2016 YAMAHA XVS1300CU tow

Instrument and control functions
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change to the fuel reserve tripmeter
“Trip F” and start counting the distance
traveled from that point. In this case,
push the “SELECT” switch to change
the display in the following order:
Trip F
→ Trip 1 → Trip 2 → Fuel meter
→ Clock → Odo → Trip F
TIPYou can manually reset the fuel reserve
tripmeter, or after refueling and travel-
ing 5 km (3 mi), it will reset automatical-
ly and disappear from the display.Fuel meter The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear from
“F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as the fuel
level decreases.
When the fuel meter changes from two
segments to only one segment, ap-
proximately 4.1 L (1.08 US gal,
0.90 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the fuel
tank. Be sure to refuel as soon as pos-
sible.
Clock
The clock uses a 12-hour time system. To set the clock
1. Push the “SELECT” switch to
change the display to the clock
mode.
2. Push the “SELECT” and “RESET” switches together for three sec-
onds. The hour digits will start
flashing.
3. Push the “SELECT” switch to set the hours.
4. Push the “RESET” switch, and the minute digits will start flashing.
5. Push the “SELECT” switch to set the minutes.
6. Push the “RESET” switch and then release it to start the clock.
1. Fuel meter
2. Segment
1
2
1. Clock
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Instrument and control functions
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Hazar d 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.NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazard lights for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may dischar ge.
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“SELECT” switch
This switch is used to perform selec-
tions in the odometer and tripmeters,
to set the clock and to set the bright-
ness control mode of the multi-func-
tion meter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on
page 3-4 for detailed information.
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“RESET” switch
This switch is used to reset the tripme-
ters, to set the clock and to set the
brightness control mode of the multi-
function meter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on
page 3-4 for detailed information.
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release 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
3-17.)1. Clutch lever
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Instrument and control functions
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Shift pe dalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake leverThe brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull the lever toward the
throttle grip.
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Brake pe dalThe brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
1. Shift pedal1
1. Brake lever
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1. Brake pedal
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Operation and important rid ing points
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NOTICE
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If a warnin g li ght does not come on
initially when the key is turned to
“ON”, or if a warnin g li ght remains
on, see pa ge 3-2 for the correspon d-
in g warnin g li ght circuit check.2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.NOTICE
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For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Shiftin gShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the eng ine off, and d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
 Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission,
an d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shiftin g.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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4
3
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
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Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press down on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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