INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from un-
der the seat, and if the brake lever
or brake pedal is even slightly ap-
plied, a vibration can be felt at the
lever and pedal, but these do not
indicate a malfunction.
This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is op-
erating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer.
NOTICE
ECA16831
Keep any type of ma
g
nets (inclu
d
in
g
ma
g
netic pick-up tools, ma
g
netic
screw
d
rivers, etc.) away from the
front an
d
rear wheel hu
b
s; other-
wise, the ma
g
netic rotors equippe
d
in the wheel hu
b
s may
b
e
d
ama
g
e
d
,
resultin
g
in improper performance
of the ABS an
d
the unifie
d
b
rake
system.
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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. The traction control system in-
dicator/warning light flashes to let the
rider know that traction control has en-
gaged.
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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-
1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
1
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