2020 YAMAHA TMAX fuel cap release

Smart key system
3-8
3
If the steering continues to be
locked and will not release, the
smart key system indicator light
will flash slowly. Move the handle-
bar gently to the left and right to
help release the steering lock and
then press the “ON/ ” switch
again.
 The smart key system indicator
light will flash if the centerstand
lock cannot automatically release
itself. Gently rock the vehicle for-
ward or backward and then press
the “ON/ ” switch one more
time.
 If the centerstand continues to be
locked and will not release, the
smart key system indicator light
will flash slowly. Rock the vehicle
forward and backward to help re-
lease the centerstand lock and
then press the “ON/ ” switch
again.
NOTICE
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If the steerin g lock or centerstan d
lock will not release an d the smart
key system in dicator li ght is flash-
in g, have a Yamaha d ealer check the
smart key system.3. The power of the vehicle is turned on when all locks have been re-
leased. The multi-function display
will come on.
4. The engine can now be started. (See page 7-2.)TIPSee page 8-38 for information about
emergency mode and how to turn the
vehicle power on without the smart
key.
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Powerin g off the vehicleTo turn the vehicle power off and stop
the engine if it is running, press the
“OFF/LOCK” switch.
Upon authentification of the smart key,
the beeper will sound once to confirm
that the vehicle power has been suc-
cessfully turned off and the storage
compartment and fuel tank cap lid
locks will be released.TIP The rider must turn off the power
of the vehicle manually.
 The power of the vehicle will not
turn off automatically even if the
smart key is moved out of operat-
ing range of the smart key system.1. “OFF/LOCK” switch
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Smart key system
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3
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Storage compartment an d
fuel tank accessTo open the seat
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Briefly press the “ / ” switch. Upon authentication of the smart
key, the beeper will sound twice.
3. Press the “SEAT” button and the seat lock will release. 4. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
Fold the seat down, and then push it to
lock it in place.
TIP Make sure the seat is properly
closed before starting off. 
In case of an emergency, the seat
can be opened with a mechanical
key. (See page 8-38.)
To open the fuel tank cap li d
With the smart key on and in operating
range, briefly press the “ / ” switch.
Upon authentication of the smart key,
the beeper will sound twice. 1. Press the “FUEL” button.
2. Open the lid as shown.
1. “ / ” switch1
1. “SEAT” button
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1. “FUEL” button
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Instrument and control functions
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Fuel tank capTo access the fuel tank, open the fuel
tank cap lid. (See page 3-11.)
To remove the fuel tank cap, press the
lock release button and turn the fuel
tank cap counterclockwise. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until the lock release button
pops out.
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installe
d an d locked in
place before operatin g the vehicle.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Front wheel sensor rotor
2. Front wheel sensor
1. Rear wheel sensor rotor
2. Rear wheel sensor
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1. Fuel tank cap lid
1. Lock release button
2. Fuel tank cap
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