2018 YAMAHA XSR 900 Owners Manual

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The tripmeters “TRIP” show the dis-
tance traveled since they were last re-
set.
TIP
The odometer will lock at 999999.
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The tripmeters will reset and con-
tinue counting after 9999.9 isreached.
Changing the display item
Push the bottom set button to switch
the display between odometer “ODO”,
tripmeters “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”, in-
stantaneous fuel consumption “km/L”
or “L/100 km”, average fuel consump-
tion “AVE_ _._ km/L” or “AVE_ _._
L/100 km”, coolant temperature “_ _
 C”, ambient temperature “Air_ _ C”,
and clock “_ _:_ _” in the following or-
der:
ODO  TRIP 1  TRIP 2  km/L or
L/100 km  AVE_ _._ km/L or AVE_
_._ L/100 km  _ _ C  Air_ _ C 
Clock _ _ :_ _  ODO U.K. specification vehicles only:
ODO
 TRIP 1  TRIP 2  km/L,
L/100 km or MPG  AVE_ _._ km/L,
AVE_ _._ L/100 km or AVE_ _._ MPG
 _ _ C  Air_ _ C  Clock _ _ :_ _
 ODO
TIP
Push the top set button to switch
the display in the reverse order.
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The fuel reserve tripmeter comeson automatically.
If the last segment and frame of the fuel
meter start flashing, the display auto-
matically changes to fuel reserve trip-
meter “TRIP F” and starts counting the
distance traveled from that point. In this
case, push the bottom set button to
switch the display in the following order:
TRIP F  km/L or L/100 km  AVE_
_._ km/L or AVE_ _._ L/100 km  _ _
 C  Air_ _ C  Clock _ _ :_ _ 
ODO  TRIP 1  TRIP 2  TRIP F
U.K. specification vehicles only:
TRIP F  km/L, L/100 km or MPG 
AVE_ _._ km/L, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or AVE_ _._ MPG
 _ _ C  Air_ _ C
 Clock _ _ :_ _  ODO  TRIP 1 
TRIP 2  TRIP F
To reset a tripmeter, push the top set
button for one second.
If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip-
meter manually, after refueling and
traveling 5 km (3 mi) it resets automati-
cally and disappears from the display.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
The instantaneous fuel consumption
display can be set to either “km/L” or
“L/100 km”; or for UK-spec vehicles, to
“MPG” as well.
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“km/L”: The distance that can be
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption display
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rent riding conditions.
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“L/100 km”: The amount of fuel
necessary to travel 100 km under
current riding conditions.
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“MPG”: The distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel un-
der current riding conditions.
To switch the instantaneous fuel con-
sumption display settings, push the
bottom set button for two seconds.
TIPIf traveling at speeds under 20 km/h (12mi/h), “_ _._” is displayed.
Average fuel consumption This display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.
The average fuel consumption display
can be set to either “AVE_ _._ km/L” or
“AVE_ _._ L/100 km”, or for UK-spec
vehicles, to “AVE_ _._ MPG” as well.
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“AVE_ _._ km/L”: The average dis-
tance that can be traveled on 1.0 L
of fuel.
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“AVE_ _._ L/100 km”: The average
amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km.
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“AVE_ _._ MPG”: The average
distance that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
To switch the average fuel consump-
tion display settings, push the bottom
set button for two seconds.
To reset the average fuel consumption,
push the top set button for one second.
TIPAfter resetting the average fuel con-
sumption, “_ _._” will be shown until thevehicle has traveled 1 km (0.6 mi). Coolant temperature
This display shows the coolant temper-
ature from 40
C to 116 C in 1  C incre-
ments.
If the message “HI” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine and let it
cool. (See page 6-38.)
TIP
When the coolant temperature is
below 40 C, “Lo” will be displayed.
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The coolant temperature varies
with changes in the weather andengine load.
1. Average fuel consumption display
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Air temperature
This display shows the air temperature
from –9
C to 99 C in 1  C increments.
The temperature displayed may vary
from the actual ambient temperature.
TIP
When the air temperature is below
–9 C, “Lo” will be displayed.
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The accuracy of the temperature
reading may be affected when rid-
ing slowly (under 20 km/h [12
mi/h]) or when stopped at trafficsignals, railroad crossings, etc. Clock
The clock uses a 12-hour time system.
