Can-Am Maverick, Operator'S Manual, Page: 42 / 147

SECONDARY CONTROLS
ON with Lights
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.
ON
This position offers the same functions
as ON with lights position, except the
vehicle lights are turned off.
Ignition Keys
Digitally Encoded Security System
(D.E.S.S.)
The ignition 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 2
different types of ignition keys:
– Normal key (grey)
– Performance key (black).
The key type is differentiated by its
color.
WARNING
Rollovers, tipovers, collisions and
loss of control resulting in seri-
ous injury or death are possible
with the performance or normal
keys. Using the normal key is not
a substitute for the operator being
prepared, qualified, and operating
with care.
Normal Key
The vehicle is delivered with a normal
key.
The normal key limits the overall per-
formance to 50% of maximum engine
torque and vehicle speed to 70 km/h
(43 MPH).
WARNING
On steep downhills, the engine
speed limiter may not prevent the
vehicle from accelerating beyond
this speed.
This key may be useful for riders who
prefer more gradual acceleration, or
for riding in environments where full
speed and high acceleration are not
desirable. For example, in narrow,
winding trails, operators may prefer
the normal key.
Performance Key
The vehicle is delivered with a perfor-
mance key, which 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.
2) Engine Start Button
The engine start button is located on
the upper console. When pressed and
held, it starts the engine.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in
the ON or ON with lights position to
allow engine start.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is left
ON for more than 15 minutes, engine
will not start unless ignition switch is
turned OFF, then ON again.
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