaa ttoo
ccaauussee ccaanncceerr aanndd bbiirrtthh ddeeffeeccttss oorr ootthheerr rreepprroodduuccttiivvee hhaarrmm.. TToo mmiinnii--
mmiizzee eexxppoossuurree,, aavvooiidd bbrreeaatthhiinngg eexxhhaauusstt,, ddoo nnoott iiddllee tthhee eennggiinnee eexx--
cceepptt aass nneecceessssaarryy,, sseerrvviiccee yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee 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 Model
Maverick MAX X mr Turbo RR
In Canada, products are distributed and serviced by Bombardier Recreational
Products Inc. (BRP).
In the USA, products are distributed and serviced by BRP US Inc.
In the European Economic Area (which is comprised of the member states of the
European Union plus the United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein),
the Commonwealth of the Independent States (including Ukraine and Turkmeni-
stan) and Turkey, products are distributed and serviced by BRP European Distri-
bution S.A. and other affiliates or subsidiaries of BRP.
For all other countries, products are distributed and serviced by Bombardier Rec-
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TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS
GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN ..................................................................................................................................................88
Know Before you Go ...............................................................................8
Safety Messages....................................................................................8
About this Operator’s Guide.....................................................................9
SSAAFFEETTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
GGEENNEERRAALL PPRREECCAAUUTTIIOONNSS..............................................................................................................................................1122
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.........................................................12
Avoid Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards ................................................12
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts ...................................................................12
Accessories and Modifications...............................................................12
SSAAFFEE OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN -- RREESSPPOONNSSIIBBIILLIITTIIEESS ..............................................................................................1144
Owner - Be Responsible........................................................................14
Operator - Be Qualified and Responsible................................................14
Riding Carefully....................................................................................15
Occupant Restraint System ...................................................................16
Terrain Condition ..................................................................................16
PPRREE--RRIIDDEE IINNSSPPEECCTTIIOONN ....................................................................................................................................................1177
Pre-Ride Inspection Check List .............................................................. 17
PPRREEPPAARREE TTOO RRIIDDEE ....................................................................................................................................................................2200
Before You Ride ...................................................................................20
Riding Gear..........................................................................................20
AAVVOOIIDD AACCCCIIDDEENNTTSS....................................................................................................................................................................2233
Avoid Rollovers and Tipovers ................................................................23
Avoid Collisions....................................................................................24
RRIIDDIINNGG YYOOUURR VVEEHHIICCLLEE ....................................................................................................................................................2255
Practice Exercises ................................................................................25
Off-Road Operation ..............................................................................26
General Riding Techniques ...................................................................26
MMOOVVIINNGG LLOOAADDSS AANNDD DDOOIINNGG WWOORRKK ............................................................................................................3333
Working with Your Vehicle.....................................................................33
Carrying Loads.....................................................................................33
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT OONN--PPRROODDUUCCTT LLAABBEELLSS ((CCAANNAADDAA//UUNNIITTEEDD SSTTAATTEESS))..............3377
Hang Tag.............................................................................................37
Safety Labels .......................................................................................39
Compliance Labels ...............................................................................50
Technical Information Labels .................................................................52
RREEPPOORRTTIINNGG SSAAFFEETTYY DDEEFFEECCTTSS..........................................................................................................................5533
VVEEHHIICCLLEE IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
PPRRIIMMAARRYY CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ..........................................................................................................................................................5566
Steering Wheel.....................................................................................56
Accelerator Pedal .................................................................................56
Brake Pedal .........................................................................................56
Shift Lever............................................................................................57
SSEECCOONNDDAARRYY CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ..............................................................................................................................................5599
RF D.E.S.S Key and RF D.E.S.S. Post ...................................................59

