Traction Control System; Setting The Traction Control System; Resetting The Traction Control System - Yamaha TMAX XP530E-A 2017 Service Manual

Traction control system

The traction control system (TCS) 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 (uncontrolled spinning),
the traction control system assists by regulating engine power as needed until traction is restored.
When traction control has engaged, the " " indicator light will flash. You may notice changes in engine
response or exhaust sounds.
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WARNING
The traction control system is not a substitute for riding appropriately for the conditions. Trac-
tion control cannot prevent loss of traction due to excessive speed when entering turns, when
accelerating hard at a sharp lean angle, or while braking, and cannot prevent front wheel slip-
ping. As with any vehicle, approach surfaces that may be slippery with caution and avoid espe-
cially slippery surfaces.

Setting the traction control system

1. Traction control system indicator light "
When the vehicle is turned on, traction control is automatically turned on.
To turn the traction control system off, refer to "Setting mode" on page 1-16.
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Turn the traction control system off to help free the rear wheel if the vehicle gets stuck in mud, sand, or
other soft surfaces.
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NOTICE
Use only the specified tires. Using different sized tires will prevent the traction control system
from controlling tire rotation accurately.

Resetting the traction control system

The traction control system will automatically disable under certain conditions; such as when a sensor
fault is detected, or when only one wheel is allowed to rotate for more than a few seconds. Should this
happen, the " " indicator light will come on, and possibly the "
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When the vehicle is on the centerstand, do not rev the engine for an extended period of time. Otherwise,
the traction control system will automatically disable and need to be reset.
If the traction control system automatically disables, try resetting it as follows.
1. Stop the vehicle and turn it off completely.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn the vehicle power on.
3. The " " indicator light should turn off and the system be enabled.
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If the " " indicator light remains on after resetting, check the fuel injection system (Refer to "FUEL IN-
JECTION SYSTEM" on page 8-55).
4. Check the vehicle and turn off the "
"
" warning light.
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" warning light, too.