2013 YAMAHA XCITY 250 low beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON “ ”
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “ ” or the
sidestand is moved down.
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OFF “ ”
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10061
Never turn the key to “ ” or “ ”
while the vehicle is moving. Other-
wise the electrical systems will be
switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
EAU10684
LOCK “ ”
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “ ” posi-
tion, and then turn it to “ ” while
still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to “ ”
while still pushing it.
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Indicator lights and warning
light
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
PUSHOPEN
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2. Turn signal indicator light ì î
3. Engine trouble warning light ì î
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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TIP●
The oil change indicator will come
on at the initial 1000 km (600 mi)
and every 3000 km (1800 mi)
thereafter.
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If the engine oil is changed before
the oil change indicator comes on
(i.e. before the periodic oil change
interval has been reached), the in-
dicator must be reset after the oil
change for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the cor-
rect time. After resetting, the indi-
cator will come on for two seconds.
If the indicator does not come on,
repeat the procedure.
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Handlebar switches Left
Right
EAUS1020
Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
With the headlight on low beam, press
this switch downwards to flash the
headlight.
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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 center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “ ”
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake to
crank the engine with the starter. See
page 5-1 for starting instructions prior
to starting the engine.
1. Dimmer “ / ” / Pass “ ” switch
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
1. Start switch “ ”ZAUM0642
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:●
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
●
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
To replace a high beam headlight
bulb
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-7.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover.3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the burnt out bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder by turning it clockwise.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover.
6. Install the cowling.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
To replace a low beam headlight
bulb
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-7.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Caster angle:
26.00 °
Trail:
96 mm (3.8 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-16 M/C 57P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON FRONTRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-15 69P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMONLoading:Maximum load:
185 kg (408 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
170 kPa (1.70 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm², 28 psi)
Loading condition:
90–185 kg (198–408 lb)Front:
180 kPa (1.80 kgf/cm², 26 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16 M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 M/C x MT4.00Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damperWheel travel:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
105.0 mm (4.13 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Low beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
High beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
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