2018 YAMAHA XMAX 300 headlights

Table of contents
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 7-27
Checking the front fork................. 7-27
Checking the steering................... 7-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-28
Battery .......................................... 7-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 7-30
Headlights .................................... 7-32
Auxiliary lights............................... 7-32
Brake/tail light............................... 7-33
Front turn signal light.................... 7-33
Rear turn signal light bulb............. 7-34
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 7-34
Troubleshooting............................ 7-35
Troubleshooting charts................. 7-36
Emergency mode ........................ 7-38
Scooter care and storage............... 8-1
Matte color caution ........................ 8-1
Care ................................................ 8-1
Storage ........................................... 8-4
Specifications................................... 9-1
Consumer information................... 10-1
Identification numbers .................. 10-1
Diagnostic connectors.................. 10-2
Vehicle data recording.................. 10-2
Index................................................ 11-1
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Instrument and control functions
4-12
4
EAU1234M
Handlebar switches
Left
Right
EAU54201Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
To flash the high beam, push the pass
side “PASS” of the switch while the
headlights are on low beam.
EAU12461Turn signal 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.
EAU12501Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU54212Stop/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.
EAU78190Hazard switch “ ”
With the main switch in the “ON”
or “ ” position, use this switch to turn
on the hazard 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 hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
EAU78491“TRIP/INFO” switch
This switch is used to make setting and
display changes in the multi-function
meter unit. See page 4-3 for more in-
formation.
1. Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS”
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
1. Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
2. Hazard switch “ ”
3. “TRIP/INFO” switch
1
2
3
1
2
3
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
7-32
7
EAU64070
Headlights
This model is equipped with LED-type
headlights.
If a headlight does not come on, have
a Yamaha dealer check its electrical
circuit.
NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinted film or
stickers to the headlight lens.
EAU54502
Auxiliary lights
This model is equipped with LED-type
auxiliary lights.
If an auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 4-14
ABS warning light ................................... 4-1
Acceleration and deceleration................ 6-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................ 7-14
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 4-29
Auxiliary lights ...................................... 7-32
B
Battery .................................................. 7-29
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 7-24
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 7-23
Brake lever, front .................................. 4-13
Brake lever, rear ................................... 4-14
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 7-26
Brake/tail light ...................................... 7-33
Braking ................................................... 6-4
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-25
Canister .................................................. 7-9
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converters ............................. 4-20
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ................................... 7-27
Coolant ................................................. 7-13
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................ 10-2
Diagnostic connectors ......................... 10-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................ 4-12
E
Emergency mode ................................. 7-38
Engine break-in ...................................... 6-5
Engine oil and oil filter element .............. 7-9
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 4-1
F
Final transmission oil ............................ 7-12
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking............................................. 7-22
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-23
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-27
Front turn signal light ........................... 7-33
Fuel....................................................... 4-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-5
Fuel tank cap........................................ 4-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-19
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-30
H
Handlebar position, adjusting .............. 4-25
Handlebar switches.............................. 4-12Hazard switch ....................................... 4-12
Headlights ............................................. 7-32
High beam indicator light........................ 4-1
Horn switch........................................... 4-12
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 4-27
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-1
K
Key, handling of smart and mechanical
keys ...................................................... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 7-34
M
Main switch............................................. 3-8
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function display ............................. 4-3
O
Operating range of the smart key
system .................................................. 3-2
P
Panel, removing and installing ................ 7-7
Parking .................................................... 6-6
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
S
Safe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 4-25
Sidestand .............................................. 4-26
Smart key ................................................ 3-5
Smart key battery, replacing................... 3-6
Smart key system ................................... 3-1
Smart key system indicator light ............ 4-2
Smart key system, troubleshooting ...... 7-35
Spark plug, checking .............................. 7-8
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Speedometer .......................................... 4-2
Starting off .............................................. 6-3
Starting the engine.................................. 6-2
Steering, checking ................................ 7-28
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 4-12
Storage ................................................... 8-4
Storage compartments ......................... 4-20
T
Tachometer............................................. 4-3
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