Traction Control System - Yamaha SUPER TENERE XT1200Z Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
in the wheel hubs may be damaged,
resulting in improper performance
of the ABS and the unified brake
system.
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1. Front wheel hub
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1. Rear wheel hub

Traction control system

The traction control system helps main-
tain traction when accelerating on slip-
pery surfaces, such as unpaved or wet
roads. If sensors detect that the rear
wheel is starting to slip (uncontrolled
spinning), the traction control system
assists by regulating engine power as
needed until traction is restored. The
traction control system indicator/warn-
ing 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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slippery with caution and avoid es-
pecially slippery surfaces.
There are three traction control system
modes:
●
"TCS" mode "1": Default mode
● "TCS" mode "2": Sporty mode
This mode decreases traction con-
trol system assist, allowing the
rear wheel to spin more freely than
"TCS" mode "1".
●
"TCS" mode "Off": The traction
control system is turned off. The
system may also be automatically
disabled in some riding conditions
(see "Resetting" on page 3-22).
When the key is turned to "ON", the
traction control system is enabled and
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"TCS" "1" displays in the multi-function
meter.
The traction control system mode can
be changed only when the key is in the
"ON" position and the vehicle is not
moving.
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