2006 YAMAHA XV1900A key

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 Push the “SELECT” switch to switch
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO”, the tripmeter modes
“TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2” and the clock
mode in the following order:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → Clock →
ODO
If the fuel level warning light comes on
(see page 3-3), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel re-
serve tripmeter mode “F-TRIP” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. In that case, push the
“SELECT” switch to switch the display
between the various tripmeter, odome-
ter, and clock modes in the following or-
der:
F-TRIP → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → Clock
→ ODO → F-TRIP
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” switch, and then
push the “RESET” switch 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).Clock mode
To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” switch to
change the display to the clock
mode.
2. Push the “SELECT” and “RESET”
switches together for at least two
seconds.
3. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” switch to set the
hours.
4. Push the “SELECT” switch, and
the minute digits will start flashing.
5. Push the “RESET” switch to set
the minutes.
6. Push the “SELECT” switch and
then release it to start the clock.Self-diagnosis devices
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
If any of those circuits are defective, the
engine trouble warning light will come
on, and then the odometer/tripme-
ter/clock display will indicate a two-digit
error code (e.g., 12, 13, 14).
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system.
If any of the immobilizer system circuits
are defective, the immobilizer system
indicator light will flash, and then the
display will indicate a two-digit error
code (e.g., 51, 52, 53).
NOTE:If the display indicates error code 52,
this could be caused by transponder in-
terference. If this error code appears,try the following.
1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.
1. Clock
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NOTE:Make sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch, and
do not keep more than one immobilizer
key on the same key ring! Immobilizer
system keys may cause signal interfer-
ence, which may prevent the enginefrom starting.
2. If the engine starts, turn it off and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys
do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan-
dard keys re-registered.
If the odometer/tripmeter/clock display
indicates any error codes, note the
code number, and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.CAUTION:
ECA11590
If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoidengine damage.Brightness control mode
The brightness can be adjusted for the
following:


the multi-function meter unit panel
(item number “1”)


the LCD (item number “2”)


the speedometer, tachometer, and
the fuel gauge needles (item num-
ber “3”)
Select the brightness control mode as
follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT”
switch.3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then re-
lease the “SELECT” switch after
five seconds.
Item number “1” is displayed.
4. Adjust the multi-function meter unit
panel brightness level by pushing
the “RESET” switch.
5. Push the “SELECT” switch to se-
lect the LCD.
Item number “2” is displayed.
Adjust the LCD brightness level by
pushing the “RESET” switch.
1. Multi-function meter unit panel
2. LCD
3. Speedometer needle
4. Tachometer needle
5. Fuel gauge needle
1. Multi-function meter unit panel
2. Item number
3. Brightness level
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EAU12345
Handlebar switches Left
Right
EAU40750
Dimmer “/”/Pass “” switch
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
To flash the high beam, press on the
low-beam side “” of the dimmer
switch while the headlight is on low-
beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12660
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 vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12710
Start switch “”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.CAUTION:
ECA10050
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-tions prior to starting the engine.
EAU12733
Hazard switch “”
With the key in the “ON” or “” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.CAUTION:
ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-tery may discharge.
1. Dimmer “/”/Pass “” switch
2. Turn signal switch “/”
3. Horn switch “”
1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Hazard switch “”
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
EAU13120
Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap
Slide the lock cover open, insert the key
into the lock, and then turn it 1/4 turn
clockwise. 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 key inserted
in the lock and with the “” mark
facing forward.2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it, and
then close the lock cover.
NOTE:The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly installed and locked.
WARNING
EWA10130
Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly installed before riding.
1. Brake pedal
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2.“” mark
3. Unlock.
4. Lock.
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Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.


Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
EAU13431
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.


Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
EAU34042
Rider seat To remove the rider seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. While holding the key in that posi-
tion, lift the front of the seat up, and
then pull the seat off.
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the rear of
the seat into the seat holder as
shown.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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2. Push the front of the seat down to
lock it in place.
3. Remove the key.
NOTE:Make sure that the seat is properly se-cured before riding.
EAU38341
Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the
rider seat. A helmet holding cable is
provided beside the owner’s tool kit to
secure a helmet to the helmet holder.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-14.)
2. Pass the helmet holding cable
through the buckle on the helmet
strap as shown, and then hook the
cable loop over the helmet holder.3. Place the helmet on the left side of
the vehicle, and then install the rid-
er seat.
CAUTION:
ECA15330
Be sure to place the helmet on the
left side of the vehicle. Some hel-
mets may contact the muffler when
placed on the right side because oftheir size or shape.
WARNING
EWA10160
Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of con-trol and possibly an accident.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Helmet holder
2. Helmet holding cable
1. Helmet holding cable
2. Helmet
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.The neutral switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO YES NONOTE:
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EAU38350
Auxiliary DC connector A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC connector under the rider
seat can be used when the key is in the
“ON” position.CAUTION:
ECA15310
The accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC connector should not
be used with the engine turned off,
and the load must never exceed 36
W (3 A), otherwise the battery maydischarge.
WARNING
EWA12531
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting, make sure that the cap is
installed when the auxiliary DC con-nector is not being used.
1. Auxiliary DC connector
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