Can-Am Outlander X mr Series Operator's Manual page 81

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IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
1. OFF
2. ON "with light"
3. ON "without light"
OFF
The key can be inserted or removed in
this position only.
In OFF position, the electrical system
of the vehicle is disabled.
The engine is shut down by turning the
ignition switch to OFF position.
NOTE: While the engine can be
stopped by turning the ignition key to
OFF position, we recommend the en-
gine be stopped by setting the emer-
gency engine stop switch to the STOP
position.
NOTE: When turning the key to OFF
position, the vehicle electrical system
will take a few seconds to shut down.
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.
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT
Digitally Encoded Security System
(D.E.S.S.) (All Models Except 570)
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 (All Models Except
570)
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.
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 (All Models Except 570)
The vehicle is delivered with a normal
key.
The normal key limits the vehicle rate
of acceleration and the vehicle speed
to 70 km/h (43 MPH).
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.
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