MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Level
WARNING
Check coolant level with engine
cold. Never add coolant in cooling
system when engine is hot.
NOTE: While checking the coolant
level, visually inspect engine area for
leaks.
Remove front service compartment
panel.
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1. Front service compartment panel
2. Front rack
3. Latch
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TYPICAL - SERVICE COMPARTMENT
1. Radiator cap
2. Coolant reservoir cap
With vehicle on a level surface, liquid
should be between MIN. and MAX.
level marks of coolant reservoir.
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NOTE: When checking level at tem-
perature lower than 20°C (68°F), it may
be slightly lower than MIN. mark.
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UNDERNEATH LH FRONT FENDER
1. Reservoir
2. MAX. level mark
3. MIN. level mark
Add coolant up to MAX. mark if re-
quired.
Use a funnel to avoid spillage. Do not
overfill.
Properly reinstall and tighten filler cap.
If coolant was added to the coolant
reservoir, check coolant level in the ra-
diator too.
Reinstall service compartment panel.
WARNING
In order to avoid getting burned,
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.
NOTICE
Do not store any objects
in the front service compartment.
Recommended Engine Coolant
Always use ethylene-glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors specifi-
cally for internal combustion aluminum
engines.