Yamaha MXT9L 2019 Manual page 38

Instrument and control functions
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1. "TCS" button
2. TCS display
3. Traction control system indicator light "
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.
TCS "2": Maximizes traction control
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assist; wheel spin is most strongly con-
trolled.
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 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
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other soft surfaces.
NOTICE
Use only the specified tires. (See
page 7-17.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.
Setting the traction control system
WARNING
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
traction control system. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
TCS settings can be changed only
when the vehicle is stopped and the
throttle closed.
 Push the "TCS" button to change
 Push the button for two seconds
 Push the button again to turn trac-
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Resetting the traction control sys-
tem
The traction control system will auto-
matically disable when:
 a wheel comes off the ground
 excessive rear wheel spin is de-
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 a wheel is rotated by external for-
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between TCS settings "1" and "2".
to turn the traction control system
off.
tion control back on (TCS will re-
turn to the previous setting).
while riding.
tected while riding.
ces with the vehicle power on
(such as when performing mainte-
nance).