BRP can-am OUTLANDER MAX 6X6 DPS 450 2023 Manual

OUTLANDER MAX 6X6 DPS 450
OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
Includes Safety, Use and Maintenance Information
2023
WARNING
Read this operator’s guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information.
Minimum recommended operator age: 16 or older.
Keep this operator’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.
219002261 Original Instructions

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oorr rroolllloovveerr ccaann ooccccuurr qquuiicckkllyy,, iiff yyoouu ffaaiill ttoo ttaakkee pprrooppeerr pprreeccaauuttiioonnss,,
eevveenn dduurriinngg rroouuttiinnee mmaanneeuuvveerrss ssuucchh aass ttuurrnniinngg aanndd ddrriivviinngg oonn hhiillllss
oorr oovveerr oobbssttaacclleess..
FFoorr yyoouurr ssaaffeettyy,, uunnddeerrssttaanndd aanndd ffoollllooww aallll tthhee wwaarrnniinnggss ccoonnttaaiinneedd
iinn tthhiiss ooppeerraattoorr’’ss gguuiiddee aanndd oonn tthhee llaabbeellss oonn yyoouurr vveehhiiccllee.. FFaaiilluurree ttoo
ffoollllooww tthheessee wwaarrnniinnggss ccaann rreessuulltt iinn SSEEVVEERREE IINNJJUURRYY OORR DDEEAATTHH..
KKeeeepp tthhiiss ooppeerraattoorr’’ss gguuiiddee wwiitthh tthhee vveehhiiccllee aatt aallll ttiimmeess..
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DDiissrreeggaarrddiinngg aannyy ooff tthhee ssaaffeettyy pprreeccaauuttiioonnss aanndd iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss ccoonn--
ttaaiinneedd iinn tthhee OOppeerraattoorrss’’ss GGuuiiddee,, SSAAFFEETTYY VVIIDDEEOO aanndd oonn pprroodduucctt
ssaaffeettyy llaabbeellss ccoouulldd ccaauussee iinnjjuurryy iinncclluuddiinngg tthhee ppoossssiibbiilliittyy ooff ddeeaatthh..
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TThhiiss vveehhiiccllee mmaayy eexxcceeeedd tthhee ppeerrffoorrmmaannccee ooff ootthheerr vveehhiicclleess yyoouu
mmaayy hhaavvee rriiddddeenn iinn tthhee ppaasstt.. TTaakkee ttiimmee ttoo ffaammiilliiaarriizzee yyoouurrsseellff wwiitthh
yyoouurr nneeww vveehhiiccllee..
CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA PPRROOPPOOSSIITTIIOONN 6655 WWAARRNNIINNGG
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OOppeerraattiinngg,, sseerrvviicciinngg aanndd mmaaiinnttaaiinniinngg aann ooffff--rrooaadd vveehhiiccllee ccaann eexx--
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
wwwwww..pp6655wwaarrnniinnggss..ccaa..ggoovv//pprroodduuccttss//ppaasssseennggeerr--vveehhiiccllee..
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Covered Model
Outlander MAX 6x6 DPS 450
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-
reational Products Inc. (BRP) or its affiliates.
While reading this Operator’s Guide, remember that:
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IInnddiiccaatteess aa ppootteennttiiaall hhaazzaarrdd wwhhiicchh,, iiff nnoott aavvooiiddeedd,, ccoouulldd rreessuulltt iinn sseerriioouuss
iinnjjuurryy oorr ddeeaatthh..
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TTAABBLLEE OOFF CCOONNTTEENNTTSS
GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN ..................................................................................................................................................88
Know Before you Go ...............................................................................8
Safety Messages ....................................................................................9
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
SSPPEECCIIAALL SSAAFFEETTYY MMEESSSSAAGGEESS................................................................................................................................1144
2–UP Models – Driver’s Responsibilities .................................................16
2–UP Models – Passenger’s Responsibility.............................................16
OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN WWAARRNNIINNGGSS..................................................................................................................................................1188
Vehicle on Paved Surfaces....................................................................23
PPRREE--RRIIDDEE IINNSSPPEECCTTIIOONN ....................................................................................................................................................4466
Pre-Ride Inspection Check List ..............................................................46
RRIIDDIINNGG TTHHEE VVEEHHIICCLLEE............................................................................................................................................................4499
Riding Gear..........................................................................................50
Carrying a Passenger ...........................................................................51
Recreational Riding ..............................................................................51
Environment.........................................................................................52
Design Limitation ..................................................................................53
Off-Road Operation ..............................................................................53
Riding Techniques................................................................................53
MMOOVVIINNGG LLOOAADDSS AANNDD DDOOIINNGG WWOORRKK ............................................................................................................6633
Working with Your Vehicle.....................................................................63
Carrying Loads .....................................................................................63
Loading the Cargo Racks ......................................................................64
Loading the Cargo Bed .........................................................................65
Operating While Carrying a Load ...........................................................65
Hauling a Load .....................................................................................66
Pulling a Trailer ....................................................................................66
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT OONN--PPRROODDUUCCTT LLAABBEELLSS ((CCAANNAADDAA//UUNNIITTEEDD SSTTAATTEESS))..............6688
Safety Hang Tag...................................................................................68
Safety Labels .......................................................................................69
Safety Compliance Hang Tag ................................................................84
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT OONN--PPRROODDUUCCTT LLAABBEELLSS ((AALLLL CCOOUUNNTTRRIIEESS EEXXCCEEPPTT CCAANNAA--
DDAA//UUNNIITTEEDD SSTTAATTEESS))..............................................................................................................................................................8855
Safety Labels .......................................................................................85
RREEPPOORRTTIINNGG SSAAFFEETTYY DDEEFFEECCTTSS..........................................................................................................................9966
VVEEHHIICCLLEE IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
PPRRIIMMAARRYY CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ..........................................................................................................................................................9988
Handlebar ............................................................................................99
Throttle Lever .......................................................................................99

