Clutch Fluid (Sm5 Model); Engine Coolant; Brake Fluid - BRP Can-Am Spyder RS 2011 Series Predelivery Bulletin

WARNING
Never top off the fuel tank before placing
the vehicle in a warm area. As temperature
increases, fuel expands and may overflow.
Fuel is flammable and explosive under cer-
tain conditions. Always wipe off any fuel or
oil spillage from the vehicle.
NOTICE Other fuel can degrade vehicle per-
formance and damage critical parts in the fuel
system and engine.
NOTICE
Never mix oil with fuel these vehicles
are equipped with a 4-stroke engine.

Clutch Fluid (SM5 Model)

Recommended Clutch Fluid
Use DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container.
An opened container may be contaminated or may
have absorbed moisture from the air.
Clutch Fluid Level Verification
The clutch fluid reservoir is located on the
NOTE:
left side of handlebar.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Look inside the window on top of the reservoir
to see whether the fluid is visible.
If necessary, use a flashlight or shake the
NOTE:
handlebars.
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1. Clutch fluid reservoir window
3. If fluid is not visible, add recommended clutch
fluid.
PREDELIVERY

Engine Coolant

When opening the reservoir, the coolant can
be very hot and spray out if the engine is
hot. In order to avoid getting burned, check
coolant level when engine is cold.
Recommended Coolant
The cooling system must be filled with distilled
water and antifreeze solution (50% distilled water,
50% antifreeze).
For best performance,
COOLANT (P/N 219 700 362)
Coolant Level Verification
1. Park vehicle on a firm level surface.
2. Check coolant level on the right hand side.
3. Ensure that coolant is visible without exceeding
the MAX. level mark.
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1. Coolant MAX. level mark
2. Coolant must be visible
4. If required, add recommended coolant until it
is visible in the reservoir without exceeding the
MAX. level mark. Use a funnel to avoid spillage.
Do not overfill.

Brake Fluid

Avoid contact of brake fluid with skin or eyes
because it may cause severe burns. In case
of contact with the skin, wash thoroughly. In
case of contact with the eyes, immediately
rinse with plenty of water for at least 10 min-
utes and then consult a doctor immediately.
NOTICE
Do not overfill brake fluid reservoir.
2011-1
FLUIDS
WARNING
use
BRP PREMIXED
.
WARNING
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