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Instrument and control functions
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4 Transmission
gear display
This display shows the selected gear.
The neutral position is indicated by “ ”
and by the neutral indicator light.
Drive mo de display
This display indicates which drive
mode has been selected: “STD”, “A” or
“B”. For more details on the modes
and on how to select them, see page
3-1. TCS
display
This display indicates which traction
control system setting has been se-
lected: “1” through “6” or “OFF”. For
more details on the TCS settings and
on how to select them, see page 3-2.
QS icon
When the quick shift system is set to
on (i.e. when the shift switch is con-
nected), this icon will turn on. See page
3-4 for quick shift information.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Transmission gear display
1. Drive mode display
2 1
1
1. TCS display
1. Quick shift icon “QS”
1
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Multi-function
display
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:  odometer
 two tripmeters
 fuel reserve tripmeter
 instantaneous fuel consumption
 average fuel consumption
 total fuel used
Navi gatin g the multi-function d is-
play
Push the “SELECT” button to change
between the odometer “ODO”, tripme-
ters “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”, instanta-
neous fuel consumption “km/L”,
“L/100 km” or “MPG”, average fuel
consumption “AVE _ _ _._ km/L”, “AVE
_ _ _._ L/100 km” or “AVE _ _ _._ MPG”,
and total fuel used “_ _._” in the follow-
ing order:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → km/L,
L/100 km or MPG → AVE _ _ _._ km/L,
AVE _ _ _._ L/100 km or AVE _ _ _._
MPG → _ _._ → ODO
O dometer an d tripmeters
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle. The tripmeters show the distance trav-
eled since they were last reset. To reset
a tripmeter, push the “RESET” button
for one second.
TIP

The odometer will lock at 999999.
 The tripmeters will reset and con-
tinue counting after 9999.9 is
reached.
Fuel reserve tripmeter
If the fuel level warning light comes on,
the display will automatically change to
the fuel reserve tripmeter “TRIP F” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. In this case, push the
“SELECT” button to switch the display
in the following order:
TRIP F → km/L, L/100 km or MPG →
AVE _ _ _._ km/L, AVE _ _ _._ L/100 km
or AVE _ _ _._ MPG → _ _._ → ODO →
TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → TRIP F
TIP
If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip-
meter manually, after refueling and
traveling 5 km (3 mi), it will reset auto-
matically and disappear from the dis-
play.
1. Multi-function display
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Total fuel used
This display shows the total amount of
fuel that has been used since it was
last reset.
When using kilometers, this figure is
shown in liters. When using miles, this
figure is shown in gallons.
To reset the total fuel used display,
push the “RESET” button for one se-
cond.
TIP
After the total fuel used display is reset,
“_ _ . _” will be shown until the vehicle
has traveled a sufficient distance.
Display
bri ghtness an d shift li ght
control mod e This mode cycles through five control
functions, allowing you to make the fol-
lowing settings in the order listed be-
low.
 Display brightness - adjust the
brightness of the displays and ta-
chometer.
 Shift light activity function - set the
shift light to on, flash, or off.
 Shift light activation - set the en-
gine speed at which the shift light
will be come on.
 Shift light deactivation - set the
engine speed at which the shift
light will be go off.
 Shift light brightness - adjust the
brightness of the shift light.
TIP
Refer to the brightness level display
when adjusting brightness levels.
To adjust the display and tachometer
brightness
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT” but-
ton.
3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then re- lease the “SELECT” button after
five seconds.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set the brightness level.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the setting. The control mode
changes to the shift light activity
function.
To set the shift light activity function
1. Push the “RESET” button to select one of the following shift light ac-
tivity settings:
1. Total fuel used display
1. Shift light
2. Shift light activation range
3. Brightness level display
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4 
On - the shift light will come
on when activated. (This set-
ting is selected when the shift
light stays on.)
 Flash - the shift light will flash
when activated. (This setting
is selected when the shift light
flashes four times per se-
cond.)
 Off - the shift light is deacti-
vated; in other words, it will
not come on or flash. (This
setting is selected when the
shift light flashes once every
two seconds.)
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the selected shift light activity.
The control mode changes to the
shift light activation point setting
function.
To set the shift light activation point
TIP
The shift light activation point can be
set between 10000 r/min and 18000
r/min. From 10000 r/min to 13000
r/min, the shift light can be set in incre-
ments of 500 r/min. From 13000 r/min
to 18000 r/min, the shift light can be set
in increments of 200 r/min.
1. Push the “RESET” button to set the activation point engine speed.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the setting. The control mode
changes to the shift light deactiva-
tion point setting function. To set the shift light deactivation point
TIP
The deactivation range is the same as
the activation range. However, be sure
to set the deactivation point to a higher
engine speed than the activation point,
otherwise the shift light will not come
on.
1. Push the “RESET” button to set
the deactivation point engine
speed.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the setting. The control mode
changes to the shift light bright-
ness function.
To adjust the shift light brightness
1. Push the “RESET” button to set the shift light brightness level.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the setting and exit the dis-
play brightness and shift light
control mode.
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Instrument and control functions
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EAU63040
ABS
The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake ped-
al. In this situation, continue to apply
the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not “pump” the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient d istance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
ri din g speed even with ABS.
 The ABS performs b est with
lon g b rakin g d istances.
 On certain surfaces, such as
rou gh or g ravel roa ds, the b rak-
in g d istance may be lon ger with
the ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP
 The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from the
hydraulic control unit, and if the
brake lever or brake pedal is even
slightly applied, a vibration can be
felt at the lever and pedal, but
these do not indicate a malfunc-
tion. 
This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is op-
erating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to d amage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
1. Front wheel sensor rotor
2. Front wheel sensor
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
1
2
1
2
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EAU13075
Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIP
The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
EAU13222
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d gasoline vapors are
extremely flammab le. To avoid fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refueling , follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2
1
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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Operation and important rid ing points
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EAU80211
Startin g the en gine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system (page 4-31) 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.
To start the engine
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
2. Confirm that the following lights perform a circuit check (come on
for a few seconds and then go off). Engine trouble warning light
 ABS warning light*
 Oil level warning light
 Fuel level warning light*
 Coolant temperature warning
light
 Traction control system indi-
cator light
 Shift timing indicator light
 Immobilizer system indicator
light
TIP
 The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a traveling speed of
10 km/h (6 mi/h).
 The fuel level warning light will
stay on if you are low on fuel.
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as descri bed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position (or hold the clutch
lever pulled with the sidestand up).
4. Push the start switch “ ” to crank the engine with the starter.
Release the start switch when the
engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum eng ine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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EAU77400
Shiftin g
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
NOTICE
ECA23990
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, d o not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
 Except when upshiftin g with the
quick shift system, always use
the clutch while chan gin g g ears
to avoi d d amag ing the en gine,
transmission, an d drive train, which are not d
esigne d to with-
stan d the shock of forced shift-
in g.
1. Gear positions
2. Neutral position
1
N
2 3
4
5
6
2
1
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