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Brake Lever..........................................................................................99
Brake Lock Lever..................................................................................99
Brake Pedal ....................................................................................... 100
Engine Stop Switch............................................................................. 100
Ignition Switch and Keys ..................................................................... 101
RF D.E.S.S. Key and Post ................................................................... 101
SSEECCOONNDDAARRYY CCOONNTTRROOLLSS ..........................................................................................................................................110033
Throttle Lever Control Housing ............................................................ 104
Shift Lever.......................................................................................... 104
Multifunction Switch ............................................................................ 105
Horn Button........................................................................................ 107
EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT......................................................................................................................................................................................110088
Operator's Seat .................................................................................. 108
Passenger's Seat ............................................................................... 108
Footpegs............................................................................................109
Passenger’s Grab Handles.................................................................. 110
12-Volt Power Outlet........................................................................... 110
Rear Storage Compartment................................................................. 110
Cargo Racks and Bed ......................................................................... 111
Tool Kit ..............................................................................................111
Trailer Hitch........................................................................................ 111
Recovery Hooks ................................................................................. 112
Underbody Protective Plates ............................................................... 112
44..55”” DDIIGGIITTAALL DDIISSPPLLAAYY ......................................................................................................................................................111133
Multifunction Display ........................................................................... 113
Indicator Lamps.................................................................................. 114
Settings ............................................................................................. 115
FFUUEELL..............................................................................................................................................................................................................111177
Fuel Requirements ............................................................................. 117
Vehicle Fueling Procedure .................................................................. 118
BBRREEAAKK--IINN PPEERRIIOODD..................................................................................................................................................................111199
Operation During Break-In................................................................... 119
BBAASSIICC PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS........................................................................................................................................................112200
Waking Up the Electrical System ......................................................... 120
Starting the Engine ............................................................................. 120
Changing Gear Selection .................................................................... 120
Parking the Vehicle and Applying the Parking Brake.............................. 121
SSPPEECCIIAALL PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ..............................................................................................................................................112222
Fuel Flooded Engine........................................................................... 122
Water Into the CVT ............................................................................. 122
Water Into the Air Filter Housing .......................................................... 122
Vehicle is Turned Over........................................................................ 123
Vehicle is Immersed in Water .............................................................. 123
TTUUNNEE YYOOUURR RRIIDDEE ....................................................................................................................................................................112244
Usage of Unlockable Stabilizer Bar ...................................................... 124
Suspension Adjustment ...................................................................... 124
Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) Assist Level Adjustment (Models with
DPS) .................................................................................................125
LLIIFFTTIINNGG TTHHEE VVEEHHIICCLLEE ....................................................................................................................................................112277
General Safety Information for Lifting ................................................... 127
Lifting the Entire Vehicle...................................................................... 127
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TTRRAANNSSPPOORRTTIINNGG TTHHEE VVEEHHIICCLLEE........................................................................................................................112288
Using Vehicle Power to Climb Onto Transporting Equipment ................. 129
Using a Winch to Pull Vehicle Onto Transporting Equipment .................. 129
Securing Vehicle for Transport............................................................. 130
Getting Vehicle Out of Trailer............................................................... 131
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE ....................................................................................................................................113344
EPA Regulation - Canadian and USA Vehicles ..................................... 134
Severe Dusty Conditions ..................................................................... 134
Maintenance Schedule Information ...................................................... 134
Maintenance Schedule........................................................................ 136
Maintenance Records ......................................................................... 142
MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE PPRROOCCEEDDUURREESS ........................................................................................................................114477
Resetting the Message: Maintenance Required .................................... 147
Air Filter ............................................................................................. 147
CVT Air Filter...................................................................................... 150
Engine Oil .......................................................................................... 151
Engine Oil Filter .................................................................................. 153
Fuel Vent Breather Filter ..................................................................... 154
Radiator.............................................................................................154
Engine Coolant................................................................................... 155
Exhaust System ................................................................................. 158
