Can-Am SPYDER RS, Operator'S Manual

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BASIC PROCEDURES
– Avoid prolonged riding.
– If the cooling fan operates continu-
ously during stop and go traffic, pull
over and shut off the engine to let it
cool off or speed up to let air cool off
the engine.
After the break-in period, your vehi-
cle should be inspected by an autho-
rized Can-Am roadster dealer as per
the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
sec-
tion.
NOTE: The break-in inspection is per-
formed at the expense of the vehicle
owner.
Fueling
Fuel Recommendation
Use unleaded gasoline or oxygenated
fuel containing no more than 10%
ethanol or methanol. The gasoline
used must have the following
mini-
mum octane number:
MINIMUM OCTANE NUMBER
Inside North America 87 ((R+M)/2)
Outside North America 92 RON
NOTICE
Other fuel can degrade
vehicle performance and damage
critical parts in the fuel system and
engine.
WARNING
Do not carry gasoline containers
in the front storage compartment
or anywhere else on the vehicle.
Gasoline may spill and ignite, par-
ticularly in a crash.
Refueling Procedure
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive. Follow the
refueling
procedure to reduce
the risk of fire or explosion. See
AVOID GASOLINE FIRES AND
OTHER HAZARDS
.
To refuel the vehicle:
1. Park outdoors in a well ventilated
area away from flames, sparks, any-
one smoking and other sources of
ignition.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Unlatch and lift seat (see OPENING
THE SEAT ). The fuel cap is located
on the left side.
4. Slowly rotate cap counterclockwise
and remove it.
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FUEL CAP ON LEFT SIDE UNDERNEATH
SEAT
5. Fill the tank until the fuel nozzle au-
tomatically clicks and shuts off.
NOTE: Do not try to top off the fuel
tank. Leave some room for the fuel to
expand with temperature changes.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel. If fuel spills
on you, wash with soap and water
and change your clothes.
7. Put cap on and fully tighten clock-
wise until you hear a click. Never
start or operate the engine with the
fuel cap removed.
8. Close seat.
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