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PROBLEMS
NOTICE
If the vehicle must be
transported, do not have it towed
— towing can seriously damage the
vehicle. Refer to
TRANSPORTING
THE SPYDER ROADSTER
for de-
tailed instructions.
Will not Shift into First
Gear (SM5 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
(SE5 Model)
If the gearbox cannot shift into neutral
when vehicle is not moving:
1. The engine speed will be automat-
ically increased to approximately
1800 RPM then it will be brought
back to idle speed.
2. Up to 3 attempts will be done.
3. If it does not work, retry pressing up-
shift or downshift button.
Will not Shift (SE5 Model)
Have your vehicle transported to the
nearest Can-Am roadster dealer.
Lost Keys
Use your spare key to have another
one made by an authorized Can-Am
roadster dealer as soon as possible.
If
both keys are lost , the ignition switch
and the D.E.S.S. electronic module will
need to be replaced at the expense of
the vehicle owner.
Flat Tire
If a tire has a major puncture or cut in
the tread and is completely deflated,
have the vehicle transported to the
nearest Can-Am Spyder dealer. Re-
fer to
TRANSPORTING THE SPYDER
ROADSTER
for transporting instruc-
tions.
If a tire has a minor nail or stone punc-
ture and is not completely deflated,
the tire can be temporarily repaired. To
temporarily repair a tire, a self-inflating
tire sealer or tire plug repair kit can
be used. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions that come with the tire
sealer or repair kit and have the tire
repaired or replaced by an authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer
as soon as
possible .
When a tire is temporarily repaired,
ride slowly and carefully, and fre-
quently check tire pressure until it is
replaced or permanently repaired.
Dead Battery
If the battery is dead or too low to crank
the engine, it can be jump started.
WARNING
Connect the jumper cables as
specified in the jump start proce-
dure.
Batteries can emit explosive gas
that can ignite if jumper cables are
not properly connected.
To jump start the battery, proceed as
follows:
1. Move the other vehicle as close as
possible and preferably on the left
side of the Spyder roadster. Make
sure the vehicles are not touching.
2. Shift the Spyder roadster into NEU-
TRAL (N) and engage the parking
brake.
3. Turn off the engine of the other vehi-
cle and all electrical accessories.
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