What To Do If Vehicle Is Immersed In Water - BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual

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Section 01 MAINTENANCE
Subsection 07 (SPECIAL PROCEDURES)
– Check rear final drive oil level and refill if neces-
sary.
– Inspect suspension components and steering
system components.
– Inspect body and chassis for any damages.
– Start engine. If the oil pressure light stays on,
stop engine immediately and investigate the
problem.
– After restarting engine, check for indicator
lights or messages displayed in the multifunc-
tion gauge. Correct as required.
WARNING
Do not use vehicle if any of the controls,
steering, suspension or brakes are damaged
or inoperative.
WHAT TO DO IF VEHICLE IS
IMMERSED IN WATER
In the event the vehicle was immersed, proceed
with the following.
NOTICE
A vehicle that was immersed may
be damaged or prone to malfunctions (short
and long term) if not serviced promptly and ap-
propriately. Do not crank or start engine.
Drain the entire air intake system. Inspect the
throttle body. Remove parts as required.
Inspect and clean air box as needed. Remove
parts as required.
Replace the air filter.
Drain, inspect and clean the CVT.
Inspect front differential, middle and rear final
drive vents. Clean or replace as necessary.
Drain muffler and exhaust pipes (removal re-
quired).
Clean muffler spark arrester.
Remove fuse box covers. Check for presence of
water. Dry as necessary.
Disconnect, clean and dry the following electrical
connectors:
– ECM
– Multifunction gauge
– DPS.
Replace the engine oil (without starting the en-
gine).
Replace gearbox oil.
Inspect fuel tank for water intrusion. If in doubt,
flush fuel tank and refill with new fuel.
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Inspect fuel tank vent system for water intrusion.
Clean as required. Replace breather filter. Carry
out a fuel pump pressure test.
Inspect brake system for water intrusion. Replace
brake fluid as required.
Inspect all lights for water intrusion. Dry as re-
quired.
Inspect multifunction switch for water intrusion.
Dry as required.
Remove spark plugs. Crank engine in drowned
mode to expel any water.
CAUTION Keep away from spark plug
holes to avoid being splashed when cranking
engine.
Add a small quantity of engine oil in cylinders (ap-
proximately 2 teaspoonfuls).
Install spark plugs (replace if required).
NOTICE
Before starting engine, use B.U.D.S.
and check vehicle for fault codes.
Start the engine and allow it to run at idle speed
until the engine reaches its operating tempera-
ture.
Stop the engine.
Change engine oil and filter.
NOTE: Change oil as many times as necessary,
until there is no whitish appearance in engine oil.
Replace oil from the front differential and from the
final drives (middle and rear)
Lubricate front and rear suspensions and propeller
shaft joints.
Spray all metal parts with
Test drive to confirm proper operation.
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