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DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
Controls and instruments1. Clutch lever (page 3-10)
2. Audio system control unit (page 4-3)
3. Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)
4. Rider headset jack (page 4-2)
5. Speedometer unit (page 3-5)6. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-9)
8. Throttle grip (page 7-21)
9. Brake lever (page 3-11)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................ 3-3
Speedometer unit ................................................ 3-5
Cruise control system ........................................... 3-6
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-8
Handlebar switches ............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever ........................................................ 3-10
Shift pedal .......................................................... 3-10
Brake lever ......................................................... 3-11
Brake pedal ........................................................ 3-11
Fuel tank cap ..................................................... 3-11
Fuel .................................................................... 3-12Fuel tank breather hose .................................... 3-13
Fuel cock ........................................................... 3-13
Starter (choke) knob ......................................... 3-14
Locking the steering with a padlock .................. 3-14
Rider seat .......................................................... 3-15
Helmet holders .................................................. 3-15
Side cases and travel trunk ............................... 3-16
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-20
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-22
Auxiliary DC jack and terminals ........................ 3-24
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3
EAU03034
Indicator and warning lights
EAU03299
1. Turn signal indicator lights
“” / “ ”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU00063
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU03201
3. Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
NOTE:@ Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function. @
EAU01774
4. Overdrive indicator light “O/D”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in overdrive (5th gear).
EAU00091
5. 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.
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3
EAU00079
6. Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.5 L. When this occurs, turn the fuel
cock lever to the “RES” position and re-
fuel as soon as possible.
EAU01773
7. Cruise control indicator lights
See page 3-6 for an explanation of
these indicator lights.
EAU00061
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU01707
9. Coolant temperature warning
light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
EC000002
CAUTION:@ Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated. @
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3
2. Press the “SET/DEC” (set/decel-
erate) side of the cruise control
switch to activate the cruise con-
trol system. The “SET” indicator
light comes on.
3. Set the desired traveling speed as
follows. Press the “RES/ACC” (re-
sume/accelerate) side of the
cruise control switch to increase
the set speed or the “SET/DEC”
side to decrease the speed.
NOTE:_ Pressing the cruise control switch once
will change the speed in increments of
1.6 km/h. Holding the cruise control
switch down will increase or decrease
the speed continuously until the switch
is released. _The traveling speed can be set to a
maximum of 130 km/h and a minimum
of 50 km/h.
When the cruise control system is acti-
vated and the throttle grip is turned to
increase the speed by up to 8 km/h, the
cruise control system will return to theset speed after the throttle grip is re-
leased. However, if the speed is in-
creased by more than 8 km/h, the
cruise control system will be deactivat-
ed until the traveling speed is within
8 km/h of the set speed.
Deactivating the cruise control
system
Applying the front or rear brake or dis-
engaging the clutch will automatically
deactivate the cruise control system.
Push the “CANCEL” switch to manually
deactivate cruise control.
NOTE:_ l
When the cruise control system is
deactivated, the “RES” (resume)
indicator light will come on.
l
Traveling speed decreases as
soon as the cruise control system
is deactivated; unless the throttle
grip is turned.
_
1. Cruise control switch
2. “CANCEL” switch
1. “SET” indicator light
2. “RES” indicator light
3. “ON” indicator light
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3
EAU01859
7. Cruise control switches
See page 3-6 for an explanation of the
cruise control system.
EAU00143
8. Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
CAUTION:@ See page 6-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. @
EAU00152
Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the ignition
circuit cut-off system. (See page 3-22
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)
EAU01215
Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.NOTE:@ Use your toes or heel to shift up and
your toes to shift down. @
1. Clutch lever
1. Shift pedal
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3
EAU03720
Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.l
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
l
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch
lever is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.
l
It cuts the running engine when
the transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
EW000045
WARNING
_ If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding. _
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CD-01E
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”.
3. Turn the key to “ON”.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The neutral switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The clutch switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
NO
NOTE:This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
YESYES NO
The system is OK.
The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO
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