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    Hi all I'm new to this what is a Nanny???? I keep hearing it but not sure what it is??? also what is Limp mode???
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    The "nanny" is basically the computers that kick in when you do something stupid, the vehicle stability control, traction control, etc. Limp Mode will limit your RPM so that you do not damage the machine if it has a problem. It allows you to continue on so you can get to a safe place or a dealer when a problem arises instead of shutting it down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by steriltech View Post
    Hi all I'm new to this what is a Nanny???? I keep hearing it but not sure what it is??? also what is Limp mode???
    Why thank you sir for clearing that up!

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    VSS. [Edit: Vehicle Stability System]

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    Nanny is always watching us...

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    Part of the fun of ryding a Spyder is finding out where Nanny draws the lines. When you cross them, you'll know!
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    You don't necessarily have to do something "stupid" to get the nanny's attention. Sometime's the light on the dashboard will flash for a couple of seconds when you take a sharp turn or twisty at (what she considers) high speed. It's her way of saying, "I'm watching you"



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    Nanny saved my bacon a couple times when I went into hydroplane mode. Took a couple incidents, but now I respect driving through standing water a lot more.

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    Default There you have it..

    It's called the nanny because some would like to go a bit wilder in their ryding style but the sensors reporting to the computers will stop you by appling the brakes or retarding the ignition. One will slow you down the other keep you from speeding up. She is set at a good level though she has been given a wider berth on the F3's. The limp mode will allow you to continue on if there is a problem. If serious she will shut down to prevent catastrophic problems. But don't worry, in normal ryding you will never meet the nanny and idealy you will never get the limp mode...
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    Quote Originally Posted by steriltech View Post
    Why thank you sir for clearing that up!
    You're welcome maam.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Nanny is always watching us...

    Years ago there was a farmer in central Idaho from whose house he could see all of his fields. His wife was notorious for keeping an eye on the workers in the field, even using binoculars most of the time. All the guys knew she did this so when they needed to stop for a bit of bodily relief they always made sure they were facing the house!

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    A lot of us feel that way about Nanny; let's try and give her something to look at!
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