BRP Can-Am Commander XT 1000R 2021, Operator'S Manual

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BASIC PROCEDURES
Starting the Engine
The shift lever must be set to PARK or
NEUTRAL.
NOTE: For your convenience, an over-
ride mode allows the engine to be
started with the shift lever in any po-
sition. Press and hold the brake lever
or the brake pedal while pressing the
engine start button.
Ensure D.E.S.S. key is installed on
D.E.S.S. post.
Set the engine stop switch to RUN.
Press the engine start button and hold
until the engine starts.
Release the engine start button imme-
diately when the engine has started.
NOTICE
If engine does not start
after a few seconds, do not hold the
engine start button more than 10
seconds. Refer to TROUBLESHOOT-
ING.
Waking Up the Electrical
System
Press and release the START button for
less than half a second and the electri-
cal system will turn ON:
– For 30 seconds, without powering
any equipment, if the D.E.S.S. key is
NOT installed on the D.E.S.S. post
OR if the Engine Stop switch is set
to the STOP position;
– For 10 minutes, powering equip-
ment, if the D.E.S.S. key is installed
on the D.E.S.S. post
AND Engine
Stop is set to the RUN position.
The electrical system will be shut-
down after 30 seconds if either the
D.E.S.S. key is removed
OR the En-
gine Stop is set to the STOP posi-
tion.
NOTICE
Waking up the electrical
system repeatedly or using elec-
trical equipment will discharge the
battery and you may not be able to
start the engine.
Changing Gear Selection
Apply brakes and immobilize vehicle,
then select the desired shift lever posi-
tion.
Release brakes.
NOTICE
When changing gear se-
lection, always completely stop the
vehicle and apply the brakes prior
to moving the shift lever. Otherwise
damage to the gearbox may occur.
Gradually press the throttle lever to
increase engine speed and thus en-
gaging the continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT).
At the opposite, when the throttle
lever is released, the engine speed
decreases.
Stopping the Engine and
Parking the Vehicle
WARNING
Avoid parking on steep slope as
the vehicle may roll away.
WARNING
Always put the vehicle in PARK
when stopped or parked to pre-
vent rolling.
WARNING
Avoid parking in places where hot
parts can start a fire.
When stopped or parked always bring
shift lever to park position. This is es-
pecially important when parking on
a slope. On very steep inclines or
if the vehicle is carrying a cargo, the
wheels should be blocked using rocks
or bricks.
Select the flattest terrain available for
parking.
Release throttle and use brakes to
completely stop the vehicle.
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