Can-Am 2009 Renegade 500 Operator's Manual - Warning
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Inspect radiating fins. They must be
clean, free of mud, dirt, leaves and any
other deposit that would prevent the
radiator to cool properly.
Remove as much deposits as you can
with your hands. If water is available in
proximity, try rinsing the radiating fins.
If available, use a garden hose to rinse
the radiating fins.
WARNING
Never clean radiator with your
hands when it is hot. Let the ra-
diator cool down before cleaning.
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage
the radiating fins when cleaning. Do
not use any object/tool that could
damage the fins. The fins are pur-
posely thin parts to allow efficient
cooling. WHEN HOSING, USE LOW
PRESSURE ONLY, NEVER USE A
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER.
See an authorized Can-Am dealer to
check the performance of the cooling
system.
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Level
WARNING
Check coolant level with engine
cold. Never add coolant in cooling
system when engine is hot.
NOTE: While checking the coolant
level, visually inspect engine area for
leaks.
Remove access panel.
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1. Coolant reservoir
With vehicle on a level surface, liquid
should be between MIN. and MAX.
level marks of coolant reservoir.
NOTE: When checking level at tem-
perature lower than 20°C (68°F), it may
be slightly lower than MIN. mark.
Add coolant up to MAX. mark if re-
quired. Use a funnel to avoid spillage.
Do not overfill.
Properly reinstall and tighten filler cap
and reinstall access panel.
If the coolant is added in the coolant
reservoir, check the level in the radia-
tor too. Add coolant if necessary.
WARNING
In order to avoid getting burned,
do not remove the radiator cap if
the engine is hot.
NOTE: A cooling system that fre-
quently requires coolant is the indica-
tion of leaks or engine problems. See
an authorized Can-Am dealer.
Recommended Engine Coolant
Always use ethylene-glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors specifi-
cally for internal combustion aluminum
engines.
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