2017 YAMAHA YZF-R125 low beam

Instrument and control functions
3-2
3From the “LOCK” position, push the
key and turn it to “OFF”.
EAU49399
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11022Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when a turn
signal light is flashing.
EAU11061Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11341Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
1. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Tachometer high-rpm warning light
5. Fuel level warning light “ ”
6. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
7. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
Lo
Hi
1/2
x1000r/min
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km/L/100kmMPGkm/h
MPH
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1235467
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
3-12
3
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Handlebar switches
Left
Right
EAU12381Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
EAU12401Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12461Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12662Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12713Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-2 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU42342The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light may come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not in-
dicate a malfunction.
EAUM3451Info switch “INFO”
This switch is used to perform selec-
tions in the function display of the
multi-function meter unit and to acti-
vate or deactive the high-rpm warning
light. (See page 3-4 for information on
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
3. “INFO” switch
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ZAUM1163
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Operation and important riding points
5-2
5
EAUM3531
Starting the engine
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 3-20 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
Neutral indicator light
Turn signal indicator light
High beam indicator light
Engine trouble warning light
Fuel level warning light
Tachometer high-rpm warn-
ing light
NOTICE
ECA11834
If a warning or indicator light does
not come on initially when the key is
turned to “ON”, or if a warning or in-
dicator light remains on, see page
3-2 for the corresponding warning
and indicator light 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
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If the ABS warning light does not
come on and then go off as ex-
plained above, see page 3-2 for the
warning light 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
start switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-35
6
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Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place it and, if necessary, adjust the
headlight beam.
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Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb
This model is equipped with two auxil-
iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling it out.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in.
1. Auxiliary light bulb
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