Traction Control System - Yamaha FJR1300A Owner's Manual

Traction control system

The traction control system 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 (uncon-
trolled spinning), the traction control
system assists by regulating engine
power as needed until traction is re-
stored. The "TCS" indicator/warning
light flashes to let the rider know that
traction control has engaged.
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The rider may also notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds when
the traction control system is engaged.
WARNING
The traction control system is not a
substitute for riding appropriately
for the conditions. Traction 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 motorcycle, ap-
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proach surfaces
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slippery with caution and avoid es-
pecially slippery surfaces.
When the key is turned to "ON", the
traction control system automatically
turns on.
The traction control system can be
turned on or off manually only when
the key is in the "ON" position and the
motorcycle is stopped.
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Turn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if the motorcy-
cle gets stuck in mud, sand, or other
soft surfaces.
NOTICE
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Use only the specified tires. (See
page 6-19.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.
that may be Turning on/off the traction control
system
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.
To turn off the traction control system,
push the "TCS" button on the multi-
function meter unit for at least 2 sec-
onds. The "TCS" indicator/warning
light will come on.
To turn on the traction control system,
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push the "TCS" button again. The
"TCS" indicator/warning light will go
off.
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