2000-2001 Kawasaki 1100 STX D.I. Jet Ski Factory Service Manual., Page 271Get this manual
General Information Technical InformationKawasaki Smart Steering System Outline The Kawasaki Smart Steering system provides turning action under certain conditions when the throttle is releasedThere must be thrust at the jet nozzle to initiate and complete turnsThis is suppilemental steering system which assists operators in learning to negotiate turns and maneuverThe Kawasaki Smart Steering system continuously detects the operator's steering input as well as the boat's speedWhen the throttle is released while boat speed is high and turn is initiated, the smart steering system automatically increases engine speed to provide additional thrustThe system does not work when the engine is off or the boat speed is lowThe Kawasaki Smart Steering system functions when all of these conditions are present:engine speed averages more than 3,000 RPM for specified timethe throttle is released completelyand the handlebars are held fully to the left or right""I