2013 YAMAHA VX Owners Manual

Instrument operation
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To switch to the hour meter from the voltme-
ter:
Push the select button for at least 1 second af-
ter the multifunction information center is acti-
vated for more than 10 seconds. The display
switches to the hour meter from the voltmeter.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the battery voltage.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage has dropped significant-
ly, “LO” is displayed on the voltmeter. If the
battery voltage has risen significantly, “HI” is
displayed. If “LO” or “HI” is displayed, immedi-
ately return to shore and have a Yamaha
dealer service the watercraft.
To switch to the voltmeter from the hour
meter:
Push the select button for at least 1 second af-
ter the multifunction information center is acti-vated for more than 10 seconds. The display
switches to the voltmeter from the hour meter.
EJU31514Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank. The amount of re-
maining fuel is shown using eight display seg-
ments, which disappear two at a time as the
fuel level decreases.
TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies de-
pending on the operating conditions. Use this
function as a reference only.
EJU31566Fuel level warning
If the fuel remaining in the fuel tank drops to
about 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp. gal), the low-
est two fuel level segments, the fuel level
warning indicator, and the “WARNING” indi-
1Hour meter
2Select button
1
2
1Vo l t m e t e r
2Select button
1Fuel level meter
1
2
1
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cator light blink, and the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently.
If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 44
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
After the fuel tank is refilled, the warning sig-
nals will be cleared when the engine is restart-
ed.
TIP:
Push the select button on the multifunction in-
formation center to stop the buzzer.
EJU31626Oil pressure warning
If the oil pressure drops significantly, the oil
pressure warning indicator and the “WARN-
ING” indicator light blink, and the buzzer
sounds intermittently. At the same time, the
maximum engine speed is limited.
If the oil pressure warning is activated, imme-
diately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and then check the engine oil level.(See page 45 for information on checking the
engine oil level.) If the oil level is sufficient,
have a Yamaha dealer check the watercraft.
TIP:
Push the select button on the multifunction in-
formation center to stop the buzzer.
EJU31609Engine overheat warning
If the engine temperature rises significantly,
the engine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light blink, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. Then, the en-
gine overheat warning indicator and the
“WARNING” indicator light stop blinking and
remain on, and the buzzer sounds continu-
ously. At the same time, the maximum engine
speed is limited.
If the engine overheat warning is activated,
immediately reduce the engine speed, return
to shore, and then make sure that water is be-
ing discharged from the cooling water pilot
outlet while the engine is running. If there is no
discharge of water, stop the engine, and then
check the jet intake for clogging. (See page
84 for information on the jet intake.) NOTICE:
If you cannot locate and correct the cause
of the overheating, consult a Yamaha deal-
er. Continuing to operate at higher speeds
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could result in severe engine damage.
[ECJ00041]
TIP:
Push the select button on the multifunction in-
formation center to stop the buzzer.
EJU31634Check engine warning
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is de-
tected, the check engine warning indicator
and the “WARNING” indicator light blink, and
the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
shore, and have a Yamaha dealer check the
engine.
TIP:
Push the select button on the multifunction in-
formation center to stop the buzzer.
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Equipment operation
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EJU40333
Equipment EJU31036Seat
The seat is removable.
Remove the seat to access the engine com-
partment.
VX Sport / VX Deluxe:
VX Cruiser:To remove the seat:
(1) Pull the seat latch up, and then lift up the
rear of the seat.
(2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
1Seat latch
1
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(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure-
ly lock it in place.
EJU31363Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter is
facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use the
handgrip to lift the watercraft. The hand-
grip is not designed to support the water-
craft’s weight. If the handgrip breaks, the
watercraft could fall, which could result in
severe injury.
[EWJ00021]
EJU34864
Reboarding step (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser)
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step re-
turns automatically to its original position
when released. WARNING! Do not use thereboarding step to lift the watercraft. The
reboarding step is not designed to sup-
port the watercraft’s weight. If the reboard-
ing step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01211]
NOTICE
ECJ00742
Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for any other purpose. The
watercraft can be damaged.
EJU34872Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
1Handgrip
1
1Reboarding step
1
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towing it in an emergency. (See page 87 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34881Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring it.
EJU40420Cleat
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a water-skier.
WARNING! Do not use the cleat to lift the
watercraft. The cleat is not designed to
support the watercraft’s weight. If the cleatbreaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
[EWJ01510]
EJU31683
Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
The storage compartments are not designed
to be waterproof. If you carry objects that must
be kept dry, put them in a waterproof bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments are
closed securely before operating the water-
craft.
EJU31715Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
1Bow eye
1Stern eye
1
1
1Cleat
1
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To open the bow storage compartment:
Pull the hood latch up, and then lift up the rear
of the hood.To close the bow storage compartment:Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
To drain water from the bow storage compart-
ment:
(1) Remove the drain plug on the bottom of
the storage compartment to drain the wa-
ter into the engine compartment.
(2) Securely install the drain plug in its origi-
nal position.
EJU41550Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.
The glove compartment is removable.
1Hood latch
1Bow storage compartment
Bow storage compartment:
Capacity:
50.0 L (13.2 US gal, 11.0 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
5.0 kg (11 lb)
1
1
1Drain plug
1
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To open the glove compartment:
Slide the glove compartment latch toward
you, and then lift up the lid.To close the glove compartment:Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
EJU41420Beverage holder (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser)
The beverage holder is located in the glove
compartment. (See page 41 for information
on the glove compartment.)
The beverage holder is removable.
Do not place any items in the beverage holder
while riding. Otherwise, the items may fall out
of the beverage holder.
EJU40991Fire extinguisher holder and cover
The fire extinguisher holder and cover are lo-
cated in the bow storage compartment.
1Glove compartment latch
1Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity:
7.0 L (1.8 US gal, 1.5 Imp.gal)
Load limit:
1.5 kg (3 lb)
1
1
1Beverage holder
1
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