Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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MESSAGES IN MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE
If an abnormal engine condition occurs, the following messages can be combined
with a pilot lamp.
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
D.E.S.S. KEY NOT
RECOGNIZED Optionnal D.E.S.S. key installed : D.E.S.S. key requires
cleaning.
BAD KEY
Optionnal D.E.S.S. key installed :Wrong key used in the ignition
switch. Use the right key for the vehicle.
CHECK ENGINE
All active or previously activated faults that require attention.
No engine limitation engaged.
LIMP HOME
Critical faults requiring diagnostic as soon as possible.
An engine limitation is engaged and/or the engine behavior is
modified.
ECM CRC ERROR Error message from ECM.
TPS FAULT Throttle body fault, generally followed by a Limp Home message.
BRAKE SWITCH
FAULT
Brake signal fault.
ECM NOT
RECOGNIZED Message displayed when the gauge is unable to identify the
ECM.
CHECK DPS
(models with DPS)
Check engine pilot light on. Indicates that the DPS (Dynamic
Power Steering) does not work properly. See an authorized
Can-Am dealer.
PPS FAULT
Faulty Pedal Position Sensor(s) (PPS). Refer to
OVERRIDE
SWITCH
in
SECONDARY CONTROLS
to drive the vehicle in the
limp home mode.
MANUAL LIMP
HOME Confirms the Manual Limp Home is engaged using the Override
Switch in case of a PPS fault.
FUEL SENDER
RANGE
PERFORMANCE When the fuel sender resistor value is out of range the
multifunction gauge (analog/digital) will detect it and display the
message.
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