Can-Am SPYDER F3TM 2016, Operator'S Manual

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DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES
NOTICE
If the vehicle must be
transported, do not have it towed
— towing can seriously damage the
vehicle. Refer to
TRANSPORTING
THE VEHICLE in this section for de-
tailed instructions.
Will not Shift into First
Gear (SM6 Model)
If the gearbox cannot shift into first
gear when vehicle is not moving:
1. Slowly release the clutch lever while
maintaining a light pressure down
on the shift lever.
2. When you feel the shift lever engag-
ing into first gear, pull in the clutch
lever.
Will not Shift into Neutral
(SE6 Model)
If the gearbox cannot shift into neutral
when vehicle is not moving:
1. The engine speed will be automat-
ically increased to approximately
1300 RPM then it will be brought
back to idle speed.
2. If it does not work, retry pressing
downshift button.
Will not Shift (SE6 Model)
Have your vehicle transported to the
nearest Can-Am roadster dealer.
Engine will not Start
ENGINE DOES NOT TURN OVER
1. Scrolling safety message on the
multifunction gauge cluster not
acknowledged.
– Press the MODE (M) to acknowl-
edge the safety message.
2. Engine stop switch in the OFF po-
sition.
– Make sure that the engine stop
switch is in the ON position.
ENGINE DOES NOT TURN OVER
(cont’d)
3. Clutch lever not engaged (SM6
model).
– Pull in and hold the clutch lever.
4. Ignition switch in the OFF posi-
tion.
– Turn the ignition to the ON posi-
tion.
5. Battery dead or poor battery con-
nections.
– Check the battery charge.
Recharge if necessary (see
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsection).
– Check the battery connections in
the front storage compartment
(see MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES subsection).
6. Blown fuse.
– Check fuse condition (see HOW
TO REPLACE FUSES AND
LIGHTS in this section).
7. Transmission is in gear (SE6
model).
– Depress brake pedal if transmis-
sion is in gear.
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