Can-Am Spyder RT 2019 Manual

Original Instructions
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SPYDER RT2019
OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
2019
CAN-AM SPYDER
ON-ROADVEHICLE
Includes Safety, Vehicle
and Maintenance
Information
SPYDER®RTTM
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.
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OPERATOR’S GUIDE, SPYDER RT / ENGLISH
GUIDE DU CONDUCTEUR, SPYDER RT / ANGLAIS
FAIT AU / MADE IN CANADA U/M:P.C.
®™ AND THE BRP LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. OR ITS AFFILIATES.
©2018 BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN CANADA.
The Can-Am On-Road is a different type of vehicle.
It requires special skills and knowledge.
Learn how this product is different.
BEFOREYOU OPERATETHISVEHICLE, READ THIS
OPERATOR’S GUIDE, ALL ON-PRODUCT SAFETY
LABELS ANDWATCHTHE SAFETYVIDEO.
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
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
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.
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been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple
is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or
iPhone may affect wireless performance. Apple App Store is a service mark of
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FOREWORD
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Congratulations on your purchase of a
new Can-Am®Spyder®.It
is backed by
the Bombardier Recreational Products
Inc. (BRP) warranty and a network of
authorized dealers ready to provide the
parts, service or accessories you may
require.
Your dealer is committed to your sat-
isfaction. He has taken training to pre-
pare, inspect and performed the final
adjustment of your new vehicle before
that you took possession of it.
If you need more information concern-
ing the servicing of your vehicle, please
ask your dealer.
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FOREWORD
At delivery, you were informed about
the warranty coverage and also, you
signed the
PREDELIVERY CHECK
LIST
to ensure your new vehicle was
prepared to your entire satisfaction.
Know Before you Go
For your safety and the safety of pas-
sengers and bystanders, read the fol-
lowing sections before you operate
this vehicle:
–
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
– VEHICLE INFORMATION
– SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
– PRE-RIDE INSPECTION .
Experienced motorcyclists should pay
special attention to the
WHAT'S DIF-
FERENT FROM OTHER VEHICLES
subsection.
Safety Messages
The types of safety messages, what
they look like and how they are used in
this guide are explained as follows:
The safety alert symbol indicates
a potential injury hazard.
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard, if not
avoided, could result in serious in-
jury or death.
CAUTION Indicates a hazard
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE Indicates an instruction
which, if not followed, could se-
verely damage vehicle components
or other property.
About this Operator's
Guide
This Operator's Guide was written in
North America in a right-lane driving
environment. Please adapt your ap-
plication of these maneuvers to your
jurisdiction and rules of the road.
In this Operator's Guide, the word
motorcycle typically refers to a
two-wheeled motorcycle.
Keep this Operator's Guide in the front
storage compartment so that you can
refer to it for things such as mainte-
nance, troubleshooting and instructing
others.
If you want to view and/or print an ex-
tra copy of your Operator's Guide, sim-
ply visit the following website www.
operatorsguide.brp.com.
The informations contained in this doc-
ument are correct at the time of publi-
cation. BRP, however, maintains a pol-
icy of continuous improvement of its
products without imposing upon itself
any obligation to install them on prod-
ucts previously manufactured. Due
to late changes, some differences be-
tween the manufactured product and
the descriptions and/or specifications
in this guide may occur. BRP reserves
the right at any time to discontinue or
change specifications, designs, fea-
tures, models or equipment without
incurring any obligation upon itself.
This Operator's Guide should remain
with the vehicle when it is sold.
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FOREWORD
Refer to Other Sources of
Information
In addition to reading this Operator's
Guide, you should read the Safety Card
on the vehicle, all on-product safety
labels and watch the video located at:
https://can-am.brp.com/spyder/own-
ers/safety/safety-information.html
If possible, take a training course that is
specifically designed for a 3-wheel ve-
hicle.
For more information about upcom-
ing training course availability, visit our
websiteat:
www.can-am.brp.com
If a training course specifically de-
signed for a three-wheel vehicle is not
available in your area, it could be a good
idea to take a training course for motor-
cycles.
Many of the skills required are simi-
lar and also, the received information
about managing the risk on the road
are suitable for a three-wheel vehicle.
Acknowledgment
BRP wishes to thank the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation (MSF) for giving
permission to BRP to use their mate-
rial related to street motorcycle safety
found in this Operator's Guide.
