Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER (cont ’ d)
4. Water in CVT
– Drain water from CVT. Refer to SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
5. CVT dirty or worn-out.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
6. Lack of fuel
– Dirty or clogged fuel pump pre-filter. Seek service from an authorized
Can-Am dealer, repair shop, or person of your own choosing for mainte-
nance, repair, or replacement. Please refer to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RE-
LATED WARRANTY contained herein for information about warranty claims.
7. Engine is in limp home mode.
– Check multifunction gauge display for messages.
– Multifunction gauge CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp is on and display shows
LIMP HOME, seek service from an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair shop,
or person of your own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Please refer to the US EPA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY contained
herein for information about warranty claims.
ENGINE OVERHEATS
1. Low coolant level in cooling system.
– Check coolant level and refill. See MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. Seek
service from an authorized Can-Am dealer, repair shop, or person of your
own choosing for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Please refer to the
US EPA EMISSIONS-RELATED WARRANTY contained herein for informa-
tion about warranty claims
2. Cooling fan is not working.
– Ensure cooling fan is not jammed and working properly.
– Check fan fuse. See FUSES AND FUSIBLE LINKS in MAINTENANCE PRO-
CEDURES.
3. Dirty radiators fins.
– Check and clean radiator fins. See MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
ENGINE MISFIRE
1. Fouled/damaged/worn spark plug.
– Replace spark plugs as required.
2. Water in fuel.
– Drain fuel system and refill with fresh fuel.
THE RPM INCREASES BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE
1. Water in the CVT.
– Drain water from CVT. See SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
2. CVT dirty or worn-out or belt failure.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
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