2004 YAMAHA VERSITY 300 key

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
scooter operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the scooter.
NOTE :A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE :
•This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it even if the
scooter is subsequently sold.
•Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual
contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor
discrepancies between your scooter and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual,
please consult your Yamaha dealer.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
PUSH
OPEN
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and
is used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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OFF ""
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK ""
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2. Push the key in from the "
" (off)
position, and then turn it to "
"
(lock) while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
(off) while still pushing it.
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Never turn the key to "" or ""
while the scooter is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the scooter is stopped
before turning the key to "
" or
"".
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ON ""
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
NOTE :
The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to "
" or the
sidestand is moved down.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards "E" (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the remaining fuel in
the tank reaches approximately 1.9 L, the
fuel level warning light will come on and
the multi-function display will
automatically change to the "Trip/Fuel"
mode. (See page 3-4 — 3-5 for details.).
If this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE :
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itself
completely.
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Battery voltage/coolant
temperature gauge
When the key is turned to "", this
gauge indicates the battery voltage
level before the engine was stopped.
NOTE :
If the needle drops to the "9V" mark,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
battery.When the key is turned to "
", this
gauge indicates the coolant
temperature. If the needle reaches the
red zone, stop the scooter and allow
the engine to cool. (See page 6-17 for
details.)
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Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
CAUTION:
1. Fuel gauge
2. Fuel warning light1. High level
2. Low level1. Red zone
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
"Set"
"Set""Set"
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2
3
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1. Distance
2. Time
3. Average speed
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NOTE :
•The Trip/fuel odometer is only
activated if the fuel level warning
light comes on.
•The Trip 2 odometer is
automatically reset after turning
the key to "" (2 Hours).
Pushing the "SET" button when in the
tripmeter mode switches the display
between the different tripmeter
functions in the following order:
Distance ⇒ Time ⇒ Average
speed ⇒ DistanceIf the fuel level warning light comes on
(See page 3-3.), the display will
automatically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter mode "Trip/fuel" and start
counting the distance traveled from that
point. In that case, pushing the "MODE"
button switches the display between the
various tripmeter and odometer modes
in the following order:
Trip/Fuel ⇒ Trip 1 ⇒ Trip 2 ⇒
Total ⇒ Trip/fuelTo reset a tripmeter, select it by pushing
the "MODE" button, and then push the
"SET" button for at least one second. If
you do not reset the fuel reserve
tripmeter manually, it will reset itself
automatically and the display will return
to the prior mode after refueling and
traveling 5 km (3 mi).

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This scooter can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
1. Oil change indicator
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1. Alarm indicator light
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Oil change indicator "OIL"
The engine oil should be changed when
this indicator comes on. The indicator
stays on until it is reset. After changing
the engine oil, reset the indicator as
follows.
1. While holding the "MODE" and
"SET" buttons pushed, turn the
key to "
".
2. Continue holding the "MODE" and
"SET" buttons pushed for two to
five seconds.
3. Release the buttons and the oil
change indicator will go off.
NOTE :
•The oil change indicator will come
on at the initial 1000 km (600 mi)
and every 3000 km (4800 mi)
thereafter.
•If the engine oil is changed before
the oil change indicator comes on
(i.e. before the periodic oil change
interval has been reached), the
indicator must be reset after the
oil change for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the cor-
rect time. After resetting, the
indicator will come on for two se-
conds. If the indicator does not
come on, repeat the procedure.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
CAUTION:
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
1. Front brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
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Do not use the hazard light for an
extended length of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge.
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Hazard switch "", ""
With the key in the "
" position, set this
switch to "
" to turn on the hazard
lighting (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights). To turn off the hazard
lighting, set this switch to "
" and, then
turn the key to "
".
NOTE :
Even if the key is turned from "
" to
"
" with the hazard lighting on, the
hazard lighting will continue to flash
regardless of the hazard switch position.
To cancel the hazard lighting, the key
must be turned to "
" and the hazard
switch must be set to the "" position.
The hazard lighting is used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your scooter is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
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1. Fuel tank cap
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-12 for
seat opening and closing
procedures.)
2. Insert the key into the lock and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
3. The lock will be released and the
fuel tank cap can be removed.To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the marks on
the cap and tank aligned.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then
remove it.
NOTE :
Do not forget to remove the key before
closing the seat.
3. Close the seat.
NOTE :
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and locked.
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed and locked before
riding.
WARNING
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2
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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
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•Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow when
the fuel warms up and expands.
•Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
WARNING
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
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a
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a. Open
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the
centerstand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
NOTE :
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.
NOTE :
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
OPEN
OPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
OPEN
OPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
OPENOPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
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2
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1. Lock
2. Front storage compartment A
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Storage compartments
Front storage compartment A
To unlock the storage compartment
Insert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn clockwise.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked
Turn the knob 1/4 turn clockwise. The
knob will return to its original position
after released.
To close the storage compartment
Push the lid into the original position.
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