MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES6. Immediately wipe up spills if neces-sary.7. Reinstall both caps of the reservoir.8. Close the seat and ensure it is fullylatched.NOTE: Low brake fluid may indicateleaks or worn brake pads. See an au-thorized Can-Am roadster dealer.Brake System VerificationThe front and rear brakes are hy-draulic disc types. These brakes areself-adjusting and do not require ad-justment.The brake pedal also requires no ad-justment.To keep brakes in good condition,check the following as per theMAIN-TENANCE SCHEDULE (p. 110):– Entire brake system for fluid leaks– Brake pedal for spongy feel– Brake discs for excessive wear andsurface condition– Brake pads for wear, damage orlooseness.See an authorized Can-Am roadsterdealer if there are any problems withthe brake system.BatteryBattery LocationThe battery is located under the seat onthe rear.To access the battery:Remove the rear side panel (p. 117).Remove battery panel.rmo2010-001-067_a1. Retaining screws2. Battery panelBattery ChargingThe vehicle is equipped with amaintenance-free type battery andis completely sealed; there is no needto add water to adjust the electrolytelevel. The battery may need to becharged if the vehicle has not beenridden for at least one month.Always have the battery replaced by anauthorized Can-Am roadster dealer.WARNINGDo not use conventional lead-acidtype batteries as the battery isinstalled sideways on the vehi-cle. Acid may leak out throughthe battery vent of a conventionallead-acid type battery. Acid mayalso leak if the battery case iscracked or damaged, which cancause severe burns.The battery can be charged while it isinstalled on the vehicle. The batteryterminals are located under the seat.NOTICE Follow the instructionsprovided with your battery charger.Improper charging may damage thebattery.To charge the battery, proceed as fol-lows:1. Unlatch and lift the seat.2. First connect the POSITIVE (+) cableto the corresponding terminal.130 ______________
