2010 YAMAHA YZF-R1 engine

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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When the key is turned to “ON”,
the coolant temperature is auto-
matically displayed, even if the air
intake temperature was displayed
prior to turning the key to “OFF”.


When the air intake temperature
display is selected, “A” is displayed
before the temperature.
Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those
circuits, the engine trouble warning light
comes on and the display indicates an
error code.The self-diagnosis device also detects
problems in the immobilizer system cir-
cuits.
If a problem is detected in the immobi-
lizer system circuits, the immobilizer
system indicator light flashes and the
display indicates an error code.
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.
1. Error code display
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3Display brightness, shift timing indi-
cator light and throttle opening posi-
tion display control mode
This mode allows you to make changes
to six settings by performing the follow-
ing steps.
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT” but-
ton.
3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then re-
lease the “SELECT” button after
five seconds. The display bright-
ness function is selected.4. Push the “SELECT” button to
switch the functions in the order
below.
a. Display brightness:
This function allows you to ad-
just the brightness of the dis-
plays and tachometer to suit
the outside lighting conditions.
b. Shift timing indicator light activ-
ity:
This function allows you to
choose whether or not the indi-
cator light should be activated
and whether it should flash or
stay on when activated.
c. Shift timing indicator light acti-
vation:
This function allows you to se-
lect the engine speed at which
the indicator light is activated.
d. Shift timing indicator light deac-
tivation:
This function allows you to se-
lect the engine speed at which
the indicator light is deactivat-
ed.
e. Shift timing indicator light
brightness:This function allows you to ad-
just the brightness of the indi-
cator light to suit your
preference.
f. Throttle opening position dis-
play:
This function allows you to
choose whether or not to show
the throttle opening position
display.
TIPThe display shows the current setting
for each function, except the shift timing
indicator light activity function.To adjust the brightness of the multi-function meter displays and tachometer1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT” but-
ton.
3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then re-
lease the “SELECT” button after
five seconds.
4. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired brightness level.
1. Shift timing indicator light activation range
2. Shift timing indicator light
3. Brightness adjustable displays
4. Brightness level
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2
3
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3 5. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected brightness level.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light activity
function.
To set the shift timing indicator light ac-
tivity function1. Push the “RESET” button to select
one of the following indicator light
activity settings:


The indicator light stays on
when activated. (This setting
is selected when the indicator
light stays on.)


The indicator light flashes
when activated. (This setting
is selected when the indicator
light flashes four times per
second.)


The indicator light is deacti-
vated; in other words, it does
not come on or flash. (This
setting is selected when the
indicator light flashes once
every two seconds.)2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected indicator light ac-
tivity. The control mode changes to
the shift timing indicator light acti-
vation function.
To set the shift timing indicator light ac-
tivation functionTIPThe shift timing indicator light activation
function can be set between 7000 r/min
and 15000 r/min. From 7000 r/min to
12000 r/min, the indicator light can be
set in increments of 500 r/min. From
12000 r/min to 15000 r/min, the indica-
tor light can be set in increments of 200
r/min.1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired engine speed for acti-
vating the indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light deactiva-
tion function.To set the shift timing indicator light de-
activation functionTIP

The shift timing indicator light de-
activation function can be set be-
tween 7000 r/min and 15000 r/min.
From 7000 r/min to 12000 r/min,
the indicator light can be set in in-
crements of 500 r/min. From
12000 r/min to 15000 r/min, the in-
dicator light can be set in incre-
ments of 200 r/min.


Be sure to set the deactivation
function to a higher engine speed
than for the activation function,
otherwise the shift timing indicator
light remains deactivated.
1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired engine speed for deac-
tivating the indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light bright-
ness function.
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3 Right
EAU12370
Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
EAU12400
Dimmer switch“/”
Set this switch to“” for the high
beam and to“” for the low beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch“/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to“”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to“”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the centerposition. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch“”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch“/”
Set this switch to“” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to“” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12711
Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU41700
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ON”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
EAU12733
Hazard switch“”
With the key in the “ON” or“” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.NOTICE
ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
EAU47494
Drive mode switch “MODE”
WARNING
EWA15340
Do not change the D-mode while the
vehicle is moving.Using this switch changes the drive
mode to “STD”, “A”, or “B” in the follow-
ing order:
STD → A → B → STD
1. Engine stop switch“/”
2. Drive mode switch “MODE”
3. Start switch“”
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3The throttle grip must be completely
closed in order to change the drive
mode. (See page 3-1 for an explana-
tion of each drive mode.)
TIP

The mode is set to “STD” by de-
fault. The “STD” mode resets
when the key is turned to “OFF”.


The selected mode is shown on
the drive mode display. (See page
3-14.)
EAU12820
Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-33.)
EAU12870
Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
1. Clutch lever
1. Shift pedal
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EAU13074
Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into position
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it, and
then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11091
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU13221
Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10881
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en-
gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When
refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
[ECA10071]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15151
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi-ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU13390
NOTICE
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a differentbrand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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Recommended fuel:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
18.0 L (4.76 US gal, 3.96 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
3.1 L (0.82 US gal, 0.68 Imp.gal)
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EAU34072
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.


Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is po-
sitioned outside of the cowling.
EAU13433
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:

Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.


Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.


Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.


Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
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