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Table of Contents
Foreword
3
Know before You Go
3
Safety Messages
3
About this Operator's Guide
4
Table of Contents
5
Safety Information
11
General Precautions
12
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
12
Avoid Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards
12
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts
12
Accessories and Modifications
12
Safe Operation - Responsibilities
13
Owner - be Responsible
13
Operator - be Qualified and Responsible
13
Riding Carefully
14
Occupant Restraint System
14
Terrain Condition
14
Pre-Ride Inspection
16
Pre-Ride Inspection Check List
16
Prepare to Ride
19
Before You Ride
19
Riding Gear
19
Avoid Accidents
21
Avoid Rollovers and Tipovers
21
Avoid Collisions
22
Riding Your Vehicle
23
Practice Exercises
23
Off-Road Operation
24
General Riding Techniques
24
Moving Loads and Doing Work
29
Working with Your Vehicle
29
Carrying Loads
29
Hauling a Load
31
Pulling a Trailer
32
Important On-Product Labels
33
Hang Tag
33
Safety Labels
36
Technical Information Label
46
Compliance Labels
47
Vehicle Information
49
PRIMARY CONTROLS (Cont'D)
50
Primary Controls
50
Steering Wheel
50
Accelerator Pedal
50
Brake Pedal
51
Shift Lever
51
Secondary Controls
53
Ignition Switch and Keys
53
Headlight Dimmer Switch
55
2WD/4WD Switch
55
Rear Differential Switch (if Equipped)
55
Eco/Normal/Work Mode Switch (if Equipped)
56
Winch Switch (if Equipped)
56
Multifunction Gauge (Lcd)
57
Multifunction Gauge Description
57
Multifunction Gauge Modes
58
Navigating in the LCD Gauge
61
Gauge Setup
61
Multifunction Gauge (Analog/Digital)
63
Multifunction Gauge Features
63
Gauge Setup
67
Equipment
68
Tilt Steering
70
Cup Holders
70
Passengers Handhold
71
Storage Compartments
71
Tool Kit
74
Footrests
74
Side Nets
74
Shoulder Guards
74
Seat Belts
74
Driver's Seat
75
Passenger Seats
76
Fuel Reservoir Cap
76
Winch (if Equipped)
76
Cargo Box
77
Cargo Box Tilt Release Handles
77
Anchoring Hooks
77
Tailgate
77
Trailer Hitch
78
12-Volt Power Outlets
78
Full Doors with Electric Windows (Models with a Cab)
79
Full Glass Windshield with Wiper (Models with a Cab)
79
Rear Window with Sliding Opening (Models with a Cab)
80
Roof (if Equipped)
80
Heating System (if Equipped)
80
Optional Equipment (if Available on Your Model)
82
Full Underbody Skid Plate
82
Gun Boot
82
Gun Boot Mount
84
Portable Light
84
Linq Tool Holders
84
LH Side Mirror
86
Half Windshield
86
Headache Rack
87
Central Panoramic Mirror
87
Tune Your Ride
88
Suspension Adjustment Guidelines
88
Suspension Factory Settings
88
Suspension Adjustments
88
DPS Function
89
Fuel
90
Fuel Requirements
90
Vehicle Fueling Procedure
90
Fueling a Gasoline Container
91
Break-In Period
92
Operation During Break-In
92
Basic Procedures
93
Starting the Engine
93
Operating the Shift Lever
93
Choosing the Correct Range (Low or High)
93
Stopping the Engine and Parking the Vehicle
94
Tips for Maximizing Drive Belt Durability
94
Special Procedures
95
What to Do if Water Is Suspected to be in the CVT
95
What to Do if Battery Is Drained out
95
What to Do if Vehicle Rolled over
95
What to Do if Vehicle Is Submerged
95
Transporting the Vehicle
96
Lifting and Supporting the Vehicle
97
Front of Vehicle
97
Rear of Vehicle
97
Maintenance
99
Maintenance Schedule
100
Severe Dusty Conditions
100
Maintenance Schedule Legend
100
Maintenance Schedule
101
Maintenance Procedures
104
Engine Air Filter
104
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (Cont'D)
105
CVT Air Filter
105
Evaporative Emission System Pre-Filter (if Equipped)
106
Engine Oil
106
Oil Filter
108
Radiator
109
Engine Coolant
109
Muffler and Spark Arrester
112
Gearbox Oil (HD8 and HD10)
113
Rear Final Drive Oil (HD5)
114
Differential Oil
116
Spark Plugs
117
CVT Cover
118
CVT Cover Installation (All Models)
119
Drive Belt
119
Battery
122
Fuses and Fusible Links
122
Lights
124
Drive Shaft Boot and Protector
125
Propeller Shaft Boot (HD5)
125
Wheel Bearing
126
Wheels and Tires
126
Suspensions
127
Brakes
128
Seat Belts
129
Doors with Electric Windows (if Equipped)
129
Heating System (if Equipped)
129
Vehicle Care
131
Post-Operation Care
131
Vehicle Cleaning and Protection
131
Storage and Preseason Preparation
132
Technical Information
133
Vehicle Identification
134
Vehicle Identification Number
134
Engine Identification Number
134
Evaporative Emission Control System
135
Noise Emission Control System Regulation
136
Ec-Declaration of Conformity
137
Specifications
138
Troubleshooting
149
Troubleshooting Guidelines
150
Messages in Multifunction Gauge
154
Warranty
155
Brp Limited Warranty Usa and Canada: 2018 Can-Am Ssv
156
Us Epa Emission-Related Warranty
160
California Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty
163
Statement
163
Brp International Limited Warranty: 2018 Can-Am Ssv
165
Brp Limited Warranty for the European Economic Area, the Commonwealth of the Independant States and Turkey: 2018 Can-Am Ssv
169
Customer Information
175
Privacy Information
176
Contact Us
177
North America
177
Europe
177
Oceania
177
South America
177
Asia
177
Change of Address/Ownership
178
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