Engine Coolant Replacement - Can-Am 2009 Outlander 500 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Add coolant up to MAX. mark if re-
quired.
Use a funnel to avoid spillage. Do not
overfill.
Properly reinstall and tighten filler cap.
Reinstall front service compartment
panel.
If the coolant is added in the coolant
reservoir, check the level in the radia-
tor too.
Add coolant if necessary.
WARNING
In order to avoid potential burning,
do not remove the radiator cap if
the engine is hot.
NOTE: A cooling system that fre-
quently requires coolant is the indica-
tion of leaks or engine problems. See
an authorized Can-Am dealer.
Recommended Engine Coolant
Always use ethylene-glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors specifi-
cally for internal combustion aluminum
engines.
Cooling system must be filled with
BRP premixed coolant (P/N 219 700
362) or with distilled water and an-
tifreeze solution (50% distilled water,
50% antifreeze).

Engine Coolant Replacement

WARNING
In order to avoid potential burns,
do not remove the radiator cap or
loosen the coolant drain plug if the
engine is hot.
Open the front service compartment
panel.
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To open the front service compartment
panel, unlatch then lift.
Remove it completely from vehicle.
Remove the radiator cap.
To remove the radiator cap, press and
turn it counterclockwise. Reverse the
removal procedure to install.
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1. Radiator cap
1. Radiator cap
Unscrew the coolant drain plug and
drain the coolant into a suitable con-
tainer.