2012 YAMAHA MT-03 warning lights

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
Safe riding .........................................1-1
Protective apparel.............................1-2
Modifications .....................................1-2
Loading and accessories ..................1-2
Gasoline and exhaust gas ................1-4
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 ..............3-3
Multi-function meter unit ...................3-5
Tachometer .......................................3-6
Odometer, tripmeter modes ..............3-6
Clock mode .......................................3-7
Self-diagnosis devices......................3-7
Indicator lights brightness
control mode..............................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-8
Handlebar switches...........................3-9
Clutch lever .....................................3-10
Shift pedal.......................................3-10
Brake lever ......................................3-11Brake pedal.....................................3-11
Fuel tank cap...................................3-11
Fuel .................................................3-12
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ...3-13
Catalytic converter..........................3-13
Seats ...............................................3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly..................................3-16
Sidestand........................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..........3-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list ....................4-2
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 MINOR REPAIR.........................6-1
Owner’s tool kit.................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart..........................6-2
Removing and installing panels ........6-6
Checking the spark plug ...................6-6Engine oil and oil filter element.........6-8
Coolant............................................6-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hoses ...6-13
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...6-14
Checking the throttle cable
free play...................................6-15
Valve clearance...............................6-15
Tires ................................................6-16
Cast wheels....................................6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play...................................6-19
Checking the front and rear
brake pads...............................6-20
Checking the brake fluid level .........6-21
Changing the brake fluid .................6-22
Drive chain slack .............................6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables .......................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ..............6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............6-26
Lubricating the brake pedal............6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand..................................6-27
Lubricating the side suspension .....6-27

DESCRIPTION
EAU10430
Controls and instruments
1. Clutch lever (page 3-10)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)
3. Multi-function meter unit and warning lights (page 3-3, 3-5)
4. Main switch and steering lock (page 3-2)5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-9)
6. Throttle grip (page 6-15)
7. Brake lever (page 3-11)
8. Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
To unlock the steering
1. Push
2. Turn
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EWA10060
WARNING0
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems
will be switched off, which may re-
sult in loss of control or an acci-
dent. Make sure that the vehicle is
stopped before turning the key to
“OFF” or “LOCK”.
EAU10941
F(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light, license plate light and auxiliary
lights are on. The hazard lights and
turn signal lights can be turned on, but
all other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to “F”.
ECA11020CAUTION:
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
3. Turn signal indicator light “y”
4. High beam indicator light “1”
5. Engine trouble warning light “U”
6. Coolant temperature warning light “u”
7. Fuel level warning light “K”
EAU26873
Immobilizer system indicator
light “ ”
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
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, and then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
NOTE:
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the fuel level
detection circuit. If the fuel level detec-
tion circuit is defective, the following
cycle will be repeated until the mal-
function is corrected: The fuel level
warning light will flash eight times, and
then go off for 3.0 seconds. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAUB1392
Multi-function meter unit
1. Speedometer
2. Tachometer
3. Clock
4. Odometer/Tripmeters/Fuel reserve tripmeter
5. “SELECT” button
6. “RESET” button
EWA12421
WARNING0
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit.
The multi-function meter unit is equip-
ped with the following:
●a speedometer (which shows the
riding speed)
●a tachometer (which shows en-
gine speed)
●an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
●two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
●a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came on)
●a clock
●a self-diagnosis device
●an indicator lights brightness con-
trol mode
To switch the speedometer and
odometer/tripmeter displays between
kilometers and miles, push the “SE-
LECT” and “RESET” buttons together
and turn the key to “ON”. When the
digits start flashing on the display,
push the “SELECT” button to choose
kilometers or miles.
NOTE:
Be sure to turn the key to “ON” before
using the “SELECT” and “RESET”
buttons.

EAU15950
EWA10270
WARNING0
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
EAUB1340
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
sidestand up.
EWA10290
WARNING0
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure de-
scribed on page 3-20.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch
is set to “ ”.
ECAB0040CAUTION:
The following warning lights and in-
dicator lights should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
Neutral indicator light
Turn signal indicator light
High beam indicator light
Engine trouble warning light
Coolant temperature warning
light
Fuel level warning light
Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-3 for the cor-
responding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
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INDEX
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Checking operation procedure .....3-20
Immobilizer system............................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......3-3
Indicator and warning lights ...............3-4
Coolant temperature warning
light .................................................3-4
Engine trouble warning light ...........3-4
Fuel level warning light...................3-4
High beam indicator light ................3-4
Immobilizer system indicator light...3-3
Neutral indicator light......................3-4
Turn signal indicator light................3-4
Indicator lights brightness
control mode...................................3-8
Instruments ........................................2-3
Instrument and control functions ........3-1
K
Key identification number...................9-1
Keys ...................................................3-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing....6-36
Lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ..................................6-26
Lubricating the brake pedal..............6-26
Lubricating the cables......................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ...............6-24
Lubricating the sidestand .................6-27
Lubricating the throttle grip and
cable .............................................6-25M
Main switch/steering lock ...................3-2
Model label.........................................9-2
Multi-function meter unit.....................3-5
Clock mode .....................................3-7
Indicator lights brightness
control mode...................................3-8
Odometer, tripmeter modes ............3-6
Self-diagnosis devices....................3-7
Tachometer .....................................3-6
N
Neutral indicator light.........................3-4
O
Odometer, tripmeter modes ...............3-6
Oil filter element...............................6-10
Operation and important riding
points ..............................................5-1
Owner’s tool kit..................................6-1
P
Panels, removing and installing .........6-6
Parking...............................................5-4
Pass switch ........................................3-9
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ..............................6-2
Periodic maintenance and minor
repair...............................................6-1
Pre-operation check list .....................4-2
Pre-operation checks.........................4-1R
Rear wheel.......................................6-38
Installing........................................6-38
Removing......................................6-38
Record the identification numbers .....9-1
S
Safety information..............................1-1
Seats ................................................3-14
Self-diagnosis devices.......................3-7
Shift pedal ........................................3-10
Shifting ...............................................5-2
Shock absorber assembly
(adjusting).....................................3-16
Side suspension, lubricating............6-27
Sidestand.........................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and
lubricating.....................................6-27
Sidestand switch, checking ..............3-20
Spark plug, checking..........................6-6
Specifications .....................................8-1
Start switch.........................................3-9
Starting the engine.............................5-1
Steering, checking............................6-28
Steering lock ......................................3-2
Storage...............................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...............6-36
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Tachometer ........................................3-6
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing..........6-34
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ....6-15

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INDEX
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating ..............................6-25
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ....5-3
Tires .................................................6-16
Air pressure ..................................6-16
Tire information .............................6-18
Tire inspection ..............................6-17
Tool kit ................................................6-1
Troubleshooting................................6-39
Troubleshooting charts .................6-40
Engine overheating .......................6-41
Turn signal indicator light ...................3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing .......6-35
Turn signal switch..............................3-9
V
Valve clearance ................................6-15
Vehicle identification number .............9-1
W
Warning lights ....................................3-4
Wheel bearings, checking ................6-29
Wheels, cast.....................................6-19