Gearbox Oil (570 Models).................................................................... 159
Throttle Cable..................................................................................... 160
Spark Plugs........................................................................................ 162
CVT Cover ......................................................................................... 163
Drive Belt ........................................................................................... 164
Drive and Driven Pulleys ..................................................................... 166
Battery...............................................................................................166
Fuses ................................................................................................166
Lights.................................................................................................167
Drive Shaft Bellow and Protector.......................................................... 169
Wheel Bearing.................................................................................... 169
Wheels and Tires................................................................................ 170
Steering .............................................................................................171
Suspension ........................................................................................ 171
Brakes ...............................................................................................172
VVEEHHIICCLLEE CCAARREE ............................................................................................................................................................................117744
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection .......................................................... 174
SSTTOORRAAGGEE AANNDD PPRREESSEEAASSOONN PPRREEPPAARRAATTIIOONN ..........................................................................117766
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
VVEEHHIICCLLEE IIDDEENNTTIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN........................................................................................................................................117788
Vehicle Identification Number .............................................................. 178
Engine Identification Number (EIN) ...................................................... 178
Compliance Hang Tag ........................................................................ 178
Compliance Label............................................................................... 179
Technical Information Labels ............................................................... 180
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EEVVAAPPOORRAATTIIVVEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL SSYYSSTTEEMM ......................................................................118811
RRAADDIIOO FFRREEQQUUEENNCCYY DDIIGGIITTAALLLLYY EENNCCOODDEEDD SSEECCUURRIITTYY SSYYSSTTEEMM ((RRFF DD..
EE..SS..SS.. KKEEYY))..........................................................................................................................................................................................118822
NNOOIISSEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONN CCOONNTTRROOLL SSYYSSTTEEMM RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONN ((CCAANNAADDAA//UUNNIITTEEDD
SSTTAATTEESS))..................................................................................................................................................................................................118833
NNOOIISSEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONN AANNDD VVIIBBRRAATTIIOONN VVAALLUUEESS ((AALLLL CCOOUUNNTTRRIIEESS EEXXCCEEPPTT
CCAANNAADDAA//UUNNIITTEEDD SSTTAATTEESS)) ......................................................................................................................................118844
EECC--DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ....................................................................................................118855
UUKK--DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ....................................................................................................118866
EEAACC DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN OOFF CCOONNFFOORRMMIITTYY ................................................................................................118877
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS
TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS ..........................................................................................................................119900
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG
TTRROOUUBBLLEESSHHOOOOTTIINNGG GGUUIIDDEELLIINNEESS............................................................................................................119988
Engine Does Not Turn......................................................................... 198
Engine Turns Over But Fails To Start ................................................... 198
Engine Lacks Acceleration or Power .................................................... 199
Engine Overheats............................................................................... 200
Engine Backfire .................................................................................. 200
Engine Misfire .................................................................................... 200
Vehicle Cannot Reach Full Speed........................................................ 201
Shift Lever Is Hard To Move ................................................................ 201
The RPM Increases But The Vehicle Does Not Move ............................ 201
Reduced Power Steering Assist........................................................... 202
DDIIGGIITTAALL DDIISSPPLLAAYY MMEESSSSAAGGEESS............................................................................................................................220033
WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY UUSSAA AANNDD CCAANNAADDAA:: 22002233 CCAANN--AAMM®® AATTVV....220066
UUSS EEPPAA EEMMIISSSSIIOONN -- RREELLAATTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY..................................................................................220099
CCAALLIIFFOORRNNIIAA EEVVAAPPOORRAATTIIVVEE EEMMIISSSSIIOONNSS CCOONNTTRROOLL WWAARRRRAANNTTYY
SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT......................................................................................................................................................................................221122
BBRRPP IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY:: 22002233 CCAANN--AAMM®® AATTVV ........221155
BBRRPP LLIIMMIITTEEDD WWAARRRRAANNTTYY FFOORR TTHHEE EEUURROOPPEEAANN EECCOONNOOMMIICC AARREEAASS,,
TTHHEE CCOOMMMMOONNWWEEAALLTTHH OOFF TTHHEE IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNTT SSTTAATTEESS AANNDD TTUURRKKEEYY::
22002233 CCAANN--AAMM®® AATTVV..............................................................................................................................................................221199
CCUUSSTTOOMMEERR IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
DDAATTAA PPRRIIVVAACCYY IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN ........................................................................................................................222244
CCOONNTTAACCTT UUSS ..................................................................................................................................................................................222266
Asia Pacific ........................................................................................ 226
Europe, Middle East and Africa............................................................ 226
Latin America ..................................................................................... 226
North America .................................................................................... 226
CCHHAANNGGEE OOFF AADDDDRREESSSS AANNDD OOWWNNEERRSSHHIIPP ....................................................................................222277
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GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN

