Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020 User manual

2020
219 002 072 Original Instructions
2020
SPYDER RT
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219 002 072
OPERATOR’S GUIDE SPYDER RT / ENGLISH
GUIDE DU CONDUCTEUR SPYDER RT / ANGLAIS
FAIT AU / MADE IN CANADA U/M:P.C.
Can-Am Spyder
On-Road
Vehicle
SPYDER®RTTM
Series
Learn how the Spyder is different.
Read this operator‘s guide and watch the safety video on:
https://can-am.brp.com/spyder/owners/safety/safety-information.html
Complete a training course (if available), pratice and become proficient with the controls.
Consult local laws - license requirements vary by location.
Keep this guide in the front storage compartment.
This Can-Am On-road product is a different type
of vehicle. It requires special skills and
knowledge. Learn how this product is different.
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE, READ THIS
OPERATOR’S GUIDE, ALL ON-PRODUCT SAFETY
LABELS AND WATCH THE SAFETY VIDEO.
COMPLETE a training course (if available), practice, become
proficient with the controls, and get a proper license.
REFER to the Safety Card before riding.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND RIDING GEAR.
With this type of vehicle, riders are exposed to more road risks
than in a car. Even skilled operators can be struck by other
vehicles or lose control. This vehicle wil not protect you in a crash.
HANDLING LIMITS AND ROAD CONDITIONS.
The Vehicle Stability System (VSS) cannot stop you from losing
control, flipping over, or falling off if you exceed this vehicle’s
limits. Know the limits for different road conditions. Do not
ride on ice, snow, or off road. Avoid puddles and running water.
This type of vehicle can hydroplane on water and slip on
gravel, dirt and sand covered roads. If you must go through
these road conditions, slow down.
WARNING
WARNING
Includes
Safety, Vehicle
and Maintenance Information

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WARNING
Disregarding any of the safety precautions and instructions contained in this
Operator’s Guide, the Safety video and on-product safety labels could cause
injury including the possibility of death!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information
go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov/products/passenger-vehicle.
In Canada, products are distributed by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
In USA, products are distributed by BRP US Inc.
This is a non-exhaustive list of trademarks that are the property of Bombardier
Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates:
BRP
Connect™ Can-Am®Rotax®RT™ Spyder®XPS™
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App Store ® is a service mark of Apple Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google Inc.

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This Operator's Guide covers the following models:
Model Package Engine
Spyder RT STD 1330ACE
SE6
Limited

1
Content List
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOREWORD ........................................ 8
KnowBeforeyouGo ................................. 8
SafetyMessages ................................... 8
AboutthisOperator'sGuide............................. 8
Refer to Other Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Acknowledgment ................................... 9
GENERALPRECAUTIONS .............................. 10
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Avoid Gasoline Fires and Other Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AvoidBurnsfromHotParts ............................ 11
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VEHICLE INFORMATION
PRIMARYCONTROLS................................. 14
1)Handlebar ..................................... 15
2)Throttle....................................... 15
3)GearshiftSelector ................................ 15
4)BrakePedal .................................... 16
5)ParkingBrakeButton .............................. 16
SECONDARYCONTROLS .............................. 18
1)IgnitionSwitch .................................. 19
2)SwitchCluster .................................. 20
3)Keypad....................................... 21
4)EngineStartButton ............................... 22
5)CruiseControlSwitch .............................. 22
6)EngineStopSwitch ............................... 25
7)HazardWarningButton............................. 25
8)ReverseButton.................................. 25
9)BRPConnectButton .............................. 25
10)HeadlightSwitch ................................ 26
11)TurnSignalButton ............................... 26
12)HornButton ................................... 27
13)AudioVolumeControl ............................. 27
14) Electronic Command Center (ECC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Content List
2
PASSENGER'SCONTROLS ............................. 29
HeatedGripsSwitch ................................ 29
HeatedSeatSwitch................................. 29
AudioControls .................................... 30
LARGE PANORAMIC 7.8" WIDE LCD DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
BasicFunctions ................................... 31
Settings ........................................ 33
Menu.......................................... 33
Pairing your Smartphone Via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PairingaHelmet................................... 36
BRPConnectApp.................................. 36
Quick Tour of the BRP Connect App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
EQUIPMENT ....................................... 39
Mirrors ......................................... 39
GloveBox....................................... 39
Front Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
OperatorSeat .................................... 40
PassengerSeat ................................... 40
StorageCompartments .............................. 41
HelmetHook ..................................... 43
ToolKit ........................................ 43
Operator'sGuide .................................. 43
ServiceCover .................................... 43
BASICPROCEDURES ................................. 46
Adjusting the Passenger Footrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Starting and Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
OperatinginReverse ................................ 47
OperationDuringBreak-In ............................ 48
Fueling ........................................ 48
Adjusting the Rear Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
UsingtheAudioinJack .............................. 50
SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT'S DIFFERENT FROM OTHER VEHICLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Stability ........................................ 54
Response to Road Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
BrakePedal ..................................... 54
ParkingBrake .................................... 54

