Electrical Accessories Failure - Can-Am spyder gs 2008 Operator's Manual

10. Connect the other end of the black
NEGATIVE (-) jumper cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal under the
seat of the Spyder roadster.
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1. NEGATIVE (-) terminal
2. POSITIVE (+) terminal
11. Start the vehicle with the booster
battery and run the engine at an idle
of 1 200 to 1 500 RPM for a couple
of minutes.
12. Stand on the right side of the
Spyder roadster and start the en-
gine. If it does not crank or it cranks
slowly, wiggle the jumper cables
to make sure they are making good
contact and try again.
If it still does not start, there might
be a problem with the starting sys-
tem. Have the vehicle transported
(p. 68) and repaired by the nearest
authorized Can-Am roadster dealer.
13. As soon the engine starts, discon-
nect both jumper cables in the re-
verse connection order, starting
with the NEGATIVE (-) cable con-
nected to the Spyder roadster.
14. Have the battery fully recharged
with a battery charger (p. 87) or by a
qualified service station as soon as
possible.
If the engine dies shortly after it has
been jump started or when the jumper
cables are disconnected, there might
be a problem with the charging sys-
tem. Have the vehicle transported
(p.68) and repaired by the nearest au-
thorized Can-Am roadster dealer.
After recharging battery, have the vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Can-Am
roadster dealer.
Electrical Accessories
Failure
If any electrical accessories stop work-
ing on the vehicle, check for blown fus-
es and replace if necessary.
If an electrical failure still occurs, have
the vehicle serviced by an authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer.
Fuses
Fuse Locations
Fuses are located:
– under the service cover behind the
front storage compartment on the
front left side of the vehicle
– under the seat on the right side of
the vehicle.
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1. Fuse box located under the seat
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