2018 YAMAHA WOLVERINE light

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EBU31290Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “N” position.EBU31300Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “R” position.EBU31310Parking brake indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.EBU37220Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF.
LOCK”
This indicator light comes on when the front
differential gear is locked.
TIPWhen the On–Command drive knob is set to
“DIFF LOCK”, the indicator light will flash until
the differential is locked. Turn the steering
wheel back and forth or drive slowly to help
the differential gear lock to engage. EBU37171Drivetrain icon “ / ”
This icon indicates the currently selected
drive mode. When 2WD is selected, the icon
is off. When 4WD is selected, “ ” is dis-
played. And when 4WD with differential lock
is selected “ ” is displayed.TIP See pages 4-11 and 6-5 for more informa-
tion on selecting the drive mode.
 Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
differential gear case, the drivetrain icon
may not come on until the vehicle starts
moving.
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When the On–Command drive knob is set
to “DIFF LOCK” or “4WD”, the drivetrain
icon will flash until the differential has
locked or unlocked. Turn the steering wheel
back and forth or drive slowly to help the
differential gear lock to engage or disen-
gage. EBU31333Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
This light comes on to warn that the coolant
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on
during operation, stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so and allow the engine to cool
down for about 10 minutes. (See page 8-60.)TIPIf you continue to drive the vehicle while the
engine is overheating, a buzzer will sound. NOTICEECB03460Continuous use while this warning light is
on will damage the engine.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.EBU31341Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes if a
problem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. When this occurs, the
display will indicate an error code (see page
4-10). Have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
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EBU33041Electric Power Steering warning light
“EPS”
This warning light comes on when the key is
turned to “ ” (on), and then goes off once
the engine is started. If the warning light re-
mains on or comes on after the engine is
started, the EPS system may not be working
correctly. When this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the EPS system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.TIPIf the steering load is too heavy (e.g., exces-
sive steering use at slow speed or when op-
erating in deep mud, sand, or snow), the
power assist is reduced to protect the EPS
motor from overheating.
EBU31360Helmet indicator light “ ”
The indicator light comes on and stays on
while the key is turned to “ ” (on) to remind
the occupants to always wear a helmet. If the
indicator light does not come on when the key
is turned to “ ” (on), have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.EBU31370Seat belt indicator light “ ”
The indicator light comes on when the key is
turned to “ ” (on) to remind the occupants
to fasten their seat belt. The indicator light
stays on until the driver seat belt is properly
latched. If the indicator light does not come
on when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if
the indicator light remains on after the driver
seat belt is properly latched, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
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(empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the
“E” segment disappears and the “ ” icon
flashes, refuel as soon as possible.TIPIf the electrical circuit for the fuel gauge is not
working correctly, all display segments
and “ ” will flash repeatedly. Have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle. Error code display This model is equipped with a self-diagnosis
device for various electrical circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those cir-
cuits, the engine trouble warning light will
come on or flash, and the display will indicate
an error code.
If the display indicates an error code, note the
code number and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
NOTICEECB00812If the multi-function display indicates an
error code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid en-
gine damage.
1. Error code display
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2
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EBU31391Light switch “ / / ”Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the low
beam and the taillights.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the high
beam and the taillights.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn off the head-
lights and taillights.NOTICEECB02061Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time.
The battery may discharge to the pointthat the electric starter will not have
enough power to crank the engine. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it.
EBU31402On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”Stop the vehicle and move the On–Command
drive knob to change the drive mode to two–
wheel drive, four–wheel drive, or four–wheel
1. Light switch “ / / ”
L
H
1
L
HLH
1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
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Press the accelerator pedal to increase en-
gine speed and thus vehicle speed. Release
the accelator pedal and spring tension will re-
turn the pedal to idle position. EBU31421Brake pedalPress the brake pedal to slow or stop the ve-
hicle.
EBU35641Parking brake leverSetting the parking brake lever will help keep
the vehicle from moving while parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up-
ward firmly.
To release the parking brake, pull slightly up-
ward on the lever, press the release button,
and then push the lever all the way down.TIPSpring tension helps return the lever to the
released position.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Release button
2. Parking brake lever
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EBU31502Glove compartmentStore lightweight or frequently used items,
such as your driving gloves or vehicle docu-
ments, in this compartment.
NOTICEECB02071To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material. EBU33522Storage compartmentsThe storage compartments are located in the
dashboard, between the driver seat and the
passenger seat, and under the passenger
seat. To access the under-passenger seat
storage compartment, remove the passenger
seat cushion (see page 4-15 for more infor-
mation).
When storing any documents in the storage
compartments, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartments.
1. Unlock.
2. Open.
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This vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch
bracket and a 2" (5 cm) receiver for a stan-
dard trailer hitch. Trailer towing equipment
can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer. See
page 6-7 for loading information.EBU32952Auxiliary DC jack
This model has an auxiliary DC jack in the
dashboard. A 12-V accessory with the proper
plug, such as a radio or smartphone charger,
can be used when the engine is running and
the headlights are off.
1. Start the engine. (See page 6-2.)
2. Turn the headlights off. (See page 4-11.)
3. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap.
4. Turn the accessory off.
5. Insert the accessory power plug.
6. Turn the accessory on.TIP When inserting or removing the accessory
power plug, turn the accessory off.
 When the auxiliary DC jack is not being
used, cover it with the cap.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
2. Auxiliary DC jack
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Auxiliary DC jack maximum capacity:
10 A (120 W)
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