Special features
4-2
4
control indicator light “
” flashes to
let the rider know that traction control
has engaged.
This traction control system automati-
cally adjusts according to the vehicle’s
lean angle. To maximize acceleration,
when the vehicle is upright a lesser
amount of traction control is applied.
When cornering, a greater amount of
traction control is applied.
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The traction control system may
engage when the vehicle travels
over a bump.
You may notice slight changes in
engine and exhaust sounds when
the traction control or other sys-
tems engage.
The traction control system can
only be turned off by setting “TCS-
MODE” to “OFF”, using the MODE
switches. See page 5-3 for more
information on “TCS-MODE”.
When “TCS-MODE” has been set
to “OFF”, the traction control sys-
tem, SCS and LIF systems are all
turned off together.
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.
When the vehicle power is on, the trac-
tion control system automatically turns
on. The traction control system can be
turned on or off manually only when
the key is in the “ON” position and the
motorcycle is stopped.
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Set “TCS-MODE” to “OFF” to help free
the rear wheel if the motorcycle gets
stuck in mud, sand, or other soft sur-
faces.
NOTICE
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Use only the specifie
d
tires. (See
pa
g
e 8-15.) Usin
g
d
ifferent size
d
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin
g
tire rotation
accurately.
SCS
The slide control system regulates en-
gine power output when a sideward
slide is detected in the rear wheel. It
adjusts power output based on data
from the IMU (Inertial Measurement
Unit). This system supports the traction
control system to contribute to a
smoother ride.
Traction control system
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