Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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PRIMARY CONTROLS
It is important to know the location and operation of all controls, and to develop and
practice smooth and coordinated use of them.
NOTE: Some vehicle safety labels are not shown on illustrations. For information
on vehicle safety labels, refer to IMPORTANT ON-PRODUCT LABELS .
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TYPICAL - PRIMARY CONTROLS
1) Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is located in front of
the driver's seat.
The steering wheel steers the vehicle
to the left or right.
Turn the steering wheel in the direction
you want to go.
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TYPICAL
1. Steering wheel
Grip the steering wheel with both
hands, without having thumbs rolled
around the steering wheel.
CAUTION Under rough trail
conditions or when crossing an ob-
stacle, the steering wheel could sud-
denly jerk on one side, causing hand
or wrist injuries if the thumbs are
rolled around the steering wheel.
Models with DPS
The DPS (Dynamic Power Steering)
reduces the effort to turn the steering
wheel.
2) Accelerator Pedal
The accelerator pedal is located on the
right side of the brake pedal.
The accelerator pedal controls the en-
gine speed.
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