Can-Am Spyder RT 2019, Operator'S Manual

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DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES
NOTICE
If the vehicle must be
transported, do not have it towed
— towing can seriously damage the
vehicle. Refer to
TRANSPORTING
THE VEHICLE
in this section for de-
tailed instructions.
Will not Shift into Neutral
If the gearbox cannot shift into neutral
when vehicle is not moving:
1. The engine speed will be automat-
ically increased to approximately
1300 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.
Will not Shift
Have your vehicle transported to the
nearest Can-Am On-Road dealer.
Engine Does Not Start
ENGINE DOES NOT TURN OVER
1. Scrolling safety message on the
multifunction gauge not acknowl-
edged.
– Read the safety message then
press the MODE button.
2. Engine stop switch in the OFF po-
sition.
– Make sure that the engine stop
switch is in the ON position.
3. Ignition switch in the OFF posi-
tion.
– Turn the ignition to the ON posi-
tion.
ENGINE DOES NOT TURN OVER
(cont’d)
4. Battery dead or poor battery con-
nections.
– Check the battery charge.
Recharge if necessary (see
MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES).
– Check the battery connections in
the front storage compartment
(see MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES).
5. Blown fuse.
– Check fuse condition (see the
HOW TO REPLACE FUSES AND
LIGHTS in this section).
6. Transmission is in gear.
– Depress brake pedal if transmis-
sion is in gear.
7. The key is not read.
If the immobilizer system cannot
read the key, the engine will not
start. The following conditions
can lead to the immobilizer sys-
tem failing to read the key:
– Damaged computer chip
– Large metallic object near the
key
– Electronic device near the key
– Second electronic coded key
near the main key
– Other strong electromagnetic
field in the key area
– If the engine does not start and a
key error message is displayed
in the cluster, make sure that
none of the above conditions
are present. If the problem is
still present without these condi-
tions, see an authorized Can-Am
On-Road dealer.
ENGINE TURNS OVER, BUT DOES NOT
START
1. Low fuel.
– Fill the fuel tank. Refer to BASIC
PROCEDURES.
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