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3
Steering ........................................ 54
Width ......................................... 55
Reverse ........................................ 55
Driver's License and Local Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
DRIVINGAIDTECHNOLOGIES ........................... 56
Vehicle Stability System (VSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
UNDERSTANDING RISK ON THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
TypeofVehicle ................................... 58
Operator Skills and Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
RiderCondition ................................... 59
VehicleCondition .................................. 59
Road and Weather Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
RIDINGGEAR ...................................... 60
Helmets ........................................ 60
OtherRidingGear.................................. 61
REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES . . . . . . . . . . 63
ChoosingaPracticeArea ............................. 63
PreparingtoRide .................................. 64
RidingPosture .................................... 64
PracticeExercises ................................. 64
Developing Advanced Riding Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
STREETSTRATEGIES ................................ 74
PlanyourTrip .................................... 74
DefensiveRiding .................................. 74
BeingVisible ..................................... 75
LanePosition .................................... 76
CommonRidingSituations ............................ 77
Road Conditions and Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
On-RoadEmergencies............................... 81
TireFailure ...................................... 81
CARRYING A PASSENGER, CARGO OR TOWING A TRAILER . . . . . . 82
WeightLimits..................................... 82
Operating with Extra Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
CarryingaPassenger ............................... 83
WheretoStoreCargo ............................... 84
TowingaTrailer ................................... 84

Content List
4
KNOWLEDGESELF-TEST .............................. 88
Questionnaire .................................... 89
Answers........................................ 92
SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
HangTag ....................................... 95
SafetyCard...................................... 96
SafetyLabels .................................... 97
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
PRE-RIDECHECKLIST ............................... 104
Before Starting the Vehicle, Inspect the Following: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Turn Ignition Key to the ON Position: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE ............................ 110
FIRSTINSPECTION ................................. 113
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
EngineOil...................................... 114
AirFilter ....................................... 118
EngineCoolant .................................. 119
RadiatorFans ................................... 120
Battery........................................ 120
DriveBelt ...................................... 121
WheelsandTires ................................. 123
Brakes ........................................ 125
Headlights ..................................... 126
VEHICLECARE .................................... 129
CleaningtheVehicle ............................... 129
VehicleProtection................................. 129
STORAGE AND PRESEASON PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Storage ....................................... 130
PreseasonPreparation.............................. 131

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5
ROAD SIDE REPAIRS
DIAGNOSTICGUIDELINES............................. 134
WillnotShiftintoNeutral............................. 134
WillnotShift .................................... 134
EngineDoesNotStart .............................. 134
MESSAGES IN MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
WHAT TO DO IN THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES . . . . . . . . . . 139
LostKeys ...................................... 139
Cannot Open the Side Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
FlatTire ....................................... 139
DeadBattery .................................... 140
HOWCHANGINGABULB ............................. 142
Lights ........................................ 142
HOWREPLACINGFUSES ............................. 144
Fuses ........................................ 144
HOW TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
VEHICLEIDENTIFICATION............................. 150
Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Engine Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Deployment of Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Compliance Label . . . . 151
EPAComplianceLabel ............................. 151
NOISE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM REGULATION . . . . . . . . . . . 152
RADIO FREQUENCY DIGITALLY ENCODED SECURITY SYSTEM (RF
D.E.S.S.KEY) ..................................... 153
MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE REGULATORY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . 154
SPECIFICATIONS................................... 158

Content List
6
WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY —USA AND CANADA: 2020 Can-Am ®
SPYDER®SERIES .................................. 166
US EPA EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . 170
US EPA FEDERAL NOISE EMISSION WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . 173
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT . . . . 174
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY OUTSIDE USA AND CANADA: 2019 Can-
Am ®SPYDER®SERIES ............................... 177
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FRANCE ONLY . . . . 182
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
PRIVACYINFORMATION .............................. 184
CONTACTUS ..................................... 185
WebSite ...................................... 185
Asia ......................................... 185
Europe ....................................... 185
NorthAmerica ................................... 185
Oceania ....................................... 185
SouthAmerica ................................... 185
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/OWNERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186