Can-Am SPYDER RS, Operator'S Manual

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BASIC PROCEDURES
4. Dismount on the right side of the ve-
hicle, keeping your foot on the brake
pedal.
5. Push the vehicle, using the brake as
needed.
CAUTION Only push from the
right side, so you can reach the brake
pedal. Stay clear of the hot exhaust
pipe.
When pulling the vehicle backward,
be careful that the front wheel does
not roll over your feet.
6. Remount the vehicle and park as
specified above.
Operating in Reverse
See the
REVERSE
subsection for more
information about safe operation in re-
verse.
Shifting Into Reverse (SM5 Model)
1. With engine running, shift into first
gear.
2. Hold in the clutch lever.
3. With your right hand, pull the re-
verse interlock lever (marked "R")
towards you and hold it.
4. Step down on the shift lever one
stroke.
5. Release the reverse interlock lever
and check that the letter "R" flashes
on the multifunction gauge cluster
and the hazard warning lights flash.
Shifting Into Reverse (SE5 Model)
1. With engine running. the roadster
stopped, and the brake depressed,
shift into first gear or neutral.
2. Press and hold the reverse button.
3. Pull the gearshift selector toward
you to downshift to reverse.
Driving in Reverse
Check that the area behind you is clear
and continue to look backwards while
you operate in reverse. Keep your
speed low and do not back up for long
distances.
Shifting Out of Reverse
SM5 Model
To shift out of reverse, hold in the
clutch and lift the shift lever once to
shift into first. You do not need to use
the reverse interlock lever — it resets
automatically.
SE5 Model
To shift out of reverse, stop vehicle and
push on upshift selector quickly to shift
into neutral and longer to shift in first
gear.
Operating During Break-In
A break-in period of 1 000 km (600 mi)
is required for the vehicle.
During the first 300 km (200 mi), avoid
hard braking.
WARNING
New brakes and tires do not op-
erate at their maximum efficiency
until their break-in is completed.
Braking, steering and VSS perfor-
mance may be reduced, so use
extra caution.
Brakes and tires take about 300 km
(200 mi) of riding with frequent
braking and steering to break-in.
For riding with infrequent braking
and steering, allow extra time to
break-in the brakes and tires.
During the first 1 000 km (600 mi):
– Avoid full throttle acceleration.
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