Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Original Instructions Manual

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DRIVING AID TECHNOLOGIES
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Reduce speed on surfaces with poor
traction, like mud, sand, gravel or wet
pavement. This vehicle is not for off-
road operation. Always operate the
vehicle on maintained roadways. Do
not use the vehicle on any other ter-
rain.
Tires
The VSS on the vehicle has been cal-
ibrated to perform best with a tire of
a specific size, material and tread pat-
tern. Replacing your tires with ones not
approved by BRP can cause the VSS
to be ineffective.
Use only BRP recommended tires,
which can be ordered only from an
authorized Can-Am On-Road dealer.
Proper tire inflation pressure and tread
condition are important for maintaining
traction, especially on loose or wet sur-
faces.
Hard Turns
The VSS does not control or limit
steering input
—
it cannot keep you
from turning too sharply. Large and
rapid steering handlebar movements
can cause the vehicle to go out of
control, spin, tip or roll over.
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 conditions, you
can lose control, even with VSS.
Excess Weight
Never load vehicle above specified val-
ues.
Total Vehicle Load Allowed
252 kg (556 lb)
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
angle and the vehicle speed.
When vehicle is in the reverse gear,
power steering assist will decrease as
vehicle speed increases.