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level meter disappear two at a time as the fuel
level decreases.
TIP:
The fuel level is most accurate when the wa-
tercraft is sitting level on a trailer or in the wa-
ter.
EJU35061Hour meter/voltmeter
To switch the display between the hour meter
and the voltmeter, push the “Volt/Hour” button
for at least 1 second after the meter is dis-
played for more than 10 seconds.
Hour meter
The hour meter is provided to make it easy to
follow the maintenance schedule.
The meter shows the hours of engine opera-
tion that have elapsed since the watercraft
was new.Voltmeter
The voltmeter is provided to display the volt-
age of the battery.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage is less than 8.0 volts,
“LO” is displayed on the voltmeter and if the
voltage is above 18.1 volts, “HI” is displayed
on the voltmeter. If “HI” or “LO” is displayed,
return to shore and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer check the charging system
and the battery.
EJU36811Fuel level warning indicator
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp. gal), the low-
est two fuel level segments, the fuel level
warning indicator, and the “WARNING” indi-
cator light begin to blink. The buzzer also
starts sounding intermittently.
If this occurs, refill the fuel tank as soon as
possible.
The warning signals will be cleared when the
engine is restarted after the fuel tank is re-
filled.
TIP:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU35122Oil pressure warning indicator
If the oil pressure does not rise to specifica-
tion, the “WARNING” indicator light and the oil
1Fuel level meter
1Hour meter/voltmeter
2“Volt/Hour” button
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check engine warning indicator begin to blink,
and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If this occurs, reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check
the engine.
TIP:
Press any button on the multifunction informa-
tion center to stop the buzzer.
EJU35034Right multifunction display and operation
buttons (for FX Cruiser SHO)
The right multifunction display shows the fol-
lowing information.

