2007 YAMAHA XCITY 250 warning lights

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-4
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer ..................................3-2
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-3
Multi-function display ......................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Front brake lever ............................3-7
Rear brake lever .............................3-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-8
Fuel .................................................3-8
Catalytic converter ..........................3-9
Seat ..............................................3-10
Storage compartment ...................3-10
Storage compartment ...................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-12
Luggage hook ...............................3-12
Sidestand ......................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-13PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-5
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-6
Engine oil ....................................... 6-7
Final transmission oil ...................... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-10
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-11
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13Cast wheels ................................. 6-15
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-15
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-16
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-16
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-18
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-19
Checking the front fork ................. 6-19
Checking the steering .................. 6-20
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-21
Battery ......................................... 6-21
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-22
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-23
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-25
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ....... 6-26
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-27
Troubleshooting charts ................ 6-28

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-1
3
EAU10460
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.
EAU34121
ON “”
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.NOTE:The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “” or the sid-estand is moved down.
EAU10660
OFF “”
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU10680
LOCK “”
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “” posi-
tion, and then turn it to “” while
still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to “”
while still pushing it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “” or “”
while the vehicle is moving, other-
wise the electrical systems will be
switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “” or “”.
PUSHOPEN
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11480
Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine
is defective. When this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU11591
Speedometer UK ONLY
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
1. High beam indicator light “”
2. Left turn signal indicator light “”
3. Right turn signal indicator light “”
4. Engine trouble warning light “”
12 3 4
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1. Speedometer
1. Speedometer
1
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1mph
0 1020304050
60
70
80
90
100
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-27BBattery .................................................. 6-21
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-17
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-16
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-7
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-8
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-18
Braking ................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-18
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-9
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-10
Coolant temperature gauge .................... 3-3
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing......................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-7
Display, multi-function ............................ 3-3EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil ................................................ 6-7
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-9
Front and rear brake lever free play ..... 6-15
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-16Front fork, checking...............................6-19
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-22
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-23
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-13
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-27
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-12MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-10Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-12
Sidestand .............................................. 3-13
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-6
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-2
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-7
Steering, checking ................................ 6-20
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment .................. 3-10, 3-11
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing............................. 6-26
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-28
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-25
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-7VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-21
Wheels .................................................. 6-15