Can-Am Spyder RT 2018 Operator'S Manual Download

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EQUIPMENT

rmr2010-038-012_a

1. Rear retaining screws

8. Remove top retaining screw of rear

side panel.

rmr2010-038-013_a

1. Top retaining screw

9. Remove rear side panel from vehi-

cle.

Installation

Reinstall rear side panel in the reverse
order of the removal.

Bottom Front Side Panel

Removal

1. Remove side panel.

2. Remove upper retaining screw from

panel.

3. Remove upper plastic rivet from

panel.

rmr2010-038-015_a

1. Upper retaining screw
2. Upper plastic rivet

4. Remove the 2 bottom plastic rivets

from the panel.

rmr2010-038-016_a

1. Plastic rivets

5. Remove bottom front side panel

from vehicle.

Installation

Reinstall bottom front side panel in the
reverse order of the removal.

Bottom Rear Side Panels

Removal of Bottom Rear RH Side
Panel

1. Remove middle side panel.

2. Remove top side panel.

3. Remove rear RH side panel.

4. Remove bottom front side panel.

5. Remove bolt and nut from bottom

rear RH side panel.

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Summary of Contents for Spyder RT 2018

Page 1: ...atch the safety video on https can am brp com spyder owners safety safety information html Complete a training course if available practice become proficient with the controls and get a proper license Refer to the Safety Card before riding Always wear a helmet and riding gear With this type of vehicle riders are exposed to more road risks than in a car Even skilled operators can be struck by other...

Page 2: ...creational Products Inc or its affiliates Can Am Rotax Spyder XPS RT BRP Connect iPhone iPod iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in U S A and other countries Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standar...

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Page 4: ...creational Products Inc or its affiliates Can Am Rotax Spyder XPS RT BRP Connect iPhone iPod iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in U S A and other countries Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standar...

Page 5: ... voi olla saatavissa omalla kielelläsi Tarkista jälleenmyyjältä tai käy osoitteessa www operatorsguides brp com Svenska Denna bok kan finnas tillgänglig på ditt språk Kontakta din återförsäljare eller gå till www operatorsguides brp com 本手册可能有您的语种的翻译版本请向经销商问询或者登录 www operatorsguides brp com 中文查询 Congratulations on your purchase of a new Can Am Spyder Road ster It is backed by the Bombardier Rec...

Page 6: ...rovement of its products without imposing upon itself any obligation to install them on prod ucts previously manufactured Due to late changes some differences be tween the manufactured product and the descriptions and or specifications in this guide may occur BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change specifications designs fea tures models or equipment without incurring any oblig...

Page 7: ...rnationally recog nized not for profit foundation and is supported by motorcycle manu facturers It provides training tools and partnerships to the motorcycle safety community Visit its website at www msf usa org _______________ 3 ...

Page 8: ...M6 Model 14 5 Gearshift Selector SE6 Model 15 6 Brake Pedal 15 7 Parking Brake Button 16 SECONDARY CONTROLS 18 1 Ignition Switch 19 2 Engine Start Button 19 3 Engine Stop Switch 20 4 Hazard Warning Switch 20 5 Cruise Control Switch 20 6 Headlight Switch 22 7 Turn Signal Button 23 8 Horn Button 24 9 Windshield Adjustment Button 24 10 RECC Roadster Electronic Command Center 24 11 Reverse Button 25 1...

Page 9: ... Stability 52 Response to Road Conditions 52 Brake Pedal 52 Parking Brake 52 Steering 52 Width 53 Reverse 53 Driver s License and Local Laws 53 DRIVING AID TECHNOLOGIES 54 Vehicle Stability System VSS 54 Dynamic Power Steering DPS 55 UNDERSTANDING RISK ON THE ROAD 56 Type of Vehicle 56 Operator Skills and Judgment 56 Rider Condition 56 Vehicle Condition 57 Road and Weather Conditions 57 RIDING GEA...

Page 10: ...to Store Cargo 88 Towing a Trailer 89 KNOWLEDGE SELF TEST 92 Questionnaire 92 Answers 94 SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE 95 Hang Tag 95 Safety Card 96 Safety Labels All models except European models 97 Safety Labels European models 101 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 105 PRE RIDE INSPECTION PRE RIDE CHECKLIST 108 Before Starting the Vehicle Inspect the Following 108 Turn Ignition Key to the ON Position...

