Yamaha MTN850-AH Owner's Manual page 19

Setting the traction control system
1. Traction control system switch "TCS"
With the throttle closed, push this
switch down to change from TCS "1" to
TCS "2". Push up to change from "2" to
"1".
With the vehicle stopped, push this
switch up for two seconds to turn the
system off. Push down to turn the sys-
tem on.
TIP
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The current TCS setting is shown
in the TCS display (page 5-10).
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Traction control can be turned on
or off only when the vehicle is
stopped.
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When the key is turned to "ON",
traction control is turned on and
set to "1" or "2" (whichever was last
selected).
1 
Turn the traction control system off
to help free the rear wheel if the ve-
hicle gets stuck in mud, sand, or
other soft surfaces.
TCS "OFF"
TCS "OFF" turns the traction control
system off.
TCS "1"
TCS "1" minimizes traction control sys-
tem assist.
TCS "2"
TCS "2" maximizes traction control as-
sist; wheel spin is most strongly con-
trolled.
1. Traction control system indicator light
2. Engine trouble warning light "
The "
traction control has engaged. You may
notice slight changes in engine and ex-
haust sounds when the system has en-
gaged.
When the traction control system has
been set to "OFF", the "
light will come on.
NOTICE
Use only the specified tires. (See
page 8-19.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.
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