BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual page 225

DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND FAULT
CODES
GENERAL
MONITORING SYSTEM
The Engine Management System (EMS) features
a monitoring system that self-diagnoses various
electrical and electronic components. This mode
becomes active when the ignition key is turned
ON.
NOTE: Some components require the engine to
be running to be monitored (fuel injectors for ex-
ample).
The monitoring system continuously validates
that the components (control modules, sensors
and actuators) are not faulty or defective. When
a malfunction is detected, the related electronic
module(s):
– Sets an active fault code.
– Adapts the proper protection strategy accord-
ing to the failure.
– Sends out signals to the multifunction gauge to
inform the rider of a particular condition.
A fault code is an indication that a glitch or mal-
function is detected by the monitoring system of
the vehicle.
If a minor fault occurs, the engine and vehicle will
continue to operate without noticeable loss of per-
formance.
If a more important fault occurs, engine RPM may
be limited. The engine/vehicle will continue to op-
erate with reduced performance.
If a major component of the EMS fails, engine
RPM will be limited as well as vehicle speed.
These strategies are
engine/electrical system from damage and
to maintain safe operation of the vehicle. In ex-
treme cases, the engine may also be completely
shut down.
Pilot Lamps for Problematic
Conditions
When a problem is detected, a pilot lamp will turn
on or blink in the multifunction gauge. If the fault
that caused the pilot lamp to come on is momen-
tary, the pilot lamp may turn off automatically, or
may need to be reset by powering down the ve-
hicle and then restarting it.
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Subsection 04 (DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM AND FAULT CODES)
used to protect
A message may also be displayed to provide ad-
ditional information related to the fault that turned
on the pilot lamp. Refer to the following chart.
NOTE: In some cases, the CHECK ENGINE mes-
sage can be displayed along with other messages.
MULTI-
PILOT FUNCTION
LAMP GAUGE
MESSAGE
DESS KEY NOT
RECOGNIZED
BAD KEY
LO BATT VOLT Low system voltage
HIGH BATT VOLT High system voltage
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
STOP ENGINE
LIMP HOME
MODE
CHECK ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
ECM NOT
RECOGNIZED
CHECK DPS
TPS FAULT
PRESS
OVERRIDE
BUTTON TO
LIMP HOME
TRANSMISSION
SIGNAL FAULT
BRAKE
HI TEMP
CAUSE
Module unable to read the
key
Key not programmed for
the vehicle
Low engine oil pressure
An important engine
management component
is not working properly.
Vehicle performance is
purposely limited
An engine management
component is not
functioning properly
Periodic maintenance
required
Communication error
between gauge and ECM
DPS malfunction
TPS malfunction
Gauge receives an invalid
gear position data
Displayed when brake is
applied for more than 15
seconds (while riding)
High engine temperature
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