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MODEL

SPYDER RT

DIMENSIONS

Overall length

2 667 mm (105 in)

Overall width

1 572 mm (61.9 in)

Windshield up

1 510 mm (59.45 in)

Overall height

Windshield down

1 473 mm (58 in)

Seat (top) height

772 mm (30.4 in)

Wheelbase

1 711 mm (67.4 in)

Front wheel track

1 384 mm (54.5 in)

Ground clearance, front and under engine

110 mm (4.3 in)

WEIGHT AND LOADING CAPACITY

Dry weight

433 mm (17 in)

Capacity

55 L (14.5 U.S. gal.)

Front storage compartment

Maximum load

16 kg (35 lb)

Capacity

1.2 L (.317 U.S. gal.)

Glove box

Maximum load

2 kg (4 lb)

Capacity

49.7 L (13.13 U.S. gal.)

Rear lateral storage
compartment

Maximum load

7 kg (15 lb)

Capacity

40.5 L (10.7 U.S. gal.)

Rear center storage
compartment

Maximum load

9 kg (20 lb)

Total vehicle load allowed (including operator, passenger, cargo
and added accessories)

224 kg (493.8 lb)

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)

680 kg (1,499.1 lb)

Maximum weight on trailer tongue

18.2 kg (40 lb)

Maximum towed weight (trailer and cargo)

182 kg (401 lb)

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SERVICE

Summary of Contents for Can-Am Spyder RT 2013 Series

Page 1: ...s Installation 16 Front Fenders 19 Windshield 20 Antenna 21 Hang Tag and Safety Labels 21 Licence Plate 22 Accessories Installation 22 Vehicle Decals 22 Key Barrel Trailer RT 622 22 FLUIDS 22 General Guidelines 22 Fuel 22 Engine Oil 23 Clutch Fluid SM5 Model 24 Engine Coolant 25 Brake Fluid 26 SETUP 27 Guidelines 27 Tires Pressure 27 Drive Belt 28 Clutch Lever 29 Suspension 29 Lights 30 Storage Co...

Page 2: ... document BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change specifications designs features models or equipment without incurring obligation The illustrations in this document show the typical construction of the different assemblies and may not reproduce the full detail or exact shape of the parts However they represent parts that have the same or similar function The content of this bu...

Page 3: ...TS TO BE INSTALLED MODEL LISTING YEAR MODEL MODEL NUMBER COUNTRY PREDELIVERY KIT SERIAL NUMBER A3DE Australia A3DC A3DD A3DF A3DG Canada USA Spyder RT SM5 A3DB Europe B2DC B2DE B2DF B2DG Canada USA Spyder RT SE5 B2DB B2DD Europe B9DK Australia B9DM Brazil B9DC B9DE B9DG B9DJ B9DL B9DN B9DP B9DR Canada USA Spyder RT Limited SE5 B9DB B9DD B9DF Europe P N 703 100 390 Spyder RT S SM5 B5DB B5DC B5DD B5...

Page 4: ...illustration rbl2013 002 001_a TYPICAL TILT COVER THEN PULL IT rbl2010 002 004_a FRONT OF VEHICLE 1 Pull crate cover to clear front fascia of the vehicle NOTICE The crate cover must be pulled to ward the outside while lifting it to avoid to damage vehicle NOTE Screws that are used are Robertson 2 type or equivalent that require the use of an ap propriate screwdriver Parts and Sub crates Removal NO...

Page 5: ...tems inside front storage compartment or secured to front of vehicle NOTE Empty all contents from front storage com partment DESCRIPTION MODEL QTY Operator s guide 1 Predelivery check list 1 Safety DVD 1 Predelivery kit 1 Service covers 2 Windshield trim 2 Wheel caps All 2 Front cargo liner RT S RT Limited 1 The predelivery kit includes the following items DESCRIPTION LOCATION QTY Wheel lug nut bl...

Page 6: ...d 1 Audio auxiliary cable RT S RT Limited 1 Remove the antenna from the sub crate Lifting the Front of Vehicle WARNING No one should be standing in front or at the back of the vehicle while straps are being cut 1 Remove plate retaining front of vehicle to crate base by removing screws and nuts rbl2013 003 002_a 1 Plate 2 Screws 3 Screws and nuts 2 Remove strap retaining side of vehicle to crate ba...

