Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Brake Inspection
The brake inspection, maintenance
and repair should be performed by
an authorized Can-Am dealer, a repair
shop or person of your choosing.
However, verify the following between
visits to your dealer:
– Brake fluid level
– Brake system for fluid leaks
– Brake pad wear
– Brake cleanliness.
WARNING
The brake fluid replacement or
brake system maintenance and
repairs should be performed by an
authorized Can-Am dealer.
Seat Belts
Seat Belt Cleaning
To clean dirt and debris from the seat
belts, sponge the straps with mild soap
and water. Do not use bleach, dye, or
household detergents.
WARNING
Do not use pressure washer to
clean seat belt components. Use
of pressure washer can perma-
nently damage seat belt compo-
nents.
Doors With Electric
Windows (If Equipped)
Door Latch Mechanism
Lubricate door latch mechanism peri-
odically using a silicone based lubricant
such as CABLE LUBRICANT (P/N 293
600 041).
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WARNING
Never apply any type of grease on
door lock mechanism.
Heating System (If
Equipped)
Heating System Filter Cleaning
To clean heating system air filter, re-
move the three retaining screws se-
curing lower cover to heating system
assembly.
Disconnect air inlet hose from lower
cover.
Slide lower cover rearward to access
filters and remove them.
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LH OF HEATING SYSTEM
1. Retaining screws to remove
2. Heating system air filter
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