Instrument an
d
control functions
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TCS “2”
: Maximizes traction control
assist; wheel spin is most strongly con-
trolled.
TIP
When the vehicle is turned on,
traction control is turned on and
set to “1” or “2” (whichever was
last selected).
Turn the traction control system
off to help free the rear wheel if the
vehicle gets stuck in mud, sand, or
other soft surfaces.
NOTICE
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Use only the specifie
d
tires. (See
pa
g
e 6-16.) 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.
TCS settings can be changed only
when the vehicle is stopped and the
throttle closed.
Push the “TCS” button to change
between TCS settings “1” and “2”.
Push the button for two seconds
to turn the traction control system
off.
Push the button again to turn trac-
tion control back on (TCS will re-
turn to the previous setting).
Resettin
g
the traction control sys-
tem
The traction control system will auto-
matically disable when:
a wheel comes off the ground
while riding.
excessive rear wheel spin is de-
tected while riding.
a wheel is rotated by external forc-
es with the vehicle power on (such
as when performing mainte-
nance).
If the traction control system is dis-
abled, both the “
” indicator light and
the “
” warning light will come on.
Should this occur, try resetting the sys-
tem as follows.
1. Stop the vehicle and turn the vehi-
cle off.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn
the vehicle back on.
3. The “
” indicator light should
turn off and the system be en-
abled.
1. TCS display
2. Traction control system indicator light “
”
3. Engine trouble warning light “
”
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