2008 YAMAHA XV1900A warning light

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.
EAU36741
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 3-20.


Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to“”.
CAUTION:
ECA15070
The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.

Fuel level warning light


Engine trouble warning light


Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-4 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-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any oneattempt.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-26
6 2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then unhook the headlight
bulb holder.
3. Remove the defective bulb.
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.5. Connect the coupler, and then in-
stall the headlight bulb holder cov-
er by turning it clockwise.
To replace the low beam headlight bulb
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the defective
bulb by turning it counterclock-
wise.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-27
6
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
2. Install the bulb by turning it clock-
wise.CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:


Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.3. Connect the headlight coupler.
Installing the headlight unit
1. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
2. Connect the coupler to the head-
light body cover.
3. Install the headlight body cover by
installing the bolts.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LEDFuses:Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
25.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
ECU (Electronic Control Unit) fuse:
10.0 AFuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
Auxiliary DC connector fuse:
3.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-10
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-29BBattery................................................... 6-22
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-15
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-17
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-19
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Brake lever ............................................ 3-12
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-18
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever .................................. 3-12, 6-14DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive belt slack...................................... 6-17EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-7
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-11
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-15
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-20
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-23
HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-25
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-16
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-20
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light ................................. 6-28MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-14
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-20
Rider seat .............................................. 3-15SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-20
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-11
Steering, checking................................. 6-21
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-28
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-12
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Transfer case oil.................................... 6-10
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-30
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-31
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-28
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11
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