2013 YAMAHA VXR Owners Manual

Safety information
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Enjoy your watercraft responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility to
treat these other people, and the lands, wa-
ters, and wildlife with respect and courtesy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you. Re-
member, for example, that the sound of your
watercraft may be music to you, but it could be
just noise to others. And the exciting splash of
your wake can make waves others won’t en-
joy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and wa-
terfowl nesting areas or other wildlife areas,
and keep a respectful distance from fisher-
men, other boats, swimmers, and populated
beaches. When travel in areas like these is
unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within regu-
lated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter.
When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Description
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Watercraft glossary
Trolling speed
“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The watercraft
is down in the water, and there is no wake.
Sub-planing speed
“Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur-
face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Planing speed
“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
There is a wake.
Bow
The front end of the watercraft.
Stern
The rear end of the watercraft.
Starboard
The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Port
The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Bilge water
Water that has collected in the engine compartment.
Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS) YEMS is an integrated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition
timing, fuel injection, engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
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Description
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Location of main components
Exterior
5678 9
4
3
2
1
1
Hood
2 Handlebars
3 Seat (page 38)
4 Footwell
5 Bow eye (page 39)
6 Fuel filler cap (page 44)
7 Cooling water pilot outlet (page 29)
8 Gunwale
9 Sponson
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Description
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9
8
7
6
5
4 1
23
10
11
1Boarding platform
2 Cleat (page 40)
3 Handgrip (page 39)
4 Reboarding step (VXR) (page 39)
5 Jet thrust nozzle
6 Reverse gate (page 30)
7 Ride plate
8 Stern eye (page 40)
9 Stern drain plug (page 47)
10 Speed sensor
11 Intake grate
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Description
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5
4
1
2 3
10
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7
6
8
9
1
Start switch (page 27)
2 Engine shut-off switch (page 27)
3 Clip (page 27)
4 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 27)
5 Engine stop switch (page 27)
6 Glove compartment (page 41)
7 Multifunction information center (page 33)
8 Rearview mirror
9 Remote control transmitter (page 25)
10 Beverage holder (VXR) (page 42)
11 Shift lever (page 30)
12 Throttle lever (page 28)
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Description
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Engine compartment
7
5
6
8
10
9
2143
1 Engine cover
2 Air filter case
3 Water separator (page 29)
4 Fuel tank
5 Electrical box
6 Battery (page 53)
7 Flushing hose connector
8 Spark plug/Spark plug cap/Ignition coil
9 Engine oil filler cap (page 45)
10 Dipstick (page 45)
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Control function operation
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Watercraft control functions EJU41931Remote control transmitter
The Yamaha Security System and Low RPM
Mode settings can be selected by operating
the remote control transmitter. (See page 26
for Yamaha Security System setting proce-
dures and page 31 for Low RPM Mode activa-
tion procedures.)
Since the watercraft is programmed to recog-
nize the internal code from this transmitter
only, the settings can only be selected with
this transmitter.
If you accidentally lose your remote control
transmitter or if it is not operating properly,
contact a Yamaha dealer.
When operating the watercraft, always keep
the transmitter with you so that it is not lost. VXR: This watercraft is equipped with a trans-
mitter holder in the beverage holder.
NOTICE
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●The remote control transmitter is not
completely waterproof. Do not sub-
merge the transmitter or operate it un-
derwater. If the transmitter is
submerged, dry it with a soft, dry cloth,
and then check that it is operating prop-
erly. If the transmitter is not operating
properly, contact a Yamaha dealer.
●Keep the remote control transmitter
away from high temperatures and do not
place it in direct sunlight.
●Do not drop the remote control transmit-
ter, subject it to strong shocks, or place
any heavy items on it.
●Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the remote
control transmitter. Do not use deter-
gent, alcohol, or other chemicals.
●Do not attempt to disassemble the re-
mote control transmitter yourself. Other-
wise, the transmitter may not operate
properly. If the transmitter needs a new
battery, contact a Yamaha dealer. Refer
to local hazardous waste regulations
when disposing of transmitter batteries.
1
Remote control transmitter
1Transmitter holder
1
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Control function operation
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EJU31384Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected by operating
the remote control transmitter that is included
with this watercraft. The engine cannot be
started if the lock mode of the security system
is selected. The engine can only be started if
the unlock mode is selected. (See page 25 for
information on the remote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The Yamaha Security System settings can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU36106Yamaha Security System settings The Yamaha Security System settings will be
confirmed by the number of beeps when the
remote control transmitter is operated, and by
the “SECURITY” indicator light of the multi-
function information center. (See page 33 for
information on the multifunction information
center.)
TIP:
●The beeper sounds two times for the nor-
mal operation mode or three times for the
Low RPM Mode. (See page 31 for Low
RPM Mode activation procedures.)
●If the remote control transmitter is operated
while the multifunction information center is
in the standby state, the center will perform the initial operation, and then the setting is
selected.
To select the lock mode:
Push the lock button on the remote control
transmitter briefly. The beeper sounds once
and the “SECURITY” indicator light blinks
once, then goes off. This indicates the lock
mode is selected.
To select the unlock mode:
Push the “L-Mode” (unlock) button on the re-
mote control transmitter briefly. The beeper
sounds two or three times and the “SECURI-
TY” indicator light blinks two or three times,
then comes on. This indicates the unlock
mode is selected.
Number of beeps Yamaha Security
System mode “SECURI-
TY” indi-
cator light
Lock Goes off
Unlock
(normal operation mode) Comes
on
Unlock
(Low RPM Mode) Comes
on
1 Lock button
2 “SECURITY” indicator light
1 “L-Mode” (unlock) button
2 “SECURITY” indicator light
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