2003 YAMAHA YZF-R1 low beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU04894
Fuel level warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.3 L. When this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
NOTE:_ This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the fuel level de-
tection circuit. If the fuel level detection
circuit is defective, the following cycle
will be repeated until the malfunction is
corrected: The fuel level warning light
will flash eight times, then go off for
2.5 seconds. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle. _
EAU04895
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 by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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 malfunction.


This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If the oil lev-
el detection circuit is defective, the
following cycle will be repeated
until the malfunction is corrected:
The oil level warning light will flash
ten times, then go off for 2.5 sec-
onds. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motor-
cycle.
_
1. Right turn signal indicator light “”
2. Fuel level warning light “”
3. Oil level warning light “”
4. Neutral indicator light “”
5. Engine trouble warning light “”
6. High beam indicator light “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU04896
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 a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-7
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not
come on for a few seconds, then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU04924
Engine speed indicator light
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit. (See pages 3-8–3-10 for a de-
tailed explanation of the function of this
indicator light and on how to set it.)
EAU04923
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 by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
EC000002
CAUTION:_ Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated. _
1. Engine speed indicator light
2. Coolant temperature warning light “”
3. Coolant temperature display
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-11
3
EAU00101
Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
EC000003
CAUTION:_ Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 11,750 r/min and above _
EAU00109
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU04553
Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
EAU03888
Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
5. Hazard switch “”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-38
6
EC000104
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.
_4. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU03730
Tail/brake light This motorcycle is equipped with an
LED type of tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
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