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SAFETY INFORMATION
If you feel that the slope is getting too steep to climb, apply brakes to immobilize
vehicle. Put shift lever in reverse (R), and back down the hill, barely releasing
brakes to remain at low speed. Do not attempt to turn around. Never coast down
hill while vehicle is in neutral. Do not perform hard braking as it increases the risk
of tipover.
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This vehicle can climb steeper slopes than it can descend safely. Therefore, it is
essential to assure that a safe route exists to descend a slope before you climb
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Decelerating while negotiating a slippery downhill slope could “toboggan” the ve-
hicle, causing it to slide. Maintain steady speed and/or accelerate slightly to re-
gain control. Never slam brakes and lock the wheels.
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Whenever possible, side hilling (driving across a slope rather than up or down it)
should be avoided. If necessary, do so with extreme caution. Side hilling on steep
inclines could result in rollover. In addition, slippery or unfirm surfaces could re-
sult in uncontrollable side sliding. Avoid all objects or depressions that will inten-
sify the raising of one side of the vehicle higher than the other, thus causing
rollover. If you feel the vehicle start to rollover or slide sideways, steer downhill if
possible.
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This vehicle is not designed to negotiate drop-offs. It will “bottom-out” and usually
stop if either the front or rear wheels are driven over a drop-off. If the drop is
sharp or deep, the vehicle will nose dive and tip over.
Avoid negotiating drop-offs. Reverse and select an alternate route.
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Respect the rights and limitations of others. Stay away from areas designated for
other types of off road use. This includes snowmobile trails, equestrian trails,
cross country ski trails, mountain bike trails, etc. Never assume there are no oth-
er users on the trail. Always stay to the right of the trail and do not zig zag to one
side of the trail then the other. Be prepared to stop or pull off to the side if another
trail user appears in front of you.
Join a local side-by-side vehicle club. It will provide you with a map and advice or
inform you where you can ride. If a club does not exist in your area, help to start
one. Group riding and club activities provide a pleasurable, social experience.
Never use this vehicle with drugs or alcohol, or tired or ill.
Always keep a safe distance from other riders. Your judgment of speed, terrain
conditions, weather, mechanical condition of your vehicle and the “trust in
RIDING YOUR VEHICLE
Summary of Contents for Can-Am Defender 2022 Series
Page 11: ...9 G GE EN NE ER RA AL L I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N...
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Page 15: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 13 S SA AF FE ET TY Y I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N...
Page 58: ...56 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT ON PRODUCT LABELS ALL COUNTRIES EXCEPT CANADA UNITED STATES...
Page 71: ...69 V VE EH HI IC CL LE E I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N...
Page 117: ...115 M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E...
Page 168: ...166 This page is intentionally blank STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION...
Page 169: ...167 T TE EC CH HN NI IC CA AL L I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N...
Page 178: ...176 E EU U D DE EC CL LA AR RA AT TI IO ON N O OF F C CO ON NF FO OR RM MI IT TY Y...
Page 179: ...177 U UK K D DE EC CL LA AR RA AT TI IO ON N O OF F C CO ON NF FO OR RM MI IT TY Y...
Page 181: ...179 T TE EC CH HN NI IC CA AL L S SP PE EC CI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON NS S...
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