2010 YAMAHA XJ6-S alarm

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-11
Handlebar switches ......................3-12
Clutch lever ...................................3-13
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever ...................................3-14
Brake pedal ..................................3-14
ABS (for ABS models) ..................3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................3-15
Fuel ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seat ..............................................3-18
Helmet holder ...............................3-19
Storage compartment ...................3-20
Handlebar position ........................3-20
Rear view mirrors .........................3-21Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-21
Sidestand ..................................... 3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-23
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-17Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-18
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches (XJ6S) .......... 6-23
Brake light switches (XJ6SA)........ 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-26
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-30
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-30
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31U36CE1E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 30, 2009 11:32 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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TIPIf the display indicates error code 52,
this could be caused by transponder in-
terference. If this error code appears,
try the following.1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.TIPMake sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch, and
do not keep more than one immobilizer
key on the same key ring! Immobilizer
system keys may cause signal interfer-
ence, which may prevent the engine
from starting.2. If the engine starts, turn it off and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys
do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan-
dard keys re-registered.
If the display indicates any error codes,
note the code number, and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
NOTICE
ECA11590
If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid
engine damage.
EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-38BBattery................................................... 6-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-24
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake light switches (XJ6S) .................. 6-23
Brake light switches (XJ6SA) ................ 6-23
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-28
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-30
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-22
Coolant.................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-7DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-27
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-26
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine stop switch................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-17
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-33HHandlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-20
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-23
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-37MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2Matte color, caution ................................. 7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-12RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-12
Steering, checking................................. 6-31
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-20
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-30TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-36
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-19
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
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