2015 YAMAHA TMAX warning

INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the XP500/XP500A, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding
the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your XP500/XP500A. The Owner’s
Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself
and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition. If you have any fur-
ther questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur-
rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation wh
ich, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION................... 1-1
Further safe-riding points................. 1-5
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
SMART KEY SYSTEM ....................... 3-1
Smart key system ......... ................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key
system ....................... ................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical key ............................ 3-3
Smart key ........................................ 3-5
Replacing the smart key battery ...... 3-6
Vehicle power on and steering lock release .................................. 3-7
Powering off th e vehicle .................. 3-8
How to lock the steering .................. 3-9
Seat opening and closin g ................ 3-9
Parking mode ................................ 3-10
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 4-1
Speedometer ................................... 4-2
Tachometer ..................................... 4-3
Multi-function display ....................... 4-3
Handlebar switches ......................... 4-9
Front brake lever ........................... 4-11 Rear brake lever............................ 4-11
Rear brake lock lever .................... 4-12
ABS (for ABS models)...
................ 4-13
Fuel tank cap................................. 4-14
Fuel ............................................... 4-15
Catalytic converter ........................ 4-16
Adjusting the rider backrest........... 4-17
Helmet holder ................................ 4-17
Storage compartments .................. 4-18
Windshield..................................... 4-20
Rear view mirrors .......................... 4-21
Shock absorber assembly ............. 4-22
Sidestand ...................................... 4-22
Ignition circuit cut- off system ......... 4-23
Auxiliary DC connector.................. 4-25
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-1
Starting off ....................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 6-3
Braking ............................................ 6-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
.................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control syst em ............... 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ............................ 7-4
Removing and installing panels ....... 7-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 7-10
Engine oil and oil filt er cartridge..... 7-11
Coolant .......................................... 7-14
Replacing the air filter element ...... 7-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed............ ............................ .. 7-16
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................. 7-17
Valve clearance ............................. 7-17
Tires ............................................... 7-18
Cast wheels ................................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................. 7-20
Adjusting the rear brake lock cable ........................................... 7-21
Checking the rear brake lock ......... 7-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads............................................ 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 7-23
Changing the brake fluid ................ 7-24
Drive belt slack .............................. 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables
......................................... 7-25
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
of your scooter.
Scooters are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this scooter.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of scooter operation.
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Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
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Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
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Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
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Never operate a scooter without
proper training or instruction. Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized scooter dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 5-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.
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This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.
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The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traffic is
the predominating cause of auto-
mobile/scooter accidents. Many
accidents have been caused by an
automobile driver who did not see
the scooter. Making yourself con-
spicuous appears to be very effec-
tive in reducing the chance of this
type of accident.
Therefore:
Wear a brightly colored jacket. Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for scooter accidents to
occur.
Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
Never maintain a scooter with- out proper knowledge. Contact
an authorized scooter dealer to
inform you on basic scooter
maintenance. Certain mainte-
nance can only be carried out by
certified staff.
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Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent driver’s license.
Make sure that you are qualifiedand that you only lend your
scooter to other qualified opera-
tors.
Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
We recommend that you prac-
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SMART KEY SYSTEM
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Smart key systemThe smart key system enables the ve-
hicle to be operated without using a
mechanical key.
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Keep implanted pacemakers or
cardiac defibrillators, as well as
other electric medical devices
away from the vehicle mounted
antenna (see illustration).
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Radio waves transmitted by the
antenna may affect the opera-
tion of such devices when close
by.
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If you have an electric medical
device, consult a doctor or the
device manufacturer before us-ing this vehicle. In addition to the vehicle mounted an-
tenna, the smart key system consists of
the smart key, smart key system indica-
tor light, “ON/ ” switch, and the “OFF/
LOCK” and “SEAT OPEN/ ” switch-
es.
1. Vehicle mounted antenna
1. Smart key
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1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
1. “ON/ ” switch
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SMART KEY SYSTEM
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rounding environment.
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When the battery of the smart key
is discharged, the smart key may
not work or its operating range be-
come very small.
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If the smart key is turned off, the
vehicle will not recognize the smart
key even if it is within operating
range.
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If the “ON/ ” switch, “OFF/LOCK”
switch, or “SEAT OPEN/ ”
switch are repeatedly pressed
when the smart key is out of range
or cannot communicate with the
vehicle, all switches will be tempo-
rarily disabled.
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Placing the smart key in the front
or rear storage compartment may
block communication between the
smart key and the vehicle. If the
rear trunk is locked with the smart
key inside, the smart key system
may be disabled. The smart key
should always be carried on your
person.
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When leaving the vehicle, make
sure you apply the steering lock
and take the smart key with you. It is recommended that you turn the
smart key off.
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Handling of the
smart key and
mechanical key
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The smart key should be carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
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When the smart key is within op-
erating range, exercise due care
because other people not carry-
ing the smart key can start theengine and operate the vehicle.
Included with the vehicle is one smart
key (with a built-in mechanical key) and
one spare mechanical key with an iden-
tification tag. Keep the spare mechani-
cal key and tag separate from the smart
key. Should you lose or damage the
smart key, or when its battery is dis-
charged, the mechanical key will serve
as a back up. The seat can be opened,
the smart key system identification
number can be manually input, and
then the vehicle can be operated. (See
page 7-38.) We recommend that you
note down the identification number
in case of emergency.
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SMART KEY SYSTEM
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ment, and the seat lock. (See page
4-14, 4-18, and 7-38.)
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Replacing the smart key
batteryReplace the battery in the following sit-
uations.
The smart key system indicator
light flashes for about 20 seconds
when the power of the vehicle is
turned on.
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When the smart key indicator light
does not come on when the “ON/
OFF” switch is pushed.WARNING
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The battery and other remov-
able parts may cause injury if
swallowed. Keep the battery and other removable parts away
from children.
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Do not expose the battery to di-
rect sunlight or other heatsources.
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Use a cloth when opening the
smart key case with a screw-
driver. Direct contact with hard
objects may damage or scratch
the smart key.
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Take precautions to prevent the
waterproof seal from being
damaged or contaminated by
dirt.
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Do not touch the internal cir-
cuits and terminals. This may
cause malfunctions.
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Do not apply excessive force to
the smart key when replacing
the battery.
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Make sure the battery is in-
stalled correctly. Confirm the di-
rection of the positive/“+” sideof the battery.
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
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How to lock the steeringAfter moving the vehicle to a safe park-
ing place, turn off the power of the vehi-
cle. Turn the handlebars fully to the left
and then press the “OFF/LOCK” switch
for at least one second.TIP
If the steering lock function locks
correctly, the beeper will sound
once.
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If the steering lock function does
not lock correctly, the beeper will
sound for three seconds and the
smart key system indicator light
will flash. Turn the handlebar fully
to the left one more time and press
the “OFF/LOCK” switch again for
one second.WARNING
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Do not operate the steering lockwhile the vehicle is moving.
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Seat opening and closingTo open the seat 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. With the smart key on and in oper- ating range, press the “SEAT
OPEN/ ” switch.
3. The seat lock will release upon au- thentication of the smart key.
4. Fold the seat up.1. “SEAT OPEN/ ” switch
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