Yamaha FJR1300A Owner's Manual

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Instrument and control functions3-273EAU54271Traction control systemThe traction control system helpsmaintain traction when accelerating onslippery surfaces, such as unpaved orwet roads. If sensors detect that therear wheel is starting to slip (uncon-trolled spinning), the traction controlsystem assists by regulating enginepower as needed until traction is re-stored. The “TCS” indicator/warninglight flashes to let the rider know thattraction control has engaged.TIPThe rider may also notice slight chang-es in engine and exhaust sounds whenthe traction control system is engaged.WARNINGEWA15432The traction control system is not asubstitute for riding appropriatelyfor the conditions. Traction controlcannot prevent loss of traction dueto excessive speed when enteringturns, when accelerating hard at asharp lean angle, or while braking,and cannot prevent front wheel slip-ping. As with any motorcycle, ap-proach surfaces that may beslippery with caution and avoid es-pecially slippery surfaces.When the key is turned to “ON”, thetraction control system automaticallyturns on.The traction control system can beturned on or off manually only when thekey is in the “ON” position and the mo-torcycle is stopped.TIPTurn the traction control system off tohelp free the rear wheel if the motorcy-cle gets stuck in mud, sand, or othersoft surfaces.NOTICEECA16801Use only the specified tires. (Seepage 6-20.) Using different sizedtires will prevent the traction controlsystem from controlling tire rotationaccurately.Turning on/off the traction controlsystemWARNINGEWA15441Be sure to stop the vehicle beforemaking any setting changes to thetraction control system. Changingsettings while riding can distract theoperator and increase the risk of anaccident.To turn off the traction control system,push the “TCS” button on the multi-function meter unit for at least 2 sec-onds. The “TCS” indicator/warninglight will come on.To turn on the traction control system,push the “TCS” button again. The“TCS” indicator/warning light will gooff.