Stopping The Engine And Parking The Vehicle; Tips For Maximizing Drive Belt Durability - BRP can-am COMMANDER 2017 Series Operator's Manual

BASIC PROCEDURES
Whenever the electronic drive belt
protection is activated, you MUST
shift in LOW range. Refer to
ING THE TRANSMISSION
If the situation does not allow you to
shift in LOW range, it is possible to
temporarily deactivate the electronic
drive belt protection by pressing on the
override switch. Refer to
SWITCH
.
WARNING
DO NOT USE THE OVERRIDE
SWITCH if the slope is too steep
and that there might be a risk of
tipover. Apply brakes to immobi-
lize vehicle. Put shift lever in re-
verse (R), and back down the hill,
barely releasing brakes to remain
at low speed. Do not attempt to
turn around. Never coast down
hill while vehicle is in neutral. Do
not perform hard braking as it in-
creases the risk of tipover.
Stopping the Engine and
Parking the Vehicle
WARNING
Avoid parking on steep slope as
the vehicle may roll away.
WARNING
Always put the vehicle in PARK
when stopped or parked to pre-
vent rolling.
WARNING
Avoid parking in places where hot
parts can start a fire.
When stopped or parked always bring
shift lever to park position. This is es-
pecially important when parking on
a slope. On very steep inclines or
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SHIFT-
.
OVERRIDE
if the vehicle is carriyng a cargo, the
wheels should be blocked using rocks
or bricks.
Select the flattest terrain available for
parking.
Release accelerator pedal and use
brakes to completely stop the vehi-
cle.
Set shift lever in PARK position.
Lock the shift lever using the shift lock-
ing key.
Turn key in ignition switch to OFF posi-
tion.
Remove key from ignition switch.
If you must park on a steep incline or if
the vehicle is carrying cargo, block the
wheels using rocks or bricks.
Tips for Maximizing Drive
Belt Durability
Riding style and conditions have a di-
rect impact on drive belt durability.
Your vehicle features a CVT system de-
sign that is optimized to offer the best
performance. The CVT and drive belt
have successfully endured thousands
of miles of durability tests. However,
to maximize drive belt durability and
to prevent premature failures, it is im-
portant that the operator understands
the limits of a belt driven CVT system
and adapts their riding style and speed
accordingly.
If riding in any of the conditions listed
below, BRP highly recommends not to
constantly hold the throttle wide open
(WOT) for more than five (5) minutes.
– High ambient temperatures (above
30°C (86°F)
– Heavy loads: Passenger / Heavy
cargo
– Heavy drag: Soft sand / Hill climbing
/ Mud / Using a track kit.
After a few minutes at WOT, partially
release the accelerator and allow the
CVT to cool down.