The MSF is an internationally recog-
nized not for profit foundation and is
supported by motorcycle manufac-
turers. It provides training, tools and
partnerships to the motorcycle safety
community. Visit its website at:
www.msf-usa.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD .......................................................................... 1
KnowBeforeyouGo............................................................. 2
SafetyMessages................................................................. 2
About thisOperator'sGuide .................................................... 2
Refer to Other Sources of Information ......................................... 3
Acknowledgment................................................................ 3
GENERALPRECAUTIONS.......................................................... 9
Avoid CarbonMonoxidePoisoning ............................................. 9
Avoid GasolineFiresandOther Hazards ....................................... 9
Avoid BurnsfromHotParts ..................................................... 9
AccessoriesandModifications ................................................. 9
VEHICLE INFORMATION
PRIMARYCONTROLS ............................................................. 12
1)Handlebar ..................................................................... 12
2)Throttle........................................................................ 12
3)GearshiftSelector............................................................ 13
4)BrakePedal ................................................................... 14
5)ParkingBrake Button......................................................... 14
SECONDARYCONTROLS......................................................... 16
1)Ignition Switch................................................................ 17
2)Engine StartButton .......................................................... 17
3)Engine Stop Switch .......................................................... 18
4)Hazard Warning Switch...................................................... 18
5)Cruise ControlSwitch........................................................ 18
6)HeadlightSwitch ............................................................. 20
7)Turn SignalButton............................................................ 21
8)Horn Button................................................................... 21
9)WindshieldAdjustmentButton ............................................. 22
10)ReverseButton ............................................................. 22
11)ECC (ElectronicCommandCenter)........................................ 22
12)BRP ConnectButton........................................................ 23
13)SwitchCluster............................................................... 24
PASSENGERCONTROLS ......................................................... 26
PassengerHeatedGrip Switch ................................................ 26
PassengerAudioControls...................................................... 26
LARGE PANORAMIC7.8" WIDE LCDDISPLAY ................................. 28
Basic Functions ................................................................. 28
Settings.......................................................................... 30
Menu............................................................................. 30
Pairing yourSmartphone ViaBluetooth ....................................... 33
Pairing a Helmet................................................................. 33
BRP ConnectApp............................................................... 33
Quick TouroftheBRP ConnectApp........................................... 34
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EQUIPMENT......................................................................... 36
Mirrors ........................................................................... 36
Front StorageCompartment................................................... 37
Seat .............................................................................. 37
Storage Compartments ........................................................ 38
Helmet........................................................................... 40
ToolKit ........................................................................... 40
Operator'sGuide................................................................ 40
BodyPanels ..................................................................... 41
BASIC PROCEDURES .............................................................. 46
Adjusting the Passenger Footrest ............................................. 46
StartingandStoppingthe Engine.............................................. 46
Operating in Reverse ........................................................... 47
Operation DuringBreak-In...................................................... 47
Fueling ........................................................................... 48
Adjusting Suspension........................................................... 49
Using the Audioin Jack......................................................... 50
SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT'SDIFFERENTFROMOTHER VEHICLES ................................ 52
Stability .......................................................................... 52
ResponsetoRoadConditions.................................................. 52
Brake Pedal...................................................................... 52
Parking Brake.................................................................... 52
Steering.......................................................................... 52
Width............................................................................. 53
Reverse .......................................................................... 53
Driver'sLicense and LocalLaws............................................... 53
DRIVINGAIDTECHNOLOGIES................................................... 54
Vehicle Stability System (VSS) ................................................. 54
Dynamic PowerSteering(DPS)................................................ 55
UNDERSTANDING RISK ON THE ROAD ........................................ 56
Type ofVehicle .................................................................. 56
Operator Skills and Judgment.................................................. 56
Rider Condition.................................................................. 56
VehicleCondition................................................................ 57
RoadandWeatherConditions ................................................. 57
RIDINGGEAR ....................................................................... 58
Helmets.......................................................................... 58
Other RidingGear............................................................... 58
REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS ANDPRACTICEEXERCISES..................... 61
ChoosingaPracticeArea....................................................... 61
PreparingtoRide................................................................ 62
RidingPosture................................................................... 62
PracticeExercises .............................................................. 62
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REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES (cont’d)
Developing Advanced Riding Skills ............................................ 69
STREETSTRATEGIES.............................................................. 71
Planyour Trip .................................................................... 71
DefensiveRiding................................................................ 71
Being Visible..................................................................... 72
LanePosition.................................................................... 73
