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below 0 °C (32 °F), “LO” will be displayed.
When the coolant temperature is between
122 °C (252 °F) and 128 °C (263 °F), the cool-
ant temperature display will flash. In this case,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and let it idle
for 10 minutes. If the message “HI” flashes,
stop the engine and let it cool. (See page
8-69.)TIP The coolant temperature display can be set
to “°C” or “°F”. To switch the temperature
units, turn the key to “ ” (off), then hold
the “RESET” button pushed and turn the
key to “ ” (on).
 The radiator fan turns on and off automati-
cally according to the coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank. The display segments of the fuel
gauge disappear from “F” (full) towards “E”
(empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the
last segment on the left disappears and the
fuel level warning indicator flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.1. Fuel level warning indicator
2. Fuel gauge
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Activation point: this function allows you to
select the engine speed at which the indi-
cator light is activated.
 Deactivation point: this function allows you
to select the engine speed at which the in-
dicator light is deactivated.
To adjust the shift timing indicator light1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Push and hold the “MODE” button.
3. Turn the key to “ ” (on), and then re- lease the “MODE” button after five sec-
onds. After all segments of the display
disappear and the shift timing indicator
light comes on, the shift timing indicator
light can be adjusted.
To set the flashing pattern1. Push the “RESET” button to select one of the following flashing pattern settings:
On: the indicator light stays on when
activated. (The indicator light will con-
firm this setting by staying on.) 
Flash: the indicator light flashes when
activated. (The indicator light will con-
firm this setting by flashing four times
per second.)
 Off: the indicator light is deactivated; in
other words, it does not come on or
flash. (The indicator light will confirm
this setting by flashing once every two
seconds.)
2. Push the “MODE” button to confirm the selected flashing pattern. The control
mode changes to the activation point set-
ting mode. The shift timing indicator light
remains on and the tachometer shows
the current setting r/min for the activation
point.
To set the shift activation point
TIP The shift timing indicator light activation
point can be set between 7000 r/min and
12000 r/min. The activation point can be set
in increments of 500 r/min.
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The tachometer needle will start over at
7000 r/min after 12000 r/min. 1. Push the “RESET” button to select the
desired engine speed for activating the
indicator light.
2. Push the “MODE” button to confirm the selected engine speed. The shift timing
indicator light flashes and the tachometer
shows the current setting r/min for the
deactivation point.
To set the deactivation pointTIP The shift timing indicator light deactivation
point can be set between 7000 r/min and
12000 r/min. The deactivation point can be
set in increments of 500 r/min.
 Be sure to set the deactivation point to a
higher engine speed than for the activation
point, otherwise the shift timing indicator
light will not come on. 
The tachometer needle will start over at
7000 r/min after 12000 r/min.
1. Push the “RESET” button to select the
desired engine speed for deactivating the
indicator light.
2. Push the “MODE” button to confirm the selected engine speed. The display exits
the shift light control mode and returns to
the standard multi-function display mo-
de.
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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 and/or
the YCC-S system warning light will come on
or flash, and the display will indicate an error
code.
TIPYCC-S system error codes are displayed
only when the engine is stopped.
 If the display indicates an error code, note
the code number and have a Yamaha deal-
er 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. YCC-S system error code display
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. YCC-S system warning light “ ”
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EBU35471Light switch “ / / ”Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the low
beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the high
beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn off the head-
lights and taillight.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.
EBU36942Interior light switch “ ” (for equipped
models)Push the upper side (a) of the interior light
switch to turn on the interior lights and push
the lower side (b) of the switch to turn off the
lights.
1. Light switch “ / / ”
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1. Interior light
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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. 
If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
EBU36632YCC-S systemThis vehicle is equipped with the Yamaha
Chip Controlled-Shift system (YCC-S) with
AUTO DOWNSHIFT.
YCC-S allows the driver to operate the man-
ual transmission without having to operate
the clutch. AUTO DOWNSHIFT automatically
shifts the transmission into first gear when
coming to a stop under normal conditions.
The transmission is operated using the drive
select lever and the shift paddles. The drive
select lever is used to shift the transmission
into forward drive (first gear), neutral, and re-
verse gear. The shift paddles are used to shift
through the forward gears.
When the drive select lever or shift paddles
are moved, a signal is sent to the MCU (motor
control unit) which disengages the clutch, the
ECU (engine control unit) adjusts ignition tim-
1. Release button
2. Parking brake lever
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ing, the gear shift is made, and then the clutch
is re-engaged once the engine is running at
proper speed. Clutch engagement is con-
trolled by the MCU according to engine
speed and other driving conditions.TIPThis is not an automatic transmission, only
the clutch system is automatic.
 The gears must be shifted by the driver, ex-
cept when AUTO DOWNSHIFT shifts the
transmission into first gear.
 See page 6-3 for more information on shift-
ing.
EBU36652Drive select lever and shift paddlesThe drive select lever is used to shift the
transmission into forward drive (first gear),
neutral, and reverse gear.1. Drive select lever
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Do not deform or damage the cylinders
in any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.
 Do not dispose of a damaged or worn
out shock absorber assembly yourself.
Take the shock absorber assembly to a
Yamaha dealer for any service. EBU35053Auxiliary DC jack
This model has an auxiliary DC jack located at
the left side of the glove compartment. 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 4-20.)
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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