2020 YAMAHA YZF-R6 warning lights

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Special features ............................... 3-1
D-mode (drive mode)...................... 3-1
Traction control system .................. 3-2
Quick shift system .......................... 3-4
Instrument an d control functions ... 4-1
Immobilizer system......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-3
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 4-5
Multi-function meter unit ................ 4-8
Clutch lever .................................. 4-16
Shift pedal .................................... 4-17
Brake lever.................................... 4-17
Brake pedal .................................. 4-17
ABS .............................................. 4-18
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-19
Fuel ............................................... 4-19
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-21
Catalytic converter ....................... 4-22
Seats ............................................ 4-22
Rear view mirrors.......................... 4-23
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-24 Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 4-26
EXUP system ................................ 4-28
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 4-29
Sidestand ...................................... 4-29
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 4-30
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-1
Shifting ............................................ 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 6-3
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Tool kit ............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 7-5
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ................................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-13
Canister ......................................... 7-14 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-15
Why Yamalube.............................. 7-18
Coolant ......................................... 7-19
Air filter element ............................ 7-20
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-20
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-21
Valve clearance............................. 7-21
Tires .............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels .................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-24
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 7-25
Brake light switches ..................... 7-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-27
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-28
Drive chain slack........................... 7-29
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-30
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 7-32
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-32UBN6E2E0.book Page 1 Friday, December 7, 2018 2:56 PM

Instrument and control functions
4-2
4
EAU10474
Main switch/steerin g lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-
registering.
EAU85050
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power and the vehicle lights are turned
on. The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed.TIP To prevent battery discharge, do
not leave the key in the on position
without the engine running.
 The headlight comes on automat-
ically when the engine is started.
 The headlight will stay on until the
key is turned to “OFF”, even if the
engine stalls.
EAU10662
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
EAU1068B
LOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position, push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
ON
OFF
LOCK
P
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
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Instrument and control functions
4-19
4
EAU13076
Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
With the key still inserted in the lock,
push down the fuel tank cap. Turn the
key 1/4 turn counterclockwise, remove
it, and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1
2
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Operation and important rid ing points
6-3
6 3. Open the throttle gradually, and at
the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. After starting out, close the throt- tle, and at the same time, quickly
pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
EAU85380
To decelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. As the vehicle decelerates, shift to a lower gear.
3. When the engine is about to stall or runs roughly, pull the clutch le-
ver in, use the brakes to slow the
motorcycle, and continue to
downshift as necessary. 4. Once the motorcycle has
stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380
Improper brakin g can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use b oth brakes an d apply
them smoothly.
 Make sure that the motorcycle
and the en gine have sufficiently
slowe d b efore shiftin g to a low-
er gear. En gag in g a lower gear
when the vehicle or en gine
speed is too hi gh coul d make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the en gine to over-rev. This
coul d cause loss of control, an
acci dent an d injury. It coul d also
cause en gine or drive train dam-
a g e.
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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Index
AABS....................................................... 4-18
ABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element.................................... 7-20
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 4-29BBattery .................................................. 7-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 7-32
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 7-32
Brake fluid, changing............................ 7-28
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 7-27
Brake lever............................................ 4-17
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-25
Brake light switches ............................. 7-26
Brake pedal .......................................... 4-17CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-31
Canister ................................................ 7-14
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 4-22
Clutch lever........................................... 4-16
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-24
Coolant ................................................. 7-19
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 4-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 7-9DData recording, vehicle......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector ........................... 10-2
Dimmer switch........................................ 4-4
D-mode (drive mode).............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-30 Drive chain slack .................................. 7-29
Drive mode switch ................................. 4-5
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 7-15
Engine overheating .............................. 7-42
Engine serial number ........................... 10-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 4-6
EXUP system ....................................... 4-28FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-26
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-34
Fuel ...................................................... 4-19
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap........................................ 4-19
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-21
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-36HHandlebar switches ............................... 4-3
Hazard switch ........................................ 4-4
High beam indicator light ....................... 4-5
Horn switch ............................................ 4-4IIdentification numbers ......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 4-30
Immobilizer system ................................ 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-5LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 7-38
MMain switch/steering lock ....................... 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-5
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 4-8NNeutral indicator light ............................. 4-5OOil level warning light .............................. 4-5PParking.................................................... 6-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 4-4QQuick shift system .................................. 3-4RRear view mirrors .................................. 4-23SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 4-22
Shifting.................................................... 6-2
Shift light ................................................. 4-7
Shift pedal............................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-26
Sidestand.............................................. 4-29
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 7-33
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 7-13
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starting the engine ................................. 6-1
Steering, checking ................................ 7-34
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