Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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PREPARE TO RIDE
Before you Ride
Perform pre-ride inspection to confirm
the safe operating condition of your
vehicle. Refer to
PRE-RIDE INSPEC-
TION .
Driver and passengers must:
– Be properly seated.
– Latch both side nets or close the full
doors and fasten seat belt.
– Wear appropriate riding gear. (Refer
to
RIDING GEAR
).
Riding Gear
It is important that the operator and
passengers always wears appropriate
protective clothing and apparel, includ-
ing:
– An approved helmet
– Eye protection
– Boots
– Gloves
– A long sleeved shirt or jacket
– Long pants.
Depending on conditions, anti-fogging
goggles may be required.
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RIDING GEAR
1. Approved helmet
2. Eye and face protection
3. Long sleeves shirt or jacket
4. Gloves
5. Long pants
6. Boots (over-the-ankle footwear)
Weather conditions should help you
decide how to dress. To maximize
comfort and avoid frostbites in win-
ter, dress for the coldest weather ex-
pected. Thermal underwear next to
the skin also provides good insulation.
Never wear any loose clothing that
may get entangled in the vehicle or on
tree branches and shrubs.
Helmets and Eye Protection
Helmets protect the head and brain
from injury. Even with the vehicle's
cage and side nets, objects can en-
ter the cockpit and strike the head, or
the head can strike the cage itself or
objects outside the vehicle. Even the
best helmet is no guarantee against
injury, but statistics indicate that hel-
met use significantly reduces the risk
of brain injury. So, be safe and always
wear a helmet while riding.
Choosing a Helmet
Helmets should be manufactured to
meet the appropriate standard in your
state, province or country and should
fit properly.
A helmet with face protection is a bet-
ter choice as it protects also against
frontal impacts. It can also protect
against debris, stones, insects, the el-
ements, etc.
An open-face helmet does not offer the
same protection for the face and chin.
If you wear an open-face helmet, you
should use a snap-on face shield and/or
a pair of goggles. Ordinary glasses or
sunglasses are not sufficient eye pro-
tection for riders. They can shatter
or fly off, and they allow wind and air-
borne objects to reach the eyes.
For winter riding conditions, a stock-
ing type cap, balaclava and face mask
should always be carried or worn.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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