Page 11: ... Not Start 136 MESSAGES IN MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE 138 WHAT TO DO IN THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES 140 Lost Keys 140 Cannot Open the Side Storage Compartment 140 Flat Tire 140 Dead Battery 141 HOW TO REPLACE FUSES AND LIGHTS 142 Fuses 142 Lights 144 TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE 152 TECHNICAL INFORMATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 156 Vehicle Identification Number 156 Engine Identification Number 156 EPA Complia...

Page 12: ...m SPYDER ROADSTER 168 BRP LIMITED WARRANTY OUTSIDE USA AND CANADA 2018 Can Am SPYDER ROADSTER 176 CUSTOMER INFORMATION PRIVACY INFORMATION 182 CONTACT US 183 North America 183 Europe 183 Oceania 183 South America 183 Asia 183 CHANGE OF ADDRESS OWNERSHIP 184 8 _______________ ...

Page 13: ...a well ventilated area away from flames sparks lit cigarettes and other sources of igni tion Never add fuel with engine running Never top off the fuel tank Leave some room for the fuel to expand with temperature changes Wipe up any spilled fuel Never start or operate the engine with the fuel cap removed Use only an approved red gasoline container to store fuel Do not carry gasoline containers in t...

Page 14: ...GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 10 ______________ ...

Page 15: ...VEHICLE INFORMATION _______________ 11 ...

Page 16: ...location and operation of all controls and to develop and practice smooth and coordinated use of them 219001827 001_a TYPICAL SM6 MODEL 1 Handlebar 2 Throttle 3 Clutch Lever 4 Gearshift Lever 6 Brake Pedal 7 Parking Brake Button 12 ______________ ...

Page 17: ...king Brake Button 1 Handlebar Grip the handlebar with both hands Steer the handlebar in the direction you want to go 2 Throttle The throttle is the right handgrip and it controls engine speed To increase en gine speed roll the throttle as shown lower your wrist rmo2010 001 031_g TO INCREASE SPEED _______________ 13 ...

Page 18: ... would be felt as a delayed accel eration 3 Clutch Lever SM6 Model The clutch lever is in front of the left handgrip The clutch controls the transmission of power from the en gine to the rear wheel The lever is squeezed in to disengage power and eased out to engage power Clutch Lever Position Adjustment The distance between the clutch lever and handgrip can be adjusted from po sition 1 greatest di...

Page 19: ...hift This shifts sequentially from one gear to the next Release the selector after shifting To shift through multiple gears use the selector multiple times To shift into neutral from first gear or reverse briefly press or pull the gear selector A longer activation will shift over neutral NOTE To shift out of reverse into 1st gear press the brake pedal and shift up NOTE To shift from neutral to fir...

Page 20: ...OWERED FLOORBOARD 1 Floorboard If this condition persists or if you find any braking system problems refer to an authorized Can Am Spyder roadster dealer 7 Parking Brake Button The parking brake button is located on the LH grip It allows to engage or re lease the electric parking brake On SE6 models there will be a 20 sec ond beep sound when stopping the en gine while the parking brake is not en g...

Page 21: ...ress button NOTE The parking brake cannot be activated when the vehicle is above 10 km h 6 MPH Check that the parking brake is fully engaged Hold the clutch on SM6 model and rock the vehicle back and forth Releasing Parking Brake To release parking brake press button and make sure brake indicator lamp turns OFF 219001827 006_i 1 Press button _______________ 17 ...

Page 22: ...Engine start button 9 Windshield adjustment button 3 Engine stop switch 10 RECC Roadster Electronic Command Center 4 Hazard warning switch 11 Reverse button 5 Cruise control switch 12 BRP Connect button 6 Headlight switch 13 Switch cluster 7 Turn signal button 18 ______________ ...

Page 23: ...io frequency by the immobilizer sys tem to allow starting the engine The Spyder keys do not contain batteries Do not take the key apart If the im mobilizer system cannot read the key the engine will not start For the con ditions that can lead to the immobilizer system failing to read the key refer to the DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES Store the spare key in a safe place because you must have your spare key...

Page 24: ...ithout re moving your hand from the handlebar 4 Hazard Warning Switch The hazard warning switch is near the right handgrip rmo2010 001 031_c 1 Hazard warning switch Push the button to turn on the hazard warning lights 5 Cruise Control Switch The cruise control switch is near the right handgrip rmo2010 001 031_d 1 Cruise control switch The switch is a multifunction switch It allows to activate set ...

