Can-Am MAVERICK X3 Series 2017 Manual

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OPERATOR’S GUIDE MAVERICK X3 Series/ENGLISH
GUIDE DU CONDUCTEUR Séries MAVERICK X3 /ANGLAIS
FAIT AU / MADE IN CANADA U/M:P.C.
®™ AND THE BRP LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES.
©2016 BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN CANADA.
Read this guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information.
Minimum age: Operator: 16 or older with a valid driver’s license. Keep this Operator’s Guide in the vehicle.
WARNING
2017
MAVERICK X3 Series
MAVERICKTM X3 Series
2017
Operator’s
Guide
Includes
Safety,Vehicle
andMaintenanceInformation
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury or death, read this
Operator’s Guide and safety labels, watch the safety
video and:
Be prepared
• Fasten seat belts and make sure nets and doors are
securely latched in place.
• Wear an approved helmet and protective gear.
• Each rider must be able to sit with back against
seat, foot flat on the floor or on footrest, and hands
on steering wheel or handholds. Stay completely
inside the vehicle.
Drive responsibly
• Avoid loss of control and rollovers.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvers, sideways sliding, skidding
or fishtailing and never do donuts.
• Avoid hard acceleration when turning, even from
a stop.
• Slow down before entering a turn.
• Plan for hills, rough terrain, ruts and other changes
in traction and terrain.
• Avoid paved surfaces.
• Avoid side hilling (riding across slopes).
Be Qualified and Responsible
• Do not allow careless or reckless driving.
• Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid
driver's license.
• Do not operate after using drugs or alcohol.
•Do not allow operation on public roads (unless
designated for off-highway vehicle access) –
collisions with cars and trucks can occur.
• Do not exceed vehicle seating capacity.
Original Instructions

WARNING
YOUR VEHICLE CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. A collision or rollover
can occur quickly, if you fail to take proper precautions, even during routine
maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles.
For your safety, understand and follow all the warnings contained in this
Operator's Guide and on the labels on your vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH!
Keep this Operator's Guide with the vehicle at all times.
WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in
this Operator's Guide,
SAFETY VIDEO and on-product safety labels could
result in severe injury including the possibility of death!
WARNING
This vehicle may exceed the performance of other vehicles you may have
ridden in the past. Take time to familiarize yourself with your new vehicle.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
This vehicle contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
In Canada, products are distributed by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
(BRP).
In USA, products are distributed by BRP US Inc.
The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Recreational
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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
dealers ready to provide the parts, ac-
cessories or service you may require.
At delivery, you were informed of the
warranty coverage and signed the
PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST to ensure
your new vehicle was prepared to your
entire satisfaction.
Your dealer is committed to your satis-
faction. If you need more information,
please ask your dealer.
Know Before you Go
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 vehi-
cleandwatchthe
SAFETY VIDEO .
Failure to follow the warnings con-
tained in this Operator's Guide can
result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Safety Messages
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.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazardwhich,
if not avoided, could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
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FOREWORD
CAUTION Indicates a haz-
ardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates an instruction
which, if not followed, could result
in severely damaged vehicle com-
ponents or other property.
About this Operator's
Guide
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 indispens-
able for the proper use of the product.
Keep this Operator's Guide in the vehi-
cle as you can refer to it for things such
as maintenance, troubleshooting and
instructing others.
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eral languages. In the event of any dis-
crepancy, the English version shall pre-
vail.
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icy of continuous improvement of its
products without imposing upon itself
any obligation to install them on prod-
ucts previously manufactured. Due
to late changes, some differences be-
tween 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, fea-
tures, models or equipment without
incurring any obligation upon itself.
