Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual page 22

Special features
TCS (Traction control system)
TCS helps maintain traction when ac-
celerating. If sensors detect that the
rear wheel is starting to slip (uncon-
trolled spinning), TCS assists by regu-
lating engine power as needed until
traction is restored.
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TCS automatically adjusts according
to the vehicle's lean angle. To maxi-
mize acceleration, when the vehicle is
upright a less amount of traction con-
trol is applied. When cornering, a
greater amount of traction control is
applied.
TCS has multiple setting levels. The
higher the setting level, the greater the
amount of system intervention.
Level 1 - Suitable for more sporty rid-
ing.
Level 2 - Suitable for street riding.
Level 3 - Suitable for riding on wet or
slippery surfaces.
Traction control system
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 TCS may engage when the vehicle
travels over a bump.
 You may notice slight changes in
engine and exhaust sounds when
TCS or other YRC systems en-
gage.
 When the main switch is turned
on, TCS automatically turns on.
TCS can be turned on/off manual-
ly only when the main switch is
turned on and the vehicle is
stopped.
 Turn TCS off to help free the rear
wheel if the vehicle gets stuck in
mud, sand, or other soft surfaces.
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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.
NOTICE
Use only the specified tires. (See
page 9-15.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.
SCS (Slide control system)
SCS regulates engine power output
when a sideward slide is detected in
the rear wheel. It adjusts power output
based on the lean angle of the vehicle.
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