Can-Am SPYDER RT 2022, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...erator s guide and watch the safety video on https can am brp com spyder owners safety safety information html Complete a training course if available practice and become proficient with the controls Consult local laws license requirements vary by location Keep this guide in the front storage compartment 219002182 Original Instructions ...

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Page 4: ...hich is comprised of the member states of the European Union plus the United Kingdom Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein the Commonwealth of the Independent States including Ukraine and Turkmeni stan and Turkey products are distributed and serviced by BRP European Distri bution S A and other affiliates or subsidiaries of BRP For all other countries products are distributed and serviced by Bombardier ...

Page 5: ...I IE ES S A AN ND D M MO OD DI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON NS S 1 17 7 V VE EH HI IC CL LE E I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N P PR RI IM MA AR RY Y C CO ON NT TR RO OL LS S 2 20 0 Handlebar 21 Throttle 21 Gearshift Selector 21 Brake Pedal 22 Parking Brake Button 22 S SE EC CO ON ND DA AR RY Y C CO ON NT TR RO OL LS S 2 24 4 Ignition Switch 25 Switch Cluster 25 Keypad 27 Engine Start Button 27 Cruise ...

Page 6: ...ts 56 S SA AF FE E O OP PE ER RA AT TI IN NG G I IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NS S W WH HA AT T S S D DI IF FF FE ER RE EN NT T F FR RO OM M O OT TH HE ER R V VE EH HI IC CL LE ES S 5 58 8 Stability 58 Response to Road Conditions 58 Brake Pedal 58 Parking Brake 58 Steering 58 Width 59 Reverse 59 Driver s License and Local Laws 59 D DR RI IV VI IN NG G A AI ID D T TE EC CH HN NO OL LO OG GI IE ES ...

Page 7: ... FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N O ON N T TH HE E V VE EH HI IC CL LE E 9 94 4 Hang Tag 95 Safety Card 96 Safety Labels 97 R RE EP PO OR RT TI IN NG G S SA AF FE ET TY Y D DE EF FE EC CT TS S 1 10 04 4 P PR RE E R RI ID DE E I IN NS SP PE EC CT TI IO ON N P PR RE E R RI ID DE E C CH HE EC CK KL LI IS ST T 1 10 06 6 Before Starting the Vehicle Inspect the Following 106 Turn Ignition Key to the ON Positio...

Page 8: ...ification Number 150 V VE EH HI IC CL LE E C CO OM MP PL LI IA AN NC CE E L LA AB BE EL LS S 1 15 51 1 EPA Compliance Label 151 European Compliance Label 151 Deployment of Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Compliance Label 151 N NO OI IS SE E E EM MI IS SS SI IO ON N C CO ON NT TR RO OL L S SY YS ST TE EM M R RE EG GU UL LA AT TI IO ON N 1 15 52 2 R RA AD DI IO O F FR RE EQ QU UE EN NC CY Y D DI IG ...

Page 9: ...AR RR RA AN NT TY Y F FO OR R T TH HE E E EU UR RO OP PE EA AN N E EC CO ON NO OM MI IC C A AR RE EA A T TH HE E C CO OM MM MO ON NW WE EA AL LT TH H O OF F T TH HE E I IN ND DE EP PE EN ND DE EN NT T S ST TA AT TE ES S A AN ND D T TU UR RK KE EY Y 2 20 02 22 2 C CA AN N A AM M S SP PY YD DE ER R S SE ER RI IE ES S 1 18 82 2 1 Scope of the Limited Warranty 182 2 Limitations of Liability 182 3 Excl...

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Page 11: ...9 G GE EN NE ER RA AL L I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N ...

Page 12: ...t a av vo oiid de ed d c co ou ulld d r re es su ullt t iin n s se er riio ou us s iin njju ur ry y o or r d de ea at th h C CA AU UT TI IO ON N I In nd diic ca at te es s a a h ha az za ar rd do ou us s s siit tu ua at tiio on n w wh hiic ch h iif f n no ot t a av vo oiid de ed d c co ou ulld d r re es su ullt t iin n m miin no or r o or r m mo od de er ra at te e iin njju ur ry y N NO OT TI IC C...

Page 13: ...f possible take a training course that is specifically designed for a 3 wheel vehicle For more information about upcoming training course availability visit our web site at w ww ww w c ca an n a am m b br rp p c co om m If a training course specifically de signed for a 3 wheel vehicle is not available in your area it could be a good idea to take a training course for motorcycles Many of the skills...

Page 14: ...12 This page is intentionally blank GENERAL INFORMATION ...

Page 15: ...13 G GE EN NE ER RA AL L P PR RE EC CA AU UT TI IO ON NS S ...

Page 16: ...able to save yourself Also deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning leave the area immediately get fresh air and seek medical treatment To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide Never run the vehicle in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as garages c...

Page 17: ...ther sources of ignition Never add fuel with engine running Never top off the fuel tank Leave some room for the fuel to expand with tem perature changes Wipe up any spilled fuel Never start or operate the engine with the fuel filler door opened Use only an approved red gasoline container to store fuel Do not carry gasoline containers on the vehicle Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or dea...

Page 18: ...aust oil and cooling systems as well the engine become hot during op eration Other vehicle parts such as multifunction gauge glass can also be hot if exposed to sunlight Temperature higher than 60 C 140 F can be reached Avoid contact during and shortly after operation to avoid burns ...

Page 19: ... of crashes on the road or injuries and they can make the vehicle illegal for use on the road Unlike most motorcycles this vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Stability System VSS which is calibrated for the vehicle normal configuration VSS may not function properly if the vehicle is modified such as changing weight distribution wheelbase tires suspension brakes or steering See your authorized Can ...

Page 20: ...18 This page is intentionally blank ACCESSORIES AND MODIFICATIONS ...

Page 21: ...19 V VE EH HI IC CL LE E I IN NF FO OR RM MA AT TI IO ON N ...

Page 22: ...S S It is important to know the location and operation of all controls and to develop and practice smooth and co ordinated use of them 1 2 3 4 5 T TY YP PI IC CA AL L 1 Handlebar 2 Throttle 3 Gearshift Selector 4 Brake Pedal 5 Parking Brake Button ...

Page 23: ...ectronically and can be opened or closed irrespective of the throttle twist grip position when necessary It may happen that when you acceler ate the Vehicle Stability System VSS prevents engine acceleration in order to maintain vehicle stability Then when the vehicle is stabilized the engine RPM would increase as re quested if the throttle was maintained This would be felt as a delayed acceleratio...

Page 24: ...al is located on the right floorboard Press it down to operate This pedal brakes all three wheels N NO OT TI IC CE E W Wh he en n r riid diin ng g m ma ak ke e s su ur re e n no ot t t to o lle ea an n y yo ou ur r f fo oo ot t o on n b br ra ak ke e p pe ed da all O Ot th he er rw wiis se e t th he e e en ng giin ne e m ma an na ag ge e m me en nt t w wiillll a ac ct tiiv va at te e t th he e lli...

Page 25: ... ve eh hiic clle e d da am ma ag ge es s t th he e p pa ar rk kiin ng g b br ra ak ke e c ca an n n no ot t b be e a ac ct tiiv va at te ed d w wh he en n t th he e v ve eh hiic clle e iis s r ru un nn niin ng g a ab bo ov ve e 1 10 0 k km m h h 6 6 m mii h h Check that the parking brake is fully engaged Rock the vehicle back and forth R Re elle ea as siin ng g P Pa ar rk kiin ng g B Br ra ak ke e...

Page 26: ... 12 13 14 15 10 T TY YP PI IC CA AL L 1 Ignition switch 2 Switch cluster 3 Keypad 4 Engine start button 5 Cruise control switch 6 Engine stop switch 7 Hazard warning switch 8 Reverse button 9 BRP Connect button 10 Headlight switch 11 Turn signal button 12 Gear selector 13 Horn button 14 Audio volume control 15 Electronic command center ECC ...

Page 27: ...ing the engine The keys do not contain batteries Do not take the key apart If the immobilizer system cannot read the key the engine will not start For the conditions 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 m mu us st t have your spare key to have another one made by an authorized Can Am On Ro...

Page 28: ...ere to lower the windshield D Dr riiv ve er r s s H He ea at te ed d G Gr riip p S Sw wiit tc ch h The heated grip switch allows to turn on and off the heated grips and to control the heating intensity To activate the heating grip press the top HI or the bottom LOW of the switch To turn OFF the heating grip toggle the switch to the middle position 1 2 3 1 HI intensity 2 LOW intensity 3 OFF middle ...

Page 29: ...ol the audio system It controls Source radio or bluetooth Volume Preset Seek Mute play Output speakers or headset When FM audio source is selected the Preset Seek buttons work as follow Short press Previous or Next Preset Long press Seek up or down When Bluetooth audio source is se lected the Preset Seek buttons work as follow Left Previous song Right Next song When IN AUX audio source is se lecte...