This Operator's Guide and the
SAFETY
DVD
should remain with the vehicle
when it is sold.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
Know BeforeyouGo............................................................. 1
Safety Messages................................................................. 1
AboutthisOperator'sGuide .................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERALPRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 8
Avoid Carbon MonoxidePoisoning............................................. 8
Avoid GasolineFiresand OtherHazards ....................................... 8
Avoid BurnsfromHotParts ..................................................... 8
AccessoriesandModifications ................................................. 8
SAFE OPERATION -RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................... 9
Owner- Be Responsible......................................................... 9
Operator- Be Qualified andResponsible....................................... 9
Riding Carefully.................................................................. 10
OccupantRestraintSystem.................................................... 10
TerrainCondition ................................................................ 10
PRE-RIDEINSPECTION............................................................ 12
Pre-RideInspectionCheckList ................................................ 12
PREPARE TO RIDE.................................................................. 15
Beforeyou Ride ................................................................. 15
Riding Gear ...................................................................... 15
AVOIDACCIDENTS ................................................................ 17
Avoid RolloversandTipovers................................................... 17
Avoid Collisions.................................................................. 18
RIDING YOURVEHICLE............................................................ 19
PracticeExercises .............................................................. 19
Off-RoadOperation............................................................. 20
GeneralRidingTechniques..................................................... 20
MOVINGLOADSANDDOING WORK........................................... 25
Working withyour Vehicle...................................................... 25
CarryingLoads .................................................................. 25
IMPORTANTON-PRODUCTLABELS............................................ 28
HangTag......................................................................... 28
Safety Labels .................................................................... 28
Compliance Labels.............................................................. 37
TechnicalInformationLabels................................................... 37
VEHICLE INFORMATION
PRIMARYCONTROLS ............................................................. 40
1) SteeringWheel............................................................... 40
2) AcceleratorPedal............................................................. 41
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRIMARY CONTROLS (cont’d)
3) BrakePedal ................................................................... 41
4) ShiftLever .................................................................... 41
SECONDARYCONTROLS......................................................... 43
1) RFD.E.S.SKeyandRFD.E.S.S. Post....................................... 43
2) EngineStart/Stop Button .................................................... 44
3) Low/HighBeamHeadlightSwitch.......................................... 44
4) 2WD/4WDSwitch............................................................ 45
5) Sport/ECOModeSwitch .................................................... 45
6) OverrideSwitch .............................................................. 45
7) DPS Switch ................................................................... 46
MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE (ANALOG/DIGITAL) ............................... 47
Multifunction Gauge Description .............................................. 47
GaugeSetup..................................................................... 51
EQUIPMENT......................................................................... 52
1) TiltSteering ................................................................... 53
2) Cup Holders................................................................... 53
3) PassengerHandholds........................................................ 54
4) GloveBox ..................................................................... 54
5) ToolKit......................................................................... 54
6) Footrests...................................................................... 54
7) Doors.......................................................................... 55
8) SeatBelts ..................................................................... 55
9) Driver'sSeat .................................................................. 56
10)PassengerSeat ............................................................. 58
11)FuelReservoirCap.......................................................... 59
12)Cargo Rack .................................................................. 59
13)RecoveryHook.............................................................. 59
14)WheelScraper .............................................................. 60
15)12-VoltPowerOutlet ....................................................... 60
16)CentralMirror ............................................................... 60
TUNE YOUR RIDE .................................................................. 62
Suspension AdjustmentGuidelines........................................... 62
Suspension FactorySettings................................................... 63
Suspension Adjustments....................................................... 64
DPS Function.................................................................... 67
FUEL.................................................................................. 68
FuelRequirements.............................................................. 68
VehicleFueling Procedure...................................................... 68
Fuelinga GasolineContainer................................................... 69
BREAK-IN PERIOD.................................................................. 70
OperationDuringBreak-In...................................................... 70
BASIC PROCEDURES .............................................................. 71
Startingthe Engine.............................................................. 71
Waking Upthe ElectricalSystem .............................................. 71
Shiftingthe Transmission....................................................... 71
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASIC PROCEDURES (cont’d)
ChoosingtheCorrectRange(Low orHigh) ................................... 71
StoppingtheEngineand Parking theVehicle ................................. 72
Tips for Maximizing Drive Belt Durability ...................................... 73
SPECIAL PROCEDURES ........................................................... 74
WhattodoifWateris SuspectedtobeintheCVT ........................... 74
WhattodoifBatteryis Drainedout............................................ 74
WhattodoifVehicleRolledOver.............................................. 74
WhattodoifVehicleisSubmerged............................................ 74
TRANSPORTINGTHEVEHICLE .................................................. 75
