SECONDARY CONTROLS1) Ignition Switchrmo2008-001-002_aIGNITION SWITCH1. OFF2. ON3. Front storage compartment opening4. Seat opening/fuel tank access5. Steering/glove box lock positionThe ignition switch is located in thecenter of the handlebar. It controls:– Engine ignition– Seat opening mechanism to access:• Fuel tank cap• Brake fluid reservoirs.– Front storage compartment open-ing mechanism to access:• Fuses• Battery terminals.– Steering/glove box lock mecha-nism.NOTICE If the key does not turneasily, do not force it. Pull it out andreinsert.WARNINGIf you turn the ignition switch toOFF, it shuts off the engine and allthe electrical systems includingthe VSS and DPS. If you do thiswhile the vehicle is moving, youcould lose control and crash.Two keys are provided with yourvehicle. Each Spyder key con-tains a transponder chip specificallypre-programmed that is read via ra-dio frequency by the immobilizer sys-tem to allow starting the engine. TheSpyder keys do not contain batteries.Do not take the key apart. If the im-mobilizer system cannot read the key,the engine will not start. For the con-ditions that can lead to the immobilizersystem failing to read the key, refer totheDIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES. Storethe spare key in a safe place becauseyou must have your spare key to haveanother one made by an authorizedCan-Am roadster dealer.NOTE: A key barrel is supplied in theglove box to use with the BRP optionaltrailer. This allows to use the vehiclekey for the trailer.Ignition FunctionOFFThe key can be inserted or removed inthis position.In the OFF position, the electrical sys-tem of the vehicle is disabled.The engine is shut down by turning theignition switch to the OFF position.ONWhen the key is turned to this position,the electrical system of the vehicle isactivated.The gauge should wake-up.The vehicle lights are turned on.The engine can be started.2) Engine Start ButtonThe engine start button is near the righthandgrip._______________ 17
