Instrument an
d
control functions
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3
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Traction control system
The traction control system helps
maintain traction when accelerating on
slippery surfaces, such as unpaved or
wet roads. If sensors detect that the
rear wheel is starting to slip (uncon-
trolled spinning), the traction control
system assists by regulating engine
power as needed until traction is re-
stored.
WARNING
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The traction control system is not a
su
b
stitute for ri
d
in
g
appropriately
for the con
d
itions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction
d
ue
to excessive spee
d
when enterin
g
turns, when acceleratin
g
har
d
at a
sharp lean an
g
le, or while
b
rakin
g
,
an
d
cannot prevent front wheel slip-
pin
g
. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may
b
e slippery with
caution an
d
avoi
d
especially slip-
pery surfaces.
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.
1. “TCS” button
2. Traction control system indicator
3. Traction control system indicator light “
”
4. Engine trouble warning light “
”
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