Triumph Tiger 800 XCA 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual page 29

Warning
If the traction
functioning, care must be taken when
accelerating and cornering on wet/
slippery road surfaces to avoid rear
wheel spin. Do not continue to ride for
longer than is necessary with the
Engine Management
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and
traction control
illuminated. Contact
Triumph dealer as soon as possible to
have the fault checked.
Hard acceleration and cornering in this
situation may cause the rear wheel to
spin resulting in loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.
TC Indicator Light Operation:
TC Switched On:
• Under normal riding conditions the
indicator light will remain off.
• The indicator light will flash rapidly
when the traction control system is
working to limit rear wheel slip dur-
ing periods of hard acceleration or
under wet or slippery road condi-
tions.
TC Switched Off:
The indicator light will not illuminate.
Instead the TC disabled warning light
will be illuminated (see page 29).
Note:
• Traction control will not function if
there is a malfunction with the ABS
system. The warning lights for the
ABS, traction control and the MIL
will be illuminated.
control is not
System
warning lights
an authorised
Traction Control (TC) Disabled
Warning Light
The TC disabled warning light
should not illuminate unless traction
control is switched off or there is a
malfunction.
If the warning light becomes illuminated
at any other time while riding, it
indicates that
system has a malfunction that requires
investigation.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control can only be
activated when
travelling at
19 to 100 mph (30 to 160 km/h) and is in
3 gear or higher. When activated, the
rd
cruise control light will be illuminated
(see page 90).
Warning
Cruise control must only be used
where you can ride safely at a steady
speed.
Cruise control should not be used
when riding in heavy traffic, on roads
with sharp/blind bends or when they
are slippery.
Using cruise control in heavy traffic, on
roads with sharp/blind bends or when
they are slippery, may result in loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Instruments
the traction control
the motorcycle
a speed between
is
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