2017 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS display

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TIPThis fuel gauge is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis system. If a problem is detected in an
electrical circuit, all the display segments and
fuel level warning indicator start flashing. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit. Transmission gear displayThis display shows the selected gear. The
neutral position is indicated by “N” and by the
neutral indicator light “N”.
Shift light control mode
The shift timing indicator light has three set-
tings which can be adjusted.

Flashing pattern: this function allows you to
choose whether or not the indicator light
will come on and whether it should flash or
stay on when activated.1. Transmission gear display
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
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1. Shift timing indicator light
2. “RESET” button
3. “MODE” button
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Activation point: this function allows you to
select the engine speed at which the indi-
cator light is activated.
 Deactivation point: this function allows you
to select the engine speed at which the in-
dicator light is deactivated.
To adjust the shift timing indicator light1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Push and hold the “MODE” button.
3. Turn the key to “ ” (on), and then re- lease the “MODE” button after five sec-
onds. After all segments of the display
disappear and the shift timing indicator
light comes on, the shift timing indicator
light can be adjusted.
To set the flashing pattern1. Push the “RESET” button to select one of the following flashing pattern settings:
On: the indicator light stays on when
activated. (The indicator light will con-
firm this setting by staying on.) 
Flash: the indicator light flashes when
activated. (The indicator light will con-
firm this setting by flashing four times
per second.)
 Off: the indicator light is deactivated; in
other words, it does not come on or
flash. (The indicator light will confirm
this setting by flashing once every two
seconds.)
2. Push the “MODE” button to confirm the selected flashing pattern. The control
mode changes to the activation point set-
ting mode. The shift timing indicator light
remains on and the tachometer shows
the current setting r/min for the activation
point.
To set the shift activation point
TIP The shift timing indicator light activation
point can be set between 7000 r/min and
12000 r/min. The activation point can be set
in increments of 500 r/min.
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The tachometer needle will start over at
7000 r/min after 12000 r/min. 1. Push the “RESET” button to select the
desired engine speed for activating the
indicator light.
2. Push the “MODE” button to confirm the selected engine speed. The shift timing
indicator light flashes and the tachometer
shows the current setting r/min for the
deactivation point.
To set the deactivation pointTIP The shift timing indicator light deactivation
point can be set between 7000 r/min and
12000 r/min. The deactivation point can be
set in increments of 500 r/min.
 Be sure to set the deactivation point to a
higher engine speed than for the activation
point, otherwise the shift timing indicator
light will not come on. 
The tachometer needle will start over at
7000 r/min after 12000 r/min.
1. Push the “RESET” button to select the
desired engine speed for deactivating the
indicator light.
2. Push the “MODE” button to confirm the selected engine speed. The display exits
the shift light control mode and returns to
the standard multi-function display mo-
de.
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Error code display
This model is equipped with a self-diagnosis
device for various electrical circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those cir-
cuits, the engine trouble warning light will
come on or flash, and the display will indicate
an error code.
If the display indicates an error code, note the
code number and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
NOTICEECB00812If the multi-function display indicates an
error code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid en-
gine damage. EBU35470Light switch “ / / ”Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the low
beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the high
beam and the taillight.
1. Error code display
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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1. Light switch “ / / ”
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L
HLH
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10–20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above 6300 r/min.
After break-in:
The vehicle may now be operated normally.EBU35342Starting the engine1. Turn the key to “ ” (on).NOTICEECB02291The coolant temperature warning light and
engine trouble warning light should come
on, then go off.
The EPS warning light should come on,
then go off when the engine is started.
To avoid possible damage, do not operate
the vehicle if a warning light does not work
as described above. 2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the transmission gear display
shows “N” and the neutral indicator
light should come on.
 The engine can be started in any gear if
the clutch pedal is applied. However, it
is recommended to shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start the engine by turning the key to “ ”
(start).
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and
then try starting it again. Wait a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each attempt should
be as short as possible, to preserve battery
energy. NOTICE: Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on each attempt, or
starter damage could occur. Wait at least
5 seconds between each operation of the
electric starter to let it cool.
[ECB02140]
Do not turn the key to the “ ” (start) position
with the engine running; otherwise, damage
to the electric starter may result.
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