Can-Am MAVERICK X3 Series 2017, Operator'S Manual, Page: 17 / 155

PREPARE TO RIDE
Before you Ride
Perform pre-ride inspection to confirm
the safe operating condition of your ve-
hicle. Refer to
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
subsection.
Driver and passenger must:
– Be properly seated.
– Close both doors and fasten seat
belts.
– Wear appropriate riding gear. (Refer
to
RIDING GEAR
subsection be-
low.)
Riding Gear
It is important that the operator and
passenger 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 doors, objects can enter the
cockpit and strike the head, or the head
can strike the cage itself or objects out-
side the vehicle. Even the best helmet
is no guarantee against injury, but sta-
tistics indicate that helmet use signif-
icantly 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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