Page 25: ...approximately 40 km h 25 MPH Turn the cruise control to ON by sliding the cruise control button to the right rmo2010 001 031_e 1 Slide button to the right NOTE The cruise control status will light in gray in the digital display Bring the vehicle at the speed you want to maintain then press the cruise but ton downward to SET the speed rmo2010 001 031_f 1 Push button downward to SET NOTE The cruise ...

Page 26: ...se control was cancelled and the cruise control switch is still at the ON position the cruise control oper ation can be resumed by pushing the cruise control button up The cruise control will then recover the previous set speed rmo2010 001 031_i CRUISE CONTROL PREVIOUSLY CANCELLED 1 Push up button to RESUME NOTE The cruise control status will show CRUISE SET in the digital dis play Stopping the Cr...

Page 27: ...o the down position then re lease it The high beams will stay on as long as you hold down the switch 219001827 006_b TYPICAL 1 High beams 2 Low beams 3 Flash high beams 7 Turn Signal Button Left side turn signal Right side turn signal The turn signal button is located near the left handgrip 219001827 006_c TYPICAL 1 Turn signal button The turn signal button turns off auto matically after a normal ...

Page 28: ...must be turned on to adjust the windshield To raise the windshield press the but ton sign Release the button when the desired height is reached To lower the windshield press the but ton sign Release the button when the desired height is reached 219001827 006_f TYPICAL 1 To raise windshield 2 To lower windshield 10 RECC Roadster Electronic Command Center The RECC is located near the left hand grip ...

Page 29: ... To enable the audio automatic volume level control go to Audio Configuration Auto vol CTRL Push the JOYSTICK DOWN and hold it more than one second The audio vol ume will mute From the mute setting pushing the UP button will reset the audio volume to its last setting 11 Reverse Button The reverse button is located on top of the left handlebar housing 219001827 006_h TYPICAL 1 Reverse button Push a...

Page 30: ...on and off the heated grips and to con trol the heating intensity For minimum heat press the LO inten sity side of the switch For maximum heat press the HI inten sity side of the switch To select the OFF position set the switch to the middle position 219001827 009_c 1 HI intensity 2 LO intensity 3 OFF middle position NOTE The heated grips will auto matically turn off when ignition key is turned to...

Page 31: ...SECONDARY CONTROLS Press the switch to the opposite icon side to turn off the fog lights 219001827 009_f 1 Press here to turn off _______________ 27 ...

Page 32: ...will be on 2 HI intensity indicator To select the OFF position press the OFF button NOTE The heated grips will shut off when engine is under 800 RPM and will not resume automatically Passenger Audio Controls The audio controls are located near the right passenger grip rmo2010 001 089_a 1 LEFT RIGHT buttons 2 UP DOWN buttons The passenger audio controls are a replicate of the front joystick Up Down...

Page 33: ...eration of the vehi cle particularly from constantly scanning the environment Al ways pay attention to road con ditions ensure your environment is clear and free from obstacles Furthermore when riding only glance at the multifunction gauge briefly to maintain awareness of road conditions _______________ 29 ...

Page 34: ...l Display WARNING Reading or tempering with the multifunction gauge can distract you from the operation of the vehi cle particularly from constantly scanning the environment Al ways pay attention to road con ditions ensure your environment is clear and free from obstacles Furthermore when riding only glance at the multifunction gauge briefly to maintain awareness of road conditions The multifuncti...

Page 35: ... the item to the current value Indicator Lamps Warning and Telltale Lights Warning and telltale lights WARNING AND TELLTALE LIGHTS RED The engine temperature is too high RED The battery level is low RED Low oil pressure ORANGE Low fuel level ORANGE Check engine ORANGE Vehicle Malfunction ORANGE ABS RED Brake Icons and Indicators WARNING AND TELLTALE LIGHTS Smartphone Network connection Bluetooth d...

Page 36: ...rp com for further details A variety of smartphone app are com patible with BRP Connect Compat ible apps within the BRP Connect or on the BRP Connect web page through the Can Am Spyder s web site www spyder brp com The availabil ity of apps is subject to change NOTE The smartphone must be con nected via Bluetooth and with a USB cable to the USB port located in the front storage compartment Phone P...

