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Traction control systemThe traction control system (TCS)
helps maintain traction when acceler-
ating on slippery surfaces, such as un-
paved or wet roads. If sensors detect
that the rear wheel is starting to slip
(uncontrolled spinning), the traction
control system assists by regulating
engine power as needed until traction
is restored.
WARNING
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The traction control system is not a
su bstitute for ri din g appropriately
for the con ditions. 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 gle, or while brakin g,
an d cannot prevent front wheel slip-
pin g. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may be slippery with
caution an d avoi d especially slip-
pery surfaces.
The “ ” indicator light flashes when
traction control has engaged. You may
notice slight changes in engine and ex-
haust sounds when the system has en-
gaged.
The “ ” indicator light comes on
when traction control has been turned
off.
The TCS display indicates the current
TCS setting. There are three settings.
TCS “OFF” : Turns the traction control
system off.
TCS “1” : Minimizes traction control
system assist.
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor1
2
1. “TCS” button
2. TCS display
3. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
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Instrument and control functions
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: 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 specified tires. (See
pa ge 6-16.) Usin g different size d
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin g tire rotation
accurately.Setting the traction control system
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle b efore
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
traction control system. Chan gin g settin
gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.
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 for-
ces 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. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. TCS display
3. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
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