2016 YAMAHA YZF-R1 oil pressure

Instrument and control functions
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scroll up/left or increase a setting value.
Rotate down
- rotate the wheel down-
ward to scroll down/right or decrease a
setting value.
Short push - briefly press the switch in-
ward to make and confirm selections.
Long push - press the switch inward
for one second to reset an information
display item or to access and exit the
MENU screen.
TIP
See page 4-8 for more information
on the main screen and its func-
tions.

See page 4-15 for more informa-
tion on the MENU screen and howto make setting changes.
EAU49398
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11022
Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when a turn
signal light is flashing.
EAU11061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU66890
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 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.TIPIf the warning light does not come on at
all, remains on after refueling, or if the
warning light flashes repeatedly, havea Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Stability control indicator light “SC”
5. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
6. Shift timing indicator light
7. Fuel level warning light “ ”
8. ABS warning light “ ”
9. Engine trouble and system warning light
10.Oil pressure and coolant temperature warning light
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ABS
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EAU65991
Oil pressure and coolant tempera-
ture warning light
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil pressure is low or if the coolant
temperature is high. If this occurs, stop
the engine immediately.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on again after going off briefly, and then
remain on until the engine is started. If
the warning light does not come on ini-
tially when the key is turned to “ON”,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.NOTICE
ECA22441
If the oil pressure and coolant warn-
ing light does not go off after start-
ing the engine or if it comes on while
the engine is running, stop the vehi-
cle and engine immediately.
If the engine is overheating, the
coolant temperature warning
icon will come on. Let the en-
gine cool. Check the coolant
level (see page 7-38).

If the engine oil pressure is low, the oil pressure warning icon
will come on. Check the oil level
(see page 7-12).

If the warning light remains on
after letting the engine cool and
confirming the proper oil level,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle. Do not continue to op-erate the vehicle!
EAU66002
Engine trouble and system warning
light
If a problem is detected in any of the cir-
cuits monitoring the engine or YRC sys-
tems, this warning light will come on
and the display will switch to error
mode. (See page 4-14.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
ON. The light should come on briefly
and then go off. If the indicator does not
come on or remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU66326
DisplayThe display has two different main
screen display modes, STREET
MODE and TRACK MODE. Most of the
functions are viewable in either mode,
but the layout differs slightly. The fol-
lowing items can be found on the dis-
play.
Speedometer

Tachometer

Information display

Transmission gear display

Front brake pressure indicator

Acceleration indicator

YRC setting display MODE/PWR/
TCS/SCS

YRC setting display LCS/QS/LIF

ERS indicator (ERS-equipped
models)

GPS indicator (CCU-equipped
models)

Clock

Revolution peak hold indicator

Lap timer

Oil pressure warning icon

Coolant temperature warning icon

Error mode display
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TIPThis model uses a thin-film-transistor
liquid-crystal display (TFT LCD) for
good contrast and readability in various
lighting conditions. However, due to the
nature of this technology, it is normal
for a small number of pixels to be inac-tive. STREET MODE TRACK MODE
WARNING
EWA18210
Stop the vehicle before making any
setting changes. Changing settings
while riding can distract the opera-
tor and increase the risk of an acci-
1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF
2. ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)
3. Speedometer
4. GPS indicator (CCU-equipped models)
5. Logging indicator (CCU-equipped models)
6. Clock
7. Revolution peak hold indicator
8. Front brake pressure indicator
9. Acceleration indicator
10.Transmission gear display
11.YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS
12.Information display
13.Tachometer
ODO
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km
TRIP-2
1234.5
km
1
Ny
2 km/h
·1000 r/minMODE -
A
PWR
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TCS
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SCS
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LCS
QS
LIF
GPS
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1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF
2. ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)
3. Lap timer
4. Coolant temperature warning “ ”
5. Oil pressure warning “ ”
6. Clock
7. Transmission gear display
8. Information display
9. YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS
10.Speedometer
11.Tachometer
MODE -
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TCS
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SCS
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km/h
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ODO
km
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GEARN
LAP 09
LATEST12
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·1000 r/min
A
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LC LCS
QS
LIF
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Instrument and control functions
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12 To use the lap timer
1. Short push the wheel switch. The
information display item will flash
for five seconds.
2. While the information display item is flashing, rotate the wheel switch
upward. The lap timer will flash for
five seconds.
3. While the lap timer is flashing, long push the wheel switch to activate
the lap timer or stop the lap timer.
4. When the lap timer has been acti- vated, press the Pass/LAP switch
to start the lap timer.
TIP
The engine must be running to use
the lap timer.