Page 30: ...downhill or uphill The cruise control is designed to be used for prolonged drives on low traf fic highways Never ride the vehicle with the cruise control activated in city streets winding roads in adverse weather or in any circumstances when you need the throttle control C Cr ru uiis se e C Co on nt tr ro oll L Liim miit ta at tiio on ns s The cruise control is not an automatic pilot it will not d...

Page 31: ...the cruise control to recover the set speed Once the cruise control has been set the speed setting may be increased or reduced by pushing the button UP or DOWN Each press of the button will change the speed setting by incre ments of 1 6 km h 1 MPH Holding the button will change the speed set ting until released or the operating lim it has been reached 1 Push up button to increase the speed setting...

Page 32: ... S Sw wiit tc ch h The engine stop switch is located in the top portion of the right handlebar housing The switch has two positions and must be set to the run position before you can start the engine It allows you to stop the engine anytime without re moving your hand from the handlebar H Ha az za ar rd d W Wa ar rn niin ng g S Sw wiit tc ch h The hazard warning button is located on the top of the...

Page 33: ...the left handlebar housing One of the following icon ap pears inside the digital display when the headlight are turn on The switch is used to select high or low beam for the headlight The head lights automatically turn on when the engine reaches 800 RPM and turn off after approximately 20 seconds when engine has been stopped To select high beams push the switch to the front position To select low ...

Page 34: ... horn button is located at the bot tom of the left handlebar housing A Au ud diio o V Vo ollu um me e C Co on nt tr ro oll The audio volume control is located at the bottom of the left handlebar housing The button allows to raise or lower the volume of the audio system to your convenience 1 2 VOL 1 Volume up 2 Volume down E Elle ec ct tr ro on niic c C Co om mm ma an nd d C Ce en nt te er r E EC C...

Page 35: ...iis st tr ra ac ct t t th he e d dr riiv ve er r f fr ro om m o op pe er ra at tiin ng g t th he e v ve eh hiic clle e A Allw wa ay ys s u us se e b bu ut tt to on ns s w wiit th h c ca au ut tiio on n a an nd d a allw wa ay ys s k ke ee ep p y yo ou ur r e ey ye es s o on n t th he e r ro oa ad d A Au ud diio o C Co on nt tr ro oll To turn the radio ON push the JOY STICK UP To close the radio pus...

Page 36: ...n 1 2 3 1 HI intensity 2 LOW intensity 3 OFF middle position N NO OT TE E The heated grips will shut off when en gine is under 800 RPM and will not re sume automatically H He ea at te ed d S Se ea at t S Sw wiit tc ch h The heated seat switch is located be tween the seat and the left passenger grip The heated seat switch allows to turn on and off the heated seat and to con trol the heating intensi...

Page 37: ... and the right passen ger grip 1 2 2 1 1 LEFT RIGHT buttons 2 UP DOWN buttons It will allow to change the volume level and song channel when the cluster is set to audio screen N NO OT TE E Depending the audio device used smartphone tablet etc some func tions may not work PASSENGER S CONTROLS ...

Page 38: ...ge F Fr ro on nt t S St to or ra ag ge e C Co om mp pa ar rt tm me en nt t O Op pe en niin ng g t th he e F Fr ro on nt t S St to or ra ag ge e C Co om mp pa ar rt tm me en nt t 1 Insert key in ignition switch 2 P Pu us sh h and turn the key 1 4 turn counterclockwise to the front stor age compartment position and hold while lifting cover K KE EY Y P PO OS SI IT TI IO ON N T TO O O OP PE EN N F FR ...

Page 39: ...Slightly pull backrest forward to un lock it and lift to adjust 1 Pull forward 2 Lift 2 Tilt forward the backrest and slightly pull up the cover Turn the adjustment screw to adjust the backrest angle in the desired position By turning it clockwise it will slightly incline the backrest to wards the back By turning it counter clockwise it will slightly incline the back rest towards the front I In ns...

Page 40: ... S Se ea at t 1 Plug the heat seat connector 2 Insert the rear tabs into the support openings 3 Push on the front of the seat to latch it 4 Close the operator s seat S St to or ra ag ge e C Co om mp pa ar rt tm me en nt ts s O Op pe en niin ng g t th he e S Siid de e S St to or ra ag ge e C Co om mp pa ar rt tm me en nt ts s The latches are located on the front portion of the side storage compartm...

Page 41: ...e your au thorized Can Am dealer to perform the latch adjustment C Cllo os siin ng g t th he e T To op p S St to or ra ag ge e C Co om mp pa ar rt tm me en nt t N NO OT TI IC CE E T Th he e c co ov ve er r m me ec ch ha an niis sm m m mu us st t b be e U UN NL LO OC CK KE ED D t to o c cllo os se e t th he e t to op p s st to or r a ag ge e c co om mp pa ar rt tm me en nt t I If f t th he e c co o...

Page 42: ...ge e c co om m p pa ar rt tm me en nt t iis s m miis ss siin ng g 1 Align both arms of the storage compartment with the support lo cated on each side of the passeng er s seat 2 Hold the storage compartment in the raise position and connect the connector near the passenger s seat 3 Lower the storage compartment and push down to lock it 4 Open the top storage compartment cover 5 Secure the storage c...

Page 43: ... it 3 Remove the service cover from the vehicle I In ns st ta alllliin ng g t th he e F Fr ro on nt t S Se er rv viic ce e C Co ov ve er r 1 Insert both ends of the service cov er under the console covers 2 Push the top middle of the service cover to clip it R Riig gh ht t S Se er rv viic ce e C Co ov ve er r The right service cover must be re moved to reach the following items Brake fluid reservo...

Page 44: ...g t th he e L Le ef ft t S Se er rv viic ce e C Co ov ve er r 1 Open the operator seat 2 Pull the rear lower end of the serv ice cover to unlatch it PU LL 3 Pull the service cover to remove it from the vehicle N NO OT TE E Six retaining tabs hold the service cover in place R RE ET TA AI IN NI IN NG G T TA AB B L LO OC CA AT TI IO ON NS S I In ns st ta alllliin ng g t th he e L Le ef ft t S Se er r...

Page 45: ... th he e D Diig giit ta all D Diis sp plla ay y W WA AR RN NI IN NG G R Re ea ad diin ng g o or r t ta am mp pe er riin ng g w wiit th h t th he e m mu ullt tiif fu un nc ct tiio on n g ga au ug ge e c ca an n d diis st tr ra ac ct t y yo ou u f fr ro om m t th he e o op pe er ra at tiio on n o of f t th he e v ve e h hiic clle e p pa ar rt tiic cu ulla ar rlly y f fr ro om m c co on ns st ta an n...

Page 46: ... ellllt ta alle e L Liig gh ht ts s Lights Description GREEN Left or right turn signal is turned on Hazard Warning Flasher All front and rear turn signals will flash ORANGE Vehicle malfunction BLUE The high beam are selected RED The engine temperature is too high GREEN The neutral gear is selected RED Parking brake is engaged or malfunction of the brake system RED If illuminate while driving it in...

Page 47: ...n nd d I In nd diic ca at to or rs s Icon Description Smartphone Network connection Bluetooth device Smartphone battery level indicator Helmet pairing indicator Fuel indicator Temperature indicator Cruise control indicator Icon Description Speakers audio output Helmet audio output S Se et tt tiin ng gs s M Me en nu u S Sw wiit tc ch he es s Use the ECC to control of numerous functions of the multi...

Page 48: ...ected Contact list and call history are stored in cluster permanently To delete these information you must unpair your smartphone or overwrite using another smartphone P Ph ho on ne e The phone menu is to access The phone history The phone contact list N NO OT TE E To have access to the Phone menu a phone and rider helmet must be paired Refer to Pair your Smartphone Via Bluetooth S St ta at tiis s...

Page 49: ...ment When FM audio source is selected the left and right joystick functions will be as follows Short Left Previous preset Long Left Seek down Short Right Next preset Long Right Seek up When Bluetooth audio source is se lected the left and right functions will be as follows Left Previous song Right Next song When In AUX and BRP Connect Iphone only audio sources left and right have no effects A Au u...

Page 50: ...ur phone s bluetooth function Refer to your manufacturer s user guide for detailed procedure 2 Choose BRP Connect 3 A confirmation number will appear on your phone screen and the ve hicle gauge screen Make sure these numbers match 4 Press Pair on your phone and se lect the green check mark on the vehicle gauge 5 Allow Contacts and Favorite Sync on your phone Bluetooth is now visible O On n t th he...

