Safe Operation - Responsibilities; Owner - Be Responsible; Operator - Be Qualified And Responsible - Can-Am DEFENDER MAX Series 2021 Operator's Manual

SAFE OPERATION - RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a high performance off-road
vehicle. Operators must be respon-
sible and use care to avoid rollovers,
tipovers, collisions, and other acci-
dents. Even with vehicle safety fea-
tures (such as protective structure,
seat belts, side nets) and protective
gear (such as a helmet), there is al-
ways a risk of injury or death in these
accidents. To reduce the risk of seri-
ous injury or death, follow the rules in
this section.

Owner - Be Responsible

Read this Operator's Guide and watch
SAFETY VIDEO
the
the beginning of the Operator's Guide.
Always inspect and confirm the safe
operating condition of your vehicle
prior to ride. Always follow the main-
tenance schedule described in this
Operator's Guide.
Never allow anyone to operate your
vehicle unless they are responsible
and can be trusted with a high perfor-
mance vehicle. Consider supervising
new or young operators and setting
rules and limits (e.g., whether they can
carry passengers, what they may do
with the vehicle, where they may ride,
etc.) for anyone using your vehicle.
If equipped with optional D.E.S.S.
keys, select the appropriate key (see
IGNITION SWITCH AND KEYS
on the operator's experience, vehicle
use and environment.
Discuss the safety information with
anyone who will be using the vehicle.
Be sure that all operators and passen-
gers meet the qualifications below and
agree to follow the safety information.
Help users become familiar with the
vehicle.
We encourage you to have an An-
nual Safety Inspection of your vehi-
cle. Please contact an authorized BRP
dealer for further details. Though not
required, it is recommended that an
authorized BRP dealer performs the
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SAFETY INFORMATION
preseason preparation of your vehi-
cle. Each visit to your authorized BRP
dealer is a great opportunity for your
dealer to verify if your vehicle is in-
cluded in any safety campaign. We
also urge you to visit your authorized
BRP dealer in a timely manner if you
become aware of any safety related
campaigns.
See an authorized BRP dealer for avail-
able accessories you may require.
Operator - Be Qualified and
Responsible
Read this Operator's Guide and watch
SAFETY VIDEO
the
the beginning of the Operator's Guide.
Become completely familiar with the
operational controls and the general
operation of the vehicle.
Take a training course if available (con-
tact an authorized Can-Am dealer to
find out about training course avail-
ability as well as on the internet at
http://www.rohva.org/), and perform
the practice exercises in
EXERCISES
section. Practice driv-
ing in a suitable area free of hazards
and feel the response of each control.
Drive at low speeds. Higher speeds re-
quire greater experience, knowledge
and suitable riding conditions.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Be tall enough to be properly seated:
back against the backrest with the
seat belt fastened, to hold the steer-
ing wheel with both hands and still be
able to reach the full stroke of brake
and accelerator pedals with the right
foot and to firmly plant left foot on the
footrest.
Have a proper driver's license in accor-
dance with local laws.
Never use this vehicle with drugs or al-
cohol, or if tired or ill. These slow reac-
tion time and impair judgment.
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PRACTICE
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