2014 YAMAHA XV950 warning light

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-13
3
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank. 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can
cause injury or death. Han dle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
b y mouth. If you shoul d swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or g et some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor imme di- ately. If g
asoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap an d water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothin g, chan ge
your clothes.
EAU57690
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lea ded g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
2
1
Recommen ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
12.2 L (3.22 US gal, 2.68 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warnin g lig ht comes on):
2.8 L (0.74 US gal, 0.62 Imp.gal)
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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.
EAU48711
TIPThis model is equipped with:  a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the multi-function display in-
dicates error code 30, but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear
the error code. Failing to do so will
prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the start switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
EAU57780
Startin g the en gineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
 The transmission is in the neutral
position.
 The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
See page 3-18 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for
a few seconds, then go off. Oil level warning light
 Fuel level warning light
 Engine trouble warning light
 Immobilizer system indicator
lightNOTICE
ECA17671
If the a bove warnin g li ghts or in dica-
tor li ght do not come on initially
when the key is turne d to “ON”, or if
a warnin g or in dicator li ght remains
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5
on, see pa
ge 3-3 for the correspond -
in g warnin g an d in dicator li ght cir-
cuit check.
For ABS models:The ABS warning light should
come on when the main switch is
turned to “ON” and then go off af-
ter traveling at a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h) or higher.
NOTICE
ECA17682
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not
come on an d then go off as ex-
plaine d a bove, see pa ge 3-3 for the
warnin g li ght circuit check.2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en
gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAU16672
Shiftin gShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
2
5
4
3
2
N 1 5
4
3
2
N 1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-12
6
7. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
8. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical add itives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specified . In
a dd ition, do not use oils lab eled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g li ght flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme diately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.10. Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
1. Torque wrench
2. Oil filter cartridgeTightenin g torque:
Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt: 43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
1
2
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-28
6
For non-ABS mo
dels For ABS mo dels For ABS mo dels
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Parking lighting fuse
4. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
5. Headlight fuse
6. Spare fuse
2 1
3
4
5
6
1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. Starter relay cover
4. ABS motor fuse
5. ABS motor spare fuse
3
2
1
4
5
1. Ignition fuse
2. ABS control unit fuse
3. Signaling system fuse
4. Parking lighting fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-tem)
6. Headlight fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Fuel injection system fuse
9. ABS solenoid fuse
2 1
4
5
6
7
789
3
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
73. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted and chrome-plat- ed surfaces. Avoid combination
cleaner waxes, many of which
contain abrasives that may mar
the paint or protective finish.
7. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.  Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d b rake linin gs with a
re gular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher speed
s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nerin g b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10951
 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
 Never apply oil or wax to the
drive belt.
 Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitab le care
prod uct.
 Avoi d usin g a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
 Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
EAU26283
Stora geShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.NOTICE
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles (b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.Lon g-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Front turn signal light:12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting: EL (Electroluminescent)
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light: LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
ABS warning light:
For ABS models LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LEDFuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 20.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Parking lighting fuse: 15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: For ABS models 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: For ABS models 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
For ABS models 15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) ........................... 3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever ............................................ 3-10
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-17
Brake light switches.............................. 6-18
Brake pedal........................................... 3-11CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-21EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine stop switch ................................. 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-18
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24 Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-14
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Hazard switch......................................... 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-18
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light ................................ 6-31MMain switch ............................................ 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 ........................ 3-5NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-3OOil level warning light ............................. 3-3PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8 Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch .............................................3-8
RRESET switch .........................................3-9
Rider seat ..............................................3-16SSafety information ...................................1-1
SELECT switch .......................................3-9
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-10
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting .............................................3-17
Sidestand ..............................................3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch .............................................3-9
Steering, checking ................................6-25
Steering lock .........................................3-15
Storage ...................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-32
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-24TTail/brake light ......................................6-30
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ...........................................6-22
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-13
Tires ......................................................6-14
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-33
Troubleshooting chart ...........................6-34
Turn signal indicator light........................3-3
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