Page 51: ... Quick press the J JO OY YS ST TI IC CK K to access Menu Push the joystick U UP P to select Launch BRP Connect and push the joystick R RI IG GH HT T Select the app you would like to use and press the J JO OY YS ST TI IC CK K To leave the app long press the J JO OY YS ST TI IC CK K To return to the Main Menu press the BRP Connect Button Q Qu uiic ck k T To ou ur r o of f t th he e B BR RP P C Co on...

Page 52: ...to learn how to use this app Here is how it works 6 FAQ This link takes you to an swers of common questions asked by riders like you An internet con nection is required 7 BRP Connect Tutorial Need to know more This link takes you to detailed instructions videos An in ternet connection is required 1 2 1 Currently Installed Apps 2 Available Apps LARGE PANORAMIC 7 8 WIDE LCD DISPLAY ...

Page 53: ...da ar rd d M Mo od de e In standard mode acceleration is re duced when accelerating from a com plete stop and when operating in the low vehicle speed range under certain conditions S SP PO OR RT T M Mo od de e In SPORT mode maximum engine power is available throughout the en gine operational range M Mo od de e D Diis sp plla ay y When a mode is selected a message is displayed in the lower display ...

Page 54: ...u us se e s se er riio ou us s iin njju ur ry y o or r d de ea at th h O On nlly y r ru un n t th he e e en ng giin ne e iin n a an n u un ne en n c cllo os se ed d w we ellll v ve en nt tiilla at te ed d a ar re ea a S Se ee e t th he e G Ge en ne er ra all P Pr re ec ca au ut tiio on ns s s se ec ct tiio on n 1 Push down and hold the brake pedal The vehicle can be started in any gear with the br...

Page 55: ...t th he e b br ra ak ke e p pe ed da all iin n c ca as se e t th he e v ve eh hiic clle e s st ta ar rt ts s t to o r ro ollll To move the vehicle a short distance without starting the engine 1 While seated on the vehicle push down and hold the brake pedal 2 Disengage the parking brake 3 Dismount on the right side of the vehicle keeping your foot on the brake pedal 4 Push the vehicle using the bra...

Page 56: ...as so olliin ne e G Ga as so o lliin ne e w wiillll o ox xiid diiz ze e t th he e r re es su ullt t iis s llo os ss s o of f o oc ct ta an ne e v vo olla at tiille e c co om mp po ou un nd ds s a an nd d t th he e p pr ro od du uc ct tiio on n o of f g gu um m a an nd d v va ar rn niis sh h d de ep po os siit ts s w wh hiic ch h c ca an n d da am m a ag ge e t th he e f fu ue ell s sy ys st te em ...

Page 57: ... until you hear a click Never start or operate the engine with the fuel cap removed 8 Close seat A Ad djju us st tiin ng g t th he e R Re ea ar r S Su us sp pe en ns siio on n B Ba as se e M Mo od de ells s The rear air suspension is pressurized for general operation If the vehicle load changes adding a passenger riding with more cargo etc or if a softer or a harder setting is desired the pressure...

Page 58: ...ssure release or the air compressor operating while engine is running It indicates the sus pension is self adjusting U Us siin ng g t th he e A Au ud diio o I In np pu ut t J Ja ac ck k a an nd d U US SB B P Po or rt ts s An audio input jack is provided in the glove box 1 2 1 Audio in jack 2 USB jack Any audio player connected in this jack will be played through the audio system Depending your dev...

Page 59: ...Safe Operating Instructions 57 S SA AF FE E O OP PE ER RA AT TI IN NG G I IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NS S ...

Page 60: ... There is no hand operated brake and there is no way to brake front and rear wheels separately This vehicle is able to brake and steer at the same time much better than a motorcycle and can stop very quickly Be aware of vehicles behind you they may not able to stop or react as quickly A An nt tii llo oc ck k B Br ra ak kiin ng g S Sy ys st te em m A AB BS S The vehicle is equipped with an Anti loc...

Page 61: ...ember that the front is wider than the rear Do not back up too close to objects or you may hit them with the front tires Keep your speed low and do not back up for long distances When possible park so that you do not have to back out of the parking space C CA AU UT TI IO ON N A Allw wa ay ys s k ke ee ep p b bo ot th h f fe ee et t o on n t th he e f fo oo ot t p pe eg gs s w wh hiille e o op pe e...

Page 62: ...ll remain on for 2 seconds after VSS intervention L Liim miit ta at tiio on ns s VSS cannot help you maintain control in all situations S Su ur rf fa ac ce es s w wiit th h P Po oo or r T Tr ra ac ct tiio on n The grip of tires on the road surface limits the maximum braking Even with ABS and EBD your stopping distance will be longer on surfaces with poor traction if you do not maintain the rec omm...

Page 63: ...pe ee ed d The VSS does not control the vehicle speed except when SCS intervenes during a turn The VSS does not pre vent the vehicle from entering a turn too fast If you drive too fast for condi tions you can lose control even with VSS E Ex xc ce es ss s W We eiig gh ht t Never load vehicle above specified values T To ot ta all V Ve eh hiic clle e L Lo oa ad d A Allllo ow we ed d 252 kg 556 lb D D...

Page 64: ... You should expect that the riding of this ve hicle is riskier than riding in a car and that the risk of injury is more like riding a motorcycle As when riding a motorcycle you can reduce the risk of injuries by wearing a helmet and riding gear O Op pe er ra at to or r S Sk kiilllls s a an nd d J Ju ud dg gm me en nt t Every driver has some control over their own risk on the road Drivers who devel...

Page 65: ...er ate all controls turn the handlebar through the full range of steering mount and dismount and monitor your surroundings to operate the vehicle Passengers also need to be alert so ber and physically able to maintain their posture hold on and react appro priately to curves bumps accelera tion and stops V Ve eh hiic clle e C Co on nd diit tiio on n Keep your vehicle in good condition Do pre operat...

Page 66: ...s indicate that helmet use significantly reduces the risk of brain injury So be safe and always wear a helmet while riding C Ch ho oo os siin ng g a a H He ellm me et t Helmets should be manufactured to meet the appropriate standard in your state province or country A full face helmet gives the most pro tection against impacts since it covers all of the head and face It can also protect against de...

Page 67: ...ders Riding suits are avail able in both one piece and two piece sets Leather is a good choice because it is durable and wind resistant and pro vides protection against injury Other abrasive resistant protective gear made of synthetic fabrics are good choices too Do not wear loose or long clothing or scarves that can be come tangled in the moving parts Flaps and fasteners seal out the wind A jacke...

Page 68: ...is elastic in the waist pant legs and sleeves The jacket should have a high collar and zip up with wide flaps across the opening When purchasing a rain suit consider adding waterproof gloves and footwear Remember if the weather is wet it is best to avoid riding If you do ride in wet weather you may need to stop if water starts to accumulate on the road H He ea ar riin ng g P Pr ro ot te ec ct tiio...

Page 69: ...traffic A closed well marked parking lot without ob stacles light poles curbs etc makes a good practice area Be aware of oil left by parked cars Look for parking lots that are empty during off hours such as schools churches commun ity centers or shopping centers Do not trespass on private property Once you have selected a suitable lo cation get permission to use it from the owner If there are obst...

Page 70: ...e a an nd d U Us siin ng g t th he e E En ng giin ne e S St to op p S Sw wiit tc ch h P Pu ur rp po os se e Become familiar with the operation of the twist throttle Become familiar with the sound of the engine at different RPMs This will help you to know when to up shift and downshift based on the engine sound Become familiar with using the en gine stop switch D Diir re ec ct tiio on ns s Start wi...

Page 71: ...tle 2 2b b H Ho olld d T Th hr ro ot tt tlle e R Re elle ea as se e a an nd d S St to op p E Ev ve er ry y 1 12 2 m m 4 40 0 f ft t Next you will be holding the throttle a little longer then stopping every 12 m 40 ft every other marker every fourth line Again slowly apply throttle until the vehicle starts to creep forward This time hold the throttle at this point As you approach the stopping point...

Page 72: ...er from the cones so you can make a wide arcing turn at the end of the straightaway As you approach the curve slow down to no more than 8 km h 5 MPH by releasing the throttle and apply brake if needed Hold the throttle to maintain your low speed Look in the direction of the curve Turn the handlebar in the direction of the curve pulling on the inside handgrip and pushing on the out side being caref...

Page 73: ... in a curve or turn 5 5 Q Qu uiic ck k S St to op ps s P Pu ur rp po os se e Become familiar with the vehicle braking ability Learn to apply brakes with maxi mum force D Diir re ec ct tiio on ns s This exercise is similar to what you did before except you ll be applying the brake more firmly working up to brak ing as hard as possible The Anti lock Braking System ABS will prevent the wheels from lo...

