Securing A Helmet; Adjusting The Passenger Footpeg; Starting And Stopping The Engine - Can-Am Spyder RT Operator's Manual

BASIC PROCEDURES

Securing a Helmet

Two helmet hooks are provided under
the seat to secure a helmet.
Open seat.
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1. Helmet hooks
Secure the helmet strap buckle on the
hook.
Gently put down helmet on the vehicle
side panel.
Carefully close the seat and latch.
Adjusting the Passenger
Footpeg
For the passenger's comfort, its foot-
peg height can be adjusted.
Flip the footpeg upward.
Turn the retaining screw counterclock-
wise with an Allen key (stored in the
tool kit) to loosen the screw.
Raise or lower the footpeg to your con-
venience.
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1. Retaining screw
2. Adjust footpeg up or down
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When finished, tighten retaining screw
clockwise.
Flip the footpeg downward.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Exhaust gas contains poisonous
carbon monoxide that can rapidly
accumulate in an enclosed or
poorly ventilated area. If inhaled,
it can cause serious injury or
death.
Only run the engine in an unen-
closed, well ventilated area. See
AVOID CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING (p.8)
.
SM5 Model
1. Push down and hold the brake
pedal.
2. Turn the key to ON.
NOTICE
Do not apply throttle
while electrical system is initializ-
ing.
3. Refer to the Safety Card as needed
to prepare yourself, your passenger
and the , then press the MODE but-
ton to allow engine starting.
4. Watch the multifunction gauge. If
any indicator lights identify a prob-
PROBLEMS (p.136)
lem, consult
before riding. The oil light should
be on because the engine has not
been started. Pay attention to any
scrolling messages on the display.
5. Set the engine stop switch to the
RUN/ON position.
6. Pull in and hold the clutch lever.
7. Shift into NEUTRAL. Check the mul-
tifunction gauge to be sure you are
in neutral.