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

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FOREWORD
Know Before you Go
To learn how to reduce the risk for you
or bystanders being injured or killed,
read this Operator's Guide before you
operate the vehicle.
Also, read all safety labels on your
ATV
and watch attentively the
SAFETY VIDEO
located at https://can-
am.brp.com/off-road/safety.
This vehicle is for off road use only. It is
mainly for general recreational use but
it may also be used for utility purposes.
Failure to follow the warnings con-
tained in this Operator's Guide can
result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Age Recommendation
This vehicle is a category G, always fol-
low 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
footrests and his hands on grab han-
dles at all times when seated on this
vehicle.
Training Course
Never operate this vehicle without
proper instruction.
Take a training
course. All operators should receive
training from a certified instructor.
For more information about ATV safety,
contact an authorized Can-Am 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.
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 hazard, if not
avoided, could result in serious in-
jury or death.
CAUTION Indicates a hazard
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates an instruction
which, if not followed, could se-
verely damage vehicle components
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.
WARNING
Throughout this Operator's Guide,
the term “1-UP” refers to vehi-
cles designed to carry the operator
only while the term “2-UP” refers
to vehicles designed to carry also
a passenger.
Make sure to identify and follow
the
warnings and instructions
that are applicable to your specific
model.
Note that this guide is available in sev-
eral languages. In the event of any dis-
crepancy, the English version shall pre-
vail.
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