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Engine Start/Stop Button.......................................................................60
Headlight Dimmer Switch ......................................................................60
2WD/4WD/Front Diff Lock (if Equipped) Switch .......................................60
Riding Mode Switch ..............................................................................61
Keypad ................................................................................................61
Override Switch....................................................................................62
Winch Switch .......................................................................................62
EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT..........................................................................................................................................................................................6644
Tilt Steering..........................................................................................66
Cup Holders .........................................................................................66
Passenger Handholds...........................................................................66
Glove Box ............................................................................................67
Tool Kit ................................................................................................67
Footrests..............................................................................................67
Doors...................................................................................................67
Seat Belts ............................................................................................68
Seats...................................................................................................69
Fuel Reservoir Cap...............................................................................71
Cargo Rack..........................................................................................72
Recovery Hook.....................................................................................72
Wheel Scraper .....................................................................................73
12-Volt Power Outlet.............................................................................73
Central Rearview Mirror ........................................................................73
Winch (If Equipped) ..............................................................................74
77..66"" DDIIGGIITTAALL DDIISSPPLLAAYY ((KKEEYYPPAADD)) ......................................................................................................................7755
Basic Functions....................................................................................75
Settings ...............................................................................................78
TTUUNNEE YYOOUURR RRIIDDEE ........................................................................................................................................................................8800
DPS Function.......................................................................................80
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines........................................................80
Suspension Factory Settings .................................................................81
Suspension Adjustments.......................................................................82
FFUUEELL..................................................................................................................................................................................................................8844
Fuel Requirements ...............................................................................84
Vehicle Fueling Procedure ....................................................................84
BBRREEAAKK--IINN PPEERRIIOODD......................................................................................................................................................................8866
Operation During Break-In.....................................................................86
BBAASSIICC PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS............................................................................................................................................................8877
Starting the Engine ...............................................................................87
Waking Up the Electrical System ...........................................................87
Operating the Shift Lever.......................................................................87
Choosing the Correct Range (Low or High).............................................87
Stopping the Engine and Parking the Vehicle..........................................88
Tips for Maximizing Drive Belt Durability .................................................89
SSPPEECCIIAALL PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ..................................................................................................................................................9900
What to do if Water Entered the CVT......................................................90
What to do if Battery is Drained Out........................................................90
What to Do if Vehicle Rolled Over ..........................................................90
What to do if Vehicle is Submerged ........................................................90
TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTTIINNGG TTHHEE VVEEHHIICCLLEE............................................................................................................................9911
Using Vehicle Power to Climb Onto Trailering Equipment ........................92
Using a Winch to Pull Vehicle Onto Trailering Equipment.........................92
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Securing Vehicle for Transport...............................................................93
Getting Vehicle Out of Trailer.................................................................93
LLIIFFTTIINNGG AANNDD SSUUPPPPOORRTTIINNGG TTHHEE VVEEHHIICCLLEE........................................................................................9944
Front of Vehicle ....................................................................................94
Rear of Vehicle.....................................................................................94
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE ........................................................................................................................................9966
EPA Regulation - Canadian and USA Vehicles .......................................96
Air Filter Maintenance Guideline ............................................................96
Severe Duty Use ..................................................................................97
Deep Mud / Water Use..........................................................................97
Maintenance Schedule..........................................................................98
Maintenance Records .........................................................................106
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ........................................................................................................................111111
Engine Air Filter..................................................................................111
Front Grille Kit ....................................................................................112
Engine Oil ..........................................................................................112
Oil Filter .............................................................................................114
Radiator.............................................................................................115
Engine Coolant...................................................................................116
Exhaust System .................................................................................118
Front Differential.................................................................................119
Gearbox.............................................................................................120
Spark Plugs........................................................................................122
CVT Cover .........................................................................................125
Drive Belt ...........................................................................................126
Drive and Driven Pulleys .....................................................................127
Battery...............................................................................................128
Fuses ................................................................................................128
Lights.................................................................................................130
Drive Shaft Bellow ..............................................................................130
Wheel Bearing....................................................................................131
Wheels and Tires................................................................................131
Suspensions ......................................................................................134
Brakes ...............................................................................................136
Seat Belts ..........................................................................................136
Cage .................................................................................................137
VVEEHHIICCLLEE CCAARREE ............................................................................................................................................................................113399
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection .......................................................... 139
SSTTOORRAAGGEE AANNDD PPRREESSEEAASSOONN PPRREEPPAARRAATTIIOONN ..........................................................................114400
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
VVEEHHIICCLLEE IIDDEENNTTIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN........................................................................................................................................114422
Vehicle Identification Number .............................................................. 142
Engine Identification Number............................................................... 142
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RRAADDIIOO FFRREEQQUUEENNCCYY DDIIGGIITTAALLLLYY EENNCCOODDEEDD SSEECCUURRIITTYY SSYYSSTTEEMM ((RRFF DD..
EE..SS..SS.. KKEEYY))..........................................................................................................................................................................................114433
EEVVAAPPOORRAATTIIVVEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL SSYYSSTTEEMM ......................................................................114444
NNOOIISSEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL SSYYSSTTEEMM RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONN ((CCAANNAADDAA AANNDD
UUNNIITTEEDD SSTTAATTEESS))......................................................................................................................................................................114455
DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ................................................................................................................114466
EU Declaration of Conformity............................................................... 146
UK Declaration of Conformity............................................................... 147
EEAACC DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ................................................................................................114488
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS ..........................................................................................................................115500
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG GGUUIIDDEELLIINNEESS ............................................................................................................116600
MMEESSSSAAGGEESS IINN MMUULLTTIIFFUUNNCCTTIIOONN GGAAUUGGEE ........................................................................................116644
WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY UUSSAA AANNDD CCAANNAADDAA:: 22002233 CCAANN--AAMM®® SSSSVV ....116666
UUSS EEPPAA EEMMIISSSSIIOONN -- RREELLAATTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY..................................................................................116699
EEmmiissssiioonn--RReellaatteedd WWaarrrraannttyy PPeerriioodd ..................................................169
CCoommppoonneennttss CCoovveerreedd.......................................................................169
LLiimmiitteedd AApppplliiccaabbiilliittyy .........................................................................170
CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA EEVVAAPPOORRAATTIIVVEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONNSS CCOONNTTRROOLL WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT......................................................................................................................................................................................117722
Your Warranty Rights And Obligations ................................................. 173
OHRV Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage ........................................... 173
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities ....................................................... 174
BBRRPP IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY:: 22002233 CCAANN--AAMM®® SSSSVV ..........117755
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY FFOORR TTHHEE EEUURROOPPEEAANN EECCOONNOOMMIICC AARREEAA,,
TTHHEE CCOOMMMMOONNWWEEAALLTTHH OOFF TTHHEE IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT SSTTAATTEESS AANNDD TTUURRKKEEYY::
22002233 CCAANN--AAMM®® SSSSVV................................................................................................................................................................117799
CCUUSSTTOOMMEERR IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
DDAATTAA PPRRIIVVAACCYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN ........................................................................................................................118866
CCOONNTTAACCTT UUSS ..................................................................................................................................................................................118888
Asia Pacific ........................................................................................188
Europe, Middle East and Africa............................................................ 188
Latin America .....................................................................................188
North America ....................................................................................188
CCHHAANNGGEE OOFF AADDDDRREESSSS AANNDD OOWWNNEERRSSHHIIPP ....................................................................................118899
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GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

