Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATOR’S GUIDE DEFENDER Series / ENGLISH
GUIDE DU CONDUCTEUR Séries DEFENDER / ANGLAIS
FAIT AU / MADE IN CANADA U/M:P.C.
®™ AND THE BRP LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES.
©2017 BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN CANADA.
Original Instructions
Operator’s
Guide
IIIncludes
Safety, Vehicle
and
Maintenance Information
DEFENDER
TM
Series
Read this guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information.
Minimum age: Operator: 16 or older with a valid driver's license. Keep this Operator’s Guide in the vehicle.
The removal or modification of evaporative emission-related parts on this OHRV is illegal.
Violators may be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties under California and federal law.
WARNING
2018
WARNING
To reduce risk of serious injury or death , read this
Operator’s Guide and safety labels, watch the safety
video and:
Be prepared
• Fasten seat belts and make sure nets and/or doors
are securely latched in place.
• Wear an approved helmet and protective gear.
• Each rider must be able to sit with back against
seat, foot flat on the floor or on footrest, and hands
on steering wheel or handholds. Stay completely
inside the vehicle.
Drive responsibly
• Avoid loss of control and rollovers.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvers, sideways sliding, skidding
or fishtailing and never do donuts.
• Avoid hard acceleration when turning, even from
a stop.
• Slow down before entering a turn.
• Plan for hills, rough terrain, ruts and other changes
in traction and terrain.
• Avoid paved surfaces.
• Avoid side hilling (riding across slopes).
Be Qualified and Responsible
• Do not allow careless or reckless driving.
• Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid
driver's license.
• Do not operate after using drugs or alcohol.
• Do not allow operation on public roads (unless
designated for off-highway vehicle access) –
collisions with cars and trucks can occur.
• Do not exceed vehicle seating capacity.