Page 7: ...6 TYPICAL NOTICE Never lift vehicle by the suspension arm Alternate Method 1 Install proper straps with hooks on RH and LH lateral supports of vehicle NOTE Insert hooks through the holes in the frame rbl2013 003 005_a 1 Strap 2 Hook 3 Frame 2 Hook straps on an appropriate lifting kit 3 Lift vehicle using a chain block NOTICE Never lift vehicle by the suspension arm Front Wheels Installation 1 Clea...

Page 8: ... switch the left and right front wheels 5 Tighten wheels lug nuts by hand from PDI kit 6 Lower vehicle on crate base 7 Remove the jack rbl2013 003 007 TYPICAL 8 Torque wheels lug nuts PART TORQUE Wheel lug nut 105 N m 77 lbf ft 9 Install wheel caps inside front storage com partment Vehicle Removal 1 Locate ACS suspension pneumatic valve then unscrew cap rmo2010 001 056_a 1 Pneumatic valve 2 From u...

Page 9: ...ollows 6 1 Using the passenger grab handles slightly lift the rear of the vehicle by HAND to align both bushings on lower bracket hole 6 2 Install M10 x 140 hexagonal flange screw 6 3 Install and torque M10 elastic flange nut PART TORQUE M10 elastic flange nut 48 N m 35 lbf ft rbl2010 002 022_a 1 Shock absorber bolt 2 Lower bracket RT S and RT Limited Models 7 Install the link of the ACS position ...

Page 10: ...t the back of the crate and insert it under the rear wheel rbl2013 003 009_a TYPICAL 1 Wood piece rbl2013 003 010_a TYPICAL 1 Wood piece removed earlier 10 Remove the piece of wood from behind the rear wheel rbl2013 003 011_a TYPICAL 1 Wood piece behind rear wheel 11 Carefully remove pieces of wood positioned earlier behind the front wheels 12 With the help of your assistant move vehicle rearward ...

Page 11: ... mod ule 2 Open front storage compartment cover 3 Ensure that the following cables and connec tors are accessible prior to installing front cargo module cut locking ties if required rbl2013 003 015_c REFER TO THE FOLLOWING TABLE FOR ITEMS DESCRIPTION ITEMS DESCRIPTION 1 AAPTS sensor connector hidden on the illustration 2 Horn connector hidden on the illustration 3 RH and LH auxiliary light connect...

Page 12: ... 1 Hit with a sharp blow Step 2 Slide mirror upwards 6 Remove middle side panel as follows 6 1 Pull the rear of panel out of its grommet 6 2 Slide down the top of the panel to free panel hook 6 3 Pull the bottom of the panel out of its grommet 6 4 Pull the front of the panel out of its grom met 6 5 Slide the front of the panel to remove it rmo2010 008 003_a REMOVAL SEQUENCE 7 Remove retaining scre...

Page 13: ...AL 1 Front retaining screw 11 Pull out lower part of top side panel to remove it from grommets NOTE Do not remove lower screws from top side panel rbl2010 002 305 12 Remove top side panels by lifting them up wards rmr2010 038 009_a TYPICAL 1 Top side panel 13 Remove upper retaining screws from front fascia rmr2010 038 022_a TYPICAL 1 Upper retaining screw 14 Remove middle retaining screws from fro...

Page 14: ...llowing front cargo module con nectors and cable AAPTS sensor connector Horn connector RH and LH auxiliary light connector CE and Option Package DLC connector B U D S stowed in its re ceptacle Storage cover actuator connector option package Storage cover switch connector option package Storage cover cable 12 V power outlet Storage compartment light option pack age CE Models 20 Install auxiliary li...

Page 15: ...ket and battery from the vehicle rbl2013 003 012_b TYPICAL 1 Battery 2 Bracket NOTE If you do not have a fully charged battery at hand the fully charged battery can be put in place later IMPORTANT It is of the upmost importance for the battery life span that the battery initial charg ing be performed Refer to the latest CAN AM ROADSTER BATTERY ACTIVATION CHARG ING AND MAINTENANCE Correct keywords ...

Page 16: ...ighten negative post battery screw PART TORQUE Post battery screw 4 N m 35 lbf in 9 Close RED rubber boot cover rbl2013 003 013_b 1 Battery 2 Black negative battery cable 3 Negative post battery screw 4 RED rubber boot cover 10 Put bracket back in position on battery 11 Install rubber strap and pull it down to engage it with the hook rbl2013 003 014_a 1 Battery 2 Bracket 3 Rubber strap 4 Hook Body...

