Basic Procedures; Starting The Engine; Shifting The Transmission; Stopping The Engine And Parking The Vehicle - Can-Am Maverick Operator's Manual

BASIC PROCEDURES

Starting the Engine

Insert key in ignition switch and turn to
one of the ON position.
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 20%, 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 10
seconds. Refer to
ING
section.

Shifting the Transmission

Apply brakes and select the desired
shift lever position.
Release brakes.
NOTICE
When changing gear se-
lection, always completely stop the
vehicle and apply the brakes prior to
shifting. Damage to the transmis-
sion may occur.
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.
TROUBLESHOOT-
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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.
Turn key in ignition switch to OFF posi-
tion.
Remove key from ignition switch.
If you must park on a steep incline or if
the vehicle is carrying cargo, block the
wheels using rocks or bricks.
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