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that the electric starter will not have
enough power to crank the engine. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it. 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–wheeldrive 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.
 “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.1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
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EBU35061Selecting the drive modeThe vehicle handles differently in each of the drive modes: “2WD”, “4WD” and “DIFF LOCK”. For
example, the vehicle requires more effort to turn in “DIFF LOCK” than in “2WD”. Always stop the
vehicle before changing the position of th e On-Command drive knob. The drive mode icon
changes according to the selected drive mode. The drive mode icon and the “DIFF LOCK” indi-
cator light come on as follows:
Knob position Indication Drive mode
(none)
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Drive power is supplied to the rear
wheels only.
“4WD” (four-wheel drive): Drive power is supplied to the
front and rear wheels.
“DIFF LOCK” (four-wheel drive with the differential gear
locked): Drive power is supplied to the front and rear wheels
and the differential gear is locked.
Unlike in four-wheel drive, all wheels turn at the same
speed.
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Practice for new Yamaha YXZ1000R users
Become familiar with the performance char-
acteristics of the vehicle in a large, flat area
that is free of obstacles and other vehicles.
Practice controlling the accelerator pedal,
clutch, brakes, steering, and shift lever. Drive
at slow speeds with gradual acceleration and
smooth turns. Practice applying the accelera-
tor pedal smoothly. Practice slowing down
before turning. Practice maintaining a steady
amount of throttle (accelerator pedal position)
through the turn. Avoid higher speeds until
you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
and handling of the vehicle. Remember, driv-
ing aggressively or making abrupt maneuvers
even on flat, open areas can cause side roll-
overs.Become familiar with the way the vehicle han-
dles in the various drive modes. Start off with
two-wheel drive “2WD”, then four-wheel drive
“4WD”, and finally four-wheel drive with the
differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Steering
may take more effort in four-wheel drive with
the differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Also
practice driving in reverse.
TIPTake the time to learn basic operation of the
vehicle before driving at higher speeds or at-
tempting more difficult maneuvers.
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Parking on a slope
The parking brake is located on the rear drive
shaft. When the drivetrain is in “2WD” mode,
only the rear wheels will be locked. Therefore,
switch the drive mode to “DIFF LOCK” before
stopping the engine to lock all four wheels
when parking. In addition to the parking
brake, leave the transmission in gear to help
prevent the vehicle from rolling.
If you park on a hill that is too steep, the vehi-
cle may roll out of control. Never park on hills
that are so steep you cannot walk up them
easily. If you must park on an incline, follow
these instructions:1. First, bring the vehicle to a stop and con- tinue to apply the brake pedal.
2. Switch the drive mode to “DIFF LOCK”
and shift into first gear when parking up-
hill, or reverse gear when parking down-
hill.
TIPYou may need to turn the steering wheel left
and right or release the clutch slightly to help
the differential lock into place. 3. Stop the engine (turn the key to “ ”[off]).
4. With the brake pedal still being applied, set the parking brake.
5. Finally, get out of the vehicle and block
the front and rear wheels with rocks or
other objects.
Loading
Be aware that vehicle load includes the total
combined weight of the operator, passenger,
any installed accessories, and any luggage or
cargo brought on board or stored in the cargo
bed. Make sure that the gross vehicle weight
(vehicle load plus weight of the vehicle itself)
never exceeds 1065 kg (2348 lb).
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Pavement
This vehicle is designed for off-road use only.
Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually and go
slowly if you must drive on pavement.
Water
If you must cross shallow, slow-moving water
up to the depth of the vehicle’s floorboard,
choose your path carefully to avoid sharp
drop-offs, large rocks, or slippery surfaces
that could cause the vehicle to overturn. Nev-
er operate through water deeper than 40 cm
(16 in) or fast-flowing water. Choose a path
where both your entrance into and exit point
from the water is a gradual incline. Determine
the water depth and currents before crossing.
Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-
flowing water can lead to loss of control or
overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or
other injuries, use care when crossing
through water.Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness.
After leaving the water, test the brakes. If nec-
essary, apply the brakes several times to let
friction dry them out.
NOTICEECB02950After driving your vehicle in water, be sure
to drain the trapped water by removing the
check hoses at the bottom of the air filter
case. Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it
has been operated in salt water or muddy
conditions. Loose terrain/slippery terrain
When driving on slippery terrain, including
wet, muddy, or icy conditions, as well as
loose gravel, be aware that you could begin
skidding or sliding. To avoid loss of control,
slow down and put the vehicle in four-wheel
drive before driving on a slippery surface and
plan your path to avoid making abrupt ma-
neuvers.
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “ ” (off) and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
NOTICEECB00641To prevent accidental short-circuiting,
turn off the main switch when checking or
replacing a fuse. 2. Remove panel A. (See page 9-10.)
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the specified amperage. Never use any
material in place of the proper fuse.
Using an improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system and
may lead to a fire.
[EWB03440]
1. Headlight fuse “HEAD”
2. Signaling system fuse “SIGNAL”
3. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse “DIFF”
4. Ignition fuse “IGNITION”
5. Backup fuse “BACK UP” (for clock)
6. Radiator fan motor fuse “FAN”
7. Spare fuse
8. Accessory fuse “ACC”
9. Sub radiator fan motor fuse “FAN_2”
10.Auxiliary DC jack fuse “TERMINAL”
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4. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and turn on theelectrical circuit in question to check if
the device operates. If the fuse blows
again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
5. Install the panel.EBU35261HeadlightsThis model is equipped with LED headlights.
There are no user replaceable bulbs. If one or
more headlights do not come on, check for a
loose connection, check the headlight fuse,
and then have a Yamaha dealer check the ve-
hicle.TIP When the headlights are set to low beam,
only the top half of each lamp will illuminate.
 When the headlights are set to high beam,
both halves of each lamp will illuminate.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:50.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Sub radiator fan motor fuse: 30.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 30.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A
Accessory fuse: 15.0 A
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Ignition fuse:15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Accessory fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse:
30.0 A
Sub radiator fan motor fuse: 30.0 A
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