Page 17: ...er then install plastic rivet from PDI kit NOTICE For the RH service cover pay at tention not to damage the FCS switch if equipped rmr2010 038 021_a 1 RH service cover 2 Plastic rivet Panels and Mirrors 1 Install top side panel by lowering it rmr2010 038 009_a 1 Top side panel 2 Install lower retaining screws of top panel 3 Install front retaining screw from top side panel rmr2010 038 008_a 1 Fron...

Page 18: ...2010 008 003_e INSTALLATION SEQUENCE 9 Install the grille on the panel 10 Push the front of panel in its grommet 11 Rotate the panel and clip it on the support 12 Push the bottom of the panel in its grommet 13 Push the rear of the panel in its grommet 14 Push the top of the panel to fix the plastic hook All Models 15 After installing storage compartment reinstall the fuse service covers as follows...

Page 19: ...2 Position front fender on vehicle rbl2011 002 011 TYPICAL 3 Route front ABS sensor harness and fender light harness on fender hooks rbl2013 002 008_a TYPICAL 1 ABS sensor harness 2 Fender light harness 3 Fender hooks NOTE Do not torque screws NOTE Properly insert cable grommet on harness bracket 4 Connect fender light connector NOTE Make sure harnesses are properly secured through grommet SERVICE...

Page 20: ...CREW 24 N m 18 lbf ft 8 Carry out the same procedure for the other side Windshield 1 Install spacer on windshield support as illus trated rbl2012 002 001_a 1 Windshield spacer 2 Align windshield on windshield support 3 Install M6 x 20 Torx screws from PDI kit to secure windshield rmr2010 038 045_a 1 Windshield M6 x 20 screws 4 Torque windshield retaining screws PART TORQUE Windshield retaining scr...

Page 21: ...enna 1 Detach antenna from the sub crate rbl2010 002 033_a 1 Antenna Antenna With Self Locking Product rbl2011 001 005_a 1 Self locking product already applied Install the antenna on the RH side of the rear cargo module tighten by hand and position the rubber cap Hang Tag and Safety Labels This vehicle comes with a hang tag and labels containing important safety information The labels are consider...

Page 22: ... installa tion instructions included in each kit 2 Install any other equipment required by law if any Vehicle Decals 1 Install decals on vehicle according to customer country language and local legislation 2 Ensure that the new decals are installed at the same location and over the factory installed de cals Key Barrel Trailer RT 622 An extra key barrel is supplied with each Spyder RT This allows t...

Page 23: ...are lubricated with the same oil Engine Gearbox Clutch Hydraulic Control Module SE5 Models only Use XPS 4 STROKE SYNTH BLEND OIL SUMMER P N 293 600 121 If not available use a 5W 40 semi synthetic mini mum or synthetic motorcycle oil meeting the re quirements for API service SL SJ SH or SG clas sification Always check the API service label on the oil container NOTICE To avoid damaging the clutch do...

Page 24: ...k rmr2008 011 102_a 1 Upper mark full 2 Lower mark add 3 Operating range If oil level is at or near upper mark Do not add oil Properly insert and tighten dipstick Install the LH side panel If oil level adjustment Adjust oil level until it is in the operating range close to the upper mark Do not overfill Properly insert and tighten dipstick Install the LH side panel as the reverse of re moval NOTE ...

Page 25: ...ap to the reservoir 13 Tighten cap screws 14 Wipe off reservoir if necessary Engine Coolant WARNING When opening the reservoir the coolant can be very hot and spray out if the engine is hot In order to avoid getting burned check coolant level when engine is cold Recommended Coolant The cooling system must be filled with distilled water and antifreeze solution 50 distilled water 50 antifreeze For b...

Page 26: ... with plenty of water for at least 10 min utes and then consult a doctor immediately NOTICE Do not overfill brake fluid reservoir Recommended Fluid Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed con tainer An opened container may be contaminated or may have absorbed moisture from the air NOTICE To avoid serious damage to the brak ing system do not use non recommended flu ids Brake fluid can damage plast...

Page 27: ...e appropriate ROADSTER SHOP MANUAL for the proper procedure Tires Pressure WARNING Low pressure may cause tire to deflate and rotate on wheel Overpressure may burst the tire Always follow recommended pressure NOTICE Always check pressure when tires are cold before using the vehicle NOTE Tire pressure changes with temperature and altitude Recheck pressure if one of these conditions has changed e g ...

