SET UP
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the di-
aphragm while removing and installing han-
dlebar reservoir caps.
NOTICE
Do not overfill brake fluid reservoir.
Recommended Fluid
Use GTLMA (DOT 4) (P/N 293 600 062) from a
sealed container.
Brake Lever Fluid Level Verification
1. Park vehicle straight on a level surface.
2. Turn steering in the straight-ahead position to
ensure reservoir is level.
3. Check brake fluid level in reservoir.
4. Ensure that the window is dark (FULL).
vmo2008-011-062_a
BRAKE LEVER RESERVOIR
1. Dark window
2. Clear window
5. If window is clear, add recommended brake
fluid.
Brake Pedal Fluid Level Verification
1. Park vehicle straight on a level surface.
2. Check the brake fluid level.
vmo2008-011-018_a
RH SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. MAX. mark
2. MIN. mark
3. Ensure that fluid is between MIN. and MAX.
marks.
4. If necessary, add recommended brake fluid.
SET UP
Tire Pressure
NOTICE
For transportation purpose, tires are
deflated at the factory, make sure to inflate
them at the recommended air pressure before
riding the vehicle.
NOTICE
Always check pressure when tires are
cold.
WARNING
Low pressure may cause tire to deflate and
rotate on wheel. Overpressure may burst the
tire. Always follow recommended pressure.
Since tires are low-pressure type, a manual
pump should be used.
NOTE:
Tire pressure varies with temperature and
altitude.
NOTE:
A pressure gauge is supplied in the tool kit.
1. Inflate tires to the specified air pressure. Refer
to the following tables.
DS 450, DS 450 X XC (AND DS 450 X MX CE)
TIRE PRESSURE
FR
RR
MAXIMUM
48 kPa (7 PSI)
Up to
100 kg
(220 lb)
MINIMUM
34.5 kPa (5 PSI)
PREDELIVERY
2009-5
7 / 19
