2017 YAMAHA VX DELUXE ride

Safety information
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Enjoy your watercraft
responsibly
You share the areas you enjoy when riding
your watercraft with others and with nature.
So your enjoyment includes a responsibility
to treat these other people, and the lands,
waters, and wildlife with respect and courte-
sy.
Whenever and wherever you ride, think of
yourself as the guest of those around you.
Remember, for example, that the sound of
your watercraft may be music to you, but it
could be just noise to others. And the exciting
splash of your wake can make waves others
won’t enjoy.
Avoid riding close to shoreline homes and
waterfowl nesting areas or other wildlife ar-
eas, and keep a respectful distance from fish-
ermen, other boats, swimmers, and
populated beaches. When travel in areas like
these is unavoidable, ride slowly and obey all
laws.
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure
that the exhaust emission and sound levels of
your watercraft will continue to be within reg-
ulated limits. You have the responsibility to
make sure that the recommended mainte-
nance in this owner’s/operator’s manual is
carried out.
Remember, pollution can be harmful to the
environment. Do not refuel or add oil where a
spill could cause damage to nature. Remove
your watercraft from the water and move it
away from the shoreline before refueling. Dis-
pose of water and any fuel and oil residue in
the engine compartment according to local
regulations. And keep your surroundings
pleasant for the people and wildlife that share
the waterways: don’t litter.When you ride responsibly, with respect and
courtesy for others, you help ensure that our
waterways stay open for the enjoyment of a
variety of recreational opportunities.
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Description
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Watercraft glossary
Trolling speed
“Trolling” is the lowest maneuvering speed. You are applying little or no throttle. The water-
craft is down in the water, and there is no wake.
Sub-planing speed
“Sub-planing” is a medium speed. The bow of the watercraft is slightly up from the water sur-
face, but you are still traveling through the water. There is a wake.
Planing speed
“Planing” is a faster speed. The watercraft is more level and is skimming on top of the water.
There is a wake.
Bow
The front end of the watercraft.
Stern
The rear end of the watercraft.
Starboard
The right side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Port
The left side of the watercraft when facing forward.
Bilge water
Water that has collected in the engine compartment.
Yamaha Engine Management System (YEMS)
YEMS is an integrated, computerized management system that controls and adjusts ignition
timing, fuel injection, engine diagnostics, and the off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Electronics (RiDE)
RiDE is an electronic system that controls the reverse, neutral, and deceleration operations of
the watercraft.
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1
10
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2
3
1Boarding platform
2Cleat (page 45)
3Handgrip (page 44)
4Stern eye (page 45)
5Stern drain plug (page 54)
6Reverse gate (page 31)
7Jet thrust nozzle
8Ride plate
9Reboarding step (page 44)
10Speed sensor
11Intake grate
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65 12 34 9 11
10 12 9
7 8
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1RiDE lever (page 31)
2Start switch (page 27)
3Engine shut-off switch (page 27)
4Clip (page 27)
5Glove compartment (page 47)
6Remote control transmitter (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) (page 25)
7Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 27)
8Engine stop switch (page 27)
9Rearview mirror
10Cruise assist up switch (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) (page 36)
11Multifunction information center (page 38)
12Throttle lever (page 28)
13“SET” switch (VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX
Limited) (page 36)
14Cruise assist down switch (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) (page 36)
15“NO-WAKE MODE” switch (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited) (page 34)
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will not start. Also, the starter motor could
be damaged.
[ECJ01041]
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.
RiDE lever is squeezed.
RiDE lever is malfunctioning.
VX Deluxe / VX Cruiser / VX Limited: Lock
mode of the Yamaha Security System has
been selected. (See page 26 for Yamaha
Security System setting procedures.)
EJU31212Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
The throttle lever returns automatically to its
fully closed (idle) position when released.
EJU43342RiDE lever
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the reverse
gate lowers and the watercraft starts moving
in reverse. If the watercraft is moving forward,
the watercraft gradually slows down until it
stops, and then the watercraft starts moving
in reverse.
When the RiDE lever is released, it automati-
cally returns to its fully closed (idle) position
and the reverse gate moves to the neutral po-
sition.
EJU31262Steering system
By turning the handlebars in the direction you
wish to travel, the angle of the jet thrust noz-
1Start switch
1Throttle lever
1
1
1RiDE lever
1
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Watercraft operation functions
EJU43154Shift system
WARNING
EWJ01773
Make sure that there are no obstacles or
people behind you before shifting into
reverse.
Do not touch the reverse gate while the
RiDE lever is being operated, otherwise
you could be pinched.
If the RiDE lever and throttle lever are
being operated at the same time, do not
release only the RiDE lever. Otherwise,
the watercraft could accelerate more
quickly than expected, which may lead
to an accident.
The RiDE lever and throttle lever can be oper-
ated to change the forward or rearward
movement of the watercraft only when the
engine is running. When the RiDE lever is
squeezed, the reverse gate lowers and de-
flects the water jet being discharged from the
jet thrust nozzle so that the watercraft moves
in reverse or is in neutral. When the throttle le-
ver is squeezed, the reverse gate rises and
the watercraft moves forward.
TIP:
This model is equipped with a function
which limits the engine speed in reverse.
When the engine is started, the reverse
gate automatically moves to the neutral po-
sition.
To shift into reverse:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Squeeze the RiDE lever. The reverse
gate will lower, the engine speed will in-
crease, the watercraft will start moving inreverse, and the “R” (reverse) shift indi-
cator will be displayed.
To shift into neutral from reverse:
Release the RiDE lever. The reverse gate will
automatically return to the neutral position
1RiDE lever
1Reverse gate
2Reverse position
1“R” (Reverse position)
1
1
2
1
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and the “N” (neutral) shift indicator will be dis-
played.
TIP:
Although the neutral position helps keep the
watercraft from moving even when the en-
gine is running, some movement may occur.To shift into forward:
(1) Release the RiDE lever.
(2) Squeeze the throttle lever. The reverse
gate will rise completely, the engine
speed will increase, the watercraft will
start moving forward, and the “F” (for-
ward) shift indicator will be displayed.
1RiDE lever
1Reverse gate
2Neutral position
1“N” (Neutral position)
1
1
2
1
1Throttle lever
1Reverse gate
2Forward position
1“F” (Forward position)
1
1
2
1
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TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed while the throttle
lever is squeezed, the watercraft will slow
down, and once stopped, move in reverse.
To shift into neutral from forward:
(1) Release the throttle lever.
(2) Lightly squeeze and release the RiDE le-
ver. The “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
be displayed.
TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed continuously,
the reverse gate will move to the reverse po-
sition.
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Watercraft operation modes
EJU43820Low RPM Mode (VX Deluxe /
VX Cruiser / VX Limited)
The Low RPM Mode is a function that limits
the maximum engine speed to approximately
90% of the maximum engine speed in the
normal mode.
The Low RPM Mode can only be activated
and deactivated by operating the remote
control transmitter that is included with this
watercraft. (See page 25 for information on
the remote control transmitter.)
TIP:
The Low RPM Mode can only be activated
when the engine is stopped in the unlock
mode of the Yamaha Security System.
Activating and deactivating the Low RPM
Mode
Activation of the Low RPM Mode will be con-
firmed by the number of beeps when the re-
mote control transmitter is operated, and by
the “L-MODE” indicator light of the multifunc-
tion information center. (See page 38 for in-
formation on the multifunction information
center.)
1“N” (Neutral position)
1
1Remote control transmitter
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