2018 YAMAHA XMAX 300 Owners Manual

Smart key system
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3 is turned on.
Placing the smart key in the front
or rear storage compartment may
block communication between
the smart key and the vehicle. If
the rear storage compartment is
locked with the smart key inside,
the smart key system may be dis-
abled. The smart key should al-
ways be carried with you.
When leaving the vehicle, make
sure you lock the steering and
take the smart key with you. It is
recommended that you turn the
smart key off.
WARNING
EWA17952
The smart key should be carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
When the smart key is within
operating range, exercise due
care because other people not
carrying the smart key can start
the engine and operate the vehi-
cle.
EAU78623
Handling of the smart key and
mechanical keys
WARNING
EWA17952
The smart key should be carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
When the smart key is within
operating range, exercise due
care because other people not
carrying the smart key can start
the engine and operate the vehi-
cle.
1. Smart key
2. Mechanical key
1. Identification number card
2. Smart key (inside)
3. Identification number
12
868588
868588
1
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3Included with the vehicle is one smart
key, two mechanical keys, and one
identification number card. The identi-
fication number can also be found on
the inside of the smart key itself.
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the
mechanical key can be used to open
the seat. Carry one mechanical key
in addition to the smart key.
If the smart key is lost or the smart key
battery has discharged, the identifica-
tion number can be used to operate
the vehicle in emergency mode. (See
page 7-38.) Write down the identifi-
cation number in case of emergen-
cy.
If the smart key is lost and the smart
key system identification number is un-
known, the entire smart key system will
need to be replaced at considerable
cost. Keep the identification number
card in a safe place.
NOTICE
ECA21573
The smart key has precision elec-
tronic components. Observe the fol-
lowing precautions to prevent
possible malfunction or damage.
Do not place or store the smart
key in a storage compartment.
The smart key may be damaged
from road vibrations or exces-
sive heat.
Do not drop, bend, or subject
the smart key to strong impacts.
Do not submerge the smart key
in water or other liquids.
Do not place heavy items or ex-
cessive stress on the smart key.Do not leave the smart key in a
place exposed to direct sun-
light, high temperature or high
humidity.
Do not grind or attempt to mod-
ify the smart key.
Keep the smart key away from
strong magnetic fields and
magnetic objects such as key
hold
ers, TVs, and computers.
Keep the smart key away from
electric medical equipment.
Do not allow oils, polishing
agents, fuel, or any strong
chemicals to come in contact
with the smart key. The smart
key body may become discol-
ored or cracked.
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The smart key battery life is ap-
proximately two years, but this
may vary according to operating
conditions.
Replace the smart key battery
when the smart key system indi-
cator light flashes for 20 seconds
when the vehicle is turned on, or
when the smart key indicator light
does not come on when the smart
key button is pushed. (See page
3-6.) After changing the smart key
battery, if the smart key system
still does not operate, check the
vehicle battery and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If the smart key continually re-
ceives radio waves, the smart key
battery will discharge quickly. (For
example, when placed in the vicin-
ity of electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or computers.)
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3 You can register up to six smart
keys for the same vehicle. See a
Yamaha dealer regarding spare
smart keys.
If a smart key is lost, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately to
prevent the vehicle from being
stolen.
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Smart key
To turn the smart key on or off
Push the smart key button for approxi-
mately 1 second to turn the smart key
on or off. When the smart key is turned
off, the vehicle cannot be operated
even if the smart key is within operating
range. To operate the vehicle, turn the
smart key on and bring it within operat-
ing range.
To check whether the smart key is
turned on or off
Push the smart key button to confirm
the current operating status of the
smart key.
If the smart key indicator light:
Short flash (0.1 seconds): The
smart key is turned on.
Long flash (0.5 seconds): The
smart key is turned off.
Remote answer-back function
Push the smart key button to operate
the answer-back function remotely.
The beeper will sound twice and all of
the turn signal lights will flash twice.
1. Smart key indicator light
2. Smart key button
1
2
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3This feature is convenient for locating
your vehicle in a parking lot and other
areas.
To turn the answer-back beeper on
or off
The beeper, which sounds when the
answer-back function is operated, can
be turned on or off according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the smart key on and bring it
within operating range.
2. Turn the main switch to “OFF”,
and then push the main switch
knob once.
3. Within 9 seconds of pushing the
knob, push and hold the knob
again for 5 seconds.
4. When the beeper sounds, the set-
ting is complete.
If the beeper:
Sounds twice: The beeper is
turned off.
Sounds once: The beeper is
turned on.
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Replacing the smart key bat-
tery
Replace the battery in the following sit-
uations.
The smart key system indicator
light flashes for about 20 seconds
when the power of the vehicle is
turned on.
The answer-back function does
not operate when the smart key
button is pushed.
WARNING
EWA20630
The smart key contains a button cell
battery.
Keep new and used batteries
away from children.
