Instrument an
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control functions
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The traction control system indicator
light flashes when traction control has
engaged. You may notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds when
the system has engaged.
When the vehicle is turned on, the trac-
tion control system is turned on and
set to “TCS 1”. The traction control
system modes are as follows.
“TCS 1”
: Default mode
“TCS 2”
: Sporty mode
This mode decreases traction control
system assist, allowing the rear wheel
to spin more freely than “TCS 1”.
“TCS OFF”
: The traction control sys-
tem is turned off. The system may also
be automatically disabled in some rid-
ing conditions.
TIP
Use the mode “TCS OFF” to help free
the rear wheel if the motorcycle gets
stuck in mud, sand, or other soft sur-
faces.
NOTICE
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Use only the specifie
d
tires. (See
pa
g
e 6-19.) Usin
g
d
ifferent size
d
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin
g
tire rotation
accurately.
Settin
g
the traction control system
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle
b
efore
makin
g
any settin
g
chan
g
es to the
traction control system. Chan
g
in
g
settin
g
s while ri
d
in
g
can
d
istract the
operator an
d
increase the risk of an
acci
d
ent.
The traction control system mode can
be changed only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Push the “TCS” button to change
between modes “1” and “2”.
Push the button for two seconds
to select “TCS OFF” and turn the
traction control system off. Push
the button again to return to the
previously selected mode.
Resettin
g
The traction control system will disable
in the following conditions:
excessive rear wheel spinning
the front or rear wheel comes off
the ground while riding
either wheel is rotated with the key
turned to “ON” (such as when per-
forming maintenance)
If the traction control system has been
disabled, both the traction control sys-
tem indicator light and the engine trou-
ble warning light come on.
Should this occur, try resetting the sys-
tem as follows.
1. Stop the vehicle and turn the key
to “OFF”.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn
the key back to “ON”.
3. The traction control system indi-
cator light should turn off and the
system be enabled.
TIP
If the traction control system indicator
light remains on after resetting, the mo-
torcycle may still be ridden. However,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle as soon as possible.
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