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NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle
or other property.TIP
A TIP provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
*Product and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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4-1 1. Main switch a. OFF b. ON c. START
1. Contacteur à cléa. OFF (arrêt)
b. ON (contact) c. START (mise en marche)
1. Interruptor principal a. OFF (desconectado)
b. ON (conectado) c. START (arranque)
OFFONSTART
1a
b
c
EVU00130
1 -INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
EVU00140
Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
All electrical circuits are supplied with power,
and the helmet/seat belt indicator light comes
on.TIPTIPThe headlights and taillights come on when the
light switch is set to “” or “”.OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed in this position.
START:
The electric starter is engaged by turning and
holding the key in this position. Release the
key when the engine starts.
L
H
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4-9
1. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”
7. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator
“”/“”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “”
9. Engine trouble warning light “”
1. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”3. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
4. Témoin de point mort “N”5. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”
7. Indicateur de la commande du mode de traction/du système de
blocage du différentiel “”/“”
8. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
9. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
1. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Testigo de marcha corta “L”3. Testigo de marcha larga “H”
4. Testigo de punto muerto “N”5. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Indicador de tracción a las cuatro ruedas/bloqueo del diferencial
On-Command “”/“”
8. Luz de alarma de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
9. Luz de alarma de avería del motor “”
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9 7
km/h
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
5B410002
Coolant temperature warning light “”
If the coolant temperature reaches a specified lev-
el, this light comes on to warn that the coolant tem-
perature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes. (See page 8-158.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”. If the warning
light does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.NOTICE
The engine may overheat if the vehicle is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.
After restarting, make sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.
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4-11
1. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”
7. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator
“”/“”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “”
9. Engine trouble warning light “”
1. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”3. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
4. Témoin de point mort “N”5. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”
7. Indicateur de la commande du mode de traction/du système de
blocage du différentiel “”/“”
8. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
9. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
1. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Testigo de marcha corta “L”3. Testigo de marcha larga “H”
4. Testigo de punto muerto “N”5. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Indicador de tracción a las cuatro ruedas/bloqueo del diferencial
On-Command “”/“”
8. Luz de alarma de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
9. Luz de alarma de avería del motor “”
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9 7
km/h
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
5B410003
Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine is defective.
When this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system. (See page 4-25 for an
explanation of the self-diagnosis device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”. If the warning
light does not come on, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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4-13 1. Helmet/Seat belt indicator light “ / ”
1. Témoin de port de casque/ceinture de sécurité “ / ”
1. Luz indicadora del casco/asiento “ / ”
Helmet/Seat belt indicator light “ / ”
The indicator light comes on when the key is
turned to “ON” to remind the occupants to always
wear a helmet and to fasten their seat belt. The in-
dicator light stays on even when the seat belt is
properly latched. If the indicator light does not
come on when the key is turned to “ON”, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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4-17 1. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B
2.“TRIP/ODO” button
1. Compteur kilométrique/totalisateur journalier A/totalisateur
journalier B
2. Bouton “TRIP/ODO”
1. Cuentakilómetros/Cuentakilómetros parcial A/
Cuentakilómetros parcial B
2. Botón “TRIP/ODO”
1 2
km/h
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “TRIP/ODO” button switches the dis-
play between the odometer mode “ODO” and the
tripmeter modes “A” and “B” in the following order:
ODO → TRIP A → TRIP B → ODO
To reset a tripmeter, select it by pushing the “TRIP/
ODO” button, and then hold the “TRIP/ODO” but-
ton for at least three seconds. The tripmeters can
be used to estimate the distance that can be trav-
eled with a full tank of fuel. This information will en-
able you to plan future fuel stops.
To switch the display between “km/h” and “mph”,
push and hold the “TRIP/ODO” button while turn-
ing the key to “ON”.
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6-9
The engine can be started in any gear if
the brake is applied. However, it is recom-
mended to shift into neutral before starting
the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start
the engine by turning the key to “START”.
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and then
try starting it again. Wait a few seconds before the
next attempt. Each attempt should be as short as
possible, to preserve battery energy. NOTICE: Do
not crank the engine more than 5 seconds on
each attempt, or starter damage could occur.
Wait at least 5 seconds between each opera-
tion of the electric starter to let it cool.
Do not turn the key to the “START” position with
the engine running, or damage to the electric start-
er may result.
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7-7
DRIVER
UNDER16
Driver requirements
This vehicle is intended for use only by an op-
erator 16 or older with a valid motor vehicle li-
cense. Check country laws for minimum age
requirements.
The driver must be able to place both feet flat
on the floorboard while seated upright with his/
her back against the seat back.
Do not drive after using drugs or alcohol.
Remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in
use to prevent unauthorized use of the machine.
Parents:
Many countries have implemented new motor ve-
hicle licensing requirements for young drivers.
These requirements are in response to the dispro-
portionately high rate of crashes involving youthful
drivers. As with automobiles, to promote safe driv-
ing behaviors, you should supervise younger driv-
ers and consider setting rules and putting limits on
how, when, and where the Rhino can be used.
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