Page 37: ...Fade Balance Audio output Access FM source audio Access Bluetooth Audio Player Access Aux Audio Player Settings Settings_a The Settings menu is to Adjust clock Pair Bluetooth devices Phone Driver headset Passenger headset Adjust the display brightness Adjust the units Imperial Metric Set the language Get the version _______________ 33 ...

Page 38: ... 4 turn counterclock wise to the steering lock position then remove key rmo2008 001 074_a KEY POSITION TO LOCK HANDLEBAR 1 Turn key 1 4 turn Opening the Glove Box First ensure steering is not locked to al low glove box opening Push on the lower end of glove box to release it rmo2010 001 045_a 1 Push here to release Open cover When done close cover then push on the lower end of glove box to latch i...

Page 39: ...rator seat is equipped with a provision to install the operator seat backrest available in option rmo2014 005 013_a 1 Backrest access cover NOTE When backrest is not installed make sure the five tabs of the access cover are properly engaged Opening the Seat 1 Insert key in ignition switch 2 Push and turn the key 1 4 turn clock wise to the seat opening position and hold while lifting seat rmo2008 0...

Page 40: ...es at the same time by turning key counterclockwise rmo2010 001 048_a 1 Turn counterclockwise to unlock Pull the left side latch to open the left side storage compartment cover and pull the right side latch to open the right side cover rmo2010 001 049_a 1 Opening the left cover The chosen storage compartment cover will open NOTE Be aware that objects may have moved while riding Pay atten tion not ...

Page 41: ...tment latch is located at the rear of vehicle rmo2010 001 047_b 1 Latch for the top storage compartment If locked use the ignition key and un lock all the latches at the same time by turning key counterclockwise rmo2010 001 048_a 1 Turn counterclockwise to unlock Pull the latch rmo2010 001 050_a 1 Opening the top cover Open the storage compartment cover Always latch the cover after usage When fini...

Page 42: ... helmet hook Secure the helmet strap buckle on the hook Gently put down helmet on the vehicle side panel Carefully close the seat and latch Tool Kit Tool Kit Location The tool kit is located in the top storage compartment The tool kit contains the tools for the basic maintenance described in this Operator s Guide Operator s Guide The operator s guide is located inside the front storage compartment...

Page 43: ...side panel 3 Rear side panel 4 Bottom front side panel 5 Bottom rear side panel Side Panel Removal rmo2010 008 003_m REMOVAL SEQUENCE 1 Pull the top front of the panel out of its grommet 2 Pull the bottom front of the panel out of its grommet 3 Unclip the top rear of the panel 4 Pull the rear of the panel out of its grommet _______________ 39 ...

Page 44: ...rews of wind deflector 5 Remove mirror 5 1 Push firmly on the top front of the mirror towards the rear of the vehicle 5 2 Push up firmly on the outer most part of the mirror rmr2010 038 004_b Step 1 Push towards the rear Step 2 Push up 6 Remove upper retaining screws from top side panel rmr2010 038 005_a 1 Upper retaining screws 7 Remove rear retaining screw from top side panel rmr2010 038 006_a 1...

Page 45: ... which cannot be removed Installation Reinstall top side panel in the reverse order of the removal Rear Side Panel Removal 1 Remove side panel 2 Remove top side panel 3 Remove front retaining screw of rear side panel 4 Remove upper retaining screw and washer from rear side panel rmr2010 038 010_a 1 Front retaining screw 2 Upper retaining screw 5 Remove front plastic rivet from rear side panel rmr2...

Page 46: ...e upper plastic rivet from panel rmr2010 038 015_a 1 Upper retaining screw 2 Upper plastic rivet 4 Remove the 2 bottom plastic rivets from the panel rmr2010 038 016_a 1 Plastic rivets 5 Remove bottom front side panel from vehicle Installation Reinstall bottom front side panel in the reverse order of the removal Bottom Rear Side Panels Removal of Bottom Rear RH Side Panel 1 Remove middle side panel...

Page 47: ...ttom front side panel 5 Remove bottom retaining screw from bottom rear LH side panel rmo2014 005 032_a 1 Bottom retaining screw 2 Upper retaining screw 6 Loosen upper retaining screw NOTE Upper retaining screw remains attached to bottom panel 7 Remove bottom rear side panel from vehicle by pulling forward to release panel from bracket NOTE The back of the panel is in serted between the bracket and...

