2009 YAMAHA FX SHO display

Features and functions
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unlock mode is selected and the engine can
be started.
TIP:
The beeper sounds two times for the normal
mode or three times for the low-RPM mode.
(See the items in “Selecting the operation
mode” for operation mode information.)
If neither the start switch nor the remote con-
trol transmitter is operated within 25 seconds
after the unlock button is pressed to select the
unlock mode, the multifunction information
center will turn off and enter a standby state.
If the multifunction information center is in the
standby state, start the engine to return the
display and the indicator lights to their state
before the center turned off.
EJU36781Selecting the operation mode
There are two operation modes in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System: the
normal mode and the low-RPM mode. The
normal mode and low-RPM mode can only be
selected when the engine is stopped in the
unlock mode. Press the unlock button on the
remote control transmitter for more than 4
seconds to switch between the normal mode
and the low-RPM mode.
Normal mode
The watercraft can be ridden normally in this
mode.
If the beeper sounds two times, the normal
mode is activated.Low-RPM mode
Maximum engine speed (r/min) in this mode is
limited to approximately 70% of the maximum
engine speed in the normal mode.
If the beeper sounds three times, the low-
RPM mode is activated and the “L-MODE” in-
dicator light comes on.
EJU37011No-wake mode
The no-wake mode is a function that main-
tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for
operating the watercraft at low speeds. This
function can be used only for forward opera-
tion of the watercraft.
Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
Activation of the no-wake mode will be con-
firmed by the beeper and the digital speedom-
eter display.
TIP:
The beeps and the flashing digital speedome-
ter display also indicate the activation of the
cruise assist. (See page 37 for more informa-
tion.)
Number of
beepsYamaha Security
System modeEngine
can be
started
Lock NO
Unlock
(normal mode)YES
Unlock
(low-RPM mode)YES
1“L-MODE” indicator light
Number
of beepsNo-wake mode oper-
ationDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
flashing
DeactivatedStops
flashing
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To activate the no-wake mode:
TIP:
The no-wake mode cannot be activated im-
mediately after starting the engine. After start-
ing the engine, wait for 5 seconds or more
before activating the mode.
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Check that the shift lever is in the forward
position.
TIP:
The no-wake mode cannot be activated when
the shift lever is in the reverse position.
(3) Push and hold the “NO-WAKE MODE”
switch. When the no-wake mode is acti-
vated, the beeper sounds three times
quickly and “5” (when miles are selected)
or “8” (when kilometers are selected)
starts flashing in the digital speedometer
display. Keep the throttle lever in the idle
position when the no-wake mode is acti-
vated.
TIP:
The digital speedometer display flashes con-
tinually while the no-wake mode is activated.
To deactivate the no-wake mode:
Perform one of the following procedures. The
beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig-
ital speedometer display stops flashing when
the no-wake mode is deactivated.

Push the “NO-WAKE MODE” switch.

Squeeze the throttle lever.
TIP:
The no-wake mode is also deactivated when
the engine is stopped.
EJU37022Cruise assist
The cruise assist is a function for maintaining
a desired engine speed within a fixed range
while operating the watercraft.
1Shift lever
2Forward position
1
21“NO-WAKE MODE” sw itch
1
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Activating and deactivating the cruise as-
sist
Activation of the cruise assist will be con-
firmed by the beeper and the digital speedom-
eter display.
TIP:
The beeps and the flashing digital speedome-
ter display also indicate the activation of the
no-wake mode. (See page 36 for more infor-
mation.)
To activate the cruise assist:
TIP:

The cruise assist can only be set between
engine speeds of approximately 3000 r/min
and approximately 7000 r/min.

