Can-Am MAVERICK X3 Series 2017, Operator'S Manual, Page: 74 / 155

BASIC PROCEDURES
This function is activated when riding
at too slow speed for the
high range ,
such as in the following situations:
– Pulling
– Pushing
– Hauling a load
– 4x4 applications
– Mud holes
– Water holes
– Crossing obstacles
– Climbing onto trailer
– Hill climbing
In the above mentioned situations the
electronic drive belt protection will
help protect the CVT drive belt from
being damaged by activating the en-
gine torque limiter. The gauge will also
scroll a
LOW GEAR
message, sug-
gesting the operator to immobilize the
vehicle and set to LOW GEAR.
Whenever the electronic drive belt
protection is activated, you MUST
shift in LOW range
. Refer to
SHIFT-
ING THE TRANSMISSION
.
If the situation does not allow you to
shift in LOW range, it is possible to
temporarily deactivate the electronic
drive belt protection by pressing on the
override switch. Refer to
OVERRIDE
SWITCH
.
WARNING
DO NOT USE THE OVERRIDE
SWITCH if the slope is too steep
and that there might be a risk of
tipover. Apply brakes to immobi-
lize vehicle. Put shift lever in re-
verse (R), and back down the hill,
barely releasing brakes to remain
at low speed. Do not attempt to
turn around. Never coast down
hill while vehicle is in neutral. Do
not perform hard braking as it in-
creases the risk of tipover.
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. On very steep inclines or
if the vehicle is carrying a cargo, the
wheels should be blocked using rocks
or bricks.
Select the flattest terrain available for
parking.
Release accelerator pedal and use
brakes to completely stop the vehi-
cle.
Set shift lever in PARK position.
Press the start / stop button to stop the
engine.
Remove D.E.S.S key from its post.
If you must park on a steep incline or if
the vehicle is carrying cargo, block the
wheels using rocks or bricks.
Before stopping the engine and park-
ing the vehicle following a more in-
tense ride, let vehicle run idle for a
period of 20 to 30 seconds to allow for
cooling of the turbo system.
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