2020 YAMAHA XMAX 125 ECO mode

Table of contents
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................8-23
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers................................8-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........8-24
Checking the front fork..................8-25
Checking the steering ...................8-25
Checking the wheel bearings ........8-26
Battery ...........................................8-26
Replacing the fuses .......................8-27
Vehicle lights .................................8-29
Front turn signal light.....................8-29
Rear turn signal light bulb .............8-30
Replacing the license plate light bulb ............................................8-30
Troubleshooting ............................8-31
Troubleshooting chart ...................8-32
Emergency mode .........................8-34
Scooter care an d stora ge ................9-1
Matte color caution .........................9-1
Care .................................................9-1
Storage ............................................9-3
Specifications ..................................10-1
Consumer information ...................11-1
Identification numbers ...................11-1
Diagnostic connector ....................11-2
Vehicle data recording ..................11-2 In
dex ................................................ 12-1
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Smart key system
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3

When leaving the vehicle, make
sure you lock the steering and
take the smart key with you. It is
recommended that you turn the
smart key off.
WARNING
EWA17952
The smart key shoul d b e carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
 When the smart key is within
operatin g ran ge, exercise due
care because other people not
carryin g the smart key can start
the en gine an d operate the vehi-
cle.
EAU78624
Han dlin g of the smart key an d
mechanical keys
WARNING
EWA17952
 The smart key shoul d b e carrie d
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
 When the smart key is within
operatin g ran ge, exercise due
care because other people not
carryin g the smart key can start
the en gine an d operate the vehi-
cle.Included with the vehicle is one smart
key, two mechanical keys, and one
identification number card.
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the
mechanical key can be used to open
the seat. Carry one mechanical key
in a ddition to the smart key.
If the smart key is lost or the smart key
battery has discharged, the identifica-
tion number can be used to operate
the vehicle in emergency mode. (See
page 8-34.) Write down the i dentifi-
cation num ber in case of emer gen-
cy.
If the smart key is lost and the smart
key system identification number is un-
known, the entire smart key system will
1. Smart key
1. Identification number card
2. Identification number
1
868588
1
2
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Smart key system
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3
TIPIf the vehicle battery voltage is
low, the turn signal lights will not
flash.
 See “Emergency mode” on page
8-34 for information on turning the
vehicle power on without the
smart key.
EAU76511
OFF
All electrical systems are off.
To turn the vehicle power off1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, turn the
main switch to “OFF”. 2. The turn signal lights flash once
and the vehicle power turns off.
TIPWhen the main switch is turned to
“OFF” but the smart key cannot be
confirmed (the smart key is either out-
side operation range or has been
turned off), the beeper will sound for 3
seconds and the smart key system in-
dicator light will flash for 30 seconds. During this 30 seconds, the main
switch can be freely operated.
 After 30 seconds, the vehicle
power will turn off automatically.
 To turn the vehicle power off im-
mediately, push the main switch
knob four times within 2 seconds.
EAU79042
OPEN (open)
Power is supplied to the main switch.
The seat and storage compartment A
can be opened. To open the seat and storage compart-
ment A1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
2. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “OPEN”.
3. To open the seat, push the “SEAT” button, and then lift the
rear of the seat.
1. Turn.ZAUM1472
1
1. Push.
2. Turn.ZAUM14711 2
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Operation and important ri din g points
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EAU86741
Startin g the en gineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting only when the side-
stand is up.
To start the engine1. Turn the main switch on.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off. (See page
5-1.)TIPDo not start the engine if the en-
gine trouble warning light remains
on.
 The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h).NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as d escribed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.3. Close the throttle completely.
4. While applying the front or rear
brake, push the start switch. 5. 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!
EAUM4280
TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. In this case, the malfunction
Indicator light will come on but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the vehicle
power off and then back on again to
cancel the Indicator light. Failing to do
so will prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the start switch.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
8-10
8
EAU36113
CanisterThis model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the
following:
 Check each hose connection. 
Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
 Make sure that the canister
breather is not blocked, and if
necessary, clean it.
EAU66995
Engine oil an d oil strainerThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil strainer
cleaned at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the en gine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, remove the engine oil filler
cap, wipe the engine oil dipstick
clean, insert it back into the oil fill-
er hole (without screwing it in), and
then remove it again to check the
oil level. WARNING! The muffler
an d muffler protector become
very hot d uring use. To avoi d
possi ble burns, let the muffler
an d protector cool before re-
movin g the oil filler cap.
[EWA17810]
1. Canister
2. Canister breather hoseZAUM1942
2 2
1
22
1
2
ZAUM1458
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
8-34
8
EAU76561
Emer gency mo de When the smart key is lost or dam-
aged, or its battery has discharged, the
vehicle can still be turned on and the
engine started. You will need the smart
key system identification number.
To operate the vehicle in emer gency
mo de
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the main switch to “OFF”.
2. Push the main switch knob for 5 seconds until the smart key sys-
tem indicator light flashes once,
then release it. Repeat two more
times. The smart key system indi-
cator light will come on for three
seconds to indicate the transition
to emergency mode. 3. After the smart key system indica-
tor light goes off, input the identifi-
cation number as follows. 4. Inputting the identification number
is done by counting the number of
flashes of the smart key system in-
dicator light.
For example, if the identification
number is 123456:
Push and hold the knob.
↓
The smart key system indicator
light will start to flash.
↓
Release the knob after the smart
key system indicator light flashes
once.
↓
The first digit of the identification
number has been set as “1”.
↓
Push and hold the knob again.
↓
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
1. Identification number card
2. Identification numberZAUM1884
1
868588
1
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8
Release the knob after the smart
key system indicator light flashes
twice.
↓
The second digit has been set as
“2”.
↓
Repeat the above procedure until
all digits of the identification num-
ber have been set. The smart key
system indicator light will flash for
10 seconds if the correct identifi-
cation number was entered.
TIPWhen one of the following situations
applies, emergency mode will be ter-
minated and the smart key system in-
dicator light will flash quickly for 3
seconds. In this case, start over again
from step 2. 
When there are no knob opera-
tions for 10 seconds during the
identification number input pro-
cess.
 When the smart key system indi-
cator light is allowed to flash nine
or more times.
 The identification number is not
entered correctly.
5. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, push the knob
once more to complete emergen-
cy mode access. The smart key
indicator light will go off and then
come back on for approximately 4
seconds.
6. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “ON”. The vehicle can
now be operated normally.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:Overall length:2185 mm (86.0 in)
Overall width:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Overall height: 1415/1465 mm (55.7/57.7 in)
Seat height: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1570 mm (61.8 in)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.51 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2.5 m (8.20 ft)Wei ght:Curb weight:
166 kg (367 lb)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train: SOHC
Number of cylinders:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 125 cm³
Bore × stroke:
52.0 × 58.7 mm (2.05 × 2.31 in)
En gine oil:Recommended brand:
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Oil change: 0.90 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)Final transmission oil:Type:
Motor oil SAE 10W-40 type SG or higher
Quantity: 0.10 L (0.11 US qt, 0.09 Imp.qt)
Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.13 L (0.14 US qt, 0.11 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 0.46 L (0.49 US qt, 0.40 Imp.qt)Fuel:Recommended fuel:Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON): 95
Fuel tank capacity:
13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 2.3 L (0.61 US gal, 0.51 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark: B2T1 00Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 120/70-15 M/C 56S
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/CITY GRIP 2Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
140/70-14 M/C 68S
Manufacturer/model: MICHELIN/CITY GRIP 2
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-40
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