Can-Am Spyder RT 2018 Operator's Manual page 25

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When set, the cruise control allows to
maintain a steady speed while riding
the vehicle. It will increase or reduce
engine speed as necessary.
NOTE: The vehicle torque may vary
slightly depending on the road condi-
tions such as the wind, going downhill
or uphill.
The cruise control is designed to be
used for prolonged drives on low traf-
fic highways. Never ride the vehicle
with the cruise control activated in
city streets, winding roads, in adverse
weather or in any circumstances when
you need the throttle control.
Cruise Control Limitations
The cruise control is not an automatic
pilot, it will not drive the vehicle.
The cruise control is not aware of what
is going on the road and it does not
steer or apply the brakes for you.
WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control
can lead the vehicle to a loss of
control.
Setting the Cruise Control
To use the cruise control, the vehicle
speed must be above approximately
40 km/h (25 MPH).
Turn the cruise control to ON by sliding
the cruise control button to the right.
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1. Slide button to the right
NOTE: The cruise control status will
light in gray in the digital display.
Bring the vehicle at the speed you want
to maintain then press the cruise but-
ton downward to SET the speed.
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1. Push button downward to SET
NOTE: The cruise control status will
light in green in the digital display.
You can now release the throttle.
Always keep both hands on the
handlebar while riding. Other-
wise, this could cause a vehicle
loss of control.
NOTE: You can increase engine speed
using the throttle grip if you need to go
faster than the set speed. Releasing
the throttle will allow the cruise control
to recover the set speed.
Once the cruise control has been set,
the speed setting may be increased
or reduced by pushing the button UP
or DOWN. Each press of the button
will change the speed setting by incre-
ments of 1.6 km/h (1 MPH). Holding
the button will change the speed set-
ting until released or the operating limit
has been reached.
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SECONDARY CONTROLS
WARNING
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