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GGEENNEERRAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Can-Am®ATV 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.
AAggee RReeccoommmmeennddaattiioonn
This vehicle is a category G, always follow this age recommendation:
– A person under 16 years old should never operate this vehicle.
– Passenger on 2–UP models must be capable of keeping his feet on the footr-
ests and his hands on grab handles at all times when seated on this vehicle.
TTrraaiinniinngg CCoouurrssee
Never operate this vehicle without proper instruction. TTaakkee aa ttrraaiinniinngg ccoouurrssee..
All operators should receive training from a certified instructor.
For more information about ATV safety, contact an authorized Can-Am Off-road
dealer to find out about available training courses nearest you.
In the United States, call the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) at 1
800 887– 2887 or in Canada, the Canada Safety Council (CSC) at 1 613 739–
1535.

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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 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION

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While reading this Operator’s Guide, remember that:
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result
in serious injury or death.
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 red gasoline container to store fuel.
– The container must be firmly secured to the vehicle and placed so that it does
not touch the ground in the event of an overturning. BRP LinQ containers 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.
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.
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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

SAFETY INFORMATION 13
vehicle once modifications are made to understand how to adapt your driving be-
havior accordingly.
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.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

14 SAFETY INFORMATION
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– This vehicle handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles and
cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, if you fail to take proper precau-
tions, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or
over obstacles.
SSEEVVEERREE IINNJJUURRYY OORR DDEEAATTHH can result if you do not comply with the following
instructions:
– Read this Operator's Guide and all on-product safety labels carefully and fol-
low the operating procedures described. Watch and pay attention to the
safety video before operating the vehicle.
– Always follow this age recommendation: A person under 16 years old should
never operate this vehicle.
– Never take place on this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet of the
proper size and other required riding gears. Refer to
RIDING GEAR in RID-
ING THE VEHICLE
for detailed information.
– Always inspect and confirm the safe operating condition of your vehicle prior
to ride. Refer to
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION . Always follow the maintenance
schedules as described in this Operator's Guide. Refer to
MAINTENANCE .
– On 1-UP models, do not make any modifications to accommodate a passen-
ger or use racks to carry a passenger.
– Never carry a passenger on this vehicle unless you are operating a 2-UP
model. Passenger(s) affect balance and steering and increase risk of losing
control.
– The tires of this vehicle are not suited for paved road use.
– Never operate this vehicle on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, drive-
ways, parking lots and streets.
– 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, accelerator and
brakes. Reduce your speed.
– This vehicle is not designed for riding on roads or highways (in most places it
is an illegal practice). Riding your vehicle on roads or highways could cause a
collision with another vehicle.
– Never operate this ATV after using drugs or alcohol, when tired or ill. This
must be applied also to the passenger (if applicable). Your reaction time and
judgement is greatly affected under these conditions. Always operate your
ATV prudently.
– Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
– Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for
the terrain, visibility, and operating conditions, and your experience.
– Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating this vehicle.
– 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.
– Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in
RIDING
TECHNIQUES
.
– Never operate this vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your
abilities.

