Can-Am 2009 Renegade 500 Operator's Manual - page 126
TECHNICAL GUIDELINES
ENGINE OVERHEATS
1. CHECK ENGINE indicator light will turn on and HI TEMP will appear in the
multifunction display.
– Reduce vehicle speed but try to keep vehicle moving to supply air to radiator.
If engine is still overheating after approximately one minute, stop vehicle and
set transmission to PARK. Stop engine.
– Place the ignition switch to ON position (DO NOT RESTART ENGINE YET).
The radiator fan will cool the radiator.
– Let engine cool down.
2. Cooling fan is not working.
– Ensure cooling fan is not jammed and working properly.
– Check fan fuse. See FUSES section.
– See an authorized Can-Am dealer as soon as possible.
3. Dirty radiators fins.
– Check and clean radiator fins. See MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES section.
4. Low coolant level in cooling system.
– Check coolant level and refill if possible. See MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES.
– See an authorized Can-Am dealer as soon as possible.
ENGINE BACKFIRE
1. Exhaust system leakage.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
2. Engine is running too hot.
– See ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER.
3. Ignition timing is incorrect or there is an ignition system failure.
– Contact an authorized Can-Am dealer.
ENGINE MISFIRE
1. Fouled/damaged/worn spark plug.
– Clean/verify spark plug and heat range. Replace as required.
2. Water in fuel.
– Drain fuel system and refill with fresh fuel.
VEHICLE CANNOT REACH FULL SPEED
1. Engine.
– See ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER.
2. Parking brake.
– Ensure parking brake is completely removed.
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