2001 YAMAHA XL 1200 ECO mode

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Multifunction meter
This meter contains following functions for
help and convenience in operating the
watercraft.
1
“MODE” button
2
“SET” button
3
“CODE” setting buttons
4
Tachometer
5
Speedometer
6
Fuel meter
7
Engine oil meter
8
Display for Clock, Hour meter, Trip meter and
Trip timer
9
Warning light
0
Display for PADLOC and direction of warning
indicator
A
Battery warning indicator
B
Engine overheat warning indicator
C
Fuel warning indicator
D
Oil warning indicator
CAUTION:
●Do not run the engine at full throttle or
more than 15 seconds to check the
meter for operation on land. The
engine could overheat.
●Use the specified resistor-type spark
plugs and caps, otherwise the meter
may function erratically.
NOTE:
The demonstration mode display starts
showing after the engine starts. Then all dis-
plays light up and the buzzer sounds twice.
The meter will operate normally after a few
seconds. The current display will continue to
operate for 30 seconds after the engine
stops.

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PADLOC (Programmable
digital locking ignition)
This feature is provided to deter unautho-
rized use.
The function allows you to choose either
“START” or “LOCK” mode, as the situation
requires, much as you would use an ignition
key in a motor vehicle. If you have previously
chosen “LOCK” mode, the engine will not
start unless the right code is put in to select
“START” mode.
NOTE:
If you do not use the PADLOC system, it is
unnecessary to perform the initial setting of
the PADLOC. In this case, the “START”
mode is automatically selected.
PADLOC initial setting
1. Disconnect the blue connector 1 behind
the front storage compartment.
2. After the warning light turns on, press
the “MODE” button for at least 3 seconds
until the display shows “COdE.” You are
ready to set your code.

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3. Select your four-letter code by pressing
the “A/SET,” “B,” or “C” buttons in a
desired sequence.
NOTE:
If you do not press a button for more than
10 seconds, the display automatically turns
off. This cancels the process of setting a
code.
4. After code setting is complete, the
buzzer will sound 3 times and the display
will show “SET.” Lastly, the display turns
off and the warning light turns on again.
After the meter has displayed this
sequence, connect the blue connector
again.
NOTE:
●Your own code is kept even if the battery
terminal is disconnected.
●If you forget your own code, or if you want
to change the code, do this initial setting
procedure again from the beginning.
Selecting “PADLOC” mode
Selecting the desired mode can only be
done after the initial setting has been done
and while the display is not lit.
1. Press the “MODE” button until the meter
displays the current mode, “START” or
“LOCK.”
2. With “START” or “LOCK” displayed,
press the “MODE” button continuously
for about 3 seconds until the display
changes to “COdE.”

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3. Enter your four-letter code by pressing
the “A/SET,” “B,” or “C” buttons in the
right sequence.
NOTE:
If you do not press a button for more than
10 seconds, the display automatically turns
off. This cancels the process of selecting the
mode.
4. If the code entered is correct, the mode
will change from the previous mode to
either “START” or “LOCK.” Then the
mode display and buzzer will operate for
2 seconds.
NOTE:
●Once you select a mode, the mode will
not change unless you perform this mode
selection sequence again.
●If the wrong code is entered, the mode
display shows “ERROR” for 2 seconds
and the buzzer will sound 5 times. Then
the display returns to “COdE.”
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Tachometer
The engine speed (r/min) is displayed by
segments. Each segment indicates a 200 r/min
increment.

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Engine oil meter
The engine oil meter is provided for con-
venient oil level checking while operating the
watercraft.
The engine oil meter has 3 segments
which show the amount of oil remaining in
the oil tank.
NOTE:
The indication of the segments differs
depending on your operating condition. Use
the meter as a reference.
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Clock
A 12-hour clock is provided in this meter.
To show the clock, press the “MODE” but-
ton until the display shows “CLOCK” while
the engine is running.
1. When the display shows “CLOCK,” press
the mode button for at least 3 seconds.
2. The buzzer will sound once. The hour
display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired hour is displayed.
3. Press the “MODE” button again.
4. The buzzer will sound once. The minute
display and “SET” start blinking. Then
press the “A/SET” button until the
desired minute is displayed.
5. Press the “MODE” button again.

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6. The buzzer will sound twice. The warn-
ing light and “SET” blink for 2 seconds.
Then the display turns to “CLOCK” and
shows the time.
NOTE:
If the battery terminal is disconnected, the
clock will be reset to 12:00.
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Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it
easy to follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows how many hours of
engine operation have elapsed since the
watercraft was new.
To show the hour meter, press the
“MODE” button until the display shows
“HOUR.M” while the engine is running.
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Trip timer
The trip timer is provided for counting the
time traveled on a given trip.
To show the trip timer, press the “MODE”
button until the display shows “TRIP.T” while
the engine is running.
1
Minutes
2
Seconds
1. When the display shows “TRIP.T,” press
the “A/SET” button to start counting. The
buzzer will sound once.
2. Press the “A/SET” button again to stop
counting. The buzzer will sound once.
3. Press “MODE” button for at least
2 seconds to set the time back to 00:00.
The buzzer will sound twice. The time
display and “TRIP.T” blink for 2 seconds.
Now it is ready to start counting.

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Tr i p m e t e r
A tripmeter is provided for measuring the
approximate distance traveled.
To show the tripmeter, press the “MODE”
button until the display shows “TRIP” while
the engine is running. After showing “TRIP,”
the display turns to “.KM.”
1. When the display shows “.KM,” press the
“MODE” button for at least 2 seconds.
2. The buzzer will sound twice. The warn-
ing light and “.KM” blink for 2 seconds,
and “000” is displayed. Now the meter
will start to measure the distance you
travel.
3. When the tripmeter begins measuring
the distance traveled, the “.” to the left of
“KM” on the display will blink.
NOTE:
Measured distance may vary depending on
the water surface conditions, and wind direc-
tion. The measured distance should be used
for a reference.
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Fuel warning indicator
If the fuel remaining in the tank drops to
about 17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp gal), the
lowest fuel level segment, the fuel warning
indicator, “FUEL” and the warning light
begin to blink. The buzzer also starts sound-
ing intermittently.

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5. If the “LOCK” mode was chosen previ-
ously, choose the “START” mode before
starting the engine. (See pages 2-22 to
2-23 for selecting “PADLOC” mode.)
NOTE:
●If the initial setting of the PADLOC has not
been done, the “START” mode is auto-
matically selected.
●If you have previously chosen “LOCK”
mode, the engine will not start unless the
correct code is entered. This selects the
“START” mode.
6. While lightly squeezing the throttle lever,
push the start switch (green button).
WARNING
On this watercraft, the engine is con-
nected directly to the jet pump. Starting
the engine immediately generates some
thrust. Apply only enough throttle to
keep the engine running.
7. Release the start switch as soon as the
engine starts to run.
CAUTION:
●Never push the start switch while the
engine is running.
●Do not operate the start switch for
more than 5 seconds, otherwise the
battery will be discharged and the
engine will not start. Also, the starter
motor may be damaged. If the engine
does not start in 5 seconds, release
the start switch, wait 15 seconds, and
try again.
8. After the engine has warmed up, push
the choke knob in to its original position.
NOTE:
If the choke knob is left pulled out, the
engine will stall.