LIFTING AND SUPPORTING THE VEHICLE..................................... 77
FrontofVehicle.................................................................. 77
RearofVehicle................................................................... 77
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE...................................................... 80
SEVERE DUSTY CONDITIONS ................................................ 80
MAINTENANCESCHEDULELEGEND ....................................... 80
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE .................................................. 81
MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES .................................................. 83
Engine AirFilter ................................................................. 83
Front Grille Kit ................................................................... 84
CVT AirFilters ................................................................... 84
Engine Oil........................................................................ 85
Oil Filter .......................................................................... 87
Radiator.......................................................................... 88
Engine Coolant .................................................................. 88
MufflerSpark Arresters......................................................... 91
Gearbox Oil ...................................................................... 91
SparkPlugs ...................................................................... 93
CVT Cover ....................................................................... 95
DriveBelt ........................................................................ 96
Driveand Driven Pulleys........................................................ 97
Battery ........................................................................... 98
Fuses............................................................................. 98
Lights............................................................................. 99
DriveShaftBoot............................................................... 100
WheelBearing................................................................. 100
Wheelsand Tires.............................................................. 101
Suspensions................................................................... 104
Brakes.......................................................................... 105
SeatBelts...................................................................... 106
VEHICLE CARE.................................................................... 107
Post-Operation Care .......................................................... 107
VehicleCleaningandProtection ............................................. 107
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
STORAGEANDPRESEASONPREPARATION................................ 108
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ...................................................... 110
VehicleIdentificationNumber................................................ 110
Engine IdentificationNumber................................................ 110
Radio Frequency Digitally Encoded Security System (RF D.E.S.S. key) .. 110
NOISEEMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEMREGULATION...................... 111
EC-DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY ......................................... 112
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 113
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES ........................................... 122
MESSAGESINMULTIFUNCTION GAUGE ................................... 126
WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY USA AND CANADA: 2017 CAN-AM®SSV.... 128
USEPA EMISSION-RELATEDWARRANTY................................... 131
BRP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY: 2017 CAN-AM®SSV....... 134
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, THE
COMMONWEALTH OF THE INDEPENDANT STATES AND TURKEY: 2017
CAN-AM®SSV .................................................................... 138
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
PRIVACYINFORMATION........................................................ 144
CONTACT US...................................................................... 145
NorthAmerica................................................................. 145
Europe ......................................................................... 145
Oceania ........................................................................ 145
SouthAmerica................................................................. 145
Asia............................................................................. 145
CHANGEOFADDRESS/OWNERSHIP......................................... 146
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas that may be present
even if you do not see or smell any en-
gine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide 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 symp-
toms 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 ven-
tilated 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 dangerous levels.
– Never run the vehicle outdoors
where engine exhaust can be drawn
into a building through openings
such as windows and doors.
Avoid Gasoline Fires and
Other Hazards
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive. Fuel vapors can
spread and be ignited by a spark or
flame many feet away from the en-
gine. To reduce the risk of fire or explo-
sion, follow these instructions:
– Use only an approved gasoline con-
tainer to store fuel.
– Never fill the gasoline container on
the vehicle - an electrical static dis-
charge may ignite the fuel.
– Never carry gasoline container(s) or
any dangerous liquids on the cargo
rack unless it is designed and ap-
proved for this vehicle.
– Strictly adhere to instructions in
FU-
ELING 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.
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts
Certain components become hot dur-
ing operation. Avoid contact with
those parts during and shortly after
operation to avoid burns.
Accessories and
Modifications
Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions, or use attachments or acces-
sories that are not approved by BRP.
Since these changes have not been
tested by BRP, they may increase the
risk of crash or injury, and can render
the vehicle illegal. For example, mod-
ifications such as different tires can
affect handling of the vehicle and in-
crease risk of a crash.
See your authorized Can-Am dealer for
available accessories for your vehicle.
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SAFE OPERATION - RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a high performance off-road
vehicle. Operators must be respon-
sibleandusecaretoavoidrollovers,
tipovers, collisions, and other acci-
dents. Even with vehicle safety fea-
tures (such as protective structure,
seat belts, doors) and protective gear
(such as a helmet), there is always a
risk of injury or death in these acci-
dents. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, follow the rules in this
section.
Owner - Be Responsible
Read this Operator's Guide and watch
the
SAFETY VIDEO .
Always inspect and confirm the safe
operating condition of your vehicle
prior to ride. Always follow the main-
tenance schedule described in this
Operator's Guide.
Never allow anyone to operate your ve-
hicle 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 passen-
gers meet the qualifications below and
agree to follow the safety information.
Help users become familiar with the
vehicle.
