Can-Am SPYDER RS, Operator'S Manual

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DRIVING AID TECHNOLOGIES
Engine Braking
The VSS does not control engine brak-
ing (slowing the vehicle by downshift-
ing). If you shift into too low a gear
when you are at high speed, the rear
tire can skid and you can lose control,
spin, tip or roll over, particularly in a
curve.
Excess Speed
The VSS does not control the vehicle
speed, except when SCS intervenes
during a turn. VSS does not prevent
the vehicle from entering a turn too
fast. If you drive too fast for condi-
tions, you can lose control, even with
VSS.
Dynamic Power Steering
(DPS)
The DPS (Dynamic Power Steering)
provides a computer controlled, vari-
able power assist, achieved by an elec-
tric motor to optimize the amount of
steering effort required by the rider.
The steering assist level is dependent
of the handlebar effort, the steering an-
gle and the vehicle speed.
When vehicle is in the reverse gear,
power steering assist will decrease as
vehicle speed increases.
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