Operating In Reverse; Operation During Break-In - BRP Spyder RT Operator's Manual

BASIC PROCEDURES
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. Shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL (SM5 model).
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Dismount on the right side of the ve-
hicle, keeping your foot on the brake
pedal.
5. Push the vehicle, using the brake as
needed.
CAUTION Only push from the
right side, so you can reach the brake
pedal. Stay clear of the hot exhaust
pipe.
When pulling the vehicle backward,
be careful that the front wheel does
not roll over your feet.
6. Remount the vehicle and park as
specified above.

Operating in Reverse

For safe operation in reverse, refer to
SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
section.
Shifting Into Reverse (SM5 Model)
1. With engine running, shift into first
gear.
2. Hold in the clutch lever.
3. Press and hold the reverse button.
4. Step down on the shift lever one
stroke.
5. Release the reverse button and
check that the letter "R" flashes on
the multifunction gauge and the
backup lights turn on.
Shifting Into Reverse (SE5 Model)
1. With engine running, the roadster
stopped, and the brake depressed,
shift into first gear or neutral.
2. Press and hold the reverse button.
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3. Pull the gearshift selector toward
you to downshift to reverse.
Driving in Reverse
Check that the area behind you is clear
and continue to look backwards while
you operate in reverse. Keep your
speed low and do not back up for long
distances.
Shifting Out of Reverse
SM5 Model
To shift out of reverse, hold in the
clutch and lift the shift lever once to
shift into first. You do not need to use
the reverse button — it resets auto-
matically.
SE5 Model
To shift out of reverse, stop vehicle and
push on upshift selector quickly to shift
into neutral and more longer to shift in
first gear.

Operation During Break-In

A break-in period of 1 000 km (600 mi)
is required for the vehicle.
During the first 300 km (200 mi), avoid
hard braking.
WARNING
New brakes and tires do not op-
erate at their maximum efficiency
until their break-in is completed.
Braking, steering and VSS perfor-
mance may be reduced, so use ex-
tra caution. Brakes and tires take
about 300 km (200 mi) of riding
with frequent braking and steering
to break-in. For riding with infre-
quent braking and steering, allow
extra time to break-in the brakes
and tires.
During the first 1 000 km (600 mi):
– Avoid full throttle acceleration.