INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
EAU00048
(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light come
on but all other circuits are off. The key
can be removed in this position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “ ”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
EAU00056
Indicator lights
EAU00058
Turn indicator lights “ ” / “ ”
The corresponding indicator flashes
when the turn switch is moved to the
left or right.
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
EAU01707
Coolant temperature indicator light
“”
This indicator light comes on when the
engine overheats. If the light comes on,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool. To check that the in-
dicator light is working properly:l
Turn the engine stop switch to
“ ” and the main switch to “ON”.
l
Put the transmission in neutral or
apply the clutch lever.
l
Push the start switch.
If the indicator light does not come on
while pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer inspect the electrical
circuit.
EC000002
CAUTION:@ When the engine is overheated, do
not continue riding. @
1. Left turn indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Coolant temperature indicator light “ ”
5. Right turn indicator light “ ”
6. Fuel indicator light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00120
Pass switch “PASS”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
EAU00121
Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
EAU00144
Hazard switch “ ”
The hazard switch should be turned on
under emergency or hazardous condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash si-
multaneously when this switch is
turned on with the main switch in the
“ON” or “ ” position.
EC000006
CAUTION:@ The battery can discharge from ex-
tended use, making it difficult to op-
erate the starter. @NOTE:@ Turn on the hazard switch to warn oth-
er drivers if your motorcycle must be
stopped where it might be a traffic haz-
ard. @
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Hazard switch “ ”
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