2015 YAMAHA XT1200ZE warning light

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Cruise control system..................... 3-7
Multi-function meter unit .............. 3-10
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-24
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-24
Clutch lever .................................. 3-26
Shift pedal .................................... 3-27
Brake lever.................................... 3-27
Brake pedal .................................. 3-28
ABS .............................................. 3-28
Traction control system ................ 3-29
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-31
Fuel ............................................... 3-32
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-33
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-33
Rider seat ..................................... 3-34
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-35
Windshield .................................... 3-36 Adjusting the front and rear
suspension ................................ 3-37
Carriers.......................................... 3-42
Luggage strap holders .................. 3-42
Sidestand ...................................... 3-43
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-43
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-45
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11
Final gear oil .................................. 6-14 Coolant ......................................... 6-15
Air filter element ............................ 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance............................. 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-18
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-20
Clutch lever................................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28U2KBE1E0.book Page 1 Monday, August 18, 2014 9:42 AM

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
Keep other immo bilizer system
keys away from the main switch
as they may cause si gnal inter-
ference.
EAU10473
Main switch/steerin g lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-
registering.
EAU26812
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillights, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “OFF”.
EAU10662
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switche d off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
EAU10693
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
P
ON
OFF
LOCK
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EAU49397
Indicator lig hts and warning
lig hts
EAU11031
Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
The corresponding indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11061
Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11255
Oil level warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off. If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIP
Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when rid-
ing on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.
 This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If a problem
is detected in the oil level detec-
tion circuit, the following cycle will
be repeated until the malfunction
is corrected: The oil level warning
light will flash ten times, then go
off for 2.5 seconds. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU58400
Cruise control in dicator li ghts
These indicator lights come on when
the cruise control system is activated.
See page 3-7 for a detailed explanation
of the function of these indicator lights.
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. Electronically adjustable suspension sys- tem warning light “ ”
4. Oil level warning light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
6. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
7. Traction control system indicator/warning light “TCS”
8. Cruise control indicator lights
9. High beam indicator light “ ”
10.Neutral indicator light “ ”
11.Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
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3The electrical circuit of these indicator
lights can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”. These indicator lights
should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off.
If an indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if an indicator light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU59110
En
gine trou ble warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-23
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off. If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIPThe engine trouble warning light will
come on while the start switch is
pushed, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
EAU59120
ABS warnin
g li ght “ ”
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at
a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light:  does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
 comes on or flashes while riding
 does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-28 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)
WARNING
EWA16041
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not g o
off after travelin g at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or hi gher, or if the
warnin g li ght comes on or flashes
while ri din g, the brake system re-
verts to conventional brakin g. If ei-
ther of the a bove occurs, or if the
warnin g li ght does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoi d possi-
b le wheel lock durin g emer gency
b rakin g. Have a Yamaha d ealer
check the brake system an d electri-
cal circuits as soon as possi ble.TIPThe ABS warning light will also come
on while the start switch is pushed, but
this does not indicate a malfunction.
EAU58902
Traction control system in dica-
tor/warnin g lig ht “TCS”
This indicator/warning light flashes
when the traction control system en-
gages.
ABS
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The electrical circuit of the light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”.
The light should come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off.
If the light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ON”, or if the
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
If the traction control system becomes
disabled while riding, “TCS OFF” is
displayed, and the indicator/warning
light and engine trouble warning light
come on. (See page 3-29 for an expla-
nation of the traction control system.) Reset the traction control system and
the lights by following the procedures
under “Resetting” on page 3-30.
EAU55392
Electronically ad
justable suspen-
sion system warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the electronically ad-
justable suspension system.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU54682
Immo bilizer system in dicator
li g ht “ ”
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24 hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the indicator light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
The self-diagnosis device also detects
problems in the immobilizer system
circuits. (See page 3-23 for an expla-
nation of the self-diagnosis device.)
1. “TCS” button
2. Traction control system mode display
3. Traction control system indicator/warning
light “TCS”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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EAU59130
Cruise control systemThis model is equipped with a cruise
control system designed to maintain a
set cruising speed.
The cruise control system operates
only when riding in 3rd gear at speeds
between about 50 km/h (31 mi/h) and
100 km/h (62 mi/h), 4th gear at speeds
between about 50 km/h (31 mi/h) and
150 km/h (93 mi/h), or 5th or 6th gear
at speeds between about 50 km/h (31
mi/h) and 180 km/h (112 mi/h).
WARNING
EWA16341
Improper use of the cruise con-
trol system may result in loss of
control, which coul d lea d to an
acci dent. Do not activate the
cruise control system in heavy
traffic, poor weather con ditions,
or amon g win din g, slippery,
hilly, rou gh or gravel roa ds.
 When travelin g uphill or d own-
hill, the cruise control system
may not be ab le to maintain the
set cruisin g speed . 