Page 74: ...e ec ct tiio on ns s 6 m 20 ft W We ea av ve e 1 Weave between every marker in tersection of every other parking spot Keep your speed low initially as you get used to making the changes of direction 2 Lean into each turn and turn the handlebar in the direction you want to go by pulling and pushing the grips 1 Start 12 m 40 ft W We ea av ve e Once you re comfortable try doing 12 m 40 ft weaves betw...

Page 75: ...for this exercise rather than riding in the spaces 7 7a a P Pr ra ac ct tiic ce e U Us siin ng g t th he e G Ge ea ar r S Se elle ec ct to or r a at t a a S St to op p First while stopped practice to single shift between reverse neutral and first gear Then practice to Double shift from reverse to first gear Double shift from first to reverse gear Repeat until you are comfortable 7 7b b U Up ps sh ...

Page 76: ...ot apply throttle while downshifting engine braking will slow the vehicle This can help you decrease speed but remem ber that VSS does not control engine braking If you shift into too low a gear when you are at high speed the rear tire can skid and you can lose control spin out tip or roll over particularly in a curve 8 8 S Sw we er rv ve e P Pu ur rp po os se e Become familiar with the vehicle s ...

Page 77: ...e Become familiar with the vehicle handling and turning radius in reverse D Diir re ec ct tiio on ns s Shift into reverse See Operating in Reverse in Basic Procedures Check that the area behind you is clear Continue to look backwards Be careful not to strike anything with your front wheels as you back up Slow and stop by releasing throttle and using brake just like when operating normally Back for...

Page 78: ...ating Instructions Good weather Low traffic Daytime Lower speeds No passenger You can gradually move on to more challenging riding situations as you develop your skills REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES ...

Page 79: ... ce e Always leave at least a two second following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you when oper ating under ideal riding conditions This means that you should pass any fixed point on the road at least two full seconds after the vehicle in front of you When conditions make braking dis tance longer or visibility is limited use a longer following distance for a greater margin of saf...

Page 80: ...ights on your vehicle work properly Your vehicle is equipped with reflectors on the fend ers sides and back Make sure that all reflectors are clean and not broken or missing Use your high beams whenever possi ble both day and night Use low beams to avoid blinding other moto rists at night or when too much light reflects back such as in fog S Siig gn na alls s Use your turn signals to inform others...

Page 81: ...sition also keeps your front wheels out of the slippery area in the middle of the lane helping main tain braking and steering ability If you are used to driving a car remember that you are sit in the center of the ve hicle your perspective is different You can move to the left or right part of the lane to avoid hazards keep distance from other vehicles or han dle curves You can also move to the le...

Page 82: ... Never drive on the shoulder to pass vehicles If you put one wheel off the road you can lose control T Tu ur rn ns s Remember to slow look and steer through turns S Sllo ow w Reduce speed as needed before entering a turn by rolling off the throttle and or using the brakes Enter the turn at a speed that you can maintain throughout the turn Although the vehicle is better able to brake while turning ...

Page 83: ...nnot see as far as your stopping distance You can also use other vehicles headlights to see the road ahead Do not use tinted or colored visors or lenses at night and be particularly careful that your visor does not have scratches or smudges G Gr ro ou up p R Riid diin ng g Ride single file only Never share lanes even with a motorcycle When riding with motorcycles main tain proper following distanc...

Page 84: ... tires reduce the risk of hydroplaning Always maintain recommended tire pressure Refer to Tire Pressure in Maintenance Procedures section N NO OT TE E The pressure difference between the left and right side tire should not ex ceed 3 4 kPa 5 lbf in Immediately replace any tire that shows the maximum tread wear indi cator to minimize risk of hydroplaning The middle of a lane can be particu larly sli...

Page 85: ...ns If the road has paved should ers signal your intention to pull off the highway pull off at near traffic speed then slow down to a complete stop If the shoulder is unpaved sig nal your intention to pull off the roadway slow down to a safe speed before pulling off the paved roadway and stop the vehicle Let the turn signal activated to increase your visibility On models equipped with haz ard warni...

Page 86: ...nt 6 8 kg 15 lb with top rack installed 9 kg 20 lb without top rack O Op pe er ra at tiin ng g w wiit th h E Ex xt tr ra a W We eiig gh ht t Carrying a passenger or heavy cargo affects the way the vehicle handles because of the greater weight and because the weight distribution will be different 1 You will not be able to accelerate as quickly Allow more time and space for passing 2 You will not be...

Page 87: ... footrests at all times The passen ger footrest height is adjustable Refer to Adjusting the Passenger Footrest 2 The passenger should not hold on to the operator as the operator may not be able to withstand the lateral force generated by both 3 Different gripping positions on the handholds may be more comfort able for different maneuvers e g one hand at the front corner of and one hand at the oppo...

Page 88: ...riin ng g h ha ar rn ne es ss s m ma ay y lle ea ad d t to o v ve e h hiic clle e e elle ec ct tr riic ca all s sy ys st te em m f fa aiillu ur re e W WA AR RN NI IN NG G T Th he e u us se e o of f a an ny y o ot th he er r t tr ra aiille er r c co ou ulld d d da am ma ag ge e t th he e v ve eh hiic clle e o or r iin nt te er rf fe er re e w wiit th h t th he e p pr ro op pe er r o op pe er ra at ...

Page 89: ...ve er r a as s iit t w wiillll iin nc cr re ea as se e t th he e r riis sk k o of f t tiip pp piin ng g o ov ve er r A Allll c ca ar rg go o m mu us st t b be e s st to or re ed d a an nd d s se ec cu ur re ed d iin ns siid de e t th he e t tr ra aiille er r Load limits must be observed with the appropriate towing equipment T To ow wiin ng g S Sp pe ec ciif fiic ca at tiio on ns s Maximum weight o...

Page 90: ... o t th he e v ve eh hiic clle e llo os ss s o of f c co on nt tr ro oll N NO OT TI IC CE E E Ex xc ce ee ed diin ng g t th he e m ma ax xiim mu um m t to ow we ed d w we eiig gh ht t c ca an n d da am ma ag ge e v ve eh hiic clle e o or r t tr ra aiille er r A Av vo oiid d t tr ra an ns sp po or rt tiin ng g h he ea av vy y p pa ar rt ts s w wiit th h s sh ha ar rp p e ed dg ge es s t th ha at t ...

Page 91: ...pre ride inspection should be performed once a week True False 3 3 VSS allows you to use the vehicle in any kind of weather True False 4 4 You should only replace the tires with those approved by BRP obtained from an authorized Can Am On Road dealer True False 5 5 It is important for the passenger to be alert and sober True False 6 6 Name six items of protective gear that can reduce your risk of i...

Page 92: ...lse 1 12 2 Under normal conditions the following distance should be at least ________ a 1 second b 2 seconds c 3 seconds 1 13 3 You should never carry flammable liquids such as gasoline on the vehicle or in a storage compartment even if they are in approved containers True False 1 14 4 List 5 ways of being more noticeable to other drivers 1 _________________________ 2 _________________________ 3 _...

Page 93: ... 1 17 7 The vehicle can safely tow a trailer True False 1 18 8 When the vehicle configuration allows it the passenger should hold the operator firmly True False 1 19 9 Riding a 3 wheel vehicle is as safe as riding in a car True False 2 20 0 ABS allows you to press the brake pedal hard without locking the wheels True False KNOWLEDGE SELF TEST ...

Page 94: ...r ru ue e 6 6 1 Helmet 2 Eye and face protection 3 Jacket with long sleeves 4 Gloves 5 Long pants 6 Closed toe footwear preferably over the ankle 7 7 T Tr ru ue e 8 8 c c F Fr ro on nt t b br ra ak ke e lle ev ve er r The vehicle does not have a front brake lever 9 9 F Fa alls se e You should use your high beams during the day 1 10 0 T Tr ru ue e 1 11 1 F Fa alls se e You can brake and turn at the...

Page 95: ...pump The vehicle is equipped with ABS which keeps the wheels from locking 1 16 6 T Tr ru ue e 1 17 7 F Fa alls se e 1 18 8 F Fa alls se e The passenger should always hold on to the handholds 1 19 9 F Fa alls se e In cars and trucks the structure of the vehicle provides protection In addition passengers can protect themselves by wearing seat belts You should expect that riding a 3 wheel vehicle is ...

Page 96: ...omes with a hang tag and labels containing important safety information Any person who rides this vehicle should read and understand this infor mation on the vehicle before riding N NO OT TE E In the event of any discrepancy be tween this guide and the vehicle the safety labels on the vehicle have precedence over the labels in this guide ...

Page 97: ...off road Avoid puddles and running water This type of vehicle can hydroplane on water and slip on gravel dirt and sand covered roads If you must go through these road conditions slow down This hangtag may only be removed by the customer Ce produit routier est différent Il nécessite des habiletés et des connaissances spéciales Sachez ce qui distingue ce produit Can Am des autres véhicules Lisez le ...