When the key is not in the “ON” posi-
tion, the clock can be viewed by push-
ing the bottom set button.
To set the clock
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Switch the display to the clock.
3. Push the bottom set button and top
set button together for two sec-
onds and the hour digits will start
flashing.
4. Push the top set button to set the hours.
5. Push the bottom set button and the minute digits will start flashing. 6. Push the top set button to set the
minutes.
7. Push the bottom set button to con- firm settings and start the clock.
TIPWhen setting the hours and minutes,
push the top set button briefly to in-
crease the increment value one by one,
or push and hold the button to increasethe increment value continuously.
Brightness control
The brightness level of the multi-func-
tion meter unit panel can be adjusted to
six brightness level settings.
1. Air temperature display
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1. Clock
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1. Brightness level display
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1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the bottom set but-
ton.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and continue pushing the bottom set button until
the display switches to the bright-
ness level display.
4. Push the top set button to set the brightness level.
5. Push the bottom set button to con- firm the selected brightness level
and exit the brightness level dis-
play.
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D-mode (drive mode)D-mode is an electronically controlled
engine performance system with three
mode selections: “STD”, “A”, and “B”.
Push the drive mode switch “MODE” to
switch between modes. (See
page 3-15.)TIPBefore using D-mode, make sure you
understand its operation along with theoperation of the drive mode switch.
Mode “STD”
Mode “STD” is suitable for various rid-
ing conditions.
This mode allows the rider to enjoy smooth and sporty drivability from the
low-speed range to the high-speed
range.
Mode “A”
Mode “A” offers a sportier engine re-
sponse in the low- to mid-speed range
compared to mode “STD”.
Mode “B”
Mode “B” offers response that is some-
what less sharp compared to mode
“STD” for riding situations that require
especially sensitive throttle operation.1. Drive mode switch “MODE”
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Handlebar switchesLeft Right
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Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.TIPWhen the dimmer switch is set to “ ”,the passing switch has no effect.
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Traction control system switch
“TCS”
With the throttle closed, push this
switch down to change from TCS “1” to
“2”. Push up to change from TCS “2” to
“1”.
With the vehicle stopped, push this
switch up for two seconds to turn the
system off. Push down to turn the sys-
tem on.TIP
The current TCS setting is shown
in the TCS display (page 3-9).
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See page 3-18 for an explanation
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Traction control system switch “TCS”
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1. Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
2. Drive mode switch “MODE”
3. Hazard switch “ ”
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the TCS settings.
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Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
To crank the engine with the starter, set
this switch to “ ”, and then push the
switch down towards “ ”. See page
5-1 for starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the engine
in case of an emergency, such as when
the vehicle overturns or when the throt-
tle cable is stuck.
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Hazard 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 hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en- gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
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Drive mode switch “MODE”
WARNING
EWA18440
Do not change the drive mode whilethe vehicle is moving.
With the throttle grip closed, press this
switch to change the drive mode (page
3-13) in the following order:
A
 B  STD  ATIP
The current drive mode is shown in
the drive mode display (page 3-9).
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The current drive mode is savedwhen the vehicle is turned off.
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See
page 3-28.)1. Clutch lever
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Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. It is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting gears. (See page 5-2.)
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Brake leverThe brake lever is located on the right
side of the handlebar. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the throttle
grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a
brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the throttle grip, turn the ad-
justing dial while holding the lever
pushed away from the throttle grip.
Make sure that the appropriate setting
on the adjusting dial is aligned with the “ ” mark on the brake lever.
1. Shift pedal
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1. Brake lever
2. Distance between brake lever and throttle
grip
3. Brake lever position adjusting dial
4. “ ” mark
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Brake pedalThe brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
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ABSThe Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake pedal.
In this situation, continue to apply the
brakes and let the ABS work; do not
“pump” the brakes as this will reduce
braking effectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
riding speed even with ABS.
The ABS performs best with
long braking distances.
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On certain surfaces, such as
rough or gravel roads, the brak-
ing distance may be longer withthe ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP
The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “clicking”
noise can be heard from the hy-
draulic control unit, and if the brake
lever or brake pedal is even slight-
ly applied, a vibration can be felt at
the lever and pedal, but these do
not indicate a malfunction.
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This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is oper-
ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult yourYamaha dealer.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to damage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of theABS will result.
1. Brake pedal
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