Can-Am MAVERICK Sport MAX T, Operator'S Manual

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BASIC PROCEDURES
Starting the Engine
Install D.E.S.S. key on D.E.S.S. post.
Press the brake pedal.
NOTE: If shift lever is not set to PARK
(P), the brake pedal must be pressed to
allow engine starting.
Press the engine start button and hold
until the engine starts.
NOTE: Do not press the accelera-
tor pedal. If the accelerator pedal is
pressed at least 50%, the engine will
not start.
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 5 sec-
onds.
Refer to
TROUBLESHOOT-
ING .
Wait approximately 10 seconds to let
engine oil flow through engine.
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 20 seconds, without powering
any equipment, if the D.E.S.S. key is
NOT installed on the D.E.S.S. post.
– For 10 minutes, powering equip-
ment, if the D.E.S.S. key is installed
on the D.E.S.S. post. The electrical
system will shutdown after 20 sec-
onds if the D.E.S.S. key is removed.
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.
Operating the Shift Lever
Apply brakes and select the desired
shift lever position while the engine is
at idle.
Release brakes.
NOTICE
When changing gear se-
lection, always completely stop the
vehicle and apply the brakes prior
to shifting. Damage to the gearbox
may occur.
Choosing the Correct
Range (Low or High)
It is important to limit situations known
to make the drive belt slip excessively.
The main reason the drive belt will slip
is if the gearbox is in high range when it
should be in low range.
Pay attention to the following:
Low range
Low range should be used whenever:
– Pulling
– Pushing
– Hauling a load
– 4x4 applications
– Mud holes
– Water holes
– Crossing obstacles
– Climbing onto trailer
– Hill climbing
It is also recommended to use low
range if driving for prolonged periods
at speeds under 24 km/h (15 MPH)
Please refer to BREAK-IN PERIOD for
drive belt break-in information.
High range
High is the default riding range.
Electronic Drive Belt Protection
(if available and activated on your
model)
Some vehicles have the electronic
drive belt protection function acti-
vated.
Refer to your authorized Can-Am
dealer for availability and possible acti-
vation.
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