Transmission Lever - Can-Am Outlander 400 EFI 2009 Operator's Manual

NOTICE
Make sure parking brake
is fully disengaged before operat-
ing the vehicle. When you ride the
vehicle, brakes that are caused to
drag by a continuous pressure on
the lever may cause damage to the
brake system and cause loss of brak-
ing capacity and/or fire.
To engage mechanism: Squeeze
brake lever and maintain while moving
locking lever. Brake lever is now com-
pressed and applying brakes.
TYPICAL
1. Brake locking lever
2. Press to apply parking brakes
NOTE: Locking lever can be adjusted
in several positions.
NOTICE
Parking brake position
can vary depending on brake pads
wear. Ensure when the parking
brake is applied that the vehicle
stays securely in place.
To release mechanism: Squeeze
brake lever. Locking lever should auto-
matically return to its original position.
Brake lever should return to rest po-
sition. Always release parking brake
before riding.
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT

5) Transmission Lever

A 5-position lever: P, R, N, H and L.
To change the transmission position,
completely stop vehicle then move
lever to the desired position. Do not
force lever. If unable to shift, rock the
vehicle back and forth to move the
gears in the transmission and try again.
SHIFT PATTERN
NOTICE
the vehicle and apply the brake prior
to moving the transmission lever.
Use the low speed range to pull any
load or to climb a steep incline.
P: Park
This position locks the transmission to
help prevent vehicle movement. Al-
ways use when the vehicle is not in
operation.
R: Reverse
This allows the vehicle to go backward.
The vehicle speed is limited.
Before moving vehicle in reverse,
ensure the path behind is clear of
obstacles or bystanders. Remain
seated.
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Always completely stop
WARNING
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