Page 28: ...29 036 115 529036115 5 Enter the following specifications to program the meter MASS WIDTH SPAN 8 4 g m 28 0 mm R 1028 mm rmr2008 031 002 SONIC TENSION METER DISPLAY NOTE Refer to the manufacturer s instructions to set the informations into the device 6 Turn rear wheel to align a wheel spoke with the swing arm rmr2008 031 003 TYPICAL SWING ARM ALIGNS WITH A SPOKE 7 Position the sensor under the LH ...

Page 29: ... aligning the dial number with the dot on the lever 1 3 Release the clutch lever rmo2010 001 033_a CLUTCH LEVER ADJUSTMENT 1 Clutch lever 2 Adjuster dial 3 Dot Suspension ACS Rear Suspension Models Without Compressor Manual Adjustment The suspension pressure is adjustable by deflat ing or inflating the air spring Use an air compres sor and a pressure gauge To soften suspension reduce the air press...

Page 30: ... shown rmo2010 001 007_b A 10 m 33 ft 90 rmo2010 001 008_a 3 Trace 2 lines parallel to the ground on the test surface as follows LINES ON THE TEST SURFACE Line A 642 mm 25 3 in above ground Line B 732 mm 28 8 in above ground 4 Select low beam 5 Beam aiming is correct when the focus point brightest spot of the headlight reflection is within the marks 1 2 A B rmo2010 001 302_b TYPICAL HEADLIGHT REFL...

Page 31: ...ow beam and high beam are sep arate units this verification is valid for either left hand or right hand traffic regulations 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the low beam verifica tion procedure 2 Trace 2 lines parallel to the ground on the test surface as follows LINES ON THE TEST SURFACE Line A 800 mm 31 5 in above ground Line B 850 mm 27 1 2 in above ground 3 Select the high beam 4 Beam aiming is corre...

Page 32: ...ockwise Storage Compartment Covers Front Storage Compartment Cover 1 Open front storage compartment cover then let it fall rmo2010 001 044 FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT VERIFICATION PASS Cover latches properly FAIL Cover does not latch properly 2 Place a sheet of paper on storage compartment seal rbg2010 008 010_a 3 Pull on the sheet of paper 4 Repeat for the other side FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT VERIF...

Page 33: ...erly 2 If test fail proceed as follows 2 1 Loosen screws on the top of rear panel 2 2 Push and hold rear panel forward 2 3 Tighten screws on the top of rear panel rmo2010 001 090_d 1 Screws on the top of rear panel 3 If proper adjustment cannot be obtained pro ceed as follows 3 1 Slightly loosen one latch retaining screw 3 2 Adjust latch position accordingly 3 3 Tighten latch retaining screw 3 4 P...

Page 34: ...edge Center NOTICE During data transfer make sure that Voltage 12V remains stable before starting update Charge the battery or use a power pack to have enough power Although screen freezes for a while re main on the B U D S because update still continues Never disconnect any cable while updating ECM MANDATORY TOOLS A personal computer laptop or desktop MPI 2 INTERFACE CARD P N 529 036 018 MPI 2 DI...

Page 35: ...07 002 TYPICAL 3 Click on WRITE DATA to save the information in the vehicle ECM NOTE After you are finished typing the name B U D S automatically updates the Delivery Date on the screen Resetting Trip Hours and Trip Distances 1 Ensure that the VEHICLE tab is selected 2 Click on the RESET TRIP buttons to reset the information rbl2013 002 024 TYPICAL NOTE It can also be done directly on the info cen...

Page 36: ...er pins 7 Rear axle nut and cotter pin 8 Gearshift pedal operation 9 Parking brake operation 10 Brake lines 11 Foot pegs NOTE Refer to the Predelivery Check List to con firm that all items are covered by your inspection FINAL INSPECTION Vehicle Test Run Ride the vehicle to ensure proper operation of all systems and components NOTE It is normal for the shock absorbers not to provide their optimal p...

Page 37: ...ond time to release the parking brake 18 3 Ensure parking brake is shut off 19 Shifter operation 20 Leakage of the following fluids Fuel Engine oil Engine coolant Brake fluid Clutch fluid 21 Proper operation of seat release and hood re lease using key 22 Absence of abnormal noises or vibrations 23 Tool kit DVD and Operator s Guide in front storage compartment 24 Radio operation using front and rea...

Page 38: ... mild automotive degreaser and follow the manufacturer s instruc tions Delivery to Customer 1 Complete the PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST 2 Give OPERATOR S GUIDE and SAFETY DVD to customer The customer and dealer must read and sign the PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST Hang tag is to be removed by the owner only Any person who rides this vehicle should read and understand all the information given on hang tag and sa...