CommonRidingSituations..................................................... 74
RoadConditionsandHazards.................................................. 75
On-Road Emergencies ......................................................... 77
TireFailure ....................................................................... 78
CARRYINGAPASSENGER,CARGOOR TOWINGATRAILER ............... 79
Weight Limits.................................................................... 79
Operating withExtraWeight................................................... 79
CarryingaPassenger ........................................................... 79
Where toStore Cargo........................................................... 80
TowingaTrailer.................................................................. 81
KNOWLEDGESELF-TEST......................................................... 84
Questionnaire ................................................................... 84
Answers ......................................................................... 86
SAFETYINFORMATIONON THEVEHICLE ..................................... 87
HangTag......................................................................... 87
SafetyCard ...................................................................... 88
SafetyLabels(All exceptEuropean models).................................. 89
SafetyLabels(European models).............................................. 93
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .................................................. 97
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
PRE-RIDECHECKLIST............................................................ 100
BeforeStartingtheVehicle, InspecttheFollowing:........................ 100
TurnIgnitionKeytotheON Position: ........................................ 101
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE .................................................... 104
FIRST INSPECTION............................................................... 107
MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES ................................................ 108
EngineOil...................................................................... 108
Air Filter ........................................................................ 112
EngineCoolant ................................................................ 113
RadiatorFans.................................................................. 114
Battery ......................................................................... 114
Drive Belt ...................................................................... 116
WheelsandTires.............................................................. 117
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (cont’d)
Brakes.......................................................................... 119
Headlights ..................................................................... 120
VEHICLECARE.................................................................... 124
CleaningtheVehicle .......................................................... 124
VehicleProtection............................................................. 124
STORAGEANDPRESEASONPREPARATION................................ 125
Storage......................................................................... 125
PreseasonPreparation ....................................................... 125
ROAD SIDE REPAIRS
DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES ..................................................... 128
WillnotShiftintoNeutral..................................................... 128
WillnotShift................................................................... 128
EngineDoesNotStart ........................................................ 128
MESSAGES INMULTIFUNCTION GAUGE ................................... 130
WHATTODO INTHE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES..................... 132
LostKeys ...................................................................... 132
CannotOpentheSideStorageCompartment.............................. 132
FlatTire......................................................................... 132
DeadBattery................................................................... 133
HOW TOREPLACEFUSESAND LIGHTS...................................... 134
Fuses........................................................................... 134
Lights........................................................................... 136
HOW TOTRANSPORTTHEVEHICLE.......................................... 143
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
VEHICLEIDENTIFICATION ...................................................... 146
VehicleIdentificationNumber................................................ 146
EngineIdentificationNumber................................................ 146
DeploymentofAlternative Fuel Infrastructure ComplianceLabel ........ 146
EPAComplianceLabel........................................................ 147
NOISE EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEMREGULATION...................... 148
RADIO FREQUENCY DIGITALLY ENCODED SECURITY SYSTEM (RF D.E.S.S.
KEY) ................................................................................ 149
MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE REGULATORYINFORMATION................. 150
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 154
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY — USA AND CANADA: 2019 Can-Am®SPYDER®
SERIES ............................................................................. 160
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY OUTSIDE USA AND CANADA: 2019 Can-Am®
SPYDER®SERIES................................................................. 168
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
PRIVACYINFORMATION........................................................ 174
CONTACTUS...................................................................... 175
WebSite ....................................................................... 175
NorthAmerica................................................................. 175
Europe ......................................................................... 175
Oceania ........................................................................ 175
South America................................................................. 175
Asia............................................................................. 175
CHANGEOFADDRESS/OWNERSHIP......................................... 176
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas that may be present
even if you do not see or smell any en-
gine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rapidly, and you
can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can linger for hours
or days in enclosed or poorly ventilated
areas. If you experience any symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning,
leave the area immediately, get fresh
air and seek medical treatment.
To prevent serious injury or death from
carbon monoxide:
– Never run the vehicle in poorly ven-
tilated or partially enclosed areas
such as garages, carports or barns.
Even if you try to ventilate engine
exhaust with fans or open windows
and doors, carbon monoxide can
rapidly reach dangerous levels.
– Never run the vehicle outdoors
where engine exhaust can be drawn
into a building through openings
such as windows and doors.
Avoid Gasoline Fires and
Other Hazards
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive. Fuel vapors can
spread and be ignited by a spark or
flame many feet away from the en-
gine. To reduce the risk of fire or explo-
sion, follow these instructions:
– Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated
area away from flames, sparks, lit
cigarettes and other sources of igni-
tion.
– Never add fuel with engine running.
