2008 YAMAHA XMAX 250 key

Ambient temperature display
1. Frost warning indicator“”
2. Negative symbol “ – ”
3. Ambient temperature
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from -30 °C ( -86 °F) to 50 °C
(122 °F).
The frost warning indicator “ ”
automatically comes on if the tempe-
rature is lower than 3 °C (37.4 °F).Oil change indicator “OIL”
1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
The engine oil should be changed
when this indicator comes on. The
indicator stays on until it is reset. After
changing the engine oil, reset the indi-
cator as follows.
1. While holding the “MODE” and
“SET” buttons pushed, turn the
key to “ON”.
2. Continue holding the “MODE”
and “SET” buttons pushed for
two to five seconds.
3. Release the buttons and the oil
change indicator will go off.
NOTE:
●The oil change indicator will
come on at the initial 1000 km
(600 mi) and every 3000 km
(1800 mi) thereafter.
●If the engine oil is changed befo-
re the oil change indicator comes
on (i.e. before the periodic oil
change interval has been rea-
ched), the indicator must be reset
after the oil change for the next
periodic oil change to be indica-
ted at the correct time. After
resetting, the indicator will come
on for two seconds. If the indica-
tor does not come on, repeat the
procedure.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
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Handlebar switches
1. Start switch “g”
2. Hazard switch“”
1. Dimmer switch “
j/k”
2. Pass switch “PASSING”
3. Turn signal switch “
c/d”
4. Horn switch “a”
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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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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”.
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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.
The hazard lighting is used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your scooter is stopped where
it might be a traffic hazard.
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CAUTION:
Do not use the hazard light for an
extended length of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge.
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Start switch “g”
With the sidestand up, push this
switch while applying the front or rear
brake to crank the engine with the
starter.
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CAUTION:
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Front brake lever
1. Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Rear brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the hand-
lebar grip.
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
Open the lid by pulling the lever up.
1. Push
1. Open the lid
Insert the key into the fuel tank cap
lock and turn it 1/4 turn counterclock-
wise. The lock will be released and
the fuel tank cap can be removed.
1. Open the fuel tank cap
NOTE:
After removing the fuel tank cap, pla-
ce it into the fuel tank cap holder as
shown.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
fuel tank opening with the key
inserted in the lock and the
match marks aligned.2. Turn the key clockwise to the ori-
ginal position, and then remove
it.
1. Close the fuel tank cap
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and loc-
ked.
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or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark
plug life and reduce maintenance
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Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
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CAUTION:
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
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
●Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise to “OPEN”.
1. Open
NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
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2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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Storage compartments
Front storage compartment
1. Front storage compartment
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.2 lb) for the front stora-
ge compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (396.9 lb) for the
vehicle.
Rear storage compartment
1. Rear storage compartment
The rear storage compartment is
located under the seat. (See page
3-13.)
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CAUTION:
Keep the following points in mind
when using the rear storage com-
partment.
●Since the rear storage com-
partment accumulates heat
when exposed to the sun, do
not store anything susceptible
to heat inside it.
●To avoid humidity from sprea-
ding through the rear storage
compartment, wrap wet arti-
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cles in a plastic bag before sto-
ring them in the compartment.
●Since the rear storage com-
partment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap
any articles stored in the rear
compartment in a plastic bag.
●Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the rear storage
compartment.
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11 lb) for the rear storage
compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (396.9 lb) for the
vehicle.
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Front storage compartment
To open the storage compartment
1. Lock
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the storage compartment lid.
1. Front storage compartment
To close the storage compartment
Push the storage compartment lid
into the original position, and then
remove the key.
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.2 lb) for the storage
compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (396.9 lb) for the
vehicle.
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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. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The scooter can be ridden.
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The brake switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
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