2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 warning

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3To adjust the brightness
1. Push the “RES” button to select
the desired shift indicator light
brightness level.
2. Push the “SEL” button to confirm the selected brightness level. The
display exits the shift timing light
control mode and returns to the
standard multi-function display
mode.
Self-d iagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical
circuits. If a problem is detected in any of those
circuits, the engine trouble warning
light will come on and the display will
indicate an error code.
NOTICE
ECA11591
If the
display in dicates an error
co de, the vehicle shoul d b e checked
as soon as possi ble in or der to avoi d
en gine damag e.
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Handle bar switchesLeft
Ri ght
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Error code display
2
1
km/hMPH
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.TIPWhen the switch is set to low beam,
only the right headlight bulb comes on.
When the switch is set to high beam,
both headlight bulbs come on.
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Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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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.
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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.
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The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ ”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip. To engage the clutch, re-
lease the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-22.)1. Clutch lever
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ABSThe Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake ped-
al. In this situation, continue to apply
the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not “pump” the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahea d to match the
ri din g speed even with ABS.
 The ABS performs best with
lon g b rakin g d istances.
 On certain surfaces, such as
rou gh or g ravel roa ds, the b rak-
in g d istance may be lon ger with
the ABS than without.The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from the
hydraulic control unit, and if the
brake lever or brake pedal is even
slightly applied, a vibration can be
felt at the lever and pedal, but
these do not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
 This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is op-
erating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer.NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to d amage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
1. Front wheel sensor
2. Front wheel sensor rotor
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
1 2
1
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Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert 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
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painte d surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can
cause injury or d eath. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
b y mouth. If you shoul d swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some g asoline in
your eyes, see your doctor imme di- ately. If g
asoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap an d water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothin g, chan ge
your clothes.
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NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different 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.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
2
1
Recommen
ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
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Fuel tank breather hose an d
overflow hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
 Make sure that the end of fuel tank
breather hose is positioned out-
side of the cowling.
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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 hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians 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.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
pairab le damag e to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. Fuel tank breather hose
2
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3To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then place the seat
in the original position.
2. Install the rider seat bolts.
3. Install the center cover by install- ing the screws.
4. Install the passenger seat.TIPMake sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
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Helmet hold ersThe helmet holders are located on the
bottom of the passenger seat.
To secure a helmet to a helmet hol d-
er 1. Remove the passenger seat. (See page 3-18.)
2. Attach a helmet to a helmet hold- er, and then securely install the
passenger seat. WARNING! Nev-
er ri de with a helmet attached to
the helmet hol der, since the hel-
met may hit o bjects, causin g
loss of control an d possi bly an
acci dent.
[EWA10162]
To release a helmet from a helmet
hol der
Remove the passenger seat, remove
the helmet from the helmet holder, and
then install the seat.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
2
1. Helmet holder
1
1. Helmet
2. Passenger seat
1
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Storage compartmentThe storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-18.)
When storing documents or other
items in the storage compartment, be
sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so
that they will not get wet. When wash-
ing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartment.
WARNING
EWA15401
Do not exceed the maximum loa d of
160 k g (353 l b) for the vehicle.
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Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward for
parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir-
rors back to their original position be-
fore riding.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fol d the rear view mirrors
b ack to their ori ginal position before
ri din g.
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A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem blyThis shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn beyon d the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Remove the drive chain guard by removing the bolts and collars.
2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, turn the adjusting ring in di-
1. Storage compartment
1
1. Riding position
2. Parking position1
1
2
2
2
2
1. Drive chain guard
2. Bolt and collar
2
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