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This watercraft is not equipped with light-
ing required for night operation. Do not
operate the watercraft after sunset or
before dawn, otherwise you increase the
risk of colliding with another boat, which
could result in severe injury or death.
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Operation requirements

All riders must wear a personal flotation
device (PFD) that is approved by the
appropriate authorities and suitable for
personal watercraft use.

Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
injuries can occur if water is forced into
body cavities as a result of falling into
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Normal swimwear does not adequately
protect against forceful water entry into
rectum or vagina. All riders must wear a
wetsuit bottom or clothing that provides
equivalent protection. Such clothing
includes thick, tightly woven, sturdy and
snug-fitting apparel such as denim, but
does not include spandex or similar fab-
rics, like those used in bicycle shorts.
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Authority-approved PFD
2
Wetsuit bottom

Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your water-
craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.
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Remote control transmitter
(for VX110 Deluxe)
The Yamaha Security System and low-
RPM mode settings are selected using the
remote control transmitter. (See “Yamaha
Security System/Low-RPM mode” on page
2-15 for information on using the remote
control transmitter.)
CAUTION:@ The Yamaha Security System and low-
RPM mode settings can only be selected
using the remote control transmitter.
Observe the following precautions to
protect your remote control transmitter:

Store the remote control transmitter
carefully so it will not be lost. When
operating the watercraft, use the trans-
mitter holder 1 in the glove compart-
ment. If you accidentally lose your
remote control transmitter, contact a
Yamaha dealer.

While the remote control transmitter
has been designed for use in wet envi-
ronments, it should not be operated
under water or submerged for an
extended length of time. If it gets wet,
dry it with a soft, dry cloth.

Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do
not place it in direct sunlight.

Do not drop the remote control trans-
mitter, subject it to strong shocks, or
place any heavy items on it.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the trans-
mitter. Do not use detergent, alcohol,
or other chemicals.

If the remote control transmitter needs
a new battery or is not operating prop-
erly, contact a Yamaha dealer. Do not
attempt to replace the battery yourself.
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Yamaha Security System lock and
unlock modes (for VX110 Deluxe)
The lock and unlock modes of this system
can only be selected while the engine is
stopped.
When the lock button 2 is pressed, the
beeper sounds once. This indicates the lock
mode is selected and the engine cannot be
started.
The “SECURITY” indicator light 4 comes
on when the security system is in the unlock
mode and goes off when the security sys-
tem is in the lock mode.
When the unlock button 3 is pressed for
a short time, the beeper sounds two times
for the normal mode or three times for the
low-RPM mode. The “SECURITY” indicator
light will come on and the engine can be
started. (See the items in “Selecting the nor-
mal mode/low-RPM mode” for operation
mode information.)
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System modeEngine can
be started
1 beep Lock NO
2 beepsUnlock
(normal mode)YES
3 beepsUnlock
(low-RPM mode)YES
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Selecting the normal mode/
low-RPM mode (for VX110 Deluxe)
The normal mode and low-RPM mode
can only be selected when the engine is
stopped in the unlock mode. Press the
unlock button for more than 4 seconds to
select the normal mode or low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
If the beeper sounds twice, the normal
mode is activated.
The watercraft can be ridden normally.
Low-RPM mode
If the beeper sounds three times, the
low-RPM mode is activated and the
“L-MODE” indicator light 5 comes on.
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in the
low-RPM mode is limited to approximately
90% of the maximum engine speed in the
normal mode.
NOTE:@
If neither the start switch nor the remote
control transmitter is operated within
25 seconds after the unlock button is
pressed to select the unlock mode, the
multifunction meter display and the
“L-MODE” indicator light will go off. To
change the modes again, press the lock
button briefly to select the lock mode, and
then press the unlock button again for
less than 4 seconds to select the unlock
mode.

While the engine is running, input from
the remote control transmitter is not
received.
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CAUTION:@ If the remote control transmitter does not
operate when its buttons are pressed,
the battery may be low. Have a Yamaha
dealer replace the battery.
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Multifunction meter
This meter contains the following func-
tions for help and convenience in operating
the watercraft.
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Tachometer
2
Speedometer
3
Hour meter/Voltmeter
4
Fuel meter
5
“L-MODE” indicator light (for VX110 Deluxe)
6
Warning light
7
Fuel warning indicator
8
Engine overheat warning indicator
9
Oil pressure warning indicator
0
Check engine warning indicator
A
Select button
B
“SECURITY” indicator light (for VX110 Deluxe)
CAUTION:@ Do not run the engine for more than
15 seconds when checking the operation
of the meter on land. The engine could
overheat.
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NOTE:@
When the engine is started, all displays
light up for 2 seconds and then the meter
starts to operate normally.

The current display will continue to oper-
ate for 25 seconds after the engine stops.
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Hour meter/Voltmeter
NOTE:@ To switch the display between the hour
meter and voltmeter, push the select
button1 for at least 1 second after the
meter is displayed for more than 10 sec-
onds.
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Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it
easy to follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows the hours of engine
operation that have elapsed since the water-
craft was new.
Vo l t m e t e r
The voltmeter is provided to display the
voltage of the battery.
When the battery voltage is normal, the
voltmeter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage is less than 8.0 volts,
“LO” is displayed on the voltmeter and if the
voltage is above 18.1 volts, “HI” is displayed
on the voltmeter. If “HI” or “LO” is displayed,
beach the watercraft and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer check the charging system
and the battery.
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Check engine warning indicator
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is
detected, the warning light and the check
engine warning indicator begin to blink and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If this occurs, reduce the engine speed,
beach the watercraft, and have a Yamaha
dealer check the engine.
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Fuel warning indicator
If the fuel remaining in the tank drops to
about 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp gal), the
lowest two fuel level segments, the fuel
warning indicator, and the warning light all
begin to blink. The buzzer also starts sound-
ing intermittently.
The warning signals will be cleared when
the engine is restarted after refilling.
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Oil pressure warning indicator
If the oil pressure does not rise to specifi-
cation, the warning light and the oil pressure
warning indicator begin to blink and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. At the same
time, the engine speed is limited to help pre-
vent damage.
If this occurs, reduce the engine speed,
beach the watercraft, and then check the
engine oil level. (See page 3-7 for engine oil
level checking procedures.) If the oil level is
low, add enough engine oil to raise it to the
proper level. If the oil level is sufficient, have
a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
NOTE:@ Press the select button 1 on the multifunc-
tion meter to stop the buzzer.
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Engine overheat warning indicator
This model is equipped with an engine
overheat warning system.
If the engine starts to overheat, the warn-
ing light and the overheat warning indicator
blink, and then come on. The buzzer also
begins to sound intermittently, and then it
sounds continuously. After the light and indi-
cator start to blink and the buzzer sounds,
the engine speed is limited to help prevent
damage.
If this occurs, immediately reduce the
engine speed, beach the watercraft, and
then check for water discharge at the port
(left) cooling water pilot outlet. If there is no
discharge of water, check the intake grate
and impeller for clogging.
WARNING@ Before attempting to remove weeds or
debris from the intake grate or impeller,
shut the engine off and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch. Severe
injury or death could result from coming
in contact with the rotating parts of the
jet pump.
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CAUTION:@ If you cannot locate and correct the
cause of the overheating, consult a
Yamaha dealer. Continuing to operate at
higher speeds could result in severe
engine damage.
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NOTE:@ Press the select button 1 on the multifunc-
tion meter to stop the buzzer.
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