Driving Aid Technologies; Vehicle Stability System (Vss) - Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020 Original Instructions Manual

DRIVING AID TECHNOLOGIES

Vehicle Stability System
(VSS)
This vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle
Stability System (VSS).
This system helps to keeping the con-
trol of the direction and reduce the risk
of tipping or rolling over in some situa-
tions.
The VSS is composed of:
- An Antilock Braking System
(ABS) that helps maintain steer-
ing control during an emergency
braking situation by keeping the
brakes from locking.
- An Electronic Brake Distribution
(EBD) system that automatically
adjusts the brake balance between
all three wheels. With the ABS,
EBD helps maintain directional
control and maximize the braking
force depending on the traction
available.
- A Traction Control System
(TCS) that helps prevent the rear
wheel from slipping under throttle
demand. The TCS will limit rear
wheel spin only if you turn the
handlebar (steer out of straight
line) or if vehicle speed exceeds
50 km/h (31 mi/h). When off-
throttle (deceleration), the TCS
will prevent the rear wheel from
blocking.
- A Stability Control System (SCS)
is designed to limit the power driv-
ing the rear tire and to brake indi-
vidual wheels, which reduces the
risk of losing control of the vehicle
or rolling over.
56 SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The VSS light in the gauge will
turn on when VSS intervenes and will
remain on for 2 seconds after VSS
intervention.
Limitations
VSS cannot help you maintain control
in all situations.
Surfaces with Poor Traction
The grip of tires on the road surface
limits the maximum braking. Even with
ABS and EBD, your stopping distance
will be longer on surfaces with poor
traction' if you do not maintain the
recommended tire pressure or if tire
tread condition is degraded.
If your tires lose traction with the road
surface you may lose control of the
vehicle, even with VSS.
If the paved road surface is covered
or partially covered with ice, snow or
slush, there is not enough traction
available to maintain control of the
vehicle, even with VSS. Do not operate
on snow, ice or slush.
Note: The grip of the vehicle tires
starts to decrease below 6 °C (43 °F).
Like other on-road vehicles, this ve-
hicle can hydroplane on water (lose
traction on a layer of water). If you ride
too fast into a layer of water, such as
a large puddle or flowing water on the
road, the vehicle can lose traction and
spin out, and the VSS cannot keep you
in control. Avoid large water puddles
or water streams, and slow down or
pull off the road during heavy rains.
If you must pass through water, slow
down as much as possible before you
reach it.