– Never top off the fuel tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
– Wipe up any spilled fuel.
– Never start or operate the engine
with the fuel cap removed.
– Use only an approved red gasoline
container to store fuel.
– Do not carry gasoline containers in
the front storage compartment or
anywhere else on the vehicle.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause
injury or death.
– Never siphon gasoline by mouth.
– If you swallow gasoline, get any in
your eye or inhale gasoline vapor,
see your doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on you, wash with
soap and water and change your
clothes.
Avoid Burns from Hot Parts
The exhaust, oil and cooling systems,
as well as the engine become hot dur-
ing operation. Other vehicle parts,
such as multifunction gauge glass, can
also be hot if operated at an ambient
temperature higher than 60°C (140°F).
Avoid contact during and shortly after
operation to avoid burns.
Accessories and
Modifications
Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions, or use attachments or acces-
sories that are not approved by BRP.
Since these changes have not been
tested by BRP, they may increase the
risk of crashes on the road or injuries,
and they can make the vehicle illegal
for use on the road.
Unlike most motorcycles, this vehi-
cle is equipped with a Vehicle Stability
System (VSS), which is calibrated for
the vehicle normal configuration. VSS
may not function properly if the vehicle
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
is modified, such as changing weight
distribution, wheelbase, tires, suspen-
sion, brakes or steering.
See your authorized Can-Am On-Road
dealer for available accessories for
your vehicle.
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VEHICLE
INFORMATION
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PRIMARY CONTROLS
It is important to know the location and operation of all controls, and to develop and
practice smooth and coordinated use of them.
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TYPICAL
1Handlebar
2 Throttle
3Gearshift Selector
4Brake Pedal
5Parking Brake Button
1) Handlebar
Grip the handlebar with both hands.
Steer the handlebar in the direction
you want to go.
2) Throttle
The throttle is the right handgrip, and it
controls engine speed. To increase en-
gine speed, roll the throttle as shown
(lower your wrist). rmo2010-001-031_g
TO INCREASE SPEED
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To decrease engine speed, roll the
throttle as shown (raise your wrist).
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TO DECREASE SPEED
The throttle is spring loaded and should
return to idle when you release your
grip.
NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with
an ETC (Electronic Throttle Control).
The throttle plates in the throttle body
are controlled electronically and can be
opened or closed irrespective of the
throttle twist grip position when nec-
essary. It may happen that when you
accelerate, the VSS (Vehicle Stability
System) prevents engine acceleration
in order to maintain vehicle stability.
Then, when the vehicle is stabilized,
the engine RPM would increase as re-
quested if the throttle was maintained.
This would be felt as a "delayed" accel-
eration.
3) Gearshift Selector
The gearshift selector is below the left
handgrip.
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TYPICAL
1. Gearshift selector
The gear pattern is Reverse-Neu-
tral-1-2-3-4-5-6.
Press selector forward to upshift. Pull
selector toward you to downshift.
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1. Upshift
2. Downshift
This shifts sequentially from one gear
to the next. Release the selector after
shifting.
To shift through multiple gears, use the
selector multiple times.
To shift into neutral from first gear or
reverse, briefly press or pull the gear
selector. A longer activation will shift
over neutral.
NOTE: To shift out of reverse into 1st
gear, press the brake pedal and shift
up.
NOTE: To shift from neutral to first
gear, press the brake pedal and shift
up.
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PRIMARY CONTROLS
When the gearshift selector is re-
leased, the mechanism resets for the
next shift UP or DOWN.
If operator does not downshift when
slowing down and engine RPM drops
below a threshold value, the gearbox
will automatically downshift to the
next available gear.
If the engine is started with gearbox in
gear, it will automatically shift to neu-
tral position.
4) Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is in front of the right
footrest. Press it down to operate.
This pedal brakes all three wheels.
Base Model
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1. Brake pedal
2. Footrest
NOTE: When riding, make sure not
to lean your foot on brake pedal. Oth-
erwise, the engine management will
activatethelimphomemodetopro-
tect the braking system.
RT Limited Models
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NORMAL CONDITION
1. Brake pedal
2. Floorboard
A mechanism allows the floorboard to
lower if the pedal needs to be pressed
more than normal. If that occurs, push
on the rear portion of the floorboard un-
til it clicks and test the braking system.
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LOWERED FLOORBOARD
1. Floorboard
If this condition persists or if you find
any braking system problems, refer to
an authorized Can-Am On-Road dealer.