Page 39: ... N 293 600 121 or a 5W40 semi synthetic minimum or synthetic motorcycle oil meeting the requirements for API service SL SJ SH or SG classification Type Wet multi plate manual operation through a hydraulic piston vacuum assist SM5 model Fluid DOT 4 Brake fluid Type Centrifugal clutch wet multi plate clutch automatically controlled by TCM Engage ment 2000 200 RPM centrifugal Clutch SE5 model Stall 3...

Page 40: ... light 5 W Backup light 2 x 20 W Day light Spyder RT S LTD 0 5 W Front storage compartment light Spyder RT S LTD 0 2 W Fuses Refer to FUSES in the appropriate OPERATOR S GUIDE FUEL SYSTEM Fuel delivery Type Multi point Electronic Fuel Injection EFI with ETC Electronic Throttle Control Dual throttle body 51 mm with an actuator Fuel pump Type Electrical module in fuel tank Idle speed 1400 100 RPM el...

Page 41: ... floating caliper with integrated parking brake Capacity 530 ml 17 9 U S oz Brake fluid Type DOT 4 Parking brake Mechanical electrically actuated to the rear caliper Minimum brake pad thickness 1 mm 04 in Minimum brake disc thickness 6 4 mm 25 in Maximum brake disc warpage 0 1 mm 004 in TIRES Front KR31 165 55R15 Type use only tires recommended by BRP Rear KR21 225 50R15 Front Nominal 103 kPa 15 P...

Page 42: ...y 55 L 14 5 U S gal Front storage compartment Maximum load 16 kg 35 lb Capacity 1 2 L 317 U S gal Glove box Maximum load 2 kg 4 lb Capacity 49 7 L 13 13 U S gal Rear lateral storage compartment Maximum load 7 kg 15 lb Capacity 40 5 L 10 7 U S gal Rear center storage compartment Maximum load 9 kg 20 lb Total vehicle load allowed including operator passenger cargo and added accessories 224 kg 493 8 ...

Page 43: ...th new engine filter 4 2 L 4 4 qt U S liq Engine oil Capacity Oil change with new engine and HCM filters SE5 4 3 L 4 5 qt U S liq Lubrication Recommended engine oil XPS 4 STROKE SYNTH BLEND OIL SUMMER P N 293 600 121 or a 5W40 semi synthetic minimum or synthetic motorcycle oil meeting the requirements for API service SL SJ SH or SG classification Type Wet multi plate manual operation through a hyd...

Page 44: ...tem type Electronic ignition with dual output coil Ignition timing Electronically controlled not adjustable Quantity 2 Make and type NGK KR8BI apply heat sink paste P12 P N 420 897 186 on spark plug threads Spark plug Gap 0 7 mm to 0 8 mm 028 in to 031 in Engine RPM limiter setting Forward 9500 RPM Type Maintenance free Voltage 12 volts Nominal rating 21 A h Battery Recommended charging rate 2 A H...

Page 45: ...azilian Regular unleaded gasoline fuel which may contain up to 10 MAX ethanol Type Brazilian Regular unleaded gasoline fuel which may contain up to 25 MAX ethanol Fuel Octane no Recommended for optimum performance 95 RON Minimum 92 RON Fuel tank capacity 25 L 6 6 U S gal DRIVE SYSTEM Final drive type Carbon reinforced drive belt Final drive ratio 28 79 STEERING Type Dynamic Power Steering DPS FRON...

Page 46: ...m brake pad thickness 1 mm 04 in Minimum brake disc thickness 6 4 mm 25 in Maximum brake disc warpage 0 1 mm 004 in TIRES Front KR31 165 55R15 Type use only tires recommended by BRP Rear KR21 225 50R15 Front Nominal 103 kPa 15 PSI Min 89 kPa 13 PSI Max 117 kPa 17 PSI Nominal 193 kPa 28 PSI Min 179 kPa 26 PSI Max 207 kPa 30 PSI Pressure Rear NOTE The pressure difference between the left and right s...

Page 47: ...9 kg 20 lb Total vehicle load allowed including operator passenger cargo and added accessories 224 kg 493 8 lb Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR 680 kg 1 499 lb Maximum weight on trailer tongue 18 kg 40 lb Maximum towed weight trailer and cargo 180 kg 400 lb Because of our ongoing commitment to product quality and innovation BRP reserves the right at any time to make changes in design and specifica...

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