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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating During Break-In
Engine
A break-in period of 10 operating hours
is required before running the vehicle
at sustained full throttle.
During this period, maximum throttle
should not exceed 3/4. However, brief
full acceleration and speed variations
contribute to a good break-in. Contin-
ued wide open throttle accelerations,
prolonged cruising speeds and engine
overheating are detrimental during the
break-in period.
Belt
A new belt requires a break-in peri-
od of 50 km (30 miles). Avoid strong
acceleration/deceleration,
pulling
a
load or high speed cruising.
10-Hour Inspection
NOTE:
The 10-hour inspection is at the
expense of the vehicle owner.
We suggest that after the first 10 hours
or 300 km (185 mi) of riding, your ve-
hicle be inspected by an authorized
Can-Am dealer. Refer to
MAINTE-
NANCE
section.
Starting the Engine
The transmission lever must be on
PARK or NEUTRAL to allow engine to
start.
NOTE:
For your convenience, an over-
ride mode allows the engine to be
started with the transmission lever in
any position. Press and hold the brake
lever(s) or the brake pedal while press-
ing the engine start button.
Insert key in ignition switch and turn to
ON position.
Place the engine stop switch to RUN.
Press the engine start button and hold
until the engine starts.
NOTICE
Do not hold the engine
start button more than 30 seconds.
A rest period should be observed
between the cranking cycles to let
the starter cool down. Pay attention
not to discharge the battery.
Release the engine start button imme-
diately when the engine has started.
NOTE:
If the battery is dead, engine
cannot be started. Have the battery
recharged or replaced.
Shifting the Transmission
Let engine idle to warm up.
Apply brakes and select the desired
gear range H or L.
NOTE:
The brake must be applied
when the transmission lever is en-
gaged in the park position.
Release brakes.
NOTICE
Make sure parking brake
is fully disengaged before operating
the vehicle.
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.
Using the Reverse
NOTICE
When changing from for-
ward to reverse, or vice-versa, al-
ways completely stop the vehicle
and apply the brake prior to moving
the transmission lever.
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Summary of Contents for 2009 Renegade 500
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Page 9: ...SAFETY INFORMATION ________ SAFETY INFORMATION ________ 7 ...
Page 57: ...IMPORTANT ON PRODUCT LABELS vmo2008 014 001 LABEL 11 ________ SAFETY INFORMATION ________ 55 ...
Page 58: ...IMPORTANT ON PRODUCT LABELS 56 _______ SAFETY INFORMATION ________ ...
Page 59: ...VEHICLE INFORMATION _______________ 57 ...
Page 61: ...CONTROLS INSTRUMENTS EQUIPMENTS 11 6 vmo2008 005 009_b TYPICAL _______________ 59 ...
Page 82: ...VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION 80 ______________ ...
Page 83: ...MAINTENANCE INFORMATION _______________ 81 ...
Page 114: ...STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION 112 ______________ ...
Page 115: ...TECHNICAL INFORMATION ______________ 113 ...
Page 123: ...TROUBLESHOOTING ______________ 121 ...
Page 129: ...WARRANTY ______________ 127 ...
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