DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES
NOTICE
If the vehicle must be
transported, do not have it towed
— towing can seriously damage the
vehicle. Refer to
TRANSPORTING
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, retrypressingup-
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.
ENGINE DOES NOT TURN OVER
(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 battery charge.
Recharge if necessary (see
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 FUSES AND
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 (see MAINTE-
NANCE PROCEDURES subsec
-
tion).
– Check the battery connections in
the front storage compartment,
(see MAINTENANCE P
ROCE-
DURES subsection).
3. Engine managemen
t problem.
– Check to see whet
her the engine
indicator lamp is ON while start-
ing. See an authorized Can-Am
roadster deal
er.
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