Set the information display to
FASTEST or AVERAGE for addi-
tional lap time information.

Accessing the MENU screen will
automatically stop the lap timer.

Whenever the lap timer is stopped,
the current lap will not be record-
ed.
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The lap time record can be viewedand reset from the MENU screen.
Oil pressure warning “ ”
This icon, along with the oil pressure
and coolant warning light, comes on
when the engine oil pressure is low.
When the key is first turned to ON, en-
gine oil pressure has yet to build, so this
icon will come on and stay on until the
engine has been started.
NOTICE
ECA21210
If the warning light comes on when
the engine is running, stop the en-
gine immediately and check oil level.
If the oil level is below the minimum level, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it up to the cor-
rect level. If the oil pressure warning
light remains on even if the oil level
is correct, immediately turn the en-
gine off and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Coolant temperature warning “ ”
This icon comes on if the coolant tem-
perature reaches 117
C (242 F) or
higher. Stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine. Allow the engine to cool.NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-gine if it is overheating.
1. Lap time
2. Latest lap time indicator “LATEST”
3. Information display item
4. Lap number
MODE -
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PWR
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TCS
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SCS
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km/h
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ODO
km
7890

GEARN
LAP 03
LATEST40
03 06
·1000 r/min
A-
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QS
LIF
GPS
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AVERAGE
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Operation and important riding points
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAU68220
TIPThis model is equipped with:
an inertial measurement unit (IMU)
that will stop the engine in case of
a turnover. In this case, the display
will indicate error code 30, but this
is not a malfunction. Turn the key
to “OFF” and then to “ON” to clear
the error code. Failing to do so will
prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the start switch.

an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switchto restart the engine.
EAU67072
Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.

The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up. (See page 4-47.)
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
Fuel level warning light

Shift timing indicator light

Engine trouble and system
warning light

Stability control indicator light

Immobilizer system indicator
light
The ABS warning light should
come on when the key is turned to
“ON” and stay on until the vehicle
reaches a traveling speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h).
The oil pressure and coolant tem-
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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.

Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
TIPAfter the engine is started, the oil pres-
sure and coolant temperature warning
light should go off if the oil level is suffi-cient.NOTICE
ECA22490
If the oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light flickers or re-
mains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer checkthe vehicle.
11. Turn the engine off, wait a few min- utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
12. Install the cowling and panel.
EAU20071
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU66510
To check the coolant level 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIP
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.

Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to theside can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool- ant reservoir.
TIPThe coolant should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
Recommended engine oil:Full synthetic
10W-40, 15W-50
Oil quantity:
Oil change: 3.90 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)
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EAU23026
Cleaning and l ubricating the
drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero- sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
[ECA11112]
EAU23098
Checking and lubricating the
cablesThe operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
housing of cables may result in in-
ternal rusting and cause interfer-
ence with cable movement. Replace
damaged cables as soon as possi-
ble to prevent unsafe condi-
tions.
[EWA10712]
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other suit-
able cable lubricant
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Motorcycle care and storage
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EAU26183
StorageShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the motor-
cycle.NOTICE
ECA10811

Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.

To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro- tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine
over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug capsfrom the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 C (30 F) or more than 30
 C (90 F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
7-31.
TIPMake any necessary repairs beforestoring the motorcycle.
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