Pre-Ride Inspection Check List - BRP Can-Am Defender 2022 Series Operator's Manual

To maintain proper control it is strongly advised that you keep your hands on the
steering wheel and within easy reach of all controls. The same holds true for your
feet. To minimize the possibility of any leg or foot injury, keep your left foot on the
footrest and right foot on the floor at all times. Staying completely within the cock-
pit will also help keep you from striking objects outside the vehicle.
Watch for and avoid branches and other objects that could enter the passenger
compartment and strike you or your passengers.
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When operating in reverse, check that the path behind the vehicle is free of peo-
ple or obstacles. Pay attention to blind spots. When it is safe to proceed in re-
verse, go slowly and avoid sharp turns.
S S t t e e e e r r i i n n g g i i n n p p u u t t s s i i n n r r e e v v e e r r s s e e o o p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n i i n n c c r r e e a a s s e e t t h h e e r r i i s s k k o o f f r r o o l l l l o o v v e e r r . .
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In reverse operation, the engine RPM is limited thus limiting the vehicle reverse
speed.
W W h h e e n n d d r r i i v v i i n n g g d d o o w w n n h h i i l l l l i i n n r r e e v v e e r r s s e e , , g g r r a a v v i i t t y y c c a a n n i i n n c c r r e e a a s s e e t t h h e e v v e e h h i i c c l l e e s s p p e e e e d d
a a b b o o v v e e s s a a f f e e r r e e v v e e r r s s e e s s p p e e e e d d . .
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If you have to cross a road, ensure to have complete visibility on both sides for in-
coming traffic and decide on exit point on other side of road. Drive in a straight
line toward that point. Do not make sharp direction changes or abrupt accelera-
tions as it may result in a rollover situation. Do not travel on sidewalks or bicycle
trails as they are designated specifically for those uses.
R R i i d d i i n n g g o o n n P P a a v v e e d d S S u u r r f f a a c c e e s s
Avoid paved surfaces. This vehicle is not designed to operate on paved surfaces
and is more likely to roll over. If you must drive on pavement, turn gradually, go
slowly, and avoid abrupt acceleration and braking.
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Water can be a unique hazard. If it is too deep the vehicle may "float" and topple.
Check the water depth and current before you attempt to cross any water. Water
depth should not exceed the center of the wheels for vehicle to safely cross the
obstacle. Beware of slippery surfaces such as rocks, grass, logs, etc., both in the
water and on its banks. A loss of traction may occur. Do not attempt to enter the
water at high speed.
Water will affect the braking ability of your vehicle. Make sure you dry the brakes
by applying them several times after the vehicle leaves the water.
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