2017 YAMAHA VIKING Owners Manual

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EBU31460DoorsTo open a door, pull the latch outward. To
close a door, push or pull the door inward un-
til it is securely latched. Be sure the door is
SECURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.EBU31470SeatsTo remove a seat cushion, lift the front of the
cushion, and then pull the cushion off. To install a seat cush
ion, insert the projec-
tions on the rear of the seat cushion under the
seat frame, and then insert the projection on
the front of the cushion into the grommet
while pushing the cushion downward. Make
sure the seats are properly secured before
riding. WARNING! A loose seat could cause
the operator to lose control, or cause the
operator or passengers to fall.
[EWB03220]
1. Latch
2. Door
1
2
1. Driver seat cushion
2. Passenger seat cushion
1
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EBU31480Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat can be adjusted to one of
three positions to suit the driver’s preference.Adjust the driver seat position as follows.
1. Remove the driver seat cushion. (See the
previous section “Seats”.)
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Move the seat frame to the desired posi- tion and align the bolt holes in the seat
frame with the bolt holes in the vehicle
frame.
1. Bolt
1
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4. Install the bolts, and then tighten the boltsto the specified torque.
5. Install the cushion.
EBU36180Seat beltsThis vehicle is equipped with three-point seat
belts for the driver and passengers. Always
wear the seat belts properly while riding in the
vehicle. See page 7-5 for more information.TIPIf you shift the transmission into gear without
wearing your seatbelt, a buzzer will sound.
Tightening torque: Driver seat bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Seat belt
1
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EBU31501Glove compartmentThis vehicle is equipped with a glove com-
partment.
When storing any documents in the glove
compartment, be sure to wrap them in a plas-
tic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the glove compartment.NOTICEECB02071To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material.
EBU34760Storage compartmentsThe storage compartments are located under
the multi-function meter, under the right pas-
senger seat, and under the driver seat (for
YXM70VPSH). To access an under-seat stor-
age compartment, remove the seat cushion
(see page 4-15 for more information).1. Unlock.
2. Open.
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When storing any documents in the storage
compartments, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartments.NOTICEECB02241To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the storage compartment. If these
items must be stored, wrap them in appro-
priate cushioning material.
For YXM70VPSH
To access the storage compartment under
the driver seat, remove the storage compart-
ment cover by turning it counterclockwise.
WARNING! Fuel vapors can be a fire or ex- plosion hazard. To avoid injury or death,
never store fuel or flammable liquids in this
storage compartment.
[EWB03230]
NOTICE: Do
not exceed the specified maximum load
limit for this storage compartment.
[ECB02090]
1. Storage compartment
1
1. Storage compartment
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A drain plug is fitted at the bottom of this stor-
age compartment. If any water collects in the
storage compartment, remove the drain plug,
drain the water, and then install the drain plug
from inside the storage compartment.
EBU31520Cup holdersBe sure to tightly close the cap of any plastic
bottle before placing it in a cup holder.
Some plastic bottles may not fit into the cup
holders depending on their size and shape.
WARNING
EWB03240Never ride with any open or glass con-
tainers in the cup holders; otherwise, the
contents may spill and the glass contain-
1. Storage compartment coverMaximum load limit:
Storage compartment under the driver seat:4.5 kg (10 lb)
1
1. Drain plug
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ers may be thrown about and break, and
possibly injure people in the vehicle dur-
ing sudden braking or an accident.
 Do not place any other items than seal-
able plastic containers in the cup hold-
ers; otherwise, they may be thrown
about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or an ac-
cident.
EBU31530Cargo bed
WARNING
EWB03250Never carry passengers in the cargo
bed.
 Do not exceed the specified maximum
load limits. Heavier cargo could cause
loss of control because of improper
weight balance. There are four cargo hooks in the cargo bed.
1. Cup holder
11
1. Tailgate
2. Cargo hook
3. Cargo bed
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For additional loading information, see page
6-7.
Opening and closing the tailgateNOTICEECB02100The tailgate is not designed to hold heavy
loads when open. The tailgate could col-
lapse if you put heavy cargo or sit on it.
To openUnhook the latches, and then lower the tail-
gate.
To closeLift the tailgate to the original position, and
then hook the latches.
Lifting and lowering the cargo bed
To liftPull up the cargo bed release lever on the left
or right side of the vehicle, and then slowly lift
up the cargo bed until it stops.
Maximum load limit: 272.0 kg (600 lb)1. Tailgate
2. Latch
2
1
1. Cargo bed release lever
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