Compass

Average speed

Tripmeter

Trip timer

Fuel consumption per hour

Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile

Water temperature

Air temperatureThe following operation buttons are on the
right side of the multifunction information cen-
ter.
To switch the display mode, push the
“Mode/Reset” button for less than 1 second.
The display mode changes in the following or-
der.
Compass → Average speed → Tripmeter →
Trip timer → Fuel consumption per hour →
Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile → Water
temperature → Air temperature
To switch the display units between kilome-
ters/liters/degrees Celsius and miles/gal-
lons/degrees Fahrenheit, push the
“Volt/Hour” button for at least 1 second, within
10 seconds after the multifunction information
center starts operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three times
if miles/gallons/degrees Fahrenheit are se-
lected as the display units when the multifunc-
tion information center starts operating, or if
1“Mode/Reset” button
2“Start/Stop” button
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the display units are switched to miles/gal-
lons/degrees Fahrenheit.
Compass
This display shows the current direction of the
watercraft using the 8 major compass points.
TIP:
The accuracy of the compass varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions. Use this func-
tion as a reference only.Average speed
This display shows the average speed in
miles per hour “AV MPH” or kilometers per
hour “AV KMH” since it was reset.
Tripmeter
This display shows the distance traveled in
miles “MILES” or kilometers “KM” since it was
reset.
Trip timer
This display shows the hours of operation
“TRIPTM” since it was reset.
1“Volt/Hour” button
2“SPEED” indicator light
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Fuel consumption per hour
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in gallons per hour “G/HR” or liters per
hour “L/HR”.
Fuel consumption per kilometer/mile
This display shows the current fuel consump-
tion in gallons per mile “G/MILE” or liters per
kilometer “L/KM”.
TIP:
The actual fuel consumption varies depend-
ing on the operating conditions. Use this func-
tion as a reference only.Water temperature
This display shows the ambient water temper-
ature “L TEMP” (lake temperature).
Air temperature
This display shows the ambient air tempera-
ture “E TEMP” (environmental temperature).
Average speed/Tripmeter/Trip timer
modes
Average speed, distance traveled, and trip
time are recorded once measurements have
started, regardless of the current display.
To start the measurements, push the
“Start/Stop” button for less than 1 second.
The beeper sounds once.
To stop the measurements, push the
“Start/Stop” button for less than 1 second.
The beeper sounds once. To restart the mea-
surements, push the “Start/Stop” button for
less than 1 second. The beeper sounds once.
To reset the displays, push the “Mode/Reset”
button for at least 2 seconds while the mea-
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surements are stopped. The beeper sounds
twice.
The displays can be reset only when the mea-
surements are stopped.
The measurements are not saved if the en-
gine is stopped. The displays are reset auto-
matically when they go off 25 seconds after
the engine stops.
EJU35142Storage compartments
A front storage compartment, glove compart-
ment, seat storage compartment, watertight
compartment, and beverage holder are pro-
vided.
Only the securely closed watertight compart-
ment is waterproof. If you carry objects that
must be kept dry, such as the manuals, put
them in a waterproof bag or in the watertight
compartment.
Make sure that the storage compartments are
closed securely before operating the water-
craft.
EJU36832Front storage compartment
The front storage compartment is located at
the bow.To open the front storage compartment, pull
the visor up, and then lift up the hood.
1“Mode/Reset” button
2“Start/Stop” button1Visor
1Front storage compartment
Front storage compartment:
Capacity:
66.0 L (17.4 US gal, 14.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
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Index
A
Air filter element ....................................... 83
Analog speedometer/tachometer ............. 40
Analog speedometer/tachometer and
indicator lights ....................................... 40
B
Battery ................................................ 58, 79
Battery, checking...................................... 89
Battery, jumping ....................................... 96
Beaching the watercraft ........................... 75
Beverage holder ....................................... 51
Bilge ......................................................... 58
Boarding alone ......................................... 70
Boarding and starting from a dock ........... 69
Boarding and starting in deep water ........ 69
Boarding and starting in shallow water .... 69
Boarding with passengers ........................ 70
Bow down................................................. 32
Bow eye ................................................... 33
Bow up ..................................................... 32
Builder’s plate............................................. 2
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 72
Check engine warning indicator ............... 45
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 79
Cooling water pilot outlets .................. 29, 63
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations ................................... 11
D
Digital speedometer ................................. 43
Docking the watercraft ............................. 75
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 95
Engine break-in ........................................ 64
Engine compartment ................................ 56
Engine oil ................................................. 53
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 83
Engine oil level ......................................... 56
Engine overheat warning indicator ........... 45
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) .................. 62
Engine shut-off switch .............................. 27
Engine stop switch ................................... 27
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19F
Fire extinguisher ....................................... 59
Flushing the cooling system ..................... 78
Front storage compartment ...................... 49
Fuel .......................................................... 52
Fuel and oil............................................... 52
Fuel injection system ................................ 90
Fuel level .................................................. 56
Fuel level meter ........................................ 43
Fuel level warning indicator ...................... 44
Fuel system, checking .............................. 83
Fuel tank .................................................. 83
Fuel tank filler cap .................................... 26
Fuses, replacing ....................................... 96
G
Getting to know your watercraft ............... 67
Glove compartment .................................. 50
H
Handgrip ................................................... 33
Hazard information ................................... 15
Hood ......................................................... 26
Hour meter/voltmeter ............................... 44
Hull and deck ........................................... 56
I
Identification numbers ................................ 1
J
Jet intake .................................................. 62
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning .............. 95
Jet thrust nozzle angle, checking ............. 83
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 96
L
Labels, important ........................................ 3
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 4
Launching the watercraft .......................... 64
Learning to operate your watercraft ......... 67
Leaving the watercraft .............................. 66
Left multifunction display and operation
buttons .................................................. 42
Limitations on who may operate the
watercraft .............................................. 10
“L-MODE” indicator light ........................... 42
Lubrication................................................ 79
Lubrication points ..................................... 87
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Index
M
Main components, location of .................. 21
Maintenance and adjustments ................. 80
Model information....................................... 2
Multifunction information center ......... 39, 63
N
No-wake mode ......................................... 36
“NO-WAKE MODE” switch ....................... 29
O
Oil pressure warning indicator.................. 44
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 76
Operating your watercraft......................... 67
Operation ................................................. 64
Operation of controls and other
functions ............................................... 25
Operation requirements ........................... 12
Owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit .... 80
P
Periodic maintenance chart...................... 81
Post-operation care .................................. 76
Pre-operation check list............................ 54
Pre-operation check points ...................... 56
Pre-operation checks ............................... 54
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats (for FX Cruiser SHO) ......... 34
Q
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS) ............. 61
Quick Shift Trim System (QSTS)
selector ................................................. 31
R
Reboarding step ....................................... 33
Recommended equipment ....................... 14
Remote control transmitter ....................... 26
Reverse on waterways ............................. 75
Riding with passengers ............................ 68
Right multifunction display and operation
buttons (for FX Cruiser SHO) ............... 46
“RPM” indicator light................................. 41
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 19
Seat storage compartment ....................... 50
Seats ........................................................ 25
Selecting the operation mode .................. 36
“SET” switch ............................................. 29
Shift cable, checking ................................ 84Shift lever ................................................. 31
Shift lever and reverse gate ..................... 60
Shifting ..................................................... 66
Spark plugs, cleaning and adjusting ........ 86
“SPEED” indicator light ............................ 41
Start switch............................................... 28
Starting the engine ................................... 64
Starting the watercraft .............................. 68
Steering system ................................. 30, 60
Stern drain plugs ...................................... 58
Stern eyes ................................................ 34
Stopping the engine ................................. 65
Stopping the watercraft ............................ 74
Storage..................................................... 78
Storage compartments ............................. 49
Submerged watercraft .............................. 98
Switches ................................................... 62
Switches, right handlebar ......................... 28
T
Throttle cable, checking and adjusting ..... 84
Throttle lever ...................................... 29, 59
Tilt lever .................................................... 30
Towing the watercraft ............................... 98
Transporting ............................................. 77
Trolling speed, checking .......................... 90
Troubleshooting ....................................... 92
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 92
Turning the watercraft .............................. 73
U
“UNLOCK” indicator light .......................... 42
Up and down switches ............................. 29
W
“WARNING” indicator light ....................... 42
Water separator ....................................... 57
Watercraft characteristics ......................... 15
Water-skiing ............................................. 17
Watertight compartment ........................... 51
Y
Yamaha Engine Management System
(YEMS) ................................................. 34
Yamaha Security System ......................... 34
Yamaha Security System settings ........... 35
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