2014 YAMAHA TRICITY coolant temperature

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EAUN0352
Keyhole shutterTo open the keyhole shutterInsert the key head into the keyhole
shutter receptacle as shown, and then
turn the key to the right to open the
keyhole shutter.
To close the keyhole shutterPress the “PUSH SHUT” button to
close the keyhole shutter.
EAU49396
In
dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
EAU11031
Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
The corresponding indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11081
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
ON OFF
ONOFF
12
1. “PUSH SHUT” button
2. Key head
1
2
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
1
2
3
4
5
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU11447
Coolant temperature warning
lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
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.NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.TIP For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator. 
If the engine overheats, see page
6-33 for further instructions.
EAU11506
Engine trou ble warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-3
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
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.
EAU12095
Self- dia gnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical
circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those
circuits, the engine trouble warning
light will come on or flash. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.NOTICE
ECA11171
To prevent en gine damag e, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possi ble if this occurs.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAUU1730
Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g settin
gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
 a speedometer
 a fuel meter
 a clock
 an outside air temperature display
 an odometer
 two tripmeters
 a fuel reserve tripmeter
 an oil change tripmeter
 a V-belt replacement tripmeter
 an oil change indicator
 a V-belt replacement indicatorTIPBe sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons.
 For the UK only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilome-
ters and miles, press the
“SELECT” button for at least one
second. 
If the coolant temperature warning
light and engine trouble warning
light remain on during the initial
display mode, have the battery
charged by a Yamaha dealer.
Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed.
1. Clock
2. “SELECT” button
3. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
4. Fuel meter
5. Speedometer
6. “RESET” button
7. Outside air temperature display
8. Odometer/tripmeters
9. Oil change indicator “OIL CHANGE”
10.V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”1
234
7
5
68
9
10
1. Speedometer
1
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU45311
TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
turnover, be sure to turn the main
switch to “OFF” and then to “ON”. Fail-
ing to do so will prevent the engine
from starting even though the engine
will crank when pushing the start
switch.
EAU60631
Startin g the en gineNOTICE
ECA10251
See pag e 5-3 for en gine break-in in-
structions prior to operatin g the ve-
hicle for the first time.In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up. See page 3-15 for more information. 1. Turn the key to “ON”. The following warning lights
should come on for a few sec-
onds, then go off. Engine trouble warning light
 Coolant temperature warning
lightNOTICE
ECA15485
If a warnin g li ght does not come on
initially when the key is turned to
“ON”, or if a warnin g li ght remains
on, see pa ge 3-2 for the correspon d-
in g warnin g li ght circuit check.2. Close the throttle completely.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Caster angle:20.00 °
Trail: 68 mm (2.7 in)
Track:
385.0 mm (15.16 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
90/80-14M/C 43P
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/M6231Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 110/90-12 64P
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/M6232Loa din g:Maximum load:
169 kg (373 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel Rim size:
14M/C x MT2.15
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size: 12 x MT2.15Unifie d b rake system:Operation:
Activated by rear brakeFront brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: YAMAHA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID (DOT 4)Rear brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation: Left hand operation
Specified brake fluid: YAMAHA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID (DOT 4)Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
90 mm (3.5 in)Rear suspension:Type:Unit swing Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ7V
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 6.0 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge  quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W/60.0 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
Meter lighting: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
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10-1
10
INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements ............................................. 6-14
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-17
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-8
Brake lever, rear...................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-23
Braking.................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-11
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil strainer...................... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-20
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-19
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24 Fuel ....................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-15
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2KKeyhole shutter ...................................... 3-2LLeaning system, checking .................... 6-26
Luggage hook ...................................... 3-14MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
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 ........................ 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Passenger footrest ............................... 3-13RRear brake lever free play, checking .... 6-19
SSafe-riding points....................................1-5
Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-12
Self-diagnosis device..............................3-3
Sidestand ..............................................3-14
Spark plug, checking ..............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting off ..............................................5-2
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch .............................................3-8
Steering, checking ................................6-25
Steering tie rod, checking .....................6-25
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartment ...........................3-13TTail/brake light ......................................6-30
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-22
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-16
Tires ......................................................6-17
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-31
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-32
Turn signal indicator lights ......................3-2
Turn signal light bulb.............................6-30
Turn signal switch ...................................3-8VValve clearance .....................................6-16
Vehicle identification number ..................9-1WWheel bearings, checking .....................6-25
Wheels ..................................................6-18
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