2018 YAMAHA YZF-R6 warning light

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Special features ................................3-1
D-mode (drive mode) ......................3-1
Traction control system...................3-2
Quick shift system ...........................3-4
Instrument an d control functions ....4-1
Immobilizer system .........................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............4-2
Handlebar switches.........................4-4
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-5
Multi-function meter unit .................4-8
Clutch lever ...................................4-17
Shift pedal .....................................4-17
Brake lever ....................................4-18
Brake pedal ...................................4-18
ABS ...............................................4-19
Fuel tank cap.................................4-20
Fuel................................................4-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ................4-22
Catalytic converters .....................4-22
Seats .............................................4-23
Rear view mirrors ..........................4-24
Adjusting the front fork..................4-25
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................4-27
EXUP system ................................4-29
Auxiliary DC connector .................4-30
Sidestand ......................................4-30
Ignition circuit cut-off system........4-31
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................6-1
Starting the engine ..........................6-2
Shifting ............................................6-3 Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................ 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system.............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart........................... 7-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels ................................... 7-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-11
Canister......................................... 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-17
Air filter element ............................ 7-18
Checking the engine idling speed......................................... 7-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 7-19
Valve clearance ............................. 7-20
Tires .............................................. 7-20
Cast wheels .................................. 7-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-23
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 7-24
Brake light switches ...................... 7-25
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 7-25
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-26
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-27
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-28
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 7-29
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-30
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 7-31
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Special features
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EAU79732
Traction control system
The traction control system (TCS)
helps maintain traction when acceler-
ating on slippery surfaces, such as un-
paved or wet roads. If sensors detect
that the rear wheel is starting to slip
(uncontrolled spinning), the traction
control system assists by regulating
engine power as needed until traction
is restored.
WARNING
EWA15433
The traction control system is not a
substitute for rid ing appropriately
for the con ditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when acceleratin g har d at a
sharp lean an gle, or while brakin g,
an d cannot prevent front wheel slip-
pin g. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may be slippery with
caution an d avoi d especially slip-
pery surfaces.
The “ ” indicator light flashes when
traction control has engaged. You may
notice slight changes in engine and ex-
haust sounds when the system has en-
gaged.
When the traction control system is
turned off, the “ ” indicator light will
come on.
TIP
 When the vehicle is turned on, the
traction control system is turned
on and set to the last used TCS
setting.
 The current TCS setting is shown
in the TCS display (page 4-12).
TCS settin gs
TCS “OFF”
TCS “OFF” turns the traction control
system off.
TCS “1”
TCS “1” minimizes traction control
system assist.
TCS “2, 3, 4, 5”
TCS levels “2” through “5” sequentially
increase traction control system assist.
TCS “6”
TCS “6” maximizes traction control as-
sist; wheel spin is most strongly con-
trolled.
NOTICE
ECA16801
Use only the specifie d tires. (See
pa ge 7-20.) Usin g different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin g tire rotation
accurately.
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
3. TCS display
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Settin
g the traction control system
To turn TCS off
Stop the vehicle and:  push up on the TCS switch for two
seconds to turn the traction con-
trol system off.
 push down on the TCS switch to
turn the traction control system
back on.
TIP
Turn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if it is stuck in
mud or sand, etc.
To change TCS settings
Stop the vehicle or close the throttle
and:
 push up on the TCS switch to de-
crease traction control
(6→ 5→ 4→ 3→ 2→ 1).
 push down on the TCS switch to
increase traction control
(1→ 2→ 3→ 4→ 5→ 6).
TIP
TCS settings can also be changed
when moving in straight line if the throt-
tle grip is held in a fixed position for two
seconds while in 4th, 5th, or 6th gear.
WARNING
EWA18940
Take extra precaution when chan g-
in g mo des while ri din g.
Resettin g the traction control sys-
tem
The traction control system will auto-
matically disable when:  the front wheel or rear wheel
comes off the ground while riding.
 excessive rear wheel spin is de-
tected while riding.
 either wheel is rotated with the key
turned to “ON” (such as when per-
forming maintenance).