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– Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in
RIDING
TECHNIQUES
. Check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces.
– Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills
as described in
RIDING TECHNIQUES . Check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill.
– Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described in
RIDING TECHNIQUES . Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
– Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll backwards when climbing a
hill. To avoid stalling, use low gear and maintain a steady speed when climb-
ing a hill. If you stall or roll backwards, follow the driving technique procedures
as described in
RIDING TECHNIQUES .
– Always check for obstacles before operating in a new area. Never attempt to
operate over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always fol-
low proper procedures when operating over obstacles as described in
RID-
ING TECHNIQUES
.
– Always be careful when skidding or sliding. Learn to safely control skidding or
sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level smooth terrain. On extremely
slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding out of control. If you are operating a 2-UP model
and have a passenger on-board, never attempt skidding or sliding; overturn
or passenger ejection may occur.
– Always be sure there are no obstacles or people behind the vehicle when you
operate in reverse. When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly. Take into
account that on a 2-UP model the passenger can obstruct your view.
– Never exceed the stated load limits for this vehicle including operator, pas-
senger (2-UP models), all other loads and added accessories. Cargo should
be properly distributed and securely attached. Reduce speed and follow in-
structions in this guide for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.
– This vehicle is not designed for jumping, nor can it fully absorb the high im-
pact energy generated during manoeuvres such as jumping which, can be
passed on to you, the operator. Performing wheelies can cause the vehicle to
flip over onto you. Both practices have a high risk for you and your passenger
(2-UP models) and should be avoided at all times.
– Never operate this vehicle through deep or fast flowing water. Water should
never exceed footrests. Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stop-
ping ability. Test your brakes after leaving water, mud or snow. If necessary,
apply them several times to let friction dry out the pads.
– Always keep in mind that braking distance is readily affected by but not limited
to; weather and terrain conditions, braking system and tire conditions, vehicle
speed and attitude, and vehicle load including towing. Remember to adjust
your driving accordingly.
– BRP recommends sitting on your ATV when operating in reverse. Avoid
standing up. Your weight could shift forward against throttle lever, causing an
unexpected acceleration and may lead to a loss of control.
– Never operate the vehicle if the controls do not function normally.
– Always maintain proper tire pressure. When replacing tires, use only the rec-
ommended tire size and type. For tire information, refer to
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
in this guide.
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

16 SAFETY INFORMATION
– Riding your vehicle too fast for your skills or the conditions may result in in-
jury. Apply only enough throttle to proceed safely. Statistics show that mis-
haps and injury usually result from high speed turns. Always remember that
this vehicle is heavy! Its pure weight alone may entrap you should it fall result-
ing in injury.
– Never modify this vehicle through improper installation or use of accessories.
Only use BRP's approved accessories.
– Never exceed the stated load limits for this vehicle including operator, all oth-
er loads and added accessories. Cargo should be properly distributed and se-
curely attached. Reduce speed and follow instructions in this manual for
carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for braking.
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– Not forget is responsible for the safety of the passenger.
– Inform the passenger concerning the basic rules for a safe ride.
– Instruct the passenger to read the vehicle’s safety labels and to watch the
safety video .
– Always practice the maneuvers described in this Operator's Guide without
and with a passenger. Greater skills are required with a passenger.
– Always remember that the vehicle handling and stability may be affected
when riding with a passenger. Safely reduce speed. Use proper judgement. If
in doubt, do not attempt and disembark the passenger before executing any
maneuver.
– Always remember that the vehicle braking distance may be longer when rid-
ing with a passenger. Allow greater distance for braking.
– Never carry passenger on a 2-UP model if the passenger seat is not properly
installed.
– Never carry more than one (1) passenger. Do not allow passenger to sit any-
where else than the designated passenger's seat.
– Never carry a passenger if you judge his ability or judgement insufficient to
concentrate on the terrain conditions and adapt accordingly.
– Never carry a passenger who has used drugs or alcohol, or is tired or ill.
These slow reaction time and impair judgment.
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PPaasssseennggeerr mmuusstt::
– Be capable of resting his feet on the footrests and his hands on grab handles
when seated on this vehicle.
– Never take place on this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet (includ-
ing a chin guard) that fits properly. The passenger should also wear eye pro-
tection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long sleeved shirt or jacket,
and long pants.
– Be seated on the designated passenger's seat.
– Always keep hands on grab handles and feet on the footrests during opera-
tion. Never hold on to the operator.
– Never get up during vehicle operation. An excessive movement could cause
loss of control.
– Pay attention to vehicle and operator movements.
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

SAFETY INFORMATION 17
– Don’t hesitate and tell the driver to slow down or stop if you feel uncomfort-
able or insecure for any reason.
SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

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OOPPEERRAATTIIOONN WWAARRNNIINNGGSS
The following warning and their format have been requested by the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission and are required to be in the Operator's
Guide for all ATVs.
The following illustrations are general representations only. Your model may
differ.
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