2019 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS wheel

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EBU31200Controls and instrumentsThe vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this man-
ual.
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1. Steering wheel
2. Shift paddle “ ”
3. Multi-function meter unit
4. Shift paddle “ ”
5. Main switch
6. Drive select lever
7. Parking brake lever
8. Interior light switch (for LE models)
9. Passenger handhold
10.Helmet reminder light
11.Seat belt reminder light
12.Light switch
13.On-Command drive knob
14.Accelerator pedal
15.Brake pedal
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EBU34910Parking brake indicator light “(P)”
This indicator light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.EBU36450High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the high
beam of the headlight is switched on.EBU35851Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF
LOCK”
This indicator light comes on when the front
differential gear is locked.TIPWhen the On–Command drive knob is set to
“DIFF LOCK”, the indicator light will flash until
the differential is locked. Turn the steering
wheel back and forth or drive slowly to help
the differential gear lock to engage.
EBU34921Drivetrain icon “ / ”
The drivetrain icon indicates what type of
drive mode is currently selected. When 2WD
is selected, the icon will turn off. When 4WD
is selected, “ ” is displayed. And when 4WD
with differential lock is selected “ ” is dis-
played.TIP See pages 4-21 and 6-10 for more informa-
tion on selecting the drive mode.
 Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
differential gear case, the drivetrain icon
may not come on until the vehicle starts
moving.
 When the On-Command drive knob is set
to “DIFF LOCK” or “4WD”, the drivetrain
icon and the differential gear lock indicator
light will flash until the differential gear is
completely locked or unlocked. If the icon
and the indicator light continue to flash, the
differential is not completely locked or un-
locked. In this case, start moving slowly
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and/or turn the steering wheel back and
forth to help the differential to lock or un-
lock. EBU34931Shift timing indicator light
This indicator light can be set to come on and
go off at the desired engine speeds and is
u s ed t o i n fo rm t h e dr iv er wh e n it i s ti m e t o u p -
shift.
The electrical circuit of the indicator light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the indicator light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
indicator light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.TIPSee page 4-16 for a detailed explanation of
this indicator light and how to set it.
EBU35283Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the coolant
temperature, and therefore the engine, is out-
side its normal operating temperature range.
The warning light comes on in blue to inform
the driver that the vehicle should be warmed
up. After the engine is started, warm it up until
the warning light goes off.
The vehicle can be operated normally when
the warning light is off.
The warning light comes on in red when the
engine is overheating. If the red light comes
on, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so and allow the engine to idle for about 10
minutes. If the warning light does not go off,
stop the engine and allow it to cool. (See page
8-71.)TIPIf you continue to drive the vehicle while the
engine is overheating, a buzzer will sound.
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EBU31402On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”Stop the vehicle and move the On–Command
drive knob to change the drive mode to two–
wheel drive, four–wheel drive, or four–wheel
drive with differential lock. Select the appro-
priate drive according to the terrain and driv-
ing conditions.
 “2WD” (two–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the rear wheels only.
 “4WD” (four–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the front and rear wheels.
1. Interior light switch “ ”
(a)(b)
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1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
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“DIFF LOCK” (four–wheel drive with the dif-
ferential gear locked): Power is supplied to
the front and rear wheels with the differen-
tial gear locked. Unlike standard four–wheel
drive, all wheels turn at the same speed re-
gardless of traction.EBU31413Accelerator pedalPress the accelerator pedal to increase en-
gine speed and thus vehicle speed. Release
the accelator pedal and spring tension will re-
turn the pedal to idle position.
EBU31421Brake pedalPress the brake pedal to slow or stop the ve-
hicle.
1. Accelerator pedal
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1. Brake pedal
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TIPAdjust the driver seat position and make sure
it is locked in place before starting off. EBU35002Adjusting the steering wheel positionThe steering wheel position can be adjusted
to suit the driver’s preference. WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel position
while operating the vehicle, otherwise the
steering wheel may suddenly change posi-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
[EWB04000]
To adjust the steering wheel position, pull the
steering wheel position adjusting lever and
move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
TIPAdjust the steering wheel position before
starting off. 1. Steering wheel position adjusting lever
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Drivetrain• Check front differential, transmission case, and rear final
gear for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 5-6, 8-28,
8-31, 8-33
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary. 5-6, 8-36
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 5-6
Seat belts • Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-7
Passenger handhold • Check for stability and proper fastening. 5-7, 7-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 5-7
Drive select lever and
shift paddles • Check for proper operation. 5-7
YCC-S clutch • Check operation.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
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Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check for proper operation. 3-3, 4-2, 5-8, 8-67,
8-67
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-57, 8-59
Axle boots • Check for damage. 8-38
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EBU31800Seat beltsMake sure that the seat belts are not frayed,
torn, stretched, or damaged. The seat belts
must move smoothly when pulled out and re-
tract on its own when released. The seat belts
must also lock up when quickly pulled out.
The latch plate should click securely into the
buckle and release when the release button is
pushed firmly. Wash off any dirt or mud that
could affect operation. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation.
A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.
EBU31810Passenger handholdCheck that the handhold bar and its supports
are in good condition. Confirm that the lock-
ing pins are securely fastened, and then push
and pull on the handhold to make sure that it
is not loose.EBU31820SteeringPark on level ground. Turn the steering wheel
right and left. Check for excessive free play,
abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.EBU36691Drive select lever and shift paddlesThe drive select lever and shift paddles
should move smoothly and return to their
original position.
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