2017 YAMAHA YZF-R6 warning lights

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Special features ................................3-1
D-mode (drive mode) ......................3-1
Traction control system...................3-2
Quick shift system ...........................3-4
Instrument an d control functions ....4-1
Immobilizer system .........................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............4-2
Handlebar switches.........................4-4
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-5
Multi-function meter unit .................4-8
Clutch lever ...................................4-17
Shift pedal .....................................4-17
Brake lever ....................................4-18
Brake pedal ...................................4-18
ABS ...............................................4-19
Fuel tank cap.................................4-20
Fuel................................................4-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ................4-22
Catalytic converters .....................4-22
Seats .............................................4-23
Rear view mirrors ..........................4-24
Adjusting the front fork..................4-25
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................4-27
EXUP system ................................4-29
Auxiliary DC connector .................4-30
Sidestand ......................................4-30
Ignition circuit cut-off system........4-31
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................6-1
Starting the engine ..........................6-2
Shifting ............................................6-3 Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................ 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system.............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 7-4
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ................................... 7-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-11
Canister......................................... 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-17
Air filter element ............................ 7-19
Checking the engine idling speed......................................... 7-20
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-20
Valve clearance ............................. 7-21
Tires .............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels .................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-24
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 7-25
Brake light switches ...................... 7-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................. 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-27
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-28
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-29
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-30
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 7-32
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-32
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Instrument and control functions
4-3
4
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switche d off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
EAU1068BLOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position, push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
TIP
If the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebars back to the right slight-
ly.
To unlock the steering
From the “LOCK” position, push the
key in and turn it to “OFF”.
EAU59680 (Parkin g)
The hazard lights and turn signal lights
can be turned on, but all other electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
NOTICE
ECA20760
Usin g the hazar d or turn si gnal li ghts
for an exten ded len gth of time may
cause the battery to d ischarge.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
12
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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Instrument and control functions
4-5
4
EAU66010Hazar d switch “ ”
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of an
emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazar d lig hts for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may dischar ge.
EAU73931Drive mo de switch “MODE”
See page 3-1 for an explanation of the
drive mode.
EAU4939C
In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
lig hts
EAU11022Turn si gnal in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light flashes when a turn
signal light is flashing.
EAU11061Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11257Oil level warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
1. Shift light
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
3. Oil level warning light “ ”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
5. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
6. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
7. High beam indicator light “ ”
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
9. Fuel level warning light “ ”
10.ABS warning light “ ”
11.Immobilizer system indicator light
2345
109876
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1
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
4-20
4
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
6-2
6
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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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 4-19
ABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element ................................... 7-19
Auxiliary DC connector ........................ 4-30
B
Battery .................................................. 7-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 7-32
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .......................................... 7-32
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 7-28
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 7-27
Brake lever ........................................... 4-18
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-25
Brake light switches ............................. 7-26
Brake pedal .......................................... 4-18
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-31
Canister ................................................ 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converters ............................. 4-22
Clutch lever .......................................... 4-17
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-24
Coolant ................................................. 7-17
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 4-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 7-7
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................ 10-3
Diagnostic connector ........................... 10-2
Dimmer switch ....................................... 4-4
D-mode (drive mode) ............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-30
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-29
Drive mode switch.................................. 4-5
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 7-13
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 4-6
EXUP system........................................ 4-29
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-26
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-25
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-34
Fuel....................................................... 4-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 4-6 Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 4-22
Fuses, replacing.................................... 7-37
H
Handlebar switches ................................ 4-4
Hazard switch ......................................... 4-5
High beam indicator light........................ 4-5
Horn switch............................................. 4-4
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 4-31
Immobilizer system ................................. 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-5
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 7-39
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 4-8
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 4-5
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 4-5
P
Parking .................................................... 6-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 4-4
Q
Quick shift system .................................. 3-4
R
Rear view mirrors .................................. 4-24
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 4-23
Shifting .................................................... 6-3
Shift light ................................................. 4-7
Shift pedal............................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-27
Sidestand .............................................. 4-30
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 7-33
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 7-11
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starting the engine.................................. 6-2
Steering, checking ................................ 7-34
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