2017 YAMAHA YZF-R6 tow bar

Instrument and control functions
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Han dle bar switches
Left
Ri ght
EAU79740Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight
and to mark the start of each lap when
using the lap timer.
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When the dimmer switch is set
to “ ”, the passing switch has no ef-
fect.
EAU79871Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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When the switch is set to low beam,
only the left headlight comes on.
EAU66040Turn si gnal 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.
EAU66030Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU73961Traction control system switch
“TCS”
See page 3-2 for an explanation of the
traction control system.
EAU66060Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
To crank the engine with the starter,
set this switch to “ ”, and then push
the switch down towards “ ”. See
page 6-2 for starting instructions prior
to starting the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the vehicle overturns or when the
throttle cable is stuck.
1. Dimmer switch “ / ”
2. Pass switch “ ”
3. Traction control system switch “TCS”
4. Turn signal switch “ / ”
5. Horn switch “ ”
1. Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
2. Drive mode switch “MODE”
3. Hazard switch “ ”
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
4-31.)
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Shift pe dal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. While using the
clutch lever, press down on the shift
pedal to change to a lower gear, or pull
up with your toes to shift to a higher
gear. (See page 6-3.)
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For equipped vehicles, when the quick
shift system is turned on, the shift
switch senses shift pedal movement
and allows for upshifting without oper-
ating the clutch lever. (See page 3-4.)
1. Clutch lever
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1. Shift pedal
2. Shift switch
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the
front brake, pull the lever toward the
throttle grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the throttle grip, turn the ad-
justing dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the throttle grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with
the “ ” mark on the brake lever.
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Brake ped al
The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
1. Brake lever
2. Distance between brake lever and throttle
grip
3. “ ” mark
4. Brake lever position adjusting dial
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1. Brake pedal
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