2007 YAMAHA FZ6 NHG key battery

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3 To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, 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.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
EAU34341
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary light are
on. The hazard lights and turn signal
lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.CAUTION:
ECA15700


If the oil level warning light flick-
ers or remains on after starting,
immediately stop the engine,
and then check the engine oil
level and the vehicle for oil leak-
age. If necessary, add engine
oil, and then check the warning
light again.


If the coolant temperature warn-
ing light flickers or remains on
after starting, immediately stop
the engine, and then check the
coolant level and the vehicle for
coolant leakage. If necessary,
add coolant, and then check the
warning light again.


If the engine trouble warning
light flashes or remains on after
starting, immediately stop the
engine, and have a Yamaha
dealer check the cause.


If the ABS warning light flashes
or remains on after starting, the
ABS may be defective, and the
brake system reverts to conven-
tional braking.
If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as
soon as possible.


The immobilizer system indica-
tor light should come on when
the key is turned to “ON”, and
then go off after a few seconds.
If the indicator light does not
come on, or does not go off, or
if it flashes and the display indi-
cates a two-digit error code,
have a Yamaha dealer check theelectrical circuit.
CAUTION:
ECA11040
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!NOTE:The engine is warm when it quickly re-sponds to the throttle.
EAU16671
Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.NOTE:To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of itstravel, and then slightly raise it.1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light.................................... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-19
Coolant.................................................. 6-10
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-22EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-7
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-22
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-34MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light.............................. 3-4
PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-6
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch .......................... 6-20SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-20
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-28
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-27TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
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