If the battery compartment does
not close securely, stop using
the smart key and keep it away
from children.
Explosion Hazard - do not mishan-
dle the battery.
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
ZAUM15301
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3 Do not expose smart key to ex-
cessive heat, such as sunshine
or fire.
Chemical Burn Hazard - do not in-
gest the battery.
If the battery is swallowed, it
can cause severe internal burns
in just 2 hours and can lead to
death.
If you think batteries might have
been swallowed or placed in-
side any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
NOTICE
ECA15784
Use a cloth when opening the
smart key case with a screw-
driver. Direct contact with hard
objects may damage or scratch
the smart key.
Take precautions to prevent the
waterproof seal from being
damaged or contaminated by
dirt.
Do not touch the internal cir-
cuits and terminals. This may
cause malfunctions.
Do not apply excessive force to
the smart key when replacing
the battery.
Make sure the battery is in-
stalled correctly. Confirm the di-
rection of the positive/“+” side
of the battery.
To replace the smart key battery
1. Open the smart key case as
shown.2. Remove the battery.
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Dispose of the removed battery in ac-
cordance with local regulations.
3. Install a new battery as shown.
Note the polarity of the battery.
4. Gently snap the smart key case
closed.
1. Battery
Specified battery:
CR2032
1. Battery
1
1
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3
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Main switch
The main switch is used to turn the ve-
hicle power on and off, lock and unlock
the steering, and open the seat, fuel
tank cap lid and storage compartment
A. After pushing the main switch knob
and confirmation with the smart key
has taken place, the main switch can
be turned while the smart key system
indicator light is on (approximately 4
seconds).
WARNING
EWA18720
Never turn the main switch to
“OFF”, “ ”, or “OPEN” while the ve-
hicle is moving. Otherwise the elec-trical systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control or
an accident.
TIP
Do not push the main switch knob re-
peatedly or turn the main switch back
and forth beyond normal use. Other-
wise, to protect the main switch from
damage, the smart key system will
temporarily disable and the smart key
system indicator light will flash. If this
occurs, wait until the indicator light
stops flashing before operating the
main switch again.
The main switch positions are de-
scribed below.
EAU76500ON (on)
All electrical circuits are supplied with
the power, and the engine can be start-
ed.
To turn the vehicle power on
1. Turn the smart key on and bring it
within operating range.
1. Main switch
2. Main switch knob
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
ZAUM1469
2
1
ZAUM15301
1. Push.
2. Turn.
ZAUM1471
1
2
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3 2. Push the main switch knob and
the smart key indicator light will
come on for approximately 4 sec-
onds.
3. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “ON”. All of the turn sig-
nal lights flash twice and the vehi-
cle power turns on.TIP
If the vehicle battery voltage is
low, the turn signal lights will not
flash.
See “Emergency mode” on page
7-38 for information on turning the
vehicle power on without the
smart key.
EAU76510OFF (off)
All electrical systems are off.
To turn the vehicle power off
1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, turn the
main switch to “OFF”.
2. The turn signal lights flash once
and the vehicle power turns off.
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When the main switch is turned to

confirmed (the smart key is either out-
side operation range or has been
turned off), the beeper will sound for 3
seconds and the smart key system in-
dicator light will flash for 30 seconds.
During this 30 seconds, the main
switch can be freely operated.
After 30 seconds, the vehicle
power will turn off automatically.
To turn the vehicle power off im-
mediately, push the main switch
knob four times within 2 seconds.
EAU79042OPEN (open)
Power is supplied to the main switch.
The seat and storage compartment A
can be opened.
To open the seat and storage compart-
ment A
1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
1. Turn.
ZAUM1472
1
1. Push.
2. Turn.
ZAUM1471
1
2
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32. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “OPEN”.
3. To open the seat, push the
“SEAT” button, and then lift the
rear of the seat.
4. To open storage compartment A,
push the “LID” button.
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Make sure that the seat and storage
compartment are securely closed be-
fore starting off.
Open position reminder
To prevent you from accidentally leav-
ing the vehicle unlocked by walking
away with the main switch still in the“OPEN” position, the smart key system
beeper will sound under the following
conditions.
When the main switch has been in
the “OPEN” position for 3 minutes
If the smart key is turned off while
the main switch is in the “OPEN”
position
If you walk out of range of the
smart key system with the main
switch in the “OPEN” position
If the beeper sounds after 3 minutes,
turn the main switch to “OFF” or “ ”.
If the beeper sounds because the
smart key was turned off or moved out
of range, turn the smart key on and
walk back into range.
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The beeper will turn off after 1
minute.
The seat can also be opened with
the mechanical key. (See page
4-20.)
EAU76521“ ” (lock)
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off.
1. Storage compartment A
2. “LID” button
1. “SEAT” button
ZAUM1474
1
2
ZAUM1473
1
1. Push.
2. Push and turn.
ZAUM1475
12
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