We encourage you to have an An-
nual Safety Inspection of your vehi-
cle. Please contact an authorized BRP
dealer for further details. Though not
required, it is recommended that an
authorized BRP dealer performs the
preseason preparation of your vehi-
cle. Each visit to your authorized BRP
dealer is a great opportunity for your
dealer to verify if your vehicle is in-
cluded in any safety campaign. We
also urge you to visit your authorized
BRPdealerinatimelymannerifyou
become aware of any safety related
campaigns.
Operator - Be Qualified and
Responsible
Read this Operator's Guide and watch
the
SAFETY VIDEO .
Become completely familiar with the
operational controls and the general
operation of the vehicle.
Get familiar with this Off-Highway Ve-
hicle (OHV); it may exceed the perfor-
mance of other OHV you may have
ridden. This is a high performance ve-
hicle. Inexperienced riders may over-
look risks and be surprised by the spe-
cific behavior of this vehicle in any ter-
rain condition.
Take a training course if available (con-
tact an authorized Can-Am dealer to
find out about training course avail-
ability as well as on the internet at
http://www.rohva.org/), and perform
the practice exercises in
PRACTICE
EXERCISES
section. Practice driv-
ing in a suitable area free of hazards
and feel the response of each control.
Drive at low speeds. Higher speeds re-
quire greater experience, knowledge
andsuitableridingconditions.
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 steer-
ing 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 accor-
dance with local laws.
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SAFE OPERATION - RESPONSIBILITIES
Never use this vehicle with drugs or al-
cohol, or if tired or ill. These slow reac-
tion time and impair judgment.
Carrying Passenger
Only carry one passenger. The pas-
senger 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 fas-
tened, holding both handholds, and
feet firmly planted - right foot on the
footrest and the left foot on the vehicle
floor.
Never carry a passenger who has used
drugs or alcohol, or is tired or ill. These
slow reaction time and impair judg-
ment.
Instruct the passenger to read the vehi-
cle’s safety labels.
Never carry a passenger if you judge
his ability or judgement insufficient to
concentrate on the terrain conditions
and adapt accordingly. More specifi-
cally for side-by-side vehicles, the pas-
senger must also pay constant atten-
tion to the terrain ahead and be able to
brace for bumps.
Riding Carefully
– This vehicle handles differently
from other vehicles. A collision or
rollover can occur quickly, during
abrupt maneuvers such as doing
sharp turns, acceleration or decel-
eration 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 operat-
ing 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 obsta-
cles 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, al-
low for greater braking distance and
follow other instructions in
MOV-
INGLOADSANDDOINGWORK
subsection.
– Always remember that this vehicle
is heavy! Its pure weight alone may
entrap you should it tip or rollover.
Occupant Restraint
System
– This vehicle is designed to carry
one driver and one passenger, both
wearing proper protective gears (re-
fer to
RIDING GEAR in this section).
– The driver and passenger must latch
the doors and wear the seat belts at
all times when riding.
Terrain Condition
– This vehicle is not designed to ride
on paved surfaces; if you must
shortly use the vehicle on such sur-
faces, avoid abrupt inputs to steer-
ing wheel, accelerator and brake
pedals.
– Always go slowly and be extra care-
ful 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 differ-
ent environments.
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SAFE OPERATION - RESPONSIBILITIES
– Never operate on excessively
rough, slippery or loose terrain un-
til you have learned and practiced
the skills necessary to control this
vehicleonsuchterrain. Alwaysbe
especially cautious on these kinds
of terrain.
– Never operate this vehicle on hills
too steep for the vehicle or your abil-
ities. Practice on small inclines.
– Always follow proper procedures
for climbing or going down hills as
described in
RIDING YOUR VEHI-
CLE
subsection. Check the ter-
rain carefully before you start up
or down any hill. Never climb or de-
scend hills with excessively slippery
or loose surfaces. 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 op-
erating over obstacles as described
in
RIDING YOUR VEHICLE subsec-
tion.
– Never operate this vehicle in fast
flowing water or in water deeper
than specified in
RIDING YOUR VE-
HICLE
subsection. Remember that
wet brakes may have reduced stop-
ping 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
available. 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 other irregularities may
cause the vehicle to topple or be-
come unstable. To avoid this, slow
down and always observe the ter-
rain ahead. If the vehicle does begin
to topple or rollover, the best advice
is to immediately steer in the direc-
tion 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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PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
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.
