2014 YAMAHA XVS1300CU lock

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12661
En
gine 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.
EAU12713
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.
EAU41701
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 malfunc-
tion.
EAU12734
Hazar d switch “ ”
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of an
emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazar d lig hts for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may d ischarge.
EAU44603
“SELECT” switch
This switch is used to perform selec-
tions in the odometer and tripmeters,
to set the clock and to set the bright-
ness control mode of the multi-func-
tion meter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on
page 3-4 for detailed information.
EAU42536
“RESET” switch
This switch is used to reset the tripme-
ters, to set the clock and to set the
brightness control mode of the multi-
function meter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on
page 3-4 for detailed information.
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EAU12942
Brake pedalThe brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
EAU13125
Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap
Slide the fuel tank cap lock cover open,
insert the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the fuel tank cap can
be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock and with the “ ” mark
facing forward. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and
locked.
WARNING
EWA10132
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installe d before ri din g.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. “ ” mark
3. Lock.
4. Unlock.
1 2
3
4
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brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAU39453
Fuel tank
breather/overflow
hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
 Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
 Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank brea ther/overflow hose
1
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NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
pairab le damag e to the catalytic
converter.
EAU50681
SeatTo remove the seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, turn it counterclockwise, and then
lift the front of the seat up.
2. Pull the seat forward as shown to unhook it from the center seat
holder. 3. Pull the seat rearward to unhook it
from the rear seat holder, and then
pull it off.
To install the seat 1. Insert the projection on the rear of the seat into the rear seat holder.1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
2
1
1. Center seat holder
1. Rear seat holder1
1
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2. Slide the seat rearward to fit the
slot in its bottom over the center
seat holder.
3. Push the front of the seat down to lock it in place.
4. Remove the key.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
EAU14312
Helmet hol derThe helmet holder is located under the
seat.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
hol der
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-13.)
2. Attach the helmet to the helmet holder, and then securely install
the seat. WARNING! Never ri de
with a helmet attached to the
helmet hol der, since the helmet
may hit o bjects, causin g loss of
control an d possi bly an acci-
d ent.
[EWA10162]
To release the helmet from the hel-
met hol der
Remove the seat, remove the helmet
from the helmet holder, and then install
the seat.
1. Projection
2. Rear seat holder
3. Slot
4. Center seat holder12
3
4
1. Helmet holder
1
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EAU50701
Adjustin g the clutch lever free
playThe clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch
lever free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
2. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (b).
TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,
skip steps 3–6.3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di-rection (a) to loosen the clutch ca-
ble.
4. Slide the rubber covers apart, and then loosen the locknut.
5. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (b). 6. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
cable, and then slide the rubber
covers to their original positions.
7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
1. Clutch lever free play
2. Locknut
3. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3(a)(b)
2
1
1. Rubber cover
2. Locknut
3. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
(a)
1
(b)
1
2
3
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6Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container. 
Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water does not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
1. Minimum level markSpecifie d b rake flui d:
DOT 41
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6turne
d to “OFF”, then discon-
nect the neg ative lead b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16303]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, be sure the key
is turne d to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lea d before con-
nectin g the ne gative lea d.
[ECA16841]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery dama ge.
EAU50811
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse, the fuel injection sys-
tem fuse, and the fuse box, which con-
tains the fuses for the individual
circuits, are located under the seat.
(See page 3-13.)
TIPTo access the fuel injection system
fuse, remove the starter relay cover by
pulling it upward.
1. Fuel injection system spare fuse
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Fuse box
4. Main fuse
1
2
3
4
1. Signaling system fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Parking lighting fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock)
6. Headlight fuse
7. Spare fuse
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