To prevent acci dentally activat-
in g the cruise control system,
turn it off when not in use. Make
sure that the cruise control sys-
tem in dicator li ght “ ” is off.
Activating and settin g the cruise
control system 1. Push the cruise control power switch “ ” located on the left
handlebar. The cruise control sys-
tem indicator light “ ” will come
on.
2. Push the “SET–” side of the cruise control setting switch to activate
the cruise control system. Your
current traveling speed will be-
come the set cruising speed. The
cruise control setting indicator
light “SET” will come on.
A djustin g the set cruisin g speed
While the cruise control system is op-
erating, push the “RES+” side of the
cruise control setting switch to in-
crease the set cruising speed or the
“SET–” side to decrease the set speed.TIPPushing the setting switch once will
change the speed in increments of ap-
proximately 2.0 km/h (1.2 mi/h). Hold-
ing the “RES+” or “SET–” side of the
1. Cruise control system indicator light “ ”
2. Cruise control setting indicator light “SET”
1. Cruise control setting switch “RES+/SET–”
2. Cruise control power switch “ ”
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cruise control setting switch down will
increase or decrease the speed contin-
uously until the switch is released.
You can also manually increase your
traveling speed using the throttle. After
you have accelerated, you can set a
new cruising speed by pushing the
“SET–” side of the setting switch. If you
do not set a new cruising speed, when
you return the throttle grip, the vehicle
will decelerate to the previously set
cruising speed.
Deactivatin
g the cruise control sys-
tem
Perform one of the following opera-
tions to cancel the set cruising speed.
The “SET” indicator light will go off.  Turn the throttle grip past the
closed position in the deceleration
direction. 
Apply the front or rear brake.
 Disengage the clutch.
Push the power switch to turn off the
cruise control system. The “ ” indica-
tor light and the “SET” indicator light
will go off.
TIPTraveling speed decreases as soon as
the cruise control system is deactivat-
ed; unless the throttle grip is turned.Usin g the resume function
Push the “RES+” side of the cruise
control setting switch to reactivate the
cruise control system. The traveling speed will return to the previously set
cruising speed. The “SET” indicator
light will come on.
WARNING
EWA16351
It is d
angerous to use the resume
function when the previously set
cruisin g speed is too hi gh for current
con ditions.TIP The resume function operates
when riding in 3rd gear at speeds
between about 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
and 100 km/h (62 mi/h), 4th gear
at speeds between about 50 km/h
(31 mi/h) and 150 km/h (93 mi/h),
or 5th or 6th gear at speeds be-
tween about 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
and 180 km/h (112 mi/h).
 Pushing the power switch while
the system is operating will turn
the system off completely and
erase the previously set cruising
speed. You will not be able to use
the resume function until a new
cruising speed has been set.
1. Closed position
2. Cruise control cancel direction
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3Automatic deactivation of the cruise
control systemThe cruise control system for this mod-
el is electronically controlled and is
linked with the other control systems.
The cruise control system will auto-
matically become deactivated under
the following conditions:
 The cruise control system is not
able to maintain the set cruising
speed.
 Wheel slip or wheel spin is detect-
ed. (If the traction control system
has not been turned off, the trac-
tion control system will work.)
 The start/engine stop switch is set
to the “ ” position.
 The engine stalls.
 The sidestand is lowered.
When traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the cruise control system is
deactivated under the above condi-
tions, the “ ” indicator light will go off
and the “SET” indicator light will flash
for 4 seconds, and then go off.
When not traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the start/engine stop switch is
set to the “ ” position, the engine stalls, or the sidestand is lowered, then
the “ ” indicator light will go off (the
“SET” indicator light will not flash).
If the cruise control system is automat-
ically deactivated, please stop and
confirm that your vehicle is in good op-
erating condition.
Before using the cruise control system
again, activate it using the power
switch.
TIPIn some cases, the cruise control sys-
tem may not be able to maintain the set
cruising speed when the vehicle is
traveling uphill or downhill.
 When the vehicle is traveling up-
hill, the actual traveling speed may
become lower than the set cruis-
ing speed. If this occurs, acceler-
ate to the desired traveling speed
using the throttle.
 When the vehicle is traveling
downhill, the actual traveling
speed may become higher than
the set cruising speed. If this oc-
curs, the setting switch cannot be
used to adjust the set cruising
speed. To reduce the traveling speed, apply the brakes. When
the brakes are applied, the cruise
control system will become deac-
tivated.
Self-d
iagnosis device
The cruise control system will also be-
come deactivated when an irregularity
with any of the vehicle systems is de-
tected. The “SET” indicator light will go
off and the “ ” indicator light will
flash. You will not be able to use the
cruise control system while the engine1. Cruise control system indicator light “ ”
2. Cruise control setting indicator light “SET”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. Error code display
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