2Wd/4Wd Switch - Can-Am DEFENDER MAX Series 2021 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Rollovers, tipovers, collisions and
loss of control resulting in seri-
ous injury or death are possible
with the performance or normal
key. Using the normal key is not a
substitute for the operator being
prepared, qualified, and operating
with care.
Performance Key
The performance key allows the user
to access the full torque of the engine
as well as the top speed of the vehicle.
This may be useful for riders who pre-
fer crisper throttle response, and for
environments where higher speeds
and greater acceleration are appro-
priate. For example, in wide-open
straight trails, operators may prefer
the performance key.
Normal Key
The normal key limits the vehicle rate
of acceleration and/or the vehicle
speed to 70 km/h (43 MPH).
Work key
The work key allows for usage of 100%
of maximum engine torque but limits
vehicle speed to 40 km/h (25 MPH).
WARNING
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
a normal key.
D.E.S.S. Flexibility
The D.E.S.S. of your vehicle can be pro-
grammed by your authorized Can-Am
dealer to accept up to 8 different keys.
If you have more than one D.E.S.S.
equipped Can-Am vehicle, each can
be programmed by your authorized
Can-Am dealer to accept the other ve-
hicle D.E.S.S. keys.

2) 2WD/4WD Switch

The 2WD/4WD switch is located on
the upper console.
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This switch selects 2 wheel drive or 4
wheel drive mode when the vehicle is
stopped and the engine is running.
NOTICE
stopped to engage or disengage
the 2WD/4WD switch. Mechanical
damage may occur if switch is en-
gaged or disengaged while driving.
Always unlock the front diff. before
disengaging 4WD.
Abruptly changing direction can
cause loss of control or injury.
Never engage Front Diff Lock be-
fore entering a turn or when turn-
ing.
The 4WD mode is engaged when the
switch is in the middle position.
The 2WD mode is engaged when the
switch is pushed downwards. The ve-
hicle is then rear wheel drive only.
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SECONDARY CONTROLS
The vehicle
WARNING
must be
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