2016 YAMAHA XMAX 250 warning lights

Table of contents
Safety information............................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-5
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
Multi-function meter unit .................3-6
Handlebar switches.......................3-14
Front brake lever ...........................3-15
Rear brake lever ............................3-16
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-16
Fuel tank cap.................................3-17
Fuel................................................3-18
Catalytic converters .....................3-19
Seat ...............................................3-20
Storage compartments .................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................3-22
Sidestand ......................................3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-24
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Starting off.......................................5-3
Acceleration and deceleration.........5-3
Braking ............................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-5
Engine break-in ...............................5-5
Parking ............................................5-6
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ...............................6-2Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system.............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil ...................................... 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements and check hoses........ 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................ 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads........................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-24
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering ................... 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
Battery .......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-28
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-30
Auxiliary lights ............................... 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-31
Front turn signal light .................... 6-31
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb............................................ 6-32
Replacing the license plate light
bulb............................................ 6-33
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-34
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Instrument and control functions
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WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
EAU10686LOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position,
push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
TIP
If the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebars back to the right slight-
ly.
To unlock the steering
1. Insert the key.
2.
tion, push the key in and turn it to

EAU59680 (Parking)
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
Using the hazard or turn signal lights
for an extended length of time may
cause the battery to discharge.
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EAU49398
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11032Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU11081High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11354Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2.5 L (0.66 US gal, 0.55 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
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.
EAU43024Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if an elec-
trical circuit monitoring the engine is
not working correctly. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis 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.
TIP
This warning light will come on when

switch is pushed, but this does not in-
dicate a malfunction.
EAUM3381ABS warning light “ ” (for ABS
models)
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
1. Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. Fuel level warning light “ ”
5. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
6. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ” (for ABS models)
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EAU1234H
Handlebar switches
Left
Right
EAU12351Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU12401Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12461Turn 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.
EAU12501Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12722Start switch “ ”
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake to
crank the engine with the starter. See
page 5-2 for starting instructions prior
to starting the engine.
EAU41701The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to
“ON” and the start switch is pushed,
but this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
EAU12735Hazard switch “ ”
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of an
emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
1. “TRIP/INFO” switch
2. Hazard switch “ ”
3. Start switch “ ”
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EAU13222
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, 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.3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spilled fuel with a clean,
dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi-
ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU54602
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gas-
oline with a research octane number of
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
ZAUM1015
1
2
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso-
hol (E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
13.2 L (3.48 US gal, 2.90 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
2.5 L (0.66 US gal, 0.55 Imp.gal)
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EAUM2203
Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling it out.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in.
EAU25882
Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha scooters receive a
thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your scooter re-
quire any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the scooter prop-
erly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, including pilot lights from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
gasoline vapors can ignite or ex-
plode, causing severe injury or prop-
erty damage.
1. License plate light bulb socket
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Index
A
ABS (for ABS models) ........................... 3-16
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-14
Auxiliary lights ....................................... 6-30
B
Battery .................................................. 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever, front .................................. 3-15
Brake lever, rear.................................... 3-16
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-24
Braking.................................................... 5-4
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
D
Dimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-5
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
F
Final transmission oil ............................ 6-12
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ............................................. 6-19
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-25
Front turn signal light ............................ 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-5
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-28
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-14
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-30
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-24
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1Immobilizer system indicator light.......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4
Info switch ............................................ 3-15
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-33
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-6
P
Panels, removing and installing.............. 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Pass switch .......................................... 3-14
S
Safe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-20
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting............................................. 3-22
Sidestand ............................................. 3-23
Spark plug, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting off.............................................. 5-3
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Start switch .......................................... 3-14
Steering, checking................................ 6-25
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartments ........................ 3-21
T
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-31
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ........................ 6-34
Turn signal indicator lights ..................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb (rear),
replacing ............................................ 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................ 3-14
V
Valve clearance .................................... 6-16
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
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