2015 YAMAHA TMAX steering

SMART KEY SYSTEM
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WARNING
EWA17941
Do not operate the “SEAT OPEN/ ”switch while the vehicle is moving.
To close the seat
Fold the seat down, and then push it
down to lock it in place.TIP
Make sure the seat is properly
closed before starting off.

In case of an emergency, the seat
can be opened with a mechanicalkey. (See page 7-38.)
EAU61593
Parking modeThe steering is locked, and the hazard
lights and turn signal lights can be
turned on, but all other electrical sys-
tems are off.
To enter parking mode 1. Lock the steering. (See page 3-9. ）
2. Press and hold the “SEAT OPEN/ ” switch for at least one second.
3. Upon authentification of the smart key, the beeper will sound twice
and the smart key system will
change to parking mode and the
smart key system indicator light
will come on.TIPThe seat cannot be opened while inparking mode.NOTICE
ECA21990
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time, otherwisethe battery may discharge. To exit parking mode
Press and hold the “SEAT OPEN/ ”
switch. Upon authentication of the
smart key, the beeper will sound once
and parking mode is cancelled and the
smart key system indicator light will go
off.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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12 the steering lock (if applied) will be
released. The engine trouble
warning light should come on for a
few seconds and then go off.
For ABS models:
The ABS warning light should
come on when the power of the ve-
hicle is turned on, and go off once
the vehicle reaches a traveling
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er.
NOTICE
ECA21980
If the engine warning light or the
ABS warning light (for
ABS-equipped models) does not
come on and then go off as ex-
plained above, see page 4-1 for thewarning light circuit check.
3. Close the throttle completely.
4. Start the engine by pushing the “ON/ ” switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds of pressing the “ON/ ”
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow the battery voltage to restore.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!
EAU45093
Starting off1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand, push
the scooter off the centerstand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad- just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip (on
the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.1. Grab bar
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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12 *Drive belt Check belt condition.
Replace if damaged.
Check belt tension.
Adjust if necessary. 
Every 10000 km (6000 mi) until 40000 km (24000 mi), and every
5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter
13 *Drive pulley and
drive axle Lubricate.

14 *Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
15 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. 
16 Front brake lever
pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.

17 Rear brake lever
pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.

18 Sidestand,
centerstand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
19 *Sidestand switch Check operation. 
20 *Front fork Check operation and for oil
leakage. 
21 *Shock absorber
assembly Check operation and shock
absorber for oil leakage. 
22 Engine oil Change. (See pages 4-6 and
7-11.) 
When the oil change indicator flashes
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 5000 km (3000 mi)
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23 Engine oil filter
cartridge
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU45512
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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11-1
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .............................4-13
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........4-1
Acceleration and deceleration....................6-3
Air filter element, replacing ......................7-16
Auxiliary DC connector ............................4-25
Auxiliary light ............................................7-32BBattery......................................................7-28
Brake fluid, changing ...............................7-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................7-23
Brake lever, front......................................4-11
Brake lever, rear ......................................4-11
Brake levers, lubricating...........................7-25
Braking .......................................................6-3CCables, checking and lubricating .............7-25
Care ...........................................................8-1
Catalytic converter ...................................4-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .......................................7-26
Coolant.....................................................7-14DDimmer switch .........................................4-10
Drive belt slack.........................................7-24EEmergency mode .....................................7-38
Engine break-in ..........................................6-4
Engine idling speed..................................7-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...............7-11
Engine serial number ...............................10-1
Engine stop switch ...................................4-10
Engine trouble warning light.......................4-1
FFront and rear brak e lever free play,
checking ................................................ 7-20
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....... 7-22
Front fork, checking ................................. 7-27
Fuel.......................................................... 4-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 6-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 4-14
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 7-29HHandlebar switches ................................... 4-9
Hazard switch .......................................... 4-10
Headlights................................................ 7-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 4-17
High beam indicator light ........................... 4-1
Horn switch .............................................. 4-10
How to lock the steering ............................ 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................. 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 4-23
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 4-1KKey, handling of smart and mechanical
key........................................................... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 7-33MMaintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control system...... 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 8-1
Model label .............................................. 10-2
Multi-function display ................................. 4-3OON/Start switch........................................ 4-10 Operating range of the smart key
system .................................................... 3-2
PPanels, removing and installing ................ 7-8
Parking ...................................................... 6-5
Parking mode .......................................... 3-10
Part locations ............................................ 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 4-10
Powering off the vehicle ............................ 3-8RRear brake lock cable, adjusting ............. 7-21
Rear brake lock, checking ....................... 7-22
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 4-12
Rear view mirrors .................................... 4-21
Rider backrest, adjusting......................... 4-17SSafe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat opening and closing .......................... 3-9
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 4-22
Sidestand ................................................ 4-22
Smart key .................................................. 3-5
Smart key battery, replacing ..................... 3-6
Smart key system...................................... 3-1
Smart key system indicator light ............... 4-2
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 7-10
Specifications ............................................ 9-1
Speedometer............................................. 4-2
Starting off ................................................. 6-2
Starting the engine .................................... 6-1
Steering, checking................................... 7-27
Storage...................................................... 8-4
Storage compartments ............................ 4-18
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INDEX
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TTachometer ............................................... 4-3
Tail/brake light ......................................... 7-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .............................................. 7-25
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 7-17
Tires......................................................... 7-18
Tool kit ....................................................... 7-2
Troubleshooting ....................................... 7-34
Troubleshooting charts ............................ 7-36
Turn signal indicator lights ......................... 4-1
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 7-32
Turn signal switch .................................... 4-10VValve clearance ....................................... 7-17
Vehicle identification number................... 10-1
Vehicle power on and steering lock release..................................................... 3-7WWheel bearings, c hecking ....................... 7-28
Wheels..................................................... 7-20
Windshield ............................................... 4-20
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