Anti-Lock Brake System; Traction Control System - Sym CRUiSYM A Owner's Manual

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (if equipped)
ABS is designed to help prevent the wheel from locking up when hard brakes are applied while running
straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force. Intermittently gaining gripping force and braking force
helps prevent wheel lock-up and allows stable steering control while stopping. Brake control function is
identical to that of a conventional scooter. The brake levers are used for the front brake and the rear brake.
Although the ABS provides stability while stopping by preventing wheel lock-up, remember the following
characteristics:
 ABS cannot compensate for adverse road conditions, misjudgment or improper application of brakes.
You must take the same care as with scooters not equipped with ABS.
 ABS is not designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven or downhill surfaces, the
stopping distance of a scooter with ABS may be longer than that of an equivalent scooter without ABS.
Pay more attention to such areas.
 ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up during straight-up braking, but it cannot control wheel slip which
may be caused by braking during cornering. When turning a corner, it is better to limit braking to the
light application of both brakes or not to brake at all. Reduce your speed before getting into the corner.
CAUTION:
ABS cannot protect the rider from all possible hazards and is not a substitute for safe riding practices.
Be aware of how the ABS system operates and its limitations. It is the rider's responsibility to ride at
appropriate speeds and manner for weather, road surface, and traffic conditions.
Traction Control System (TCS) (if equipped)
This traction control system lowers the engine power output in case of loss of traction in the rear wheel. This
system helps maintain traction when accelerating on slippery surfaces, such as wet, muddy or unpaved
roads. If sensors detect that the rear wheel is starting to slip, the traction control system intervenes by
regulating engine power until traction is recovered.
TCS Indicator
When the ignition switch is turned on, the traction control system is automatically turned on. The traction
control system can be turned off when the ignition switch is turned to "On" position; push and hold the TCS
button (page 14) for approximately 3 seconds to turn off the traction control system. To turn on the traction
control system, push and hold the TCS button for approximately 3 seconds then the TCS indicator will go off.
The traction control system can only be turned off and turned back on when the scooter is stationary.
 TCS indicator goes off: with system turned on and scooter in motion, or when system is detecting wheel
speeds.
 TCS indicator comes on: with system turned off by rider, or a malfunction occurs. If the system is turned
off before starting the engine (with ignition switch in "On" position), this indicator will remain on after the
engine is started.
 TCS indicator flashes: when system is intervening.
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