Instrument an
d
control functions
3-23
3
EAU54271
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. The “TCS” indicator/warning
light flashes to let the rider know that
traction control has engaged.
TIP
The rider may also notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds when
the traction control system is engaged.
WARNING
EWA15432
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 motorcycle, ap-
proach surfaces that may
b
e
slippery with caution an
d
avoi
d
es-
pecially slippery surfaces.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
traction control system automatically
turns on.
The traction control system can be
turned on or off manually only when
the key is in the “ON” position and the
motorcycle is stopped.
TIP
Turn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if the motorcy-
cle gets stuck in mud, sand, or other
soft surfaces.
NOTICE
ECA16801
Use only the specifie
d
tires. (See
pa
g
e 6-17.) Usin
g
d
ifferent size
d
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin
g
tire rotation
accurately.
1. Front wheel sensor
2. Front wheel sensor rotor
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
2
1
1
2
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