Page 48: ...ated area If inhaled it can cause serious injury or death Only run the engine in an unen closed well ventilated area See the GENERAL PRECAUTIONS sec tion SM6 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...

Page 49: ...cator lamp on the multifunction gauge is off Stopping the Engine SM6 Model 1 Shift into first gear 2 Set the engine stop switch to OFF 3 Engage the parking brake The brake indicator lamp will flash 4 Turn the key to OFF 5 Before dismounting check that the parking brake is fully engaged Hold the clutch and rock the vehicle back and forth WARNING Always engage the parking brake The vehicle can roll ...

Page 50: ...Press and hold the reverse button 4 Step down on the shift lever one stroke 5 Release the reverse button and check that the letter R flashes on the multifunction gauge and the backup lights turn on Shifting Into Reverse SE6 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 towa...

Page 51: ...ystem Alcohol fuel blending varies by coun try and region Your vehicle has been designed to operate using the recom mended fuels however be aware of the following Use of fuel containing alcohol above the percentage specified by gov ernment regulations is not recom mended and can result in the fol lowing problems in the fuel system components Starting and operating difficul ties Deterioration of ru...

Page 52: ...n Adjustment with Manual Adjustment The rear air suspension is pressurized for general operation If the vehicle load changes adding a passenger rid ing with more cargo etc or if a softer or a harder setting is desired the pres sure of the rear suspension can be changed to your preferences The suspension pressure is adjustable by deflating or inflating the air spring Use an air compressor from a ga...

Page 53: ...re cargo etc NOTE It is normal to hear pressure re lease or the air compressor operating while engine is running It indicates the suspension is self adjusting Using the Audio in Jack An audio input jack is provided in the front storage compartment 219001827 013_a 1 Audio in jack 2 USB jack An audio player such as a CD player iPod mobile digital device or an MP3 player can be connected in this jack...

Page 54: ...TECHNICAL INFORMATION ______________ 155 ...

Page 55: ...GHT POIDSENORDREDE MARCHE kg lb GVWR PNBV kg lb GAWR PNBE FR AV kg lb RR AR kg lb CAN TYPE TRI THISVEHICLE CONFORMS TOALLAPPLICABLEU S FEDERALMOTOR VEHICLESAFETY STANDARDS FMVSS INEFFECTONTHE DATEOF MANUFACTURESHOWNABOVE U S TYPE MOTORCYCLE V I N N I V ASSEMBLEDIN ASSEMBLÉ AU CANADA MOD 704904865 121 CANICES 2 NMB 2 1 2 rmo2015 008 210_b VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL 1 VIN Vehicle Identification Num...

Page 56: ...RME AUX RÈGLEMENTS DE L EPA DES É U ET DE LA CALIFORNIE APPLICABLES AUX MOTOCYCLETTES NEUVES DE L ANNÉE MODÈLE ET EST CERTIFIÉ À LA NORME D ÉMISSIONS HC NOx de GRAMME KILOMÈTRE RENSEIGNEMENT SUR LE DISPOSITIF ANTIPOLLUTION Evaporation Family Famille d évaporation VACUUM HOSE ROUTING EVAP CANISTER TO OPEN AIR FUEL TANK INTAKE PLENUM ENGINE FAMILY EVAPORATION FAMILY EVAP PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE...

Page 57: ...ale or de livery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoper ative by any person Among those Acts Presumed to Constitute Tampering Are the Acts Listed Below 1 Removal or alteration or the punc turing of the muffler or any engine component which conducts re moval of engine exhaust gases 2 Remo...

Page 58: ...ent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de li cence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l ap pareil ne doit pas produire de brouil lage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélec trique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Changes or modifications no...

Page 59: ...duire de brouil lage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélec trique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment IC 22868 VDIBRHS01 FCC ID 2AMJS VDIBRHS01 RF exposure 1 The equipment co...

Page 60: ...change with new engine filter 4 7 L 5 qt U S liq Engine oil Capacity Oil change with new engine and HCM filters SE6 4 9 L 5 2 qt U S liq Lubrication Recommended engine oil XPS 4 STROKE SYNTH BLEND OIL P N 293 600 121 or a 5W40 semi synthetic or synthetic motorcycle oil meeting the requirements for API service SJ SL SM or SN classification and JASO MA2 Type Wet multi plate manual operation through ...

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