WARNING
Perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride to detect any potential prob-
lem that could occur during operation. The pre-ride inspection can help you
monitor component wear and deterioration before they become a problem.
Correct any problem that you discover to reduce the risk of a breakdown or
crash.
Before using this vehicle, the operator should always perform the following
pre-ride inspection check list.
Refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES for details.
Pre-Ride Inspection Check List
What to Do Before Starting the Engine (Key OFF)
ITEMS
TO BE
INSPECTED
INSPECTION TO PERFORM ✔
Check tire pressure and condition.
28 inches
– Front: MIN 152 kPa (22 PSI),
LOADED159kPa (23PSI)
– Rear: MIN 152 kPa (22 PSI),
LOADED207kPa (30PSI)
29 inches
– Front: MIN 131 kPa (19 PSI),
LOADED138kPa (20PSI)
– Rear: MIN 138 kPa (20 PSI),
LOADED186kPa (27PSI)
Tires
30 inches
– Front: MIN 117 kPa (17 PSI),
LOADED124kPa (18PSI)
– Rear: MIN 165 kPa (24 PSI),
LOADED214kPa (31PSI)
Wheels Check wheels for damage and for abnormal play, and check lug nuts
and beadlocks (if equipped) are tightened.
Radiator Check radiator for cleanliness.
Front grille Inspect front grille kit for cleanliness.
Engine oil Check engine oil level.
Coolant Check coolant level.
Brake fluid Check brake fluid level.
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PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
ITEMS
TO BE
INSPECTED
INSPECTION TO PERFORM ✔
Engine air
filter Inspect engine air filter, replace if needed.
Airbox Inspect airbox and clean if necessary (when riding in dusty conditions
or sand).
CVT air filter Inspect and clean the CVT air filter (when riding in dusty conditions).
Drive shaft
boots Check drive shaft boots condition.
Cargo Load: If you transport a cargo, respect the maximum loading
capacity of 90 kg (200 lb) Vehicle Load: Ensure that total load on the
vehicle (including operator, passenger, cargo, tongue weight and
added accessories) does not exceed 286 kg (630 lb).
Cargo and
load 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.
– 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.
What to Do Before Starting the Engine (Key ON)
ITEMS TO BE
INSPECTED INSPECTION TO PERFORM ✔
Check operation of indicator lamps in gauge (With the
D.E.S.S. key ON, briefly push the Start / Stop button).
Gauge
Check for messages in gauge.
Check operation and cleanliness of headlights and taillight.
Check operation of high and low beam.
Lights
Check operation of brake light.
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PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
ITEMS TO BE
INSPECTED INSPECTION TO PERFORM ✔
Check seat adjustment and make sure locking device is
properly engaged before riding.
Check doors for any damage. Have the
doors replaced if any damage is found.
Close both doors and confirm that they latch
securely.
Seats, doors and
seat belts
Check seat belts for any damage (including retractors,
buckles and locking tabs). Fasten seat belts and ensure
that they remain securely fastened and tightened against
the body
Accelerator pedal
Press on the accelerator pedal a few times to ensure it
operates freely and it returns to the rest position when
released.
Brake pedal
Press down on the brake pedal and make sure you feel
firm resistance and that it fully returns to position when
released.
Fuel level Check the fuel level.
What to Do After the Engine is Started
ITEMS TO BE
INSPECTED INSPECTION TO PERFORM ✔
Steering Check if steering operates freely by completely turning it
from side to side.
RF D.E.S.S. post Check if D.E.S.S. post is working properly by pulling the
D.E.S.S. key from D.E.S.S. post.
Shift lever Check operation of shift lever (P, R, N, H and L).
2WD/4WD selector Check operation of 2WD/4WD selector.
Brakes
Drive forward slowly a few feet and apply brakes. The
brake pedal must feel firm when applied. The pedal must
return to rest position when released. The brakes must
respond adequately to the driver's input.
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PREPARE TO RIDE
Before you Ride
Performpre-rideinspectiontoconfirm
the safe operating condition of your ve-
hicle. Refer to
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
subsection.
Driver and passenger must:
– Be properly seated.
– Close both doors and fasten seat
belts.
– Wear appropriate riding gear. (Refer
to
RIDING GEAR subsection be-
low.)
