2001 YAMAHA XVS250 high beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
EAU01590
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
ECA00043
CAUTION:_ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. _
EAU03034
Indicator and warning lights
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU00057
Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU03777
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this oc-
curs, have the Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system.NOTE:_ This warning light comes on for a few
seconds, and then flashes when the
key is turned to “ON”, but this does not
indicate a malfunction. _
1. High beam indicator light “ ”
2. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. Neutral indicator light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00119
Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU00121
Dimmer switch
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU00138
Engine stop switch
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the motorcycle overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU00134
Light switch
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the headlight also.
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch
2. Light switch
3. Start switch “ ”
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Engine trouble warning light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse 10 A
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