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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 warranty and a network of authorized Can-Am Off--
road dealers ready to provide the parts, accessories or service you may require.
At delivery, you were informed of the warranty coverage and signed the Pre-de-
livery Check List to ensure your new vehicle was prepared to your entire
satisfaction.
Your dealer is committed to your satisfaction. If you need more information,
please ask your dealer.
KKnnooww BBeeffoorree yyoouu GGoo
To learn how to reduce the risk of accident for you or bystanders, read this Oper-
ator's Guide before you operate the vehicle.
Also, read all safety labels on your vehicle and watch the
Safety Video located
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 contained in this Operator's Guide can result 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.
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iinnjjuurryy oorr ddeeaatthh..
CCAAUUTTIIOONN
IInnddiiccaatteess aa hhaazzaarrddoouuss ssiittuuaattiioonn wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott aavvooiiddeedd,, ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn mmii--
nnoorr oorr mmooddeerraattee iinnjjuurryy..

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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 prepared to acquaint the owner/operator of a
new vehicle with the various vehicle controls, maintenance and safe operating in-
structions. It is indispensable for the proper use of the product.
Keep this Operator's Guide in the vehicle as you can refer to it for things such as
maintenance, troubleshooting and instructing others.
Note that this guide is available in several languages. In the event of any discrep-
ancy, the English version shall prevail.
If you want to view and/or print an extra copy of your Operator's Guide, simply
visit the following website:
wwwwww..ooppeerraattoorrssgguuiiddeess..bbrrpp..ccoomm
The information contained in this document is correct at the time of publication.
BRP, however, maintains a policy of continuous improvement of its products
without imposing upon itself any obligation to install them on products previously
manufactured. Due to late changes, some differences between the manufactured
product 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 equipment without incurring any obligation upon itself.
This Operator's Guide should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION 11
SSAAFFEETTYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

12 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.
AAvvooiidd GGaassoolliinnee FFiirreess aanndd OOtthheerr HHaazzaarrddss
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 gasoline container to store fuel.
– Never fill the gasoline container on the vehicle - an electrical static discharge
may ignite the fuel.
– Never carry gasoline container(s) or any dangerous liquids on the cargo rack.
– Strictly adhere to instructions in
Vehicle Fueling Procedure .
– 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
a doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on you, wash with soap and water and change your clothes.
AAvvooiidd BBuurrnnss ffrroomm HHoott PPaarrttss
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.
AAcccceessssoorriieess aanndd MMooddiiffiiccaattiioonnss
Any modifications or addition of accessories approved by BRP may affect the
handling of your vehicle. It is important to take the time to get familiar with the ve-
hicle once modifications are made to understand how to adapt your driving be-
havior accordingly.

