BRP Can-Am Defender 2022 Series, Operator'S Manual

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The steering wheel is located in front
of the driver's seat.
The steering wheel steers the vehicle
to the left or right.
Turn the steering wheel in the direc-
tion you want to go.
Grip the steering wheel with both
hands, without having thumbs rolled
around the steering wheel.
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A dynamic power steering (DPS) re-
duces the effort to turn the steering
wheel.
A Acccce elle erra atto orr P Pe ed da all
The accelerator pedal is located on
the right side of the brake pedal.
The accelerator pedal controls the en-
gine speed.
To increase or maintain vehicle
speed, press on the accelerator pedal
with your right foot.
To decrease vehicle speed, release
the accelerator pedal.
The accelerator pedal is spring loaded
and should return to rest position (idle)
when not pressed.
B Brra akke e P Pe ed da all
The brake pedal is located on the left
side of the accelerator pedal.
The brake pedal function is to slow
down or stop the vehicle.
To decrease vehicle speed or to stop
vehicle, press down the brake pedal
with your right foot.
The brake pedal is spring loaded and
should return to rest position when not
pressed.
S Sh hiifftt L Le evve err
The shift lever is located on the upper
console to the right of steering wheel.
The shift lever is used to change the
gearbox position.
T TY YP PIIC CA AL L
1. Shift lever
2. Park
3. Reverse
4. Neutral
5. High range (forward)
6. Low range (forward)
The vehicle must be stopped and
brakes applied prior to selecting any
gear.
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The park position locks the gearbox to
help prevent vehicle movement.
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PRIMARY CONTROLS