2002 YAMAHA YZF-R6 low beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillights
and auxiliary lights 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 “”.
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CAUTION:_ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. _
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Indicator and warning lights
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Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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Fuel level warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.5 L. When this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. If the warning light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
1. Neutral indicator light “”
2. High beam indicator light “”
3. Turn signal indicator light “”
4. Fuel level warning light “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
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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.
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Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
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Light switch “//”
Set this switch to “” to turn on the
auxiliary lights, meter lighting and tail-
lights. Set the switch to “” to turn on
the headlight also. Set this switch to
“” to turn off all the lights.
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Light switch “//”
3. Start switch “”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-38
6
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Replacing a headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with two
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-8
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
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WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
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CAUTION:_ Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosi-
ty of the bulb, and the bulb life
will be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of
a wattage higher than speci-
fied.
_5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the panel.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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