If the traction control system is dis-
abled, both the “ ” indicator light and
the “ ” warning light will come on.
Should this occur, try resetting the sys-
tem as follows. 1. Stop the vehicle and turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn the key back to “ON”.
3. The “ ” indicator light should turn off and the system be en-
abled.
TIP
If the “ ” indicator light remains on af-
ter resetting, the vehicle may still be
ridden; however, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer check thevehicle and turn off the “ ”
warning light.
1. Traction control system switch “TCS”
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Instrument and control functions
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WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switche d off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
EAU1068BLOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position, push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
TIP
If the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebars back to the right slight-
ly.
To unlock the steering
From the “LOCK” position, push the
key in and turn it to “OFF”.
EAU59680 (Parkin g)
The hazard lights and turn signal lights
can be turned on, but all other electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
NOTICE
ECA20760
Usin g the hazar d or turn si gnal li ghts
for an exten ded len gth of time may
cause the battery to d ischarge.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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1. Push.
2. Turn.
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EAU66010Hazar d 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 hazar d lig hts for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may dischar ge.
EAU73931Drive mo de switch “MODE”
See page 3-1 for an explanation of the
drive mode.
EAU4939D
In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
lig hts
EAU11022Turn si gnal in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light flashes when a turn
signal light is flashing.
EAU11061Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11257Oil level warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
1. Shift light
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
3. Oil level warning light “ ”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
5. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
6. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
7. High beam indicator light “ ”
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
9. Fuel level warning light “ ”
10.ABS warning light “ ”
11.Immobilizer system indicator light
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ABS
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Instrument and control functions
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4 When the vehicle is turned on, the light
will perform a circuit check (come on
for a few seconds and then go off).
If the warning light remains on after
confirming that the oil level is correct
(page 7-13), have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
TIP

Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when rid-
ing up or downhill, or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration,
but this is not a malfunction.
 If a malfunction is detected, the oil
level warning light will flash re-
peatedly. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU11369Fuel level warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on when you
are low on fuel. When the fuel level
drops below approximately 3.4 L (0.90
US gal, 0.75 Imp.gal), the light will
come on to remind you to refuel as
soon as possible.
When the vehicle is turned on, the light
will perform a circuit check (come on
for a few seconds and then go off).
If the warning light does not come on
during the circuit check, or if the warn-
ing light remains on after refueling,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
TIP
If a malfunction is detected, the fuel
level warning light will flash repeatedly.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAU72930Coolant temperature warnin g
li g ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, reduce
the load on the engine immediately. If
message “HI” flashes in the coolant
temperature display, stop the vehicle,
then stop the engine and let the engine
cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.
TIP
 For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
 If the engine overheats, see page
7-41 for further instructions.
EAU73171Engine trou ble warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system.
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The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU69891ABS warnin
g li ght “ ”
In normal operation, this warning light
comes on when the key is turned to
“ON”, and goes off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light:  does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
 comes on or flashes while riding
 does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 4-19 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)
WARNING
EWA16041
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not go
off after travelin g at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or hi gher, or if the
warnin g li ght comes on or flashes
while ri din g, the b rake system re-
verts to conventional brakin g. If ei-
ther of the ab ove occurs, or if the
warnin g li ght does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoi d possi-
b le wheel lock durin g emer gency b
rakin g. Have a Yamaha d ealer
check the brake system an d electri-
cal circuits as soon as possi ble.
EAU77002Traction control system in dicator
li g ht “ ”
This indicator light flashes when trac-
tion control has engaged. If the traction
control system is turned off, the indica-
tor light will come on.
When the vehicle is turned on, the light
will perform a circuit check (come on
for a few seconds and then go off). If
the light does not come on during the
circuit check, or if the light remains on,
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU80370Shift li ght
This light can be set to come on and go
off at select engine speeds. (See page
4-15.)
When the vehicle is turned on, the light
will perform a circuit check (come on
for a few seconds and then go off).
If the light does not come on during the
circuit check, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU80300Immo bilizer system in dicator li ght
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indicator
light will flash steadily to indicate the
immobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
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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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