Page 98: ... exposed to more road risks than in a car Even skilled operators can be struck by other vehicles or lose control This vehicle will not protect you in a crash Instruct the passenger Always hold handholds and keep feet on pegs Watch the road Lean into curves Brace for bumps Always keep in mind Brake with the foot pedal Steer in the direction of a turn do not countersteer Keep all wheels in your lane...

Page 99: ... ad d Located under the operator s seat 1 9 5 8 T R TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES PNEUS ET LE CHARGEMENT The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 252 kg or 556 lb Le poids total des occupants et du chargement ne doit jamais dépasser 252 kg ou 556 lb SEATING CAPACITY NOMBRE DE PLACES TOTAL REAR ARRIÈRE 2 1 1 FRONT AVANT TIRE PNEU SIZE DIMENSION COLDTIRE P...

Page 100: ...e engine stop For procedure refer to the operator s guide Dipstick must be screwed in completely before checking Ride at least 15 km 9 miles oil level Use XPS 4 stroke5W40syntheticblendoilor Vehicle must be on a level surface equivalent motorcycle oil Let engine idle for 10 minutes Stop engine ENGINE OIL AND CERTAIN COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE HOT DIRECT CONTACT MAY RESULT IN SKIN ...

Page 101: ... Br ra ak ke e F Fllu uiid d C Clle ea an n a an nd d R Re ef fiillll Located behind the front service cover WARNING Clean filler cap before removing Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE ...

Page 102: ...55 Kg Lb kPa Psi bar kPa Psi bar kPa Psi bar kPa Psi bar kPa Psi bar 450 65 4 50 515 75 5 15 550 80 5 50 585 85 5 85 345 50 3 45 415 60 4 15 480 70 4 80 515 75 5 15 550 80 5 50 310 45 3 10 380 55 3 80 450 65 4 50 480 70 4 80 515 75 5 15 70 150 70 150 45 100 0 90 200 90 200 115 250 115 250 LOAD DRIVER DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED PRESSURE BY 70 kPa 10 Psi 0 70 bar 380 55 3 80 SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE...

Page 103: ...a ag ge e C Co om mp pa ar rt tm me en nt t L Lo oa ad d Located inside the front storage compartment 16 kg 35 lb DO NOT OVERLOAD 5121A LOAD LIMIT T To op p S St to or ra ag ge e C Co om mp pa ar rt tm me en nt t L Lo oa ad d Located inside the back of the top storage compartment cover DO NOT OVERLOAD Without top rack Maximum case load 9 kg 20 lb With top rack installed Maximum case top rack load ...

Page 104: ...ice compartment cover special care to maintain its appearance See operator s guide PVD chrome wheel should be washed with water and a mild soap Do not polish use acid based or abrasive chrome cleaner on the PVD chrome wheel Do not clean windshield with alkaline or acid cleaner gasoline or solvent to avoid windshield damage See operator s guide 704904936A NOTICE Matt finish paint needs SAFETY INFOR...

Page 105: ...afe Operating Instructions 103 S Sh hiif ft tiin ng g P Pa at tt te er rn n J Ja ap pa an ne es se e M Mo od de ell This label is installed by the dealer R N 1 2 3 4 5 6 SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE ...

Page 106: ...s the competent authorities If any of these authorities receives similar complaints it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However these authorities cannot become involved in any individual problems between you your dealer or Bombardier Recreational Products Inc To contact NHTSA 888 327 4236 1 800 4...

Page 107: ...105 P PR RE E R RI ID DE E I IN NS SP PE EC CT TI IO ON N ...

Page 108: ...em ms s t th ha at t y yo ou u d diis sc co ov ve er r t to o r re ed du uc ce e t th he e r riis sk k o of f a a b br re ea ak kd do ow wn n o or r c cr ra as sh h S Se ee e a an n a au u t th ho or riiz ze ed d C Ca an n A Am m O On n R Ro oa ad d d de ea alle er r a as s n ne ec ce es ss sa ar ry y B Be ef fo or re e S St ta ar rt tiin ng g t th he e V Ve eh hiic clle e I In ns sp pe ec ct t t ...

Page 109: ... the grilles Do not clean with a pressure washer because it can damage the radiator fins Clean only with compressed air T Tu ur rn n I Ig gn niit tiio on n K Ke ey y t to o t th he e O ON N P Po os siit tiio on n I It te em m P Pr ro oc ce ed du ur re e Multifunction gauge Check the gauges indicators messages and the fuel level Lights Check operation of headlights taillight brake light turn signal...

Page 110: ...108 This page is intentionally blank PRE RIDE CHECKLIST ...

Page 111: ...109 M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E ...

Page 112: ...r s s c ch ho oo os siin ng g m ma ay y m ma aiin nt ta aiin n r re ep plla ac ce e o or r r re ep pa aiir r emission control devices and systems These instructions do not require components or service by BRP or authorized Can Am On Road dealers Although an authorized Can Am On Road dealer has an in depth technical knowledge and tools to service your vehicle the emission related warranty is not co...

Page 113: ...ke pads and discs condition Check passenger handholds looseness Check floorboards looseness Check body panels looseness Check operation of storage compartment latches hinges and key barrels EVERY 1 500 KM 1 000 MI Check oil level E EV VE ER RY Y 1 15 5 0 00 00 0 K KM M 9 9 3 30 00 0 M MI I O OR R 1 1 Y YE EA AR R W WH HI IC CH HE EV VE ER R C CO OM ME ES S F FI IR RS ST T Perform all items indicat...

Page 114: ... Check shock absorbers for leaks or other damages Check tightening torque of the rear wheel axle nut Performed by an authorized Can Am On Road dealer Check ball joints condition Check front and rear wheel bearings condition Check brake pads and discs condition Check passenger handholds looseness Check floorboards looseness Check body panels looseness Check operation of storage compartment latches ...

Page 115: ...113 E EV VE ER RY Y 4 45 5 0 00 00 0 K KM M 2 28 8 0 00 00 0 M MI I Replace the spark plugs Check front suspension arms rubber bushings MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...

Page 116: ...e is very important and must not be neglected N NO OT TE E The first inspection is at the expense of the vehicle owner We recommend that this inspection be signed by the authorized Can Am On Road dealer repair shop or person of your own choosing having performed the first inspection Date of inspection Signature of the Authorized Can Am On Road dealer repair shop or person Name of the Authorized Ca...

Page 117: ...NO OT TI IC CE E D Do o n no ot t a ad dd d a an ny y a ad dd diit tiiv ve es s t to o t th he e r re ec co om mm me en nd de ed d e en ng giin ne e o oiill Damages caused by the use of an oil not suitable for the engine or by add ing of an additives may not be covered by the BRP Limited Warranty XPS Recommended Engine Oil 4T 5W40 Synthetic blend oil If the Recommended XPS Product is not Available...

Page 118: ... It should be near or equal to the upper mark 1 MAX 2 MIN 3 Operating range 500 ml 17 fl oz US O Oiill L Le ev ve ell b be et tw we ee en n L Lo ow we er r M MI IN N a an nd d U Up pp pe er r M MA AX X M Ma ar rk ks s 1 Do not add oil 2 Properly insert and tighten dipstick 3 Close the seat O Oiill L Le ev ve ell u un nd de er r M MI IN N M Ma ar rk k A Ad djju us st tm me en nt t 1 Add approximate...

Page 119: ...ut t w wiit th h a a w wa ar rm m e en ng giin ne e C CA AU UT TI IO ON N E En ng giin ne e o oiill c ca an n b be e v ve er ry y h ho ot t 2 Clean area around drain plug under oil sump cover 3 Place an appropriate drain pan under oil sump cover 4 Remove the drain plug and discard the sealing washer and O rings 1 T TY YP PI IC CA AL L 1 Engine oil drain plug 5 Remove the dipstick 6 Allow sufficien...

Page 120: ...w wa ay ys s r re ep plla ac ce e iit t w wiit th h a a n ne ew w o on ne e 21 Tighten drain plugs as specified T Tiig gh ht te en niin ng g T To or rq qu ue e Drain plug oil sump cover 28 2 Nm 21 1 lbf ft Magnetic drain plug clutch cover 20 1 Nm 15 1 lbf ft 22 Insert N NE EW W engine oil filter 23 Install N NE EW W O rings on oil filter cover 24 Install oil filter cover and tighten to specificati...

Page 121: ... r T Th hiis s c co ou ulld d d da am ma ag ge e t th he e p pa ap pe er r f fii b be er rs s a an nd d r re ed du uc ce e iit ts s f fiillt tr ra at tiio on n a ab biill iit ty y w wh he en n u us se ed d iin n d du us st ty y e en nv viir ro on nm me en nt ts s N NO OT TI IC CE E D Do o n no ot t w wa as sh h t th he e p pa ap pe er r f fiillt te er r w wiit th h a an ny y c clle ea an niin ng g...

