Fueling - Can-Am Spyder RT Operator's Manual

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.
– Avoid prolonged riding.
– If the cooling fan operates continu-
ously during stop and go traffic, pull
over and shut off the engine to let it
cool off or speed up to let air cool off
the engine.
After the break-in period, your vehicle
should be inspected by an authorized
Can-Am roadster dealer as per the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (p.110)
NOTE: The break-in inspection is per-
formed at the expense of the vehicle
owner.

Fueling

Fuel Recommendation
Use unleaded gasoline or oxygenated
fuel containing no more than 10%
ethanol or methanol. The gasoline
used must meet the following octane
number:
FUEL OCTANE RATING
INSIDE NORTH AMERICA
Recommended Minimum
91
(RON + MON)/2) (RON + MON)/2)
Use premium unleaded
optimum engine performance.
FUEL OCTANE RATING
OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA
Recommended
95 RON
Use premium
optimum engine performance.
NOTICE
Other fuel can degrade
vehicle performance and damage
critical parts in the fuel system and
engine.
Do not carry gasoline containers in
any storage compartment or any-
where else on the vehicle. Gaso-
line may spill and ignite, particu-
larly in a crash.
Refueling Procedure
.
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive. Follow the
refueling procedure to reduce
the risk of fire or explosion. See
AVOID GASOLINE FIRES AND
OTHER HAZARDS (p.8)
To refuel the vehicle:
1. Park outdoors in a well ventilated
area away from flames, sparks, any-
one smoking and other sources of
ignition.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Unlatch and lift seat (
SEAT (p.39)
on the left side.
87
fuel for
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BASIC PROCEDURES
Minimum
92 RON
unleaded fuel for
WARNING
WARNING
.
OPENING THE
). The fuel cap is located
45