5) Parking Brake Button
The parking brake button is located on
the LH grip. It allows to engage or re-
lease the electric parking brake.
, there will be a 20 second beep sound
when stopping the engine while the
parking brake is not engaged.
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1. Parking brake button
NOTE: To apply or release the parking
brake, the ignition key must be turned
ON.
NOTE: The battery voltage must be
at 11 V minimum to activate the park-
ing brake. If voltage is below 11 V, the
parking brake indicator lamp will turn
ON and the cluster will display a park-
ing brake failure message.
Applying Parking Brake
With the vehicle stopped, press button
to apply the parking brake. The brake
indicator lamp will flash.
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1. Press button
NOTE: The parking brake cannot be
activated when the vehicle is above
10 km/h (6 MPH).
Check that the parking brake is fully
engaged. Rock the vehicle back and
forth.
Releasing Parking Brake
To release parking brake, press button
and make sure brake indicator lamp
turns OFF.
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1. Press button
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SECONDARY CONTROLS
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1Ignition switch 8 Horn button
2 Engine start button 9 Windshield adjustment button
3 Engine stop switch 10 Reverse button
4Hazard warning switch 11 ECC (Electronic Command Center)
5Cruise control switch 12 BRP Connect button
6 Headlight switch 13 Switch cluster
7Turn signal button
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SECONDARY CONTROLS
1) Ignition Switch
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IGNITION SWITCH
1. OFF
2. ON
3. Front storage compartment opening
4. Seat opening/fuel tank access
5. Steering/glove box lock position
The ignition switch is located in the
center of the handlebar. It controls:
– Engine ignition
– Seat opening mechanism to access:
• Fuel tank cap
• Brake fluid reservoirs
– Front storage compartment open-
ing mechanism to access:
• Operator's guide
• Fuses
• Battery terminals.
– Steering/glove box lock mecha-
nism.
NOTICE If the key does not turn
easily, do not force it. Pull it out and
reinsert.
WARNING
Ifyouturntheignitionswitchto
OFF, it shuts off the engine and all
the electrical systems including
the VSS and DPS. If you do this
while the vehicle is moving, you
could lose control and crash.
Two keys are provided with your vehi-
cle. Each key contains a transponder
chip specifically pre-programmed that
is read via radio frequency by the im-
mobilizer system to allow starting the
engine. The keys do not contain bat-
teries. Do not take the key apart. If the
immobilizer system cannot read the
key, the engine will not start. For the
conditions that can lead to the immobi-
lizer system failing to read the key, re-
fer to the
DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES .
Store the spare key in a safe place be-
cause you must have your spare key
to have another one made by an autho-
rized Can-Am On-Road dealer.
Ignition Function
OFF
The key can be inserted or removed in
this position.
In the OFF position, the electrical sys-
tem of the vehicle is disabled.
The engine is shut down by turning the
ignition switch to the OFF position.
ON
When the key is turned to this position,
the electrical system of the vehicle is
activated.
The gauge should wake-up.
The vehicle lights are turned on.
The engine can be started.
2) Engine Start Button
The engine start button is near the right
handgrip.
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1. Engine start button
When depressed and held, it starts the
engine.
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SECONDARY CONTROLS
3) Engine Stop Switch
The engine stop switch is near the right
handgrip.
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1. Engine stop switch
The switch has two positions and must
be set to the run position before you
can start the engine. It allows you to
stop the engine anytime without re-
moving your hand from the handlebar.
4) Hazard Warning Switch
The hazard warning switch is near the
right handgrip.
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1. Hazard warning switch
Push the button to turn on the hazard
warning lights.
5) Cruise Control Switch
The cruise control switch is near the
right handgrip.
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1. Cruise control switch
The switch is a multifunction switch.
It allows to activate, set and stop the
function of the cruise control.
Cruise Control
WARNING
It is not recommended to use
the cruise control when towing
atrailer.
When set, the cruise control allows to
maintain a steady speed while riding
the vehicle. It will increase or reduce
engine speed as necessary.
NOTE: The vehicle torque may vary
slightly depending on the road condi-
tions such as the wind, going downhill
or uphill.
The cruise control is designed to be
used for prolonged drives on low traf-
fic highways. Never ride the vehicle
with the cruise control activated in
city streets, winding roads, in adverse
weather or in any circumstances when
you need the throttle control.
Cruise Control Limitations
The cruise control is not an automatic
pilot, it will not drive the vehicle.
The cruise control is not aware of what
isgoingontheroadanditdoesnot
steer or apply the brakes for you.
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