Page 122: ...ene glycol premixed coolant 50 50 specifically formulated for internal combustion aluminum engines V Ve er riif fy yiin ng g t th he e E En ng giin ne e C Co oo olla an nt t L Le ev ve ell W WA AR RN NI IN NG G W Wh he en n o op pe en niin ng g t th he e r re es se er rv vo oiir r t th he e c co oo olla an nt t c ca an n b be e v ve er ry y h ho ot t a an nd d s sp pr ra ay y o ou ut t iif f t th ...

Page 123: ...tery and is com pletely sealed there is no need to add water to adjust the electrolyte level The battery may need to be charged if the vehicle has not been ridden for at least one month Always have the battery replaced by an authorized Can Am On Road dealer W WA AR RN NI IN NG G D Do o n no ot t u us se e c co on nv ve en nt tiio on na all lle ea ad d a ac ciid d t ty yp pe e b ba at tt te er riie...

Page 124: ...ate is 2 A When the battery is charged 7 First disconnect the BLACK cable N NO OT TI IC CE E A Allw wa ay ys s d diis sc co on nn ne ec ct t t th he e B BL LA AC CK K c ca ab blle e f fiir rs st t t to o a av vo oiid d d da am ma ag giin ng g t th he e e elle ec ct tr riic ca all s sy ys st te em m o of f t th he e v ve eh hiic clle e 8 Disconnect the RED cable 9 Close the battery access panel and...

Page 125: ...e ed d A Ac ct tiio on n Belt fabric worn exposing internal components Replace belt Stone damage Replace belt N NO OT TE E Hairline cracks do not require the re placement of the belt but must be monitored closely they may lead to opened cracks or missing teeth re quiring belt replacement Damage to the center of the belt will eventually re quire belt replacement but when cracks extend to the edge o...

Page 126: ...ged or broken Replace and lubricate the bearing seal of the rear axle Replace and lubricate rear axle O ring Check and clean the rear axle wear sleeves Replace if damaged or broken When the rear wheel is removed or re placed perform the following Replace rear wheel nut Replace and lubricate the bearing seal of the rear axle Replace and lubricate rear axle O ring Check rubber damper condition Repla...

Page 127: ... as s y yo ou ur r f fiin ng ge er rs s m ma ay y b be e c ca au ug gh ht t b be et tw we ee en n t th he e w wh he ee ell a an nd d t th he e b br ra ak ke e c ca alliip pe er r T Tiir re e R Re eg giis st tr ra at tiio on n F Fo or rm m In the event of a tire recall we can on ly contact you if we have your name and address As a vehicle manufac turer BRP keeps a record of the Tire Identification ...

Page 128: ...ra ak ke e f fllu uiid d c ca an n d da am ma ag ge e p pa aiin nt te ed d s su ur rf fa ac ce es s o or r p plla as st tiic c p pa ar rt ts s W Wiip pe e u up p a an ny y s sp piilllls s 4 Reinstall filler cap and lock in place 5 Reinstall the service cover V Ve er riif fy yiin ng g t th he e B Br ra ak ke e S Sy ys st te em m The front and rear brakes are hydraul ic disc types These brakes are s...

Page 129: ...es se en nt ta at tiiv ve es s o of f t th he e r riid diin ng g c co on nd diit tiio on ns s w wh he en n a ad djju us st tiin ng g t th he e h he ea ad dlliig gh ht ts s 5 Beam aiming is correct when the top line of the headlight reflection is between lines A and B H He ea ad dlliig gh ht ts s V Ve er rt tiic ca all A Aiim miin ng g A Ad djju us st tm me en nt t When adjusting the headlight low ...

Page 130: ... to access the inner of the console It may be necessary to displace the electric harness aside to work easily 3 With your fingers locate the ad juster on the headlight housing 4 Using the short bent side of the Al len key provides in the tool kit turn the headlight adjuster to adjust the headlights horizontally 1 2 3 L LH H H HE EA AD DL LI IG GH HT T A AD DJ JU US ST TE ER R S SH HO OW WN N 1 LH ...

Page 131: ...es or automobiles N NO OT TE E Using warm water works well to re move bugs in the windshield and front panels 3 While washing the vehicle check for grease or oil You can use serv ice product or a mild automotive degreaser Thoroughly follow the manufacturer s instructions S Se er rv viic ce e p pr ro od du uc ct t XPS Roadster wash 4 Dry the vehicle with a chamois or a soft towel V Ve eh hiic clle ...

Page 132: ...o o t te ec ct to or r o on n t th he e s se ea at ts s a as s t th he e s su ur rf fa ac ce e w wiillll b be ec co om me e s slliip pp pe er ry y a an nd d t th he e o op pe er r a at to or r o or r t th he e p pa as ss se en ng ge er r m ma ay y s slliip p o of ff f t th he e v ve eh hiic clle e VEHICLE CARE ...

Page 133: ...of your own choosing for maintenance repair or replacement 3 Check engine coolant brake fluid and clutch fluid levels 4 Fill the fuel tank add fuel stabilizer and run the engine to prevent the tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating Strictly follow in structions on fuel stabilizer container 5 Inflate all tires to their recom mended pressure 6 Clean the vehicle 7 Lubricate all control cab...

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Page 135: ...133 R RO OA AD D S SI ID DE E R RE EP PA AI IR RS S ...

Page 136: ...ad the safety message then press the MODE button Engine stop switch in the OFF position Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the ON position Ignition switch in the OFF position Turn the ignition to the ON position Battery dead or poor battery connections Check the battery charge Re charge if necessary see Mainte nance Procedures Check the battery connections in the front storage compartment...

Page 137: ...ether the engine malfunction indicator lamp is ON while starting Seek service from an authorized Can Am On Road dealer repair shop or person of your own choosing for mainte nance repair or replacement Please refer to the US EPA Emis sions Performance Warranty con tained herein for information about warranty claims DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES ...

Page 138: ...ks Check coolant level and adjust see Maintenance Procedures SUSPENSION FAULT Air controlled suspension malfunction Check pressure in the air spring Check rear suspension position sensor Have the vehicle transported to the nearest authorized Can Am On Road Dealer to verify the Air Controlled Suspension Min Max values calibration BRAKE FAILURE EBD malfunction Have the vehicle transported to the nea...

Page 139: ...rs and immediately go to the nearest authorized Can Am On Road dealer to have your vehicle serviced before riding again In LIMP HOME the engine RPM is limited and therefore the vehicle speed Important information messages can also be displayed temporarily to assist indi cator lamps T TY YP PI IC CA AL L When a digital warning appears it will show the warning for 6 seconds and then the warning will...

Page 140: ...transporting instructions If a tire has a m miin no or r nail or stone puncture and is not completely de flated the tire can be temporarily re paired To temporarily repair a tire a self inflating tire sealer or tire plug re pair kit can be used Follow the manu facturer s instructions that come with the tire sealer or repair kit and have the tire repaired or replaced by an au thorized Can Am On Roa...

Page 141: ...ngine does not start wait a few minutes before repeating the attempt in order to protect the starter motor and the booster battery N NO OT TE E If it still does not start there might be a problem with the starting system Have the vehicle transported see Transporting the Vehicle in this sec tion and repaired by an authorized Cam Am On Road dealer 12 Once the vehicle has been started let run both ve...

Page 142: ... 3 4 4 F FR RO ON NT T O OF F V VE EH HI IC CL LE E 1 Headlights low beam 2 Position lights 3 Headlights high beam 4 Turn signals 3 3 4 2 1 2 R RE EA AR R O OF F V VE EH HI IC CL LE E 1 License plate light 2 Taillights and brake lights 3 Turn signal lights 4 Backup light J Ja ap pa an ne es se e M Mo od de ells s 1 2 1 2 3 F FR RO ON NT T O OF F V VE EH HI IC CL LE E 1 Headlights low beam 2 Positi...

Page 143: ... 1 5 2 4 5 2 R RE EA AR R O OF F V VE EH HI IC CL LE E 1 License plate light 2 Taillights and brake lights 3 Turn signal lights 4 Signature light Limited only Canada and USA 5 Backup light HOW CHANGING A BULB ...

Page 144: ...vice covers and pull the covers off I IN NS SI ID DE E F FR RO ON NT T S ST TO OR RA AG GE E C CO OM MP PA AR RT TM ME EN NT T 1 Left fuse service cover 2 Right fuse service cover Push down on the tabs and carefully remove the fuse box covers 1 Tabs 2 Fuse box cover F Fu us se e D De es sc cr riip pt tiio on n Refer to decal located between both fuse boxes for correct identification L Le ef ft t F...

