2020 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS 4WD

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CONTENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ..................... 1-1Identification numbers .......................... 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 2-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 3-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 4-1 Left view ............................................... 4-1
Right view ............................................. 4-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 4-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................ 5-1 Main switch .......................................... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ....... 5-2
Multi-function meter unit .................... 5-10
Light switch ........................................ 5-19
Interior light switch (equipped models) ............................ 5-20 On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK” .................. 5-21
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-21
Brake pedal ........................................ 5-22
Parking brake lever ............................ 5-22
YCC-S system.................................... 5-23
Drive select lever and shift paddles ... 5-24
Fuel tank cap...................................... 5-25
Doors .................................................. 5-25
Seats .................................................. 5-25
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 5-27
Adjusting the steering wheel position ............................................. 5-27
Seat belts ........................................... 5-28
Glove compartment ........................... 5-29
Storage compartments ...................... 5-29
Cup holders ........................................ 5-30
Cargo bed .......................................... 5-31
Flag pole bracket ............................... 5-32
Front shock absorbers ....................... 5-32
Rear shock absorbers ........................ 5-41
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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 5-21 and 7-10 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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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. 
“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.
1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
1
1. Accelerator pedal
1
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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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TIPWhen the knob is set to “DIFF LOCK” or “4WD ”, the drive mode icon and the indicator light
will flash until the differential gear is completely locked or unlocked.
 Turning the steering wheel back and forth will help the differential gear lock to engage or dis-
engage.
 To protect the drivetrain from damage, vehicle speed is limited until the differential gear lock
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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,
brakes, steering, and shift paddles. 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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sense and remember that some hills are too
steep for you to climb or descend. Use proper
driving techniques to avoid rearward, for-
ward, or sideways rollovers on hills and
slopes.
Drive straight up and down inclines, not
across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable,
drive slowly. Turn downhill immediately if you
feel the vehicle may tip.
If you think or feel the vehicle may tip or
roll:
Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly
on the floorboard and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel or passenger handhold.
 Do not put your hands or feet outside of the
vehicle for any reason.
Uphill
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have
mastered basic maneuv ers on flat ground.
Drive straight up hills, and avoid crossing the
side of a hill, which increases your risk of roll- over. Practice first on gentle slopes before at-
tempting steeper hills. Always check the
terrain carefully before attempting any hill.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum,
and steady throttle. For more traction and
control for climbing steeper and/or rougher
slopes, shift into low gear and select “4WD”
or “DIFF LOCK”. Travel fast enough to main-
tain momentum, but not so fast that you can-
not react to changes in the terrain as you
climb.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the
hill if you cannot see clearly what is on the
other side – there could be another person, an
obstacle, or a sharp drop-off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum
when climbing, and decide you will be unable
to continue, use the brakes to stop. Do not at-
tempt to turn the vehicle around. With your
foot on the brake pedal, look behind you and
plan your descent. Shift the transmission into
reverse so you can use engine braking to
slow your descent. Release the brake, andUBAS7AE0.book Page 18 Wednesday, June 19, 2019 11:51 AM

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then begin to coast down the hill. Use engine
braking as much as possible, gently applying
the brakes when necessary.
Downhill
Check the terrain carefully before going
downhill. When possible, choose a path that
lets you drive your vehicle straight downhill.
Choose your path carefully and drive slowly
enough to be able to react to obstacles that
you encounter.
For more traction and control, before going
down steeper and/or rougher slopes, shift
into low gear and select “4WD” or “DIFF
LOCK”. Engine braking will help you go
downhill slowly. Go as slowly as possible. If
you begin to go too fast, apply the brakes
gently. Avoid hard application of the brakes,
which could cause the vehicle to slide.If you are sliding or skidding, try to steer in the
direction the vehicle is sliding, to regain con-
trol. For example, if you feel the back of the
vehicle start to slide to your right, steer to the
right.
If you must turn on the hill to avoid an obsta-
cle, do so slowly and carefully. If the vehicle
starts to tip, immediately steer in the downhill
direction if there are no obstacles in your
path. As you regain proper balance, gradually
steer again in the direction you want to go.
Rough terrain
Operation over rough terrain should be done
with caution.
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Look for and avoid obstacles that could
cause damage to the vehicle or could lead
to a rollover or accident.
 Do not drive in a way that will get the vehicle
airborne, as injury, loss of control, and
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