2012 YAMAHA VMAX fuses

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Battery .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-33
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-35
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-36
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........................................... 6-37
Replacing a license plate light bulb ........................................... 6-37
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ........................................... 6-39
Supporting the motorcycle ............ 6-39
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-40
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-41
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE .......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-33
61. Place the battery in its compart-
ment.
2. Fold the heat insulator back to its original position. NOTICE: Make
sure that the heat insulator is in
its original position and it is
properly folded.
[ECA16550]
3. Install the rubber damper.
4. Connect coupler A.
5. Install the main fuse (together with the holding band) on its holder.
6. Place the battery cover (together with the ECU) in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolts.
7. Connect the positive battery lead first, then connect the negative
battery lead by installing their bolt.
NOTICE: When installing the battery, be sure the key is
turned to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lead before con-
necting the negative lead.
[ECA16840]
8. Install the cowling.NOTICE
ECA16530
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAU46453
Replacing the fuses The main fuse and the ABS motor fuse
are located behind cowling A. (See
page 6-8.) Fuse box 1 is located under
the rider seat. (See page 3-25.)
1. Heat insulator1
1. Main fuse
2. ABS motor fuse
3. ABS motor spare fuse
1
3
2
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-34
6
Fuse box 1
Fuse box 2 is located behind panel B.
(See page 6-8.)
Fuse box 2
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
1. ABS solenoid fuse
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Spare fuse
123
1. Ignition fuse
2. ABS control unit fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
5. Electronic throttle valve fuse
6. Radiator fan fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Signaling system fuse
9. Parking lighting fuse
10.Sub radiator fan fuse
1 23456
7
8
10
7
9
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 50.0 A
Ignition fuse:
20.0 A
Parking lighting fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan fuse: 20.0 A
Sub radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Wheel travel:110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
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 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
LED
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 × 1
Meter lighting: LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light: LED Turn signal indicator light:
LED x 2
Fuel level warning light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
ABS warning light: LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Shift timing indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
20.0 A
Parking lighting fuse: 7.5 A
Radiator fan fuse: 20.0 A
Sub radiator fan fuse:
7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-21
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element.................................... 6-19
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-39BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-20
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches .............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-21CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-25
Clutch lever.................................. 3-19, 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowling and panels,
removing and installing......................... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-18EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine stop switch................................ 3-18 Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-5
EXUP system ........................................ 3-31
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking...............................6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-23
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ...................................... 3-24
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-22
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-18
Hazard switch........................................ 3-19
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-35
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-18IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-32
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-37
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-31MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1 Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display .............................. 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-18SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-25
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-20
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-6
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-29
Sidestand .............................................. 3-31
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-29
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-10
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-7
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-18
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-36
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
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