Page 145: ...wer outlet is only operational when ignition switch is at ON position When fuse 7 is installed 12 V power outlet is al ways operational L Le ef ft t J JC Ca as se e F Fu us se e B Bo ox x F Fu us se e N No o D De es sc cr riip pt tiio on n R Ra at tiin ng g 1 VCM pump 40 A 2 VCM valves 25 A 3 DPS 40 A 4 Main control F1 F2 R4 R5 40 A 5 Not used R Riig gh ht t J JC Ca as se e F Fu us se e B Bo ox x ...

Page 146: ...d t to o t th he e n ne ea ar re es st t a au ut th ho or riiz ze ed d C Ca an n A Am m O On n R Ro oa ad d d de ea alle er r r re ep pa aiir r s sh ho op p o or r p pe er r s so on n o of f y yo ou ur r c ch ho oo os siin ng g R Re ep plla ac ciin ng g a a F Fu us se e 1 Set the ignition switch to OFF 2 Pull the fuse out 3 Check whether the filament is melted F FU US SE E 1 Good fuse 2 Blown fuse...

Page 147: ... 6 To close the fuse service covers position covers over fuse boxes and push down carefully until the fuse service covers engage 7 Install basket and close the front storage compartment HOW REPLACING FUSES ...

Page 148: ...ed trailer loading ramp or power ramp to safely lift the vehicle and tie down straps Ensure the ve hicle is properly transported as speci fied in this section N NO OT TI IC CE E A Av vo oiid d u us siin ng g c ch ha aiin ns s t to o t tiie e t th he e v ve e h hiic clle e t th he ey y m ma ay y d da am ma ag ge e t th he e s su ur r f fa ac ce e f fiin niis sh h o or r p plla as st tiic c c co om ...

Page 149: ...n ng g t th he e t tiie e d do ow wn n s st tr ra ap p iin ns siid de e t th he e r re ea ar r s sp pr ro oc ck ke et t m ma ay y s se er riio ou us slly y d da am ma ag ge e t th he e d dr riiv ve e s sy ys st te em m R RE EA AR R W WH HE EE EL L A AT TT TA AC CH HM ME EN NT T T TY YP PI IC CA AL L 1 Tie down strap 2 Inside rear wheel rim ONLY 11 Firmly attach the rear wheel tie down strap to the...

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Page 152: ...LEM2 DATE MOD 8254 V I N 1 2 1 VIN Vehicle Identification Number 2 Model number J Ja ap pa an n BombardierRecreationalProductsInc V I N dB A min 1 8255 1 2 1 VIN Vehicle Identification Number 2 Model number C Ca an na ad da a a an nd d U US SA A 9020 lb RR AR BombardierRecreationalProductsInc DATE GVWR PNBV kg lb GAWR PNBE FR AV kg kg lb THISVEHICLECONFORMSTOALLAPPLICABLEU S FEDERAL MOTORVEHICLESA...

Page 153: ...E KILOMÈTRE RENSEIGNEMENT SUR LE DISPOSITIF ANTIPOLLUTION Famille d évaporation THIS MOTORCYCLE MEETS U S EPA NOISE EMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF dBA AT RPM BY THE FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURE MODIFICATIONS WHICH CAUSE THIS MOTORCYCLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL NOISE STANDARDS ARE PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAW SEE OPERATOR S GUIDE MOTORCYCLE NOISE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION VACUUM HOSE ROUTING EVAP CANISTER TO OPEN AIR...

Page 154: ...ise control prior to its sale or delivery 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 re moved or rendered inoperative by any person A Am mo on ng g t th ho os se e A Ac ct ts s P Pr re es su um me ed d t to o C Co on ns st tiit tu ut te e T Ta am mp pe er riin ng g A Ar re e t th he e A Ac ct ts s L Liis st te ed d B ...

Page 155: ...terference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux condi tions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouil lage est susceptibl...

Page 156: ...a applicables aux appareils radio exempts de li cence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit ac cepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est sus ceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible for ...

Page 157: ... Ja ap pa an n This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law and the Japanese Telecommunications Busi ness Law This device should not be modified otherwise the granted designation number will be come invalid E Eu ur ro op pe e D De ec clla ar ra at tiio on n o of f C Co on nf fo or rm miit ty y Simplified EU Declaration of Conform ity according Radio Equipment Direc tive 2014 53 EU MUL...

Page 158: ...LC et käesolev raadioseadme tüüp VIPHI2BT vastab direktiivi 2014 53 EL nõuetele ELi vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on kättesaadav järgmisel internetiaadressil eu doc bosch com ES Por la presente Robert Bosch LLC declara que el tipo de equipo radioeléctrico VIPHI2BT es conforme con la Directiva 2014 53 UE El texto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está disponible en la dirección In...

Page 159: ...ctiva 2014 53 UE Textul integral al declarației UE de conformitate este disponibil la următoarea adresă internet eu doc bosch com SV Härmed försäkrar Robert Bosch LLC att denna typ av radioutrustning VIPHI2BT överensstämmer med direktiv 2014 53 EU Den fullständiga texten till EU försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på följande webbadress eu doc bosch com SL Robert Bosch LLC potrjuje da je tip radij...

Page 160: ...158 This page is intentionally blank MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE REGULATORY INFORMATION ...

Page 161: ...159 T TE EC CH HN NI IC CA AL L S SP PE EC CI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON NS S ...

Page 162: ...oke 80 mm 3 15 in Displacement 1 330 cm 81 16 in Compression ratio 12 1 Lubrication Type Dry sump with separate oil tank and oil cooler Engine oil filter BRP Rotax microglass fibre type replaceable Transmission HCM oil filter BRP Rotax multi layer surface filter replaceable Engine oil capacity Oil change with new engine filter 4 7 l 5 qt liq US Oil change with new engine and HCM filters 4 9 l 5 2 ...

Page 163: ... type Electronic ignition with dual output coil Ignition timing Not adjustable Spark plug Quantity 3 Make and type NGK MR7BI 8 iridium or equivalent Gap 0 7 0 8 mm 028 031 in Engine RPM limiter setting Forward 8100 RPM with engaged drivetrain 7500 RPM with open clutch or on neutral Battery Type Maintenance free Voltage 12 volts Nominal rating 21 A h Recommended charging rate 2 A Headlight Hi Low L...

Page 164: ...ed 900 RPM Electronically controlled not adjustable Fuel Type Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum octane 87 Pump Posted AKI RON MON 2 92 RON Recommended octane 91 Pump Posted AKI RON MON 2 95 RON Fuel tank capacity 26 5 l 7 gal liq US DRIVE SYSTEM Final drive type Carbon reinforced drive belt Final drive ratio 79 28 STEERING Type Dynamic Power Steering DPS FRONT SUSPENSION Suspension type Double sus...

Page 165: ...135 to 625 kPa 20 to 91 lbf in Preload adjustment ACS with automatic adjustment Air controlled suspension with automatic self leveling adjustment Swing arm with monoshock BRAKES Type Foot actuated fully integrated hydraulic 3 wheel braking system with ABS and EBD Front brake Dual discs of 270 mm 11 in radially mounted Brembo monobloc with 4 piston calipers 2 pad Rear brake Single disc of 270 mm 11...

Page 166: ...difference between the front tires should not exceed 3 4 kPa 5 lbf in Minimum tire tread depth Front 2 5 mm 3 32 in Rear 4 0 mm 5 32 in WHEELS Size diameter X width Front 381 x 127 mm 15 x 5 in Rear 381 x 178 mm 15 x 7 in Front wheel nuts torque 109 4 Nm 80 3 lbf ft Rear drive axle nut torque 225 15 Nm 166 11 lbf ft DIMENSIONS Overall length Base 2 777 mm 109 3 in Limited 2 833 mm 111 5 in Overall...

Page 167: ... 16 kg 35 lb Glove box Capacity 2 kg 4 lb Saddlebags Capacity 52 l 13 74 gal liq US Maximum load 7 kg 15 lb Top storage compartment Capacity 43 l 11 36 gal liq US Maximum load 9 kg 20 lb Total vehicle load allowed including operator all other loads and added accessories 224 kg 494 lb Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR 750 kg 1 653 lb Maximum weight on trailer tongue 18 kg 40 lb Maximum towed weight ...

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Page 169: ...167 W WA AR RR RA AN NT TY Y ...

Page 170: ...T TE ED D I IN N D DU UR RA AT TI IO ON N T TO O T TH HE E L LI IF FE E O OF F T TH HE E E EX XP PR RE ES SS S W WA AR R R RA AN NT TY Y I IN NC CI ID DE EN NT TA AL L A AN ND D C CO ON NS SE EQ QU UE EN NT TI IA AL L D DA AM MA AG GE ES S A AR RE E E EX X C CL LU UD DE ED D F FR RO OM M C CO OV VE ER RA AG GE E U UN ND DE ER R T TH HI IS S W WA AR RR RA AN NT TY Y S SO OM ME E S ST TA AT TE ES S ...

