2017 YAMAHA XT1200ZE stop start

Instrument and control functions
3-37
3
EAU55424
A djustin g the front an d rear
suspension
This model is equipped with an elec-
tronically adjustable suspension sys-
tem. The preload of the rear shock
absorber and the damping forces of
both the front fork and rear shock ab-
sorber can be adjusted.
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chang ing
settin gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.
Preloa d
When riding with luggage or a passen-
ger, use the preload adjusting function
to adjust the suspension system to
match the load. There are 4 preload
settings.
TIP
 The preload adjusting function will
appear only when the engine is
running.
 Changing the preload setting will
also adjust the front and rear sus-
pension damping forces accord-
ingly. See “Damping force” on
page 3-39 for more information.
 About cold temperature opera-
tion:
• When using the preload adjust- ing function, there should be no
weight on the vehicle.
• When using the preload adjust- ing function at ambient temper-
atures near or below 0 °C (32
°F), to protect the preload ad- justing function motor, the elec-
tronically adjustable suspension
system warning light may come
on.
• The suspension will still operate as normal, only the preload ad-
justing function cannot be used.
• To reset the electronically ad- justable suspension system
warning light, wait approximate-
ly 6 minutes and then turn the
key to “OFF” or immediately
turn the key to “OFF” and then
wait 6 minutes.
• If the electronically adjustable suspension system warning
light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the sus- pension system.
To adjust the preload
1. Turn the key to “ON”, start the en- gine, and then shift the transmis-
sion into neutral.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU” to switch the function display to the
preload adjusting function.
1. Function display
2. Preload adjusting function
3. Preload setting pictogram
GEAR
N
1
3
2
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Instrument and control functions
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3
3. Use the select switch to select thedesired preload setting pictogram.
Select the suitable setting from
the following 4 pictograms ac-
cording to your load condition.
While the preload is being adjust-
ed, the information display will
show a group of dots moving in a
circle. Once the selected picto-
gram returns, the preload adjust-
ment is complete. While the preload is being adjusted,
the information display may change as
follows.
 If the key is turned to “OFF” or the
engine is stopped while the pre-
load is being set, the following
preload setting pictogram will
flash to alert you that the current
preload setting does not match
the pictogram. If this occurs, ad-
just the preload again.
 If the vehicle starts moving, the
following preload setting picto-
gram will flash to alert you that the
current preload setting does not
match the pictogram. If this oc-
curs, stop the vehicle and adjust
the preload again.1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
1. Solo riding
2. Solo riding and luggage
3. Passenger riding
4. Passenger riding and luggage
1
2
12
34
GEAR
N
GEAR
N
GEAR
N
GEAR
N
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Instrument and control functions
3-44
3
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2.
Make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5.
Push the “ ” side of the start/engine
stop switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12.
Push the “ ” side of the
start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can
be ridden.
The neutral switch may not be working
correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working
correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
YES NO
YESNO
YESNO
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-1
5
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 coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU73450
TIP
This model is equipped with:  a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of turnover. In this
case, turn the key “OFF” and then
to “ON” before attempting to re-
start the engine. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when the start switch is
pushed.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. In this case,
simply push the start switch to re-
start the engine.
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Operation and important ri din g points
5-2
5
EAU58241
Startin g the eng ine
In 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
sidestand up.
See page 3-43 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off. Oil level warning light
 Engine trouble warning light
 Traction control system indi-
cator light
 Cruise control indicator lights
 Electronically adjustable sus-
pension system warning light
 Immobilizer system indicator
light
NOTICE
ECA11834
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not come on initially when the key is
turne d to “ON”, or if a warnin g or in-
d icator li ght remains on, see pa ge
3-4 for the correspon din g warnin g
an d in dicator li ght circuit check.
The ABS warning light should
come on when the key is turned to
“ON”, and then go off after travel-
ing at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h)
or higher.
NOTICE
ECA17682
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not
come on an d then go off as ex-
plained above, see pa ge 3-4 for the
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 “ ” side of the start/engine
stop switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start/engine stop switch, wait
a few seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the rad iator cap when the engine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown 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 rad iator cap, and then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the d etent to allow any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
level in the reservoir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is
low.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-27
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element ................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-45
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-25
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-26
C
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-41
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-32
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-28
Clutch lever ................................. 3-24, 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowlings, removing and installing ......... 6-7
Cruise control indicator lights ................ 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-24
Cruise control system ............................ 3-7
D
Data recording, vehicle .......................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................ 3-23
D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-22
E
Electronically adjustable suspension system warning light ............................ 3-5
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-5
F
Final gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-30
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4 Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-30
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-32
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-23
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-23
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-23
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-43
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-42
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-24
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 3-10
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
R
Rider seat.............................................. 3-33
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-34
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Select switch ........................................ 3-24
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-25
Sidestand .............................................. 3-43
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-23
Storage ................................................... 7-4
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