Diagnostic Guidelines; Will Not Shift Into First Gear (Sm5 Model); Will Not Shift Into Neutral (Se5 Model); Will Not Shift (Se5 Model) - BRP Spyder RT Operator's Manual

DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES

NOTICE
If the vehicle must be
transported, do not have it towed
— towing can seriously damage the
vehicle. Refer to
THE VEHICLE
in this section for de-
tailed instructions.
Will not Shift into First
Gear (SM5 Model)
If the gearbox cannot shift into first
gear when vehicle is not moving:
1. Slowly release the clutch lever while
maintaining a light pressure down
on the shift lever.
2. When you feel the shift lever engag-
ing into first gear, pull in the clutch
lever.
Will not Shift into Neutral
(SE5 Model)
If the gearbox cannot shift into neutral
when vehicle is not moving:
1. The engine speed will be automat-
ically increased to approximately
1800 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 (SE5 Model)

Have your vehicle transported to the
nearest Can-Am roadster 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.
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TRANSPORTING
ENGINE DOES
(cont'd)
3. Clutch lever not engaged (SM5
model).
– Pull in and hold the clutch lever.
4. Ignition switch in the OFF posi-
tion.
– Turn the ignition to the ON posi-
tion.
5. Battery dead or poor battery con-
nections.
– Check the
Recharge
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsection).
– Check the battery connections in
the front storage compartment,
(see MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES subsection).
6. Blown fuse.
– Check fuse condition (see HOW
TO REPLACE
LIGHTS in this section).
7. Transmission is in gear (SE5
model).
– Depress brake pedal if transmis-
sion is in gear.
ENGINE TURNS OVER, BUT DOES NOT
START
1. Low fuel.
– Fill the fuel tank. Refer to BASIC
PROCEDURES subsection.
2. Weak battery.
– Check battery charge. Recharge
if necessary
NANCE PROCEDURES subsec-
tion).
– Check the battery connections in
the front storage compartment,
(see MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES subsection).
3. Engine management problem.
– Check to see whether the engine
indicator lamp is ON while start-
ing. See an authorized Can-Am
roadster dealer.
NOT TURN OVER
battery charge.
if necessary
FUSES
(see MAINTE-
(see
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