Yamaha YZF-R6 2017 Owner's Manual page 19

Setting the traction control system
1. Traction control system switch "TCS"
To turn TCS off
Stop the vehicle and:
 push up on the TCS switch for two
seconds to turn the traction con-
trol system off.
 push down on the TCS switch to
turn the traction control system
back on.
TIP
Turn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if it is stuck in
mud or sand, etc.
To change TCS settings
Stop the vehicle or close the throttle
and:
 push up on the TCS switch to de-
crease traction
(6→5→4→3→2→1).
 push down on the TCS switch to
increase
(1→2→3→4→5→6).
TIP
TCS settings can also be changed
when moving in straight line if the throt-
tle grip is held in a fixed position for two
seconds while in 4th, 5th, or 6th gear.
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control
traction control
Special features
WARNING
Take extra precaution when chang-
ing modes while riding.
Resetting the traction control sys-
tem
The traction control system will auto-
matically disable when:
 the front wheel or rear wheel
comes off the ground while riding.
 excessive rear wheel spin is de-
tected while riding.
 either wheel is rotated with the key
turned to "ON" (such as when per-
forming maintenance).
If the traction control system is dis-
abled, both the "
the " " warning light will come on.
Should this occur, try resetting the sys-
tem as follows.
1. Stop the vehicle and turn the key
to "OFF".
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn
the key back to "ON".
3. The " " indicator light should
turn off and the system be en-
abled.
TIP
If the " " indicator light remains on af-
ter resetting, the vehicle may still be
ridden; however, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle and turn off the "
warning light.
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