2015 YAMAHA MT-07 key battery

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU10685
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 tothe left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key. To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EAU59680
(Parkin
g)
The hazard lights and turn signal lights
can be turned on, but all other electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
NOTICE
ECA20760
Usin g the hazar d o r t ur n s i gnal li ghts
for an exten ded len gth of time may
cause the battery to d ischarge.
EAU49397
In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
EAU11032
Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Oil pressure warning light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ” (for ABS models)
6. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
7. High beam indicator light “ ”
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
9. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
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ABS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU59950
Auxiliary DC connector
WARNING
EWA12532
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting, make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC con-
nector is not bein g use d.NOTICE
ECA20090
The accessory connecte d to the
auxiliary DC connector shoul d not
b e used with the en gine turne d off,
an d the loa d must never excee d 24
W (2 A), otherwise the fuse may b low
or the battery may dischar ge.
This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC connector. A 12–V accessory
connected to the auxiliary DC connec-
tor can be used when the key is in the
“ON” position.
1. Auxiliary DC connector
2. Auxiliary DC connector cap
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
NOTICE
ECA20790
If the a bove warnin g or in dicator
li g hts do not come on initially
when the key is turne d to “ON”,
or if a warnin g or in dicator li ght
(except the oil pressure warnin g
li g ht) remains on, see pa ge 3-3
for the correspon din g warnin g
an d in dicator li ght circuit check.
 After goin g off once, the oil
pressure warnin g lig ht will
come back on until the en gine is
starte d. If the warnin g lig ht does
not come on, or if the warnin g
li g ht does not go off after start-
in g the en gine, see pag e 3-3 for
the en gine oil pressure warnin g
li g ht circuit check.
For ABS models:The ABS warning light should
come on when the key is turned to
“ON”, and then go off after travel-
ing 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 g o 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 “ ” side of the start/engine
stop switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start/engine stop switch, wait
a few seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine 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!
EAU16673
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
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU50211
BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-19.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, a dminister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
 Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the b attery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF”, then d iscon-
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
1. Battery
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Positive battery lead (red)
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3
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