Can-Am 219 002 095, Operator'S Manual

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BASIC PROCEDURES
Starting the Engine
The shift lever must be set to PARK or
NEUTRAL.
NOTE: For your convenience, an over-
ride mode allows the engine to be
started with the shift lever in any po-
sition. Press and hold the brake lever
or the brake pedal while pressing the
engine start button.
Ensure D.E.S.S. key is installed on
D.E.S.S. post.
Set the engine stop switch to RUN.
Press the engine start button and hold
until the engine starts.
Release the engine start button imme-
diately when the engine has started.
NOTICE
If engine does not start
after a few seconds, do not hold the
engine start button more than 10
seconds. Refer to
TROUBLESHOOT-
ING
.
Waking Up the Electrical
System
Press and release the START button for
less than half a second and the electri-
cal system will turn ON:
– For 30 seconds, without powering
any equipment, if the DESS key is
NOT installed on the DESS post OR
if the Engine Stop switch is set to
the STOP position;
– For 10 minutes, powering equip-
ment, if the DESS key is installed on
the DESS post
AND Engine Stop is
set to the RUN position. The elec-
trical system will be shutdown after
30 seconds if either the DESS key is
removed
OR the Engine Stop is set
to the STOP position.
NOTICE
Waking up the electrical
system repeatedly or using elec-
trical equipment will discharge the
battery and you may not be able to
start the engine.
Changing Gear Selection
Apply brakes and immobilize vehicle,
then select the desired shift lever posi-
tion.
Release brakes.
NOTICE
When changing gear se-
lection, always completely stop the
vehicle and apply the brakes prior to
moving the shift lever. Damage to
the gearbox may occur.
Gradually press the throttle lever to
increase engine speed and thus en-
gaging the continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT).
At the opposite, when the throttle
lever is released, the engine speed
decreases.
Stopping the Engine and
Parking the Vehicle
WARNING
Avoid parking on steep slope as
the vehicle may roll away.
WARNING
Always put the vehicle in PARK
when stopped or parked to pre-
vent rolling.
WARNING
Avoid parking in places where hot
parts can start a fire.
When stopped or parked always bring
shift lever to park position. This is es-
pecially important when parking on a
slope.
Select the flattest terrain available for
parking.
Release throttle and use brakes to
completely stop the vehicle.
Set shift lever in PARK position.
Apply the parking brake.
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