SAFETY INFORMATION 13
Avoid installing equipment not specifically approved by BRP for the vehicle and
avoid unauthorized modifications. These modifications and equipment have not
been tested by BRP and may create hazards. For example, they could:
– Create a loss of control and increase risk of crash
– Cause overheating or short circuits increasing the risk of fire or burn injuries
– Affect the protection features provided by the vehicle.
– Affect the behavior of the trailer when the vehicle is transported
– Cause a risk of losing objects on the road when transported.
Your vehicle may also become illegal to ride.
AAsskk yyoouurr aauutthhoorriizzeedd BBRRPP ddeeaalleerr ffoorr ssuuiittaabbllee aavvaaiillaabbllee aacccceessssoorriieess ffoorr yyoouurr
vveehhiiccllee..
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

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SSAAFFEE OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN -- RREESSPPOONNSSIIBBIILLIITTIIEESS
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, doors) and pro-
tective 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.
OOwwnneerr -- BBee RReessppoonnssiibbllee
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 a passenger,
what they may do with the vehicle, where they may ride, etc.) for anyone using
your vehicle.
Select the appropriate key (see
RF D.E.S.S Key and RF D.E.S.S. Post ) 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.
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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 con-
trol. Drive at low speeds. Higher speeds require greater experience, knowledge
and suitable riding conditions.

SAFETY INFORMATION 15
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 per available seat. All passengers must be properly
seated in the cockpit.
The passengers 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 passengers who has used drugs or alcohol, or is tired or ill. These
slow reaction time and impair judgment.
Instruct the passengers to read the vehicle’s safety labels.
Never carry passengers 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 passengers 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. Reduce speed, allow for
greater braking distance and follow other instructions in
Moving Loads and
Doing Work
.
– 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 up to three passengers, 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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– Driving on public roads poses risks such as collisions and may be illegal in
your jurisdiction. Only proceed with caution on roads and road segments
where the usage of your vehicle is permitted.
– 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 (if equipped with
hitch).
– 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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION 17
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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.
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Before using this vehicle, the operator should always perform the following pre--
ride inspection check list.
Refer to
Maintenance Procedures for details.
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Engine oil Check engine oil level.
Coolant Check coolant level.
Brake fluid Check brake fluid level.
Engine air filter Inspect engine air filter, replace if
needed.
Engine air filter housing
Inspect engine air filter housing and
clean if necessary (when riding in dusty
conditions or sand).
Radiator Check radiator for cleanliness.
Front grille Inspect front grille kit for cleanliness.
CVT air filter Inspect and clean the CVT air filter
(when riding in dusty conditions).
Exhaust system
If not already done, clean the area
surrounding the exhaust system
especially if during the last ride, the
vehicle was used in a swamp, bog, hay
or dead leaves.
Drive shaft bellows Check drive shaft bellows condition.
Tires
Check tire pressure and condition.
Refer to
Technical Specifications and
adjust according to load.

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Wheels
Check wheels for damage and for
abnormal play. Make sure that lug nuts
and beadlocks screws (if equipped) are
tightened. Refer to
Wheels and Tires in
Maintenance Procedures for torque
specification.
Cargo and load
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respect the maximum cargo rack
capacity. Refer to
Technical
Specifications
. Ensure the weight of the
operator, passengers, cargo, trailer
tongue and added accessories does not
exceed the vehicle total load allowed.
Refer to
Technical Specifications .
If you are pulling a trailer or another
equipment (if equipped with a hitch):
– Check hitch and trailer ball
condition.
– Respect the tongue capacity and
towing capacity as indicated on
the label affixed to the hitch or refer
to
Technical Specifications .
– Ensure trailer is properly secured to
hitch.
Rear cargo rack Check if the cargo on rack is properly
secured.
Chassis and suspension
Check underneath vehicle for any
debris on chassis or suspension
components (upper and lower arms,
wheels, shock absorber, springs) and
clean them properly.
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Digital display
Check operation of indicator lamps in the digital
display(With the D.E.S.S. key ON, briefly push the
Start / Stop button).
Check for messages in gauge.
Lights Check operation and cleanliness of
– Headlights (High and Low)
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION