2018 YAMAHA FJR1300AE stop start

Instrument and control functions
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3
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2.
Make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5.
Push the “ ” side of the start/engine
stop switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12.
Push the “ ” side of the
start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can
be ridden.
The neutral switch may not be working
correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working
correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
YES NO
YESNO
YESNO
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Operation and important ri din g points
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5
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU73460
TIP
This model is equipped with:  an inertial measurement unit (IMU)
that will stop the engine in case of
turnover. In this case, turn the key
to “OFF” and then to “ON” before
attempting to restart the engine.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting even though the
engine will crank when the start
switch is pushed.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. In this case,
simply push the start switch to re-
start the engine.
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-2
5
EAU58242
Startin g the en gine
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 3-45 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off. Oil level warning light
 Engine trouble warning light
 Traction control system indi-
cator light
 Cruise control indicator lights
 Suspension sy stem warning
light
 Immobilizer system indicator
light
NOTICE
ECA11834
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not come on initially when the key is
turne d to “ON”, or if a warnin g or in-
d icator li ght remains on, see pag e
3-4 for the correspon din g warnin g
an d in dicator li ght 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
ECA17682
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not
come on an d then g o off as ex-
plained above, see pag e 3-4 for the
warnin g lig ht 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 “ ” side of the start/engine
stop switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start/engine stop switch, wait
a few seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-37
6
En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the rad iator cap when the engine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the rad iator cap, and then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the d etent to allow any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
level in the reservoir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is
low.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-26
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Accessory box ...................................... 3-36
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-47
B
Battery .................................................. 6-32
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Brake lever ............................................ 3-25
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-24
Brake light switches.............................. 6-24
Brake pedal........................................... 3-25
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-28
Canister................................................. 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-31
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-30
Clutch lever ................................. 3-24, 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cornering lights .................................... 3-48
Cowling vents, opening and closing ..... 3-38
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-23
Cruise control system ............................. 3-6
D
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-22
D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-22
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-5
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
F
Final gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-25
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-29
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-28 Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-30
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-33
H
Handlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-37
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-22
Hazard switch....................................... 3-23
Headlight beams, adjusting.................. 3-37
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-23
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-45
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-23
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-9
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light ............................. 3-4
P
Panels, removing and installing.............. 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
R
Rear view mirrors ................................. 3-39
Rider seat height, adjusting.................. 3-33
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seats .................................................... 3-31
Select switch ........................................ 3-23
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-24
Sidestand ............................................. 3-44
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking................................ 6-31
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-23
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartments ........................ 3-35
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