Can-Am SPYDER RS, Operator'S Manual

Page: 26 / 147

BASIC PROCEDURES
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide that can rapidly
accumulate in an enclosed or
poorly ventilated area. If inhaled,
it can cause serious injury or
death.
Only run the engine in an unen-
closed, well ventilated area. See
AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING
.
SM5 Model
1. Push down and hold the brake
pedal.
2. Turn the key to ON.
NOTICE
Do not apply throttle
while electrical system is initializ-
ing.
3. Refer to the Safety Card as needed
to prepare yourself, your passen-
ger and the vehicle, then press the
MODE (M) button to enable the
starter.
4. Watch the multifunction gauge clus-
ter. If any indicator lights identify a
problem, consult the
PROBLEMS
section before riding. The oil light
should be on because the engine
has not been started. Pay attention
to any scrolling messages on the
display.
5. Set the engine stop switch to the
RUN/ON position.
6. Pull in and hold the clutch lever.
7. Shift into NEUTRAL. Check the mul-
tifunction gauge cluster to be sure
you are in neutral.
8. Press and hold the engine start but-
ton until the engine starts. Do not
hold the start button for more than
15 seconds. If it does not start, re-
lease the button and wait 30 sec-
onds to let the starter cool down
before trying again.
NOTICE
Do not apply throttle
while starting the engine.
9. Check the display for problems and
to ensure that the oil light turns off.
10. Release the parking brake. Make
sure the parking brake indicator on
the multifunction gauge cluster is
off.
NOTICE
If the parking brake is not
fully released before operating the
vehicle, brake pads will drag while
you are moving. This can damage
the brake system.
SE5 Model
NOTE: The SE5 model can be started
in any gear with the brake pedal de-
pressed. The transmission automati-
cally shifts to neutral when the engine
started.
1. Push down and hold the brake
pedal.
2. Turn the key to ON.
NOTICE
Do not apply throttle
while electrical system is initializ-
ing.
3. Refer to the Safety Card as needed
to prepare yourself, your passen-
ger and the vehicle, then press the
MODE (M) button to enable the
starter.
4. Watch the multifunction gauge clus-
ter. If any indicator lights identify a
problem, consult the
PROBLEMS
section before riding. The oil light
should be on because the engine
has not been started. Pay attention
to any scrolling messages on the
display.
5. Set the engine stop switch to the
RUN/ON position.
24
______________