Instrument an
d
control functions
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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 reducing engine
power until traction is restored.
TIP
The TCS indicator light will flash to
let you know that traction control
has engaged.
Slight changes in engine and ex-
haust sound may also be notice-
able.
WARNING
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The traction control system is not a
su
b
stitute for ri
d
in
g
appropriately
for the con
d
itions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction
d
ue
to excessive spee
d
when enterin
g
turns, when acceleratin
g
har
d
at a
sharp lean an
g
le, or while
b
rakin
g
,
an
d
cannot prevent front wheel slip-
pin
g
. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may
b
e slippery with
caution an
d
avoi
d
especially slip-
pery surfaces.
Turnin
g
TCS off or on
When the vehicle is turned on, the trac-
tion control system automatically turns
on.
To turn off the traction control system,
stop the vehicle and push the traction
control system button for 2 seconds.
The TCS indicator light will come on.
To turn traction control back on, push
the TCS button again. The TCS indica-
tor light will turn off.
TIP
Turn off traction control to help free the
rear wheel if stuck in mud, sand, or
other situation.
Notes on usa
g
e
The traction control system will dis-
abled if:
either wheel comes off the
ground.
excessive rear wheel spin is de-
tected.
either wheel is forcibly rotated
(such as when performing mainte-
nance).
1. “TCS” button
2. Engine trouble warning light “
”
3. Traction control system indicator light “
”
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