Can-Am 2008 DS 450 Operator's Manual page 96

CHECK ENGINE (amber) INDICATOR LAMP STAYS ON
1. Engine is overheating (check engine indicator lamp (amber) comes ON).
– Check oil level in oil tank and refill if necessary.
– Ensure radiator is not obstructed.
– Ensure cooling fan is working properly.
– Check and clean radiator fins. See MAINTENANCE INFORMATION sec-
tion.
– Reduce vehicle speed but try to keep it moving to supply air to radiator. If
engine is still overheating after approximately one minute, stop vehicle and
set transmission to NEUTRAL. Apply parking brake and stop engine. Place
the ignition switch to ON position (do not restart engine yet). The radiator
fan will cool the radiator.
– Let engine cool down before checking coolant level and refill if possible,
refer to ENGINE COOLANT in LIQUIDS.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
2. Cooling fan is not working properly.
– Check fuse.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
3. Low or high battery voltage.
– Check battery voltage and charging system.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
CHECK ENGINE (amber) INDICATOR LAMP FLASHES
1. Engine is under a protection mode (limp home).
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
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