2013 YAMAHA YZF-R6 high beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU49391
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and “ ”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11254
Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.TIP●
Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when
riding on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.
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This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If a problem
is detected in the oil level detection
circuit, the following cycle will be
repeated until the malfunction is
corrected: The oil level warning
light will flash ten times, then go off
for 2.5 seconds. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU11366
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.5 L (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
5. Fuel level warning light “ ”
6. Oil level warning light “ ”
7. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
8. Shift timing indicator light
9. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
10.Immobilizer system indicator light
km/h
TRIP A
˚C
12 34 56
7
8
9
10
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-14
3
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Handlebar switches LeftRight
EAU12350
Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU12400
Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12460
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.
EAU12500
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12711
Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU41700
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ON”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Hazard switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Charging system:AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 2
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:
LED
License plate 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 Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Shift timing indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:50.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Taillight fuse:
7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A × 2
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-39BBattery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches .............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Clutch lever........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing......................... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-29
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-27EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-13
Engine stop switch................................ 3-14 Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7
EXUP system ........................................ 3-27
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-22
Front fork, checking...............................6-32
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ...................................... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-14
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-36
Helmet holding cable.............................3-21
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-28
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-38
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-27MMain 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 meter unit ......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14RRear view mirrors.................................. 3-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-15
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-12
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
Steering, checking ................................ 6-33
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-32TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-37
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-19
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