2018 YAMAHA YZF-R6 stop start

Instrument and control functions
4-4
4
EAU66055
Han dle bar switches
Left
Ri ght
EAU79740Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight
and to mark the start of each lap when
using the lap timer.
TIP
When the dimmer switch is set
to “ ”, the passing switch has no ef-
fect.
EAU79871Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
TIP
When the switch is set to low beam,
only the left headlight comes on.
EAU66040Turn si gnal 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.
EAU66030Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU73961Traction control system switch
“TCS”
See page 3-2 for an explanation of the
traction control system.
EAU66060Stop/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.
1. Dimmer switch “ / ”
2. Pass switch “ ”
3. Traction control system switch “TCS”
4. Turn signal switch “ / ”
5. Horn switch “ ”
1. Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
2. Drive mode switch “MODE”
3. Hazard switch “ ”
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Instrument and control functions
4-8
4 If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
if the indicator light remains on, or if the
indicator light flashes in a pattern (if a
problem is detected in the immobilizer
system, the immobilizer system indica-
tor light will flash in a pattern), have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
TIP
If the immobilizer system indicator light
flashes in the pattern, slowly 5 times
then quickly 2 times, this could be
caused by transponder interference. If
this occurs, try the following.
1. Make sure there are no other im- mobilizer keys close to the main
switch. Other immobilizer system
keys may cause signal interfer-
ence and prevent the engine from
starting.
2. Use the code re-registering key to start the engine.
3. If the engine starts, turn it off, and try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
4. If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine, take the
vehicle and all 3 keys to a Yamaha
dealer to have the standard keys
re-registered.
EAU3904F
Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chang ing
settin gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
 speedometer
 tachometer
 clock
 lap timer
 coolant temperature display
 air intake temperature display
 transmission gear display
 drive mode display
 TCS display
1. Tachometer
2. Shift light
3. TCS display
4. Coolant/Air intake temperature display
5. Quick shift icon “QS”
6. Drive mode display
7. Speedometer
8. Multi-function display
9. Clock/Lap timer
10.Transmission gear display
11.“RESET” button
12.“SELECT” button
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Instrument and control functions
4-10
4 The lap timer records and stores up to
20 lap times. The lap time history re-
cords are divided into two groups, “L”
for lap order and “F” for fastest order.
For lap order, the most recent lap is
designated L1 (and L19 will become
L20). In the case of fast lap history, any
new fast lap within the top 20 will be in-
serted and the previous F20 will be
pushed out of the history.
To use the lap timer
1. Push the “RESET” button for one
second to set the lap timer to the
counting-ready state (the colon “:”
and period “.” will flash).
2. Push the pass switch “ ” to start the lap timer.
3. Push the pass switch “ ” to mark the start of each new lap.
4. Push the “SELECT” button to stop the lap timer.
5. Push the “SELECT” button again to reset the lap timer (or push the
“RESET” button for one second to
reset the lap timer and set it to the
counting-ready state). To view the lap time history
1. Push the “SELECT” button for one
second. Lap order history is se-
lected (indicated by “L-20” in the
lower part of the display), or push
the “SELECT” button again to se-
lect fast lap history (indicated by
“F-20”). “L-20” = lap order (most re-
cent is L1)
 “F-20” = fastest order (fastest
lap time is F1)
2. Push the “RESET” button and the 1st lap time of that history group
(indicated by “L1” or “F1”) is
shown.
3. Use the “SELECT” button to scroll the history in ascending order, or
use the “RESET” button to scroll
the history in descending order.
1. Lap timer
1
1. History type (L-20 or F-20)
1. Lap number/Fastest rank
2. Lap time
1
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Instrument and control functions
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4
EAU64051
Ig nition circuit cut-off system
This system prevents in-gear engine
starts unless the clutch lever is pulled
and the sidestand is up. Also, it will
stop the running engine should the
sidestand be lowered while the trans-
mission is in gear.
Periodically check the system via the
following procedure.
TIP
 This check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
 See pages 4-2 and 4-4 for switch
operation information.
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Instrument and control functions
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4
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Set engine stop switch to run position.
3. Turn main switch to on position.
4. Shift transmission into neutral.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Pull the clutch lever.
8. Shift transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Pull the clutch lever.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can
be ridden.
The neutral switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
If a malfunction is found, have the
vehicle inspected before riding.
YES NO
YESNO
YESNO
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Operation and important ri din g points
6-1
6
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU73451
TIP
This model is equipped with:  a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of turnover. Turn the
main switch off once before at-
tempting to restart the engine.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting, even though
the engine will crank when the
start switch is pushed.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. In this case,
simply push the start switch to re-
start the engine.
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Operation and important rid ing points
6-2
6
EAU80211
Startin g the en gine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system (page 4-31) to enable starting,
one of the following conditions must be
met:
 The transmission is in the neutral
position.
 The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
To start the engine
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
2. Confirm that the following lights perform a circuit check (come on
for a few seconds and then go off). Engine trouble warning light
 ABS warning light*
 Oil level warning light
 Fuel level warning light*
 Coolant temperature warning
light
 Traction control system indi-
cator light
 Shift timing indicator light
 Immobilizer system indicator
light
TIP
 The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a traveling speed of
10 km/h (6 mi/h).
 The fuel level warning light will
stay on if you are low on fuel.
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as descri bed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position (or hold the clutch
lever pulled with the sidestand up).
4. Push the start switch “ ” to crank the engine with the starter.
Release the start switch when the
engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-41
7 En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the eng ine has cooled.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any resi dual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
level in the reservoir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is
low.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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