BASIC PROCEDURES
– 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 vehi-
cleshouldbeinspectedbyanautho-
rized Can-Am roadster dealer as per
the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
sub-
section.
Fueling
Fuel Recommendation
Use regular unleaded gasoline con-
taining MAXIMUM 10% ethanol. The
gasoline must have the following mini-
mum octane requirements.
FUEL OCTANE RATING
INSIDE NORTH AMERICA
Recommended:
91
(RON + MON)/2)
Minimum:87
(RON + MON)/2)
Use premium unleaded fuel for
optimum engine performance.
FUEL OCTANE RATING
OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA
Recommended:
95 RON
Minimum:
92 RON
Use premium unleaded fuel for
optimum engine performance.
NOTICE
Never experiment with
other fuels. Engine or fuel system
damages may occur with the use of
an inadequate fuel.
WARNING
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
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive. Follow the
refueling procedure to reduce the
risk of fire or explosion. See the
AVOID GASOLINE FIRES AND
OTHER HAZARDS
.
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 (see
EQUIP-
MENT
) subsection). The fuel cap is
located on the left side.
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1. Fuel cap
4. Slowly rotate cap counterclockwise
and remove it.
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FUELCAPONLEFTSIDEUNDERNEATH
SEAT
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