Page 171: ...ed warranty will be in effect from the date of delivery to the first retail consumer or the date the Product is first put into use whichever occurs first and for the following periods 1 For private recreational use T TW WE EN NT TY Y F FO OU UR R 2 24 4 C CO ON NS SE EC CU UT TI IV VE E M MO ON NT TH HS S except for the items covered in points 2 to 5 below and for commercial use T TW WE EL LV VE E...

Page 172: ...the Product upon the appearance of an anom aly The customer must notify a servicing Dealer within three 3 days of the ap pearance of a defect and provide it with reasonable access to the product and reasonable opportunity to repair it The customer must also present to the author ized Dealer proof of purchase of the product and must sign the repair work order prior to starting the repair in order t...

Page 173: ...family emission limits as determined by an EPA ap proved emission test and 3 Such nonconformity results or will result in the Product owner having to bear any penalty or other sanction including the denial of the right to use the Prod uct under local State or Federal law then BRP shall remedy the noncon formity at no cost to the owner except that if the Product has been in operation for more than ...

Page 174: ... condition attributable to BRP provided the Product owner has taken steps to put the Product back in a conforming condi tion in a timely manner or 3 The use of any uncertified part or non compliance with any written instruction for proper maintenance and use which is not relevant to the reason that the Product failed to comply with applicable emission standards or 4 Any cause attributable to BRP o...

Page 175: ...ct including all parts of its exhaust emission control system and its evaporative emission control system meets two conditions It is designed built and equipped so it conforms at the time of sale to the ulti mate purchaser with the requirements of 40 CFR 86 and with the evaporative emission standards of 40 CFR 1051 as applicable to onroad motorcycles It is free from defects in materials and workma...

Page 176: ...ct tu ur re er r s s W Wa ar rr ra an nt ty y C Co ov ve er ra ag ge e 5 years or 30 000 km 18 641 mi whichever first occurs O Ow wn ne er r s s W Wa ar rr ra an nt ty y R Re es sp po on ns siib biilliit tiie es s As the vehicle owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual BRP recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on...

Page 177: ...ed under warranty shall be warranted for the remaining warranty period 3 Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required mainte nance in the written instructions shall be warranted for the period of time or mileage whichever first occurs prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement point the part shall be re...

Page 178: ... failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add on or modi fied part W Wa ar rr ra an nt ty y P Pe er riio od d 5 years or 30 000 km 18 641 mi whichever first occurs E Ex xc cllu us siio on ns s The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage shall be excluded for such warranty coverage if BRP demonstrates that the vehicle has been abused neglected...

Page 179: ...iis ss siio on n C Co on nt tr ro oll S Sy ys st te em m Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Hose Vapor Canister Vapor Canister Mounting Bracket Bleed Valve Purge Valve Check Valve Filters Evaporative Com ponents Mounting Brackets Clamp Seal Gasket and Fitting associated with fuel system assembly See maintenance information section in this operator s guide for proper mainte nance This Operator s guide contain...

Page 180: ...TI IC CU UL LA AR R P PU UR RP PO OS SE E T TO O T TH HE E E EX XT TE EN NT T T TH HA AT T T TH HE EY Y C CA AN NN NO OT T B BE E D DI IS SC CL LA AI IM ME ED D T TH HE E I IM MP PL LI IE ED D W WA AR RR RA AN NT TI IE ES S A AR RE E L LI IM MI IT TE ED D I IN N D DU UR RA AT TI IO ON N T TO O T TH HE E L LI IF FE E O OF F T TH HE E E EX XP PR RE ES SS S W WA AR RR RA AN NT TY Y A AL LL L I IN NC ...

Page 181: ...he recommendations of the Opera tor s Guide Damage resulting from water ingestion accident road hazards submersion fire theft vandalism or any act of God Damage resulting from operation with fuels oils or lubricants with specifica tions different than as recommended in the Operator s Guide Damage resulting from corrosion from road salts battery acid environmental influences or treatment contrary t...

Page 182: ...ees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure 5 5 C Co on nd diit tiio on ns s t to o H H...

Page 183: ...ve other legal rights which may vary from country to country In the event that service is required outside of the country of original sale or for EEA residents if service is required outside of the EEA the owner will bear re sponsibility for any additional charges due to local practices and conditions such as but not limited to freight insurance taxes license fees import duties and any and all oth...

Page 184: ...I IM MI IT TA AT TI IO ON N A AN NY Y W WA AR RR RA AN NT TY Y O OF F M ME ER RC CH HA AN NT TA AB BI IL LI IT TY Y O OR R F FI IT TN NE ES SS S F FO OR R A A P PA AR RT TI IC CU UL LA AR R P PU UR RP PO OS SE E T TO O T TH HE E E EX XT TE EN NT T T TH HA AT T T TH HE EY Y C CA AN NN NO OT T B BE E D DI IS SC CL LA AI IM ME ED D T TH HE E I IM MP PL LI IE ED D W WA AR RR RA AN NT TI IE ES S A AR R...

Page 185: ...ation different tires ex haust system wheels or brakes Damage resulting from abuse abnormal use neglect racing or operation of the Product in a manner inconsistent with the recommendations of the Opera tor s Guide Damage resulting from water ingestion accident road hazards submersion fire theft vandalism or any act of God Damage resulting from operation with fuels oils or lubricants with specifica...

Page 186: ... process has been completed and documented by the purchaser and the authorized Distributor Dealer and signed by the purchaser The Product must have undergone proper warranty registration by an author ized Distributor Dealer The Product must be purchased in the country or union of countries in which the purchaser resides Routine maintenance as outlined in the Operator s Guide must be performed in a...

Page 187: ... shall also be transferred and be valid for the remaining coverage period provided BRP or an authorized Distributor Dealer receives a proof that the former owner agreed to the transfer of ownership in addition to the coordinates of the new owner 9 9 C Co on ns su um me er r A As ss siis st ta an nc ce e In the event of a controversy or a dispute in connection with this limited warranty BRP suggest...

Page 188: ... to comply is prescribed after two years after delivery of the goods The seller is responsible for the warranty for hidden defects of the good sold if such hidden defects are rendering the good unfit for the intended use or if they diminish its use in such a way that the buyer would not have acquired the good or would have given a lesser price had he known The action for such hid den defects shall...

Page 189: ... vehicle Pre Delivery Bulletin for detailed installation procedures F FI IR RS ST T I In ns sp pe ec ct tiio on n Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance Information section of this operator s guide S Se er rv viic ce e Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance Information section ...

Page 190: ...e Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance Information section of this operator s guide S Se er rv viic ce e Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance Information section of this operator s guide S Se er rv viic ce e Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date MAINTENANCE RECORDS ...

Page 191: ...chedule refer to Maintenance Information section of this operator s guide S Se er rv viic ce e Mileage km Signature Print Hours Date Dealer no Notes For maintenance schedule refer to Maintenance Information section of this operator s guide MAINTENANCE RECORDS ...

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Page 194: ...ore BRP and its affiliates may use its customer list to distribute marketing and promotional information about BRP and related products To exercise your right to consult or correct your data or to be removed from the addressee list for direct marketing please contact BRP By E mail privacyofficer brp com By mail BRP Legal Service 726 St Joseph Valcourt QC Canada J0E 2L0 ...

Page 195: ...park 11 40724 Hilden F Fiin nlla an nd d Isoaavantie 7 PL 8040 96101 Rovaniemi F Fr ra an nc ce e Arteparc Bâtiment B Route de la côte d Azur 13 590 Meyreuil N No or rw wa ay y Ingvald Ystgaardsvei 15 N 7484 Trondheim Salg marketing ettermarked S Sw we ed de en n Spinnvägen 15 903 61 Umeå Sweden 90821 S Sw wiit tz ze er rlla an nd d Avenue d Ouchy 4 6 1006 Lausanne L La at tiin n A Am me er riic c...

Page 196: ...ge of ownership please join a proof that the former owner agreed to the transfer Notifying BRP even after the expiration of the limited warranty is very important as it enables BRP to reach the vehicle owner if necessary like when safety re calls are initiated It is the owner s responsibility to notify BRP S ST TO OL LE EN N U UN NI IT TS S If your personal vehicle is stolen you should notify BRP ...

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Page 204: ...r lose control This vehicle wil not protect you in a crash HANDLING LIMITS AND ROAD CONDITIONS The Vehicle Stability System VSS cannot stop you from losing control flipping over or falling off if you exceed this vehicle s limits Know the limits for different road conditions Do not ride on ice snow or off road Avoid puddles and running water This type of vehicle can hydroplane on water and slip on ...