Traction Control System - Yamaha Super Tenere ABS 2018 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.
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 vehicle, approach
surfaces that may be slippery with
caution and avoid especially slip-
pery surfaces.
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1. "TCS" button
2. Traction control system indicator
3. Traction control system indicator light "
4. Engine trouble warning light "
Instrument and control functions
The traction control system indicator
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light flashes when traction control has
engaged. You may notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds when
the system has engaged.
When the vehicle is turned on, the trac-
tion control system is turned on and
set to "TCS 1". The traction control
system modes are as follows.
"TCS 1": Default mode
"TCS 2": Sporty mode
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This mode decreases traction control
system assist, allowing the rear wheel
to spin more freely than "TCS 1".
"TCS OFF": The traction control sys-
tem is turned off. The system may also
be automatically disabled in some rid-
ing conditions.
TIP
Use the mode "TCS OFF" to help free
the rear wheel if the motorcycle gets
stuck in mud, sand, or other soft sur-
faces.
NOTICE
Use only the specified tires. (See
page 6-19.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.
Setting the traction control system
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
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traction control system. Changing
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settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
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