The cruise assist cannot be activated in the
low-RPM mode. (See the items in 36 for op-
eration mode information.)
(1) Operate the throttle lever until the desired
engine speed is reached.
(2) Once the engine speed reaches the de-
sired cruise assist setting, push the “SET”
switch. When the cruise assist is activat-
ed, the beeper sounds three times quick-
ly and the digital speedometer display
starts flashing. To keep the cruise assist
activated, be sure to keep the throttle le-
ver squeezed further than the position at
which the cruise assist was set; releasing
the throttle lever will deactivate the cruise
assist.
TIP:
The digital speedometer display flashes con-
tinually while the cruise assist is activated.
Make sure that the beeper has sounded and
the digital speedometer display is flashing be-
fore squeezing the throttle lever to the full
throttle position. If the speedometer display is
not flashing, the cruise assist is not activated
Number
of beepsCruise assist opera-
tionDigital
speedome-
ter display
ActivatedStarts
flashing
DeactivatedStops
flashing
Engine speed in-
creases or decreasesContinues
flashing
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and the engine will respond normally to the
throttle.
TIP:
Once the cruise assist is activated, the engine
speed can be increased by pushing the up
switch or decreased by pushing the down
switch. Each time a switch is pushed, the
beeper will sound one time quickly and theengine speed will change. However, the ad-
justment is limited to a maximum of five incre-
ments above or below the initial cruise assist
setting.
To deactivate the cruise assist:
Relax your grip on the throttle lever. The
beeper sounds two times quickly and the dig-
ital speedometer display stops flashing when
the cruise assist is deactivated.
TIP:
The cruise assist is also deactivated when the
engine is stopped.
EJU34903Multifunction information center
The multifunction information center is
equipped with the following three main com-
1Up switch
2Down switch
3“SET” sw itch
1
2
3
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ponents for help and convenience in operat-
ing the watercraft.
When the multifunction information center
starts operating, the analog speedometer/ta-
chometer makes one sweep, all displays light
up for 2 seconds, and then the meter starts to
operate normally.
The multifunction information center will con-
tinue to operate for 25 seconds after the en-
gine stops.EJU34930Analog speedometer/tachometer and indi-
cator lights
This watercraft is equipped with the following
meter and indicator lights.
EJU36791Analog speedometer/tachometer
The analog speedometer/tachometer can be
used as a speedometer or a tachometer.
To switch between the speedometer and the
tachometer functions, push the “Speed/RPM”
button for at least 1 second when the multi-
function information center is operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light comes on when
the analog speedometer is selected. The
1Analog speedometer/tachometer and indi-
cator lights
2Left multifunction display and operation but-
tons
3Right multifunction display and operation
buttons (for FX Cruiser SHO)
1Analog speedometer/tachometer
2“SPEED” indicator light
3“WARNING” indicator light
4“RPM” indicator light
5“UNLOCK” indicator light
6“L-MODE” indicator light
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“RPM” indicator light comes on when the an-
alog tachometer is selected.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three
times, then comes on, if miles are selected as
the display units when the analog speedome-
ter/tachometer is switched to the speedome-
ter function.
Analog speedometer
The analog speedometer shows the water-
craft speed against water.
The large inner numbers on the meter show
the watercraft speed in miles per hour (mph)
and the small outer numbers show the speed
in kilometers per hour (km/h) when the speed-
ometer function is selected.
Analog tachometer
The analog tachometer shows the engine
speed.
The large inner numbers on the meter show
the engine speed (× 100 r/min) when the ta-
chometer function is selected.EJU36800“SPEED” indicator light
The “SPEED” indicator light comes on when
the analog speedometer is selected.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three times
in the following instances:

The analog speedometer/tachometer is
switched to the speedometer function when
miles are selected as the display units.

The display units of the multifunction infor-
mation center are switched to miles from ki-
lometers.

Miles are selected as the display units when
the multifunction information center starts
operating.
EJU34960“RPM” indicator light
The “RPM” indicator light comes on when the
analog tachometer is selected.
1“Speed/RPM” button
2“SPEED” indicator light
3“RPM” indicator light
1“SPEED” indicator light
1“RPM” indicator light
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EJU34980“WARNING” indicator light
The “WARNING” indicator light blinks or
comes on, together with a warning indicator,
when a malfunction has occurred.
EJU34990“UNLOCK” indicator light
The “UNLOCK” indicator light comes on when
the unlock mode of the Yamaha Security Sys-
tem is selected. The watercraft can be ridden
normally when this light is on. (See page 35
for more information.)
EJU35010“L-MODE” indicator light
The “L-MODE” indicator light comes on when
the low-RPM mode is selected. (See page 36
for more information.)
EJU35021Left multifunction display and operation
buttons
The left multifunction display is equipped with
the following functions.
1“WARNING” indicator light
1“UNLOCK” indicator light1“L-MODE” indicator light
1Fuel level meter
2Fuel level warning indicator
3Hour meter/voltmeter
4Digital speedometer
5Oil pressure warning indicator
6Check engine warning indicator
7Engine overheat warning indicator
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The following operation buttons are on the left
side of the multifunction information center.
EJU37081Digital speedometer
The digital speedometer shows the watercraft
speed against water.
To switch the speedometer display between
kilometers and miles, push the “Volt/Hour”
button for at least 1 second, within 10 sec-
onds after the multifunction information center
starts operating.
The “SPEED” indicator light blinks three times
if miles are selected as the display units when
the multifunction information center starts op-
erating, or if the display units are switched to
miles.
TIP:
Kilometers are selected as the display units at
the Yamaha factory.
EJU31512Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter is provided for convenient
fuel level checking while riding.
The fuel level meter has eight segments
which show the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank. The display segments of the fuel
1“Speed/RPM” button
2“Volt/Hour” button
1Digital speedometer
1“Volt/Hour” button
1“SPEED” indicator light
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