2006 YAMAHA XMAX 250 high beam

moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the vehi-
cle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.EAU33461
Indicators, indicator lights
and warning light
1. Fuel level warning light “x”
2. High beam indicator light “j”
3. Left turn signal indicator light “c”
4. Immobilizer system indicator light “”5. Right turn signal indicator light “d”
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Turn signal indicator lights “c” and
“
d”
The corresponding indicator light flas-
hes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “j”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possi-
ble.
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
circuit.
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Immobilizer system 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
circuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indica-
tor light will start flashing indicating
the immobilizer system is enabled.
After 24 hours have passed, the indi-
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Handlebar switches
1. Dimmer switch “jk”
2. Pass switch "PASSING"
3. Turn signal switch “cd”
4. Horn switch “a”
1. Starting switch “g”
2. Hazard switch“”
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Pass switch “PASSING”
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
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Dimmer switch “j/k”
Set this switch to “
j” for the high
beam and to “
k” for the low beam.
With the headlight on low beam,
press this switch downwards to flash
the headlight.
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Turn signal switch “c/d”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “
d”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “
c”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch “a”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “g”
With the sidestand up, push this
switch while applying the front or rearbrake to crank the engine with the
starter.
ECA10050
CAUTION:
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
EAUM1990
Hazard switch “ ”, “h”
With the key in the “ON” 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 “h”
and, then turn the key to “OFF”.
NOTE:
Even if the key is turned from “ON” to
“OFF” with the hazard lighting on, the
hazard lighting will continue to flash
regardless of the hazard switch posi-
tion. To cancel the hazard lighting, the
key must be turned to “ON” and the
hazard switch must be set to the “h”
position.
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Rear turn signal light
12 V, 10.0 W x 2
License plate light
12 V, 5.0 W x 1
Meter lighting
LED
Fuel level warning lamp
LED
High beam Indicator light
LED
Turn signal indicator light
LED x 2
Immobilizer light
LED
Fuses
Main fuse
30 A
Headlight fuse
15 A
Signaling system fuse
15 A
Ignition fuse
5 A
Radiator fan fuse
10 A
ECU fuse
5 A
Backup fuse
5 A
Reserve fuse
5 A
Reserve fuse
10 A
Reserve fuse
15 AReserve fuse
30 A
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SPECIFICATIONS
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-28
BBattery......................................................6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-19
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-20
Brake lever, front ......................................3-10
Brake lever, rear .......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-20
Braking .......................................................5-2
CCarburetor,adjusting.................................6-14
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-21
Coolant.....................................................6-11
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ...................................................6-6
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Display, multi-function ...............................3-6
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine oil ...................................................6-8
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-10
Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-17
Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-18Front fork, checking .................................6-21
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel gauge .................................................3-4
Fuel level warning light ..............................3-3
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-24
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ............................................3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-25
High beam indicator light...........................3-3
Horn switch ................................................3-9
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-17
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .............3-3
Indicators, indicator lights and warning
light ..........................................................3-3
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-27
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Model label ................................................9-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ................................................3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-4
Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-13
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting....3-15
Sidestand .................................................3-16
Spark plug, checking .................................6-7
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-5
Start switch ................................................3-9
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Steering, checking ...................................6-22
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment ..............................3-14
Storage compartment (front) ...................3-14
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-27
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-20
Tires .........................................................6-15
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Troubleshooting .......................................6-28
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-29
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-26
Turn signal switch ......................................3-9
VValve clearance ........................................6-15
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-22
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