Riding Gear
It is important that the operator and
passenger always wears appropriate
protective clothing and apparel, includ-
ing:
– An approved helmet
– Eye protection
–Boots
–Gloves
– A long sleeved shirt or jacket
– Long pants.
Depending on conditions, anti-fogging
goggles may be required.
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RIDING GEAR
1. Approved helmet
2. Eye and face protection
3. Long sleeves shirt or jacket
4. Gloves
5. Long pants
6. Boots (over-the-ankle footwear)
Weather conditions should help you
decide how to dress. To maximize
comfort and avoid frostbites in win-
ter, dress for the coldest weather ex-
pected. Thermal underwear next to
the skin also provides good insulation.
Never wear any loose clothing that
may get entangled in the vehicle or on
tree branches and shrubs.
Helmets and Eye Protection
Helmets protect the head and brain
from injury. Even with the vehicle's
cage and doors, objects can enter the
cockpit and strike the head, or the head
can strike the cage itself or objects out-
side the vehicle. Even the best helmet
is no guarantee against injury, but sta-
tistics indicate that helmet use signif-
icantly reduces the risk of brain injury.
So, be safe and always wear a helmet
while riding.
Choosing a Helmet
Helmets should be manufactured to
meet the appropriate standard in your
state, province or country and should
fit properly.
Ahelmetwithfaceprotectionisabet-
ter choice as it protects also against
frontal impacts. It can also protect
against debris, stones, insects, the el-
ements, etc.
An open-face helmet does not offer the
same protection for the face and chin.
If you wear an open-face helmet, you
should use a snap-on face shield and/or
a pair of goggles. Ordinary glasses or
sunglasses are not sufficient eye pro-
tection for riders. They can shatter
or fly off, and they allow wind and air-
borne objects to reach the eyes.
For winter riding conditions, a stock-
ing type cap, balaclava and face mask
should always be carried or worn.
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PREPARE TO RIDE
Use tinted face shields or goggles in
the daytime only; do not use them at
night or in poor illumination. Do not
use them if they impair your ability to
discern color.
Other Riding Gear
Footwear
Always wear closed toe footwear.
Sturdy over-the-ankle boots with
non-slip soles offer more protection
and allow you to plant your foot prop-
erly on footrest.
Avoid long shoelaces that can be tan-
gled in the accelerator or brake pedals.
For winter riding conditions, rubber
soled boots with either a nylon or
leather uppers, with removable felt
liners are best suited.
Avoid rubber boots. Rubber boots may
get trapped behind or between pedals,
impairing the proper operation of brake
and accelerator pedals.
Gloves
Full-fingered gloves protect hands
from the wind, sun, heat, cold and fly-
ing objects. Gloves that fit snugly will
improvegriponthesteeringwheeland
help reduce hand fatigue. Sturdy, rein-
forced motorcycle or ATV gloves help
protect hands better in the event of an
accident or a rollover. If gloves are too
bulky, it may be difficult to operate the
controls.
For winter riding conditions, hands
should be protected by a pair of snow-
mobile gloves which have sufficient
insulation and allow use of thumbs and
fingers for operation of controls.
Jackets, Pants and Riding Suits
Wear a jacket or a long sleeved shirt
and long pants, or a full riding suit.
Quality ATV-type protective gear will
provide comfort, and it can help you
avoid being distracted by adverse en-
vironmental elements. In case of a
crash, good quality protective gear
made of sturdy material may prevent
or reduce injury.
In cool-weather riding, protect your-
self against hypothermia. Hypother-
mia, a condition of low body tempera-
ture, can cause loss of concentration,
slowed reactions and loss of smooth,
precise muscle movement. In cool
conditions, proper protective gear like
a windproof jacket and insulated layers
of clothing are essential. Even while
riding at moderate temperatures, you
can feel very cold due to the wind.
Protective gear that is appropriate for
cold-weather riding may be too hot
when stopped. Dress in layers so that
clothing can be removed as desired.
Topping the protective gear with a
windproof outer layer can prevent cold
air from reaching the skin.
Rain Gear
Ifyoumustrideinwetweather,arain
suit or a waterproof riding suit is rec-
ommended. On long rides, it is a good
idea to carry rain gear. A dry rider will
be much more comfortable and alert.
Hearing Protection
Long-term exposure to wind and en-
gine noise when riding can cause per-
manent hearing loss. Properly worn
hearing protective devices such as
earplugs can help prevent hearing loss.
