Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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SECONDARY CONTROLS
ACC
Only accessories such as the heater,
wiper or radio are powered up.
NOTE: The ACC position also shuts
down the engine
ON
When the key is turned in this position,
the electrical system of the vehicle is
activated.
The gauge should wake-up.
The vehicle lights are turned on.
The engine can be started.
START
This position starts the engine.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is left
ON for more than 30 minutes, engine
will not start unless ignition switch is
turned OFF, then ON again.
Keys
Basic Key
The vehicle is delivered with 2 basic
key. one with a rubber booth and one
without.
For all D.E.S.S. related option, see an
authorized Can-Am dealer for informa-
tion.
Digitally Encoded Security System
(D.E.S.S.) (Available as an Option)
The keys contain an electronic circuit
that gives it a unique electronic serial
number.
The D.E.S.S. system reads the key
code and allows engine starting for
keys it recognizes.
Types of Keys
This vehicle can be operated using 3
different types of keys:
– Work key (orange): limits vehicle
speed to 40 km/h (25 MPH) but
does not limit engine torque.
– Normal key (green): limits vehicle
speed to 70 km/h (44 MPH) and
10% torque reduction.
– Performance key (grey): no restric-
tion
The key type is differentiated by its
color.
WARNING
Rollovers, tipovers, collisions and
loss of control resulting in serious
injury or death are possible with
the performance, normal or op-
tional work keys. Using the work
key or normal key is not a substi-
tute for the operator being pre-
pared, qualified, and operating
with care.
Optional Performance D.E.S.S. Key
A performance key is also available at
your dealership.
NOTE: This key is the equivalent of the
basic key.
The performance key, allows the user
to access the full torque of the engine
as well as the top speed of the vehicle.
This may be useful for riders who pre-
fer greater acceleration, and for envi-
ronments where higher speeds and
greater acceleration are appropriate.
For example, in wide-open, straight
trails, operators may prefer the perfor-
mance key.
Optional D.E.S.S. Normal Key
A normal key is also available at your
dealership.
The normal key limits the overall per-
formance to 90% of maximum engine
torque and vehicle speed to 70 km/h
(44 MPH).
WARNING
On steep downhills, the engine
speed limiter may not prevent the
vehicle from accelerating beyond
this speed.
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