2017 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS Owners Manual

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EBU34970Clutch pedalPress the clutch pedal to disengage the
clutch. To engage the clutch, release the
clutch pedal. The clutch pedal should be
pressed rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
EBU31420Brake pedalPress the brake pedal to slow or stop the ve-
hicle.
1. Accelerator pedal
1
1. Clutch pedal
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EBU35640Parking brake leverThe parking brake lever is located at the right
side of the driver’s seat. Setting the parking
brake lever will help keep the vehicle from
moving while parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up-
ward firmly.
To release the parking brake, pull slightly up-
ward on the lever, press the release button,
and then push the lever all the way down.
TIPSpring tension helps return the lever to the
released position.
 If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Release button
2. Parking brake lever
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EBU34981Shift leverThis model is equipped with a 5-speed se-
quential transmission with reverse gear. The
shift lever is used in combination with the
clutch pedal when shifting. See page 6-3 for
shift lever operation.
EBU31450Fuel tank capTo openRemove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
To closeInstall the fuel tank cap by turning it clock-
wise.
1. Shift lever
1
1. Fuel tank cap
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EBU35290DoorsThe door handle is located on the inside of
each door.
To open a door, pull the handle. To close a
door, push or pull the door inward until it is
securely latched. Be sure the door is SE-
CURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.TIPWhen opening a door from the outside, use
the “ ” mark to locate the door handle.
EBU33461SeatsTo remove a seat cushion, lift the front of the
cushion, and then pull the cushion off.1. Door
2. Handle
3. “ ” mark
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To install a seat cushion, 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
starting off. WARNING! A loose seat could
cause the operator to lose control, or cau-
se the operator or passenger to fall.
[EWB03510]
1. Driver seat cushion
1. Passenger seat cushion
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EBU34993Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat position can be adjusted to
suit the driver’s preference. WARNING! Nev-
er adjust the seat position while operating
the vehicle, otherwise the seat may sud-
denly change position, which may lead to
an accident.
[EWB03990]
To adjust the driver seat position, pull the
driver seat position adjusting lever upward
and move the seat to the desired position.
TIPAdjust the driver seat position and make sure
it is locked in place before starting off. EBU35002Adjusting the steering wheel positionThe steering wheel position can be adjusted
to suit the driver’s preference. WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel position
while operating the vehicle, otherwise the
steering wheel may suddenly change posi-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
[EWB04000]
To adjust the steering wheel position, pull the
steering wheel position adjusting lever and
move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
1. Driver seat position adjusting lever
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TIPAdjust the steering wheel position before
starting off. EBU33471Seat beltsThis vehicle is equipped with three-point seat
belts for the driver and passenger. 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. EBU31501Glove compartmentThis vehicle is equipped with a glove com-
partment.
1. Steering wheel position adjusting lever
1
1. Seat belt
1
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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.
EBU35010Storage compartmentsThere are storage compartments located in
the center console, under the passenger seat,
and behind the driver seat.
To access the storage compartment under
the passenger seat, remove the seat cushion
(see page 4-22 for more information).1. Unlock.
2. Open.
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