Check local laws before using any hear-
ing protective devices.
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AVOID ACCIDENTS
Avoid Rollovers and
Tipovers
Side-by-side vehicles handle differ-
ently from other vehicles. Side-by-side
vehicles are designed to handle
off-road terrain (for example, their
wheel base and track width, ground
clearance, suspension, drivetrain,
tires, etc.), and, as a result, can over-
turn in situations where vehicles de-
signed for use primarily on paved or
smooth terrain may not.
A rollover or other accident can oc-
cur quickly during abrupt maneuvers
such as sharp turns or hard accelera-
tion or deceleration when turning, or
when driving on hills or over obsta-
cles. Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive
driving can cause rollovers or loss of
control even in flat open areas. If the
vehicle rolls over, any part of your body
(such as arms, legs, or head) outside of
the cockpit can be crushed and trapped
by the cage or other parts of the vehi-
cle. You can also be injured by impact
with the ground, cockpit or other ob-
jects.
To reduce the risk of rollovers:
– Use care when turning.
• Do not turn the steering wheel
too far or too fast for your speed
and environment. Adjust steer-
ing inputs according to your
speed and environment.
• Slow down before entering a
turn. Avoid hard braking during
a turn.
• Avoid sudden or hard accelera-
tion when turning, even from a
stop or low speed.
– Never attempt donuts, skids, slides,
fishtails, jumps, or other stunts. If
vehicle starts to skid or slide, steer
in the direction of the skid or slide.
Never slam the brakes and lock the
wheels.
– Avoid paved surfaces. This vehi-
cle is not designed to operate on
paved surfaces and is more likely to
roll over. If you must drive on pave-
ment, turn gradually, go slowly, and
avoid abrupt acceleration and brak-
ing.
This vehicle can roll over sideways
or tip over forward or backwards on
slopes or uneven terrain.
– Avoid side hilling (driving along the
slope rather than up or down a hill).
When possible, drive straight up and
down inclines rather than across
them. If you must side hill, use ex-
treme caution and avoid slippery
surfaces, objects, or depressions. If
you feel the vehicle start to rollover
or slide sideways, steer downhill if
possible.
– Avoid steep hills and follow proce-
dures in this guide for climbing and
descending hills.
– Sudden changes in terrain such as
holes, depressions, banks, softer or
harder ground or other irregularities
may cause the vehicle to tip or be-
come unstable. Observe the terrain
ahead and slow down in areas of un-
even terrain.
This vehicle will handle differently
when carrying or pulling a load.
– Reduce speed and follow instruc-
tions in this manual for carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer.
– Avoid hills and rough terrain.
– Allow more distance to stop.
Be Prepared in Case of Rollover
– Close both doors and fasten seat
belt to help you avoid sticking out
arms or legs.
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AVOID ACCIDENTS
– Never grab the cage while riding.
Hands can be crushed between the
cage and the ground in a rollover.
Keep hands on the steering wheel
or handholds.
– Never try to stop a rollover using
your arms or legs. If you think that
the vehicle may tip or roll, the driver
should keep both hands on the
steering wheel and the left foot
firmly planted on the footrest. The
passenger should keep both hands
on the handholds and both feet
firmly planted on the floor.
Avoid Collisions
This vehicle can reach high speeds. At
higher speeds, there is an increased
risk of losing control, particularly in
challenging off-road conditions, and
the risk of injury in a collision is greater.
Never operate at excessive speeds.
Always go at a speed that is proper for
the terrain, visibility, and operating con-
ditions, and your experience. Consider
reserving use of the performance key
for situations in which full speed and
acceleration capability are appropriate.
Never operate this vehicle on any pub-
lic street, road or highway, even dirt
or gravel ones. Riding your vehicle on
roads or highways could result in a colli-
sion with another vehicle. This vehicle
is not designed for operation on roads.
For example, it does not meet motor
vehicle safety standards that apply to
automobiles. In many jurisdictions it
is not legal to operate this vehicle on
public roads.
This vehicle does not have the same
kind of protection for collisions as a
car; for example, there are no air bags,
the cockpit is not fully enclosed, and
it is not designed for collisions with
other vehicles. Therefore, it is particu-
larly important to fasten seat belts and
closedoorsandwearana
pproved hel-
met.
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