2020 YAMAHA XMAX 125 key

PANTONE285C
YP125RA (XMAX 125)
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Read this manual carefully
before operating this vehicle.
MOTORCYCLE
OWNER’S MANUAL
Specifications
Consumer information
Scooter care and storage
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
For your safety – pre-operation checks
Instrument and control functions Stop and Start SystemSmart key system Description
Safety information
Operation and important riding points Index
[English (E)]

EAU81560
Read this manual carefully before operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d.
EAU81591
Declaration of Conformity:
Hereby, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION, HIMEJI WORKS declares that the radio equipment type, Smart Keyless
System, SKEA7E-01 (Smart Unit) and SKEA7E-03 (Hand Unit) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.mitsubishielectric.co m/bu/automotive/doc/re.html
REMOTE CONT. UNIT (Smart Unit)
Frequency band: 125 kHz
The maximum radio frequency power: 117 dBuV/m at 10 meters
XMTR COMP. (Hand Unit)
Frequency band: 433.92 MHz
The maximum radio frequency power: 10 mW
Manufacturer:
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION, HIMEJI WORKS
840, Chiyoda-machi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-8677, Japan
Importer:
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Important manual information
EAU10134
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert sym
bol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury
hazar ds. Ob ey all safety messa ges that follow this sym bol to avoi d possi ble injury
or death.
A WARNING in dicates a hazar dous situation which, if not avoi ded , coul d result in
d eath or serious injury.
A NOTICE in dicates special precautions that must be taken to avoi d d ama ge to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key system......................................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical keys ......................... 3-3
Smart key ....................................... 3-5
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Main switch .................................... 3-8
Stop an d Start System ..................... 4-1
Stop and Start System ................... 4-1
Stop and Start System operation ... 4-1
Instrument an d control functions ... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 5-1
Speedometer .................................. 5-3
Tachometer .................................... 5-3
Multi-function display ..................... 5-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 5-12
Front brake lever .......................... 5-14
Rear brake lever ........................... 5-14 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....... 5-14
Traction control system ................ 5-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-17
Fuel ............................................... 5-18
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-20
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-20
Storage compartments ................. 5-20
Windshield .................................... 5-22
Handlebar position ....................... 5-25
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................. 5-25
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 5-26
Sidestand ...................................... 5-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-27
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 7-1
Engine break-in ............................... 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ...................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 7-4
Parking ........................................... 7-4 Perio
dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 8-1
Tool kit ............................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 8-4
Removing and installing the
panel............................................ 8-8
Checking the spark plug................. 8-9
Canister ........................................ 8-10
Engine oil and oil strainer ............. 8-10
Final transmission oil .................... 8-12
Coolant ......................................... 8-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 8-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 8-17
Valve clearance............................. 8-17
Tires .............................................. 8-17
Cast wheels .................................. 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play ............................ 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 8-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 8-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 8-22
Checking the V-belt ...................... 8-22
Checking and lubricating the
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Smart key systemThe smart key system enables you to
operate the vehicle without using a
mechanical key. In addition, there is an
answer-back function to help you lo-
cate the vehicle in a parking lot. (See
page 3-5.)
WARNING
EWA14704
Keep implante d pacemakers or
car diac defi brillators, as well as
other electric med ical devices
away from the vehicle mounte d
antenna (see illustration).
 Radio waves transmitte d b y the
antenna may affect the opera-
tion of such devices when close
b y.
 If you have an electric me dical
d evice, consult a d octor or the
d evice manufacturer before us-
in g this vehicle.
NOTICE
ECA24080
The smart key system uses weak ra-
dio waves. The smart key system
may not work in the followin g situa-
tions.  The smart key is placed in a lo-
cation exposed to strong ra dio
waves or other electroma gnetic
noise
 There are facilities near by that
are emittin g stron g ra dio waves
(TV or ra dio towers, power
plants, broa dcastin g stations,
airports, etc.)
1. Smart key
2. Smart key button
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1. Main switch
2. Main switch knobZAUM1816
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1. Vehicle mounted antennaZAUM1881AUM1881
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You are carryin g or usin g com-
munication equipment such as
ra dios or mo bile phones in
close proximity of the smart key
 The smart key is in contact with
or covere d b y a metallic o bject
 Other vehicles equippe d with a
smart key system are near by
In such situations, move the smart
key to another location an d perform
the operation ag ain. If it still does
not work, operate the vehicle in
emer gency mo de. (See pag e 8-34.)
TIPTo preserve vehicle battery power, the
smart key system turns off approxi-
mately 9 days after the vehicle was last
used (the answer-back function is dis-
abled). In this situation, simply push
the main switch knob to turn the smart
key system back on.
EAUM3960
Operating ran ge of the smart
key systemThe operating range of the smart key
system is about 80 cm (31.5 in) from
the antenna.
TIP As the smart key system uses
weak radio waves, the operating
range may be affected by the sur-
rounding environment.
 When the battery of the smart key
is discharged, the smart key may
not work or its operating range
may become very small.
 If the smart key is turned off, the
vehicle will not recognize the
smart key even if it is within oper-
ating range. If the smart key sys-
tem does not operate, see page
3-5 and confirm that the smart key
is turned on.
 Placing the smart key in the front
or rear storage compartment may
block communication between
the smart key and the vehicle. If
the rear storage compartment is
locked with the smart key inside,
the smart key system may be dis-
abled. The smart key should al-
ways be carried with you.
1. Vehicle mounted antennaZAUM1882
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ZAUM1883
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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.
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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
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868588
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3need to be replaced at considerable
cost.
Keep the i dentification num ber
car d in a safe place.
NOTICE
ECA21573
The smart key has precision elec-
tronic components. O bserve the fol-
lowin g precautions to prevent
possi ble malfunction or damag e.
 Do not place or store the smart
key in a storag e compartment.
The smart key may b e damag ed
from roa d vi brations or exces-
sive heat.
 Do not drop, ben d, or su bject
the smart key to stron g impacts.
 Do not su bmer ge the smart key
in water or other liqui ds.
 Do not place heavy items or ex-
cessive stress on the smart key.
 Do not leave the smart key in a
place expose d to direct sun-
li g ht, hi gh temperature or hi gh
humi dity.
 Do not g rind or attempt to mo d-
ify the smart key. 
Keep the smart key away from
stron g ma gnetic fiel ds an d
ma gnetic o bjects such as key
hol ders, TVs, an d com
puters.
 Keep the smart key away from
electric me dical equipment.
 Do not allow oils, polishin g
a g ents, fuel, or any stron g
chemicals to come in contact
with the smart key. The smart
key body may become discol-
ore d or cracke d.
TIP The smart key battery life is ap-
proximately two years, but this
may vary according to operating
conditions.
 Replace the smart key battery
when the smart key system indi-
cator light flashes for 20 seconds
when the vehicle is turned on, or
when the smart key indicator light
does not come on when the smart
key button is pushed. (See page
3-6.) After changing the smart key
battery, if the smart key system still does not operate, check the
vehicle battery and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
 If the smart key continually re-
ceives radio waves, the smart key
battery will discharge quickly. (For
example, when placed in the vicin-
ity of electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or computers.)
 You can register up to six smart
keys for the same vehicle. See a
Yamaha dealer regarding spare
smart keys.
 If a smart key is lost, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately to
prevent the vehicle from being
stolen.
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