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the engine is not warmed up or is overheat-
ing.
the driver seat belt is not latched.
the differential gear is locked (“DIFF LOCK”
is selected) or the differential gear lock indi-
cator is flashing.
the parking brake is applied.
an engine or system malfunction is detect-
ed (a warning light is on). To activate the launch system1. Confirm that the front wheels and steer-
ing wheel are pointed straight ahead.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear.
3. While pressing the brake pedal, pull both
shift paddles toward you and hold them
in that position. The launch system indi-
cator light will come on, and the launch
system enters standby mode. 4. While checking in front of you for obsta-
cles or anything that may cross your
path, release the brake pedal, and then
press the accelerator pedal to rev the en-
gine to the desired launch engine speed.
TIPThe engine speed at launch must be be-
tween 5000–10000 r/min.
If you release one shift paddle, or if a sys-
tem restriction is detected during standby
mode, the launch system indicator light will
begin to flash and the launch will be can-
celled.
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The porcelain insulator around the center
electrode of each spark plug should be a me-
dium-to-light tan color (the ideal color when
the vehicle is ridden normally), and all spark
plugs installed in the engine should have a
similar color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could be op-
erating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. Instead,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode ero-
sion and excessive carbon or other deposits,
it should be replaced.
Before installing a spark plug, the spark plug
gap should be measured with a wire thick-
ness gauge and, if necessary, adjusted to
specification.Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket
and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR9EB
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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INDEX
AAccelerator pedal ......................................................... 4-22
Accelerator pedal, checking ........................................ 8-51
Accelerator pedal, Pre-operation check ........................ 5-6
Air filter ......................................................................... 8-40
Air filter case hoses, cleaning ...................................... 8-44
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................................... 4-55
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-38BBasic guide for safe use ................................................ 7-1
Battery, Periodic maintenance .................................... 8-59
Bead lock, checking and tightening (for SE/LE models) ..................................................... 8-57
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels, checking ........... 8-48
Brake fluid, replacing ................................................... 8-50
Brake light switch ........................................................ 8-53
Brake pedal .................................................................. 4-22
Brake pedal, checking ................................................. 8-51
Brakes, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-47
Brakes, Pre-operation check ......................................... 5-3
Brake/tail light .............................................................. 8-68CCable, inspecting and lubrication ................................ 8-53
Cargo bed .................................................................... 4-32
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Control cables, Pre-operation check ............................. 5-8
Coolant, Periodic maintenance ................................... 8-36
Coolant, Pre-operation check ........................................ 5-6
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 4-4 Cup holders ................................................................. 4-31
DData recording, vehicle ................................................ 11-2
Differential gear lock indicator light ............................... 4-3
Differential gear oil, Periodic maintenance .................. 8-33
Differential gear, Pre-operation check ........................... 5-6
Doors ........................................................................... 4-25
Drive mode, selecting .................................................. 6-10
Driver seat position ...................................................... 4-27
Drive select lever and shift paddles ............................. 4-24
Drive select lever and shift paddles, Pre-operation
check ........................................................................... 5-7
Drive shaft universal joint, lubrication .......................... 8-56
Drivetrain icon ................................................................ 4-3
Dynamic clutch engagement ......................................... 6-7EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-1
Engine oil and oil filter, Periodic maintenance ............. 8-18
Engine oil, Pre-operation check .................................... 5-5
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-5
EPS warning light .......................................................... 4-5FFinal gear oil, Periodic maintenance ............................ 8-31
Final gear, Pre-operation check .................................... 5-6
Fittings and fasteners, Pre-operation check ................. 5-8
Flag pole bracket ......................................................... 4-33
Four–wheel drive knob (On–Command 4WD) ............. 4-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......................... 8-47
Fuel, Pre-operation check ............................................. 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-25
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-64
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Starting the engine ......................................................... 6-2
Steering, Pre-operation check ....................................... 5-7
Steering shaft, lubrication ............................................ 8-56
Steering wheel position ............................................... 4-28
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-30TTire, replacing .............................................................. 8-58
Tires, Pre-operation check ............................................ 5-8
Transmission oil ........................................................... 8-28
Transmission, Pre-operation check ............................... 5-6
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-68
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-70UUpper and lower arm pivot, lubrication ....................... 8-55VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-47
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1WWheel installation ......................................................... 8-59
Wheel removal ............................................................. 8-57YYCC-S clutch ............................................................... 8-50
YCC-S clutch, Pre-operation check .............................. 5-8
YCC-S system ............................................................. 4-23
YCC-S system warning light .......................................... 4-7
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