2000 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 ABS

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Indicator lights
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Oil change indicator light Ò
7
Ó
This indicator light comes on at the
initial 1,000 km and every 3,000 km
thereafter to indicate that the engine
oil should be changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset
the oil change indicator light.(See
page 6-17 for the resetting proce-
dure.)The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked according to the
following procedure.
1.Set the engine stop switch to Ò#Ó
and turn the key to ÒONÓ.
2.Check that the indicator comes
on for a few seconds and then
goes off.
If the indicator light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
NOTE:
The oil change indicator light may
flash when the engine is revved with
the scooter on the centerstand, but
this does not indicate a malfunction.
1.Oil change indicator light Ò
7
Ó
2.High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
3.Left turn signal indicator light Ò4Ó
4.Right turn signal indicator light Ò6Ó
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High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is
switched on.
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Turn signal indicator lights
Ò4Ó/Ò6Ó
The corresponding indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Self-diagnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the throttle posi-
tion sensor, oil change indicator light,
speedometer unit circuits. If any of
those circuits are defective, the oil
change indicator light will flash.
If the indicator light flashes or comes
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
motorcycle as soon as possible.NOTE:
The oil change indicator light may
flash when the engine is revved with
the scooter on the centerstand, but
this does not indicate a malfunction.
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped
with a speedometer, an odometer
and a tripmeter. The speedometer
shows riding speed. The odometer
shows the total distance traveled.
The tripmeter shows the distance
traveled since it was last set to zero.
Pushing the ÒTRIPÓ button switches
the display between the odometer
mode ÒODOÓ and the tripmeter mode
ÒTRIPÓ. To reset the tripmeter, enter
the ÒTRIPÓ mode, and then hold downthe ÒTRIPÓ button for at least one
second. The tripmeter can be used
together with the fuel gauge to esti-
mate the distance that can be trav-
eled with a full tank of fuel. This infor-
mation will enable you to plan future
fuel stops.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1.Speedometer
2.Odometer/tripmeter
3.ÒTRIPÓ button
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Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank. The needle
moves towards ÒEÓ (Empty) as the
fuel level decreases. When the nee-
dle reaches ÒEÓ, approximately 1.0 L
of fuel remain in the fuel tank. If this
occurs, refuel as soon as possible.NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.1.Fuel gauge
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1.Coolant temperature gauge
2.Red mark
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Coolant temperature gaugeThis gauge indicates the coolant tem-
perature when the main switch is on.
The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load. If the needle points to
the red mark, stop your scooter and
let the engine cool. (See page
6-18 for details.)
EC000002
cCDo not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)This scooter can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
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1.Digital clock
2.Hour setting button ÒhÓ
3.Minute setting button ÒmÓ
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ClockThe digital clock shows the time
regardless of the main switch posi-
tion.
To set the clock:
1.Turn the key to ÒONÓ.
2.Push or hold the hour setting
button ÒhÓ to change the hours.
3.Push or hold the minute setting
button ÒmÓ to change the min-
utes.
NOTE:
To set the clock after the power
source has been cut, first set the time
to 1:00 AM, and then set the clock to
the correct time.
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch Ò&
Ó
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
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Dimmer switch
Set this switch to Ò&Ó for the high
beam and to Ò%Ó for the low beam.1.Pass switch Ò&Ó
2.Dimmer switch
3.Turn signal switch
4.Horn switch Ò*Ó
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Light switch
Set this switch to Ò
'
Ó to turn on
the auxiliary light, meter lighting, tail-
light and license plate light. Set the
switch to Ò:Ó to turn on the headlight
also.
1.Engine stop switch
2.Light switch
3.Start switch Ò,Ó
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to Ò6Ó. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to Ò4Ó. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after
it has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch Ò*Ó
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Headlight variationsNOTE:
Right and left are defined as seen when standing in front of the scooter.1
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%
% &
&
LeftRightAuxBulb to be used
Destination2
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1
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2
1
Halogen
bulb
Halogen
bulbGermany, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain
France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Sweden
England 3 : High beam light on 2: Low beam light on
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: Auxiliary light on 1: Light off
12V
55W
12V
60/55W
12V
60/55W
12V
55W '
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to Ò$Ó to stop the
engine in case of an emergency,
such as when the scooter overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch Ò,Ó
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
cCSee page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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1.Engine stop switch
2.Light switch
3.Start switch Ò,Ó
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1.Front brake lever
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located at the
right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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1.Rear brake lever
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Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.
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Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
1.Open the lid by sliding the lever
forward, and then pull the lever
up.1.Lid
2.Lever
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2.Insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap
can be removed.1.Fuel tank cap
To install the fuel tank cap
1.Align the match marks, insert the
fuel tank cap into the tank open-
ing, and then push down on the
cap.
2.Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then
remove it.
3.Close the lid.
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wBe sure the cap is properly
installed and locked in place
before riding the scooter.
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1.Match marks
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