Can-Am spyder gs 2008 Operator's Manual page 17

WARNING
If you turn the ignition switch to
OFF, it shuts off the engine and
all the electrical systems includ-
ing the VSS (p. 30), EBD (p. 31) and
DPS (p. 31). If you do this while the
vehicle is moving, you could lose
control and crash.
NOTE: You should receive two keys
with your vehicle. Each key con-
tains a computer chip specifically pre-
programmed to start your vehicle.
Store the spare key in a safe place be-
cause you must have your spare key
to have another one made by an autho-
rized Can-Am roadster dealer.
2) Engine Start Button
The engine start button is near the right
handgrip.
3) Engine Stop Switch
The engine stop switch is near the
right handgrip. It 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.
4) Hazard Warning Switch
The hazard warning switch is near
the right handgrip. Push the button
to the left to turn on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
5) Headlights Switch
The switch is near the left handg rip,
and is used to select high or low beam
for the headlight. The headlights au-
tomatically turn on when the i gnition
switch is in the ON position.
To select high beams, pus h the switch
to the front position. To select low
beams, push the switch to the down
position.
To flash the high beams, push the
switch down, then re lease it. The high
beams will stay on as long as you hold
down the switch.
rmo2008-001-061_a
1. High beams
2. Low beams
3. Flash high beams
6) Turn Signal Button
The turn signal button is located near
the left handgrip. It turns off automat-
ically after a normal turn, but you may
have to turn it off manually after a shal-
low turn or lane change.
To turn the signal off, press the button
in.
Turn signals will automatically turn off
after 30 seconds while the vehicle is
moving.
7) Horn Button
The horn button is located near the left
handgrip.
8) Reverse Interlock Lever
The reverse interlock lever is located in
front of the left handgrip. Pull it toward
you with your right hand to allow shift-
ing into reverse. Refer to OPERATING
IN REVERSE (p.23) for detailed instruc-
tions.
Do not use the reverse interlock
lever while riding forward. You
could lose control.
The hazard warning lights flash when
the vehicle is in reve rse.
_____________________
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
WARNING
15