
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
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.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11252
Oil level warning light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.TIP
Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when
riding on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If a problem
is detected in the oil level detection
circuit, the following cycle will be
repeated until the malfunction is
corrected: The oil level warning
light will flash ten times, then go off
for 2.5 seconds. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check thevehicle.
EAU11425
Coolant temperature warning
light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
1. Left turn signal indicator light“”
2. Right turn signal indicator light“”
3. Neutral indicator light“”
4. High beam indicator light“”
5. Engine trouble warning light“”
6. Oil level warning light“”
7. Coolant temperature warning light“”
8. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light“” (for ABS models)
9. Immobilizer system indicator light
ABS
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAU45310
TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
turnover, be sure to turn the main
switch to “OFF” and then to “ON”. Fail-
ing to do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine willcrank when pushing the start switch.
EAU44724
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.
See page 3-27 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to“”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
Oil level warning light
Coolant temperature warning
light
Engine trouble warning light
ABS warning light (for ABS
models)
Immobilizer system indicator
light
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5
NOTICE
ECA11831
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-4 for the corre-
sponding warning and indicatorlight circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position. (See page 5-3.) The
neutral indicator light should come
on. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to
check the electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch. NOTICE: For maxi-
mum engine life, never acceler-
ate hard when the engine is
cold!
[ECA11041]
If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short
as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one at-
tempt.
NOTICE
ECA16042
If the oil level warning light flick-
ers or remains on after starting,
immediately stop the engine,
and then check the engine oil
level and the vehicle for oil leak-
age. If necessary, add engine
oil, and then check the warning
light again.
If the coolant temperature warn-
ing light flickers or remains on
after starting, immediately stop
the engine, and then check the
coolant level and the vehicle for
coolant leakage. If necessary,
add coolant, and then check the
warning light again.
If the engine trouble warning
light flashes or remains on after
starting, immediately stop the
engine, and have a Yamaha
dealer check the cause.
For ABS models
If the ABS warning light flashes
or remains on after starting, the
ABS may not be working cor-
rectly, and the brake system re-
verts to conventional braking.If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as
soon as possible.
The immobilizer system indica-
tor light should come on when
the key is turned to “ON”, and
then go off after a few seconds.
If the indicator light does not
come on, or does not go off, or
if it flashes and the display indi-
cates a two-digit error code,
have a Yamaha dealer check theelectrical circuit.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Wheel travel:
130.0 mm (5.12 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ14S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 11.2 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LEDOil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light:
FZ1-NA LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Taillight fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
10.0 A × 2
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
FZ1-NA 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
FZ1-NA 30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34BBattery................................................... 6-28
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-19
Coolant.................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-23EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed............................... 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-7EXUP system ....................................... 3-26
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-21
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-27
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-34
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-25MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting
(FZ1-N) ............................................... 6-20
Rear brake light switch (FZ1-NA) .......... 6-20SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-26
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-28
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment (FZ1-N) .............. 3-21
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-35TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
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