2007 YAMAHA YZF-R6 warning lights

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Multi-function meter unit .................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-13
Handlebar switches ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-15
Brake lever ...................................3-15
Brake pedal ..................................3-16
Fuel tank cap ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-18
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seats ............................................3-19
Helmet holding cable ....................3-20
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-23
Luggage strap holders ..................3-25
EXUP system ...............................3-26Sidestand ..................................... 3-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-27
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 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 .................................. 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Air filter element ........................... 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ............................ 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering .................. 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery ......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-32
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-33
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-35U2C0E1E0.book Page 1 Friday, July 7, 2006 11:14 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3 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.
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.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Left turn signal indicator light “”
2. Neutral indicator light “”
3. High beam indicator light “”
4. Right turn signal indicator light “”
5. Fuel level warning light “”
6. Oil level warning light “”
7. Coolant temperature warning light “”
8. Shift timing indicator light
9. Engine trouble warning light “”
10.Immobilizer system indicator light
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-14
3Right
EAU12350
Pass switch “”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU12400
Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the 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 centerposition. 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.
EAU41700
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ON”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
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. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Start switch “”U2C0E1E0.book Page 14 Friday, July 7, 2006 11:14 AM

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15950
WARNING
EWA10270


Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.


Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.


Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.
EAU33010
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:

The transmission is in the neutral
position.


The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.WARNING
EWA10290


Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-27.


Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA11730
The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.

Oil level warning light


Fuel level warning light


Coolant temperature warning
light


Shift timing indicator light


Engine trouble warning light


Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-3 for the corre-
sponding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.NOTE:If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-13
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-36BBattery................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Caution, matte color ................................ 7-1
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-21
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-24EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-11
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-7EXUP system ....................................... 3-26
FFor solo riding ......................................... 9-2
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-21
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
Helmet holding cable ............................ 3-20
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-27
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-35
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-25MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-7
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-15
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-23
Sidestand .............................................. 3-26
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-14
Steering, checking................................. 6-30
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-35
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-18
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