FLUIDS
Fuel
1. Add fuel in the fuel reservoir.
Recommended Fuel
Use Premium unleaded gasoline or gasohol con-
taining less than 10% of ethanol or methanol,
available from most service stations.
COUNTRY
MINIMUM OCTANE
NUMBER
NORTH AMERICA
91 octane
(RON + MON) / 2
OUTSIDE NORTH
AMERICA
95 RON
WARNING
Always stop engine before refueling. Open
cap slowly. If a differential pressure condi-
tion is noticed (whistling sound heard when
loosening fuel tank cap) have vehicle inspect-
ed and/or repaired before further operation.
Fuel is flammable and explosive under cer-
tain conditions. Never use an open flame
to check fuel level. Never smoke or allow
flame or spark in vicinity. Always work in a
well-ventilated area. Never top up the fu-
el tank before placing the vehicle in a warm
area. As temperature increases, fuel expands
and may overflow. Always wipe off any fuel
or oil spillage from the vehicle.
NOTICE
Never experiment with other fuels.
The use of non-recommended fuels can re-
sult in vehicle performance deterioration and
damage to critical parts in the fuel system and
engine components.
NOTICE
Do not mix oil with fuel.
Engine Oil
NOTICE
Check level frequently and refill if
necessary. Do not overfill. Operating the en-
gine/transmission with an improper level may
severely damage engine/transmission. Wipe
off any spillage.
NOTE:
The same oil lubricates both engine and
transmission.
Important Notice
The Can-Am DS 450 is the most advanced sport
ATV and it has been designed using the latest tech-
nology all the way down to its synthetic multilayer
oil filter and break-in oil.
Change engine break-in oil and filter after using
3 fuel tanks or 5 hours of riding (whichever
comes first)
to maintain the DS 450 at the highest
level of performance.
Recommended Engine Oil
Use XP-S SUMMER GRADE OIL (P/N 293 600
121).
NOTE:
The XP-S SUMMER GRADE OIL is special-
ly formulated and tested for the severe require-
ments of this engine.
If not available, use a 5W 40 oil formulated for wet
clutch type gearbox.
NOTICE
The engine oil must be thoroughly
tested to be free of any additives that could im-
pair the functionality of the clutch. Do not use a
motor oil meeting the API service SM or ILSAC
GF-4 classification. Clutch slippage will occur.
Engine Oil Level Verification
1. Park vehicle straight on a level surface.
2. Start engine and let it run for at least 1 minute.
3. Stop engine and let it stand for at least 1
minute.
4. Unscrew and remove oil dipstick.
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LH SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Oil Dipstick
5. Wipe dipstick.
6. Reinstall and screw in the dipstick completely.
7. Unscrew and remove the dipstick.
8. Check oil level as per the following illustration.
PREDELIVERY
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