2021 YAMAHA MT-09 change time

Instrument and control functions
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Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight
and to mark the start of each lap when
using the lap timer.
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn si gnal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
To crank the engine with the starter,
set this switch to “ ”, and then push
the switch down towards “ ”. See
page 6-2 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the vehicle overturns or when the
throttle cable is stuck.
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Hazar
d switch “OFF/ ”
Use this switch to turn on the hazard
lights (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights). The hazard lights are
used in case of an emergency or to
warn other drivers when your vehicle is
stopped where it might be a traffic haz-
ard.
The hazard lights can be turned on or
off only when the key is in the “ON” po-
sition. You can turn the main switch to
the “OFF” or “LOCK” position, and the
hazard lights will continue to flash. To
turn off the hazard lights, turn the main
switch to the “ON” position and oper-
ate the hazard switch again.NOTICE
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Do not use the hazar d lig hts for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may d ischarge.
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MODE switches
Use the MODE switches to change the
“D-MODE” and “TCS-MODE” located
on the left side of the display.
There are three mode controls:
MODE up switch - push this switch to
change the selected mode setting up-
ward.
“MODE” switch - push this switch to
toggle left to right between “D-MODE”
and “TCS-MODE”.
MODE down switch - push this switch
to change the selected mode setting
downward.TIP When in “D-MODE 1”, pressing
the MODE up switch will cycle to
“D-MODE 4”. When in “D-MODE
4”, pressing the MODE down
switch will not cycle to “D-MODE
1”.
 The “TCS-MODE” can only be
turned off from the main screen.
Select “TCS-MODE” with the
“MODE” switch, then push and
hold the MODE up switch until
“OFF” is displayed.
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4 
To turn the traction control system
back on, use the MODE down
switch.
 When “TCS-MODE” has been set
to “OFF”, the TCS, SCS and LIF
systems are all turned off togeth-
er.
 See page 4-11 for more informa-
tion on the MODE display.
 See page 3-1 for more information
on “TCS-MODE”.
 See page 3-1 for more information
on “D-MODE”.
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Wheel switch “ ”
When the wheel switch is operated, a
cursor will appear around the previous-
ly selected item on the display.
The wheel switch controls:
 Vehicle information displays
 Settings MENU
 Grip warmer function (Option)
Operate the wheel switch as follows:
Rotate up - rotate the wheel upward to
scroll up or increase a setting value.
Rotate down - rotate the wheel down-
ward to scroll down or decrease a set-
ting value. Push inwar
d - press the wheel switch
in towards the handlebar to select
items indicated by the cursor and con-
firm settings changes. Press and hold
the switch inward to reset selected
items.
TIP If the wheel switch is not operated
for a certain period of time, the
cursor will disappear.
 For items that can be reset, leave
the cursor over the item, press
and hold the switch to reset.
 See page 4-9 for more information
on the main screen and its func-
tions.
 See page 4-14 for more informa-
tion on the MENU screen and how
to make settings changes.
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Indicator li ghts and warning
li g hts1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Neutral indicator light “ ”
6. Stability control indicator light “ ”
7. Auxiliary system warning light “ ”
8. ABS warning light “ ”
9. Fuel level warning light “ ”
10.Oil pressure and Coolant temperature warn-
ing light “ ”
11.Malfunction indicator light “ ”
ABS
3
4
56
7
8
11 11
10 10
9
11 1 12
2 2
10 9 9
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When unable to shift, QS is
white.
If the QS function is turned OFF, QS
itself is not displayed.
The QS functions can be turned on or
off in the setting MENU. See page
4-15.
TIPThe upshift and downshift functions
are independent and can be activated
separately.
For more information on the QS sys-
Settin g menu icon “ ”
Choose this icon and push the wheel
switch to change the settings MENU
screen. (See page 4-14.)
Grip warmer in dicator (Option)
The grip warmers can be used when
the engine is running. There are 10
temperature levels. When activated,
the indicator will display the tempera-
ture level from 1 (lowest) to 10 (high-
est). To activate the grip warmer, use the
wheel switch to highlight the grip
warmer display with the cursor.
Press the wheel switch inward to se-
lect the grip warmer function.
Once selected, rotate the wheel switch
up and down to adjust the temperature
level.
Press the wheel switch inward to con-
firm the temperature level and exit the
grip warmer function.
NOTICE
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
Be sure to wear g loves when
using the grip warmers.
 Do not use the grip warmers in
warm weather.
 If the han dle bar grip or throttle
g rip becomes worn or d am-
a g ed , stop usin g the g rip warm-
ers an d replace the grips.The function of the wheel switch can
be locked into grip warmer mode by
pressing and holding the wheel switch
inward while the grip warmer indicator
is highlighted by the cursor. In this mode, the temperature levels
can be instantly adjusted by rotating
the wheel switch up/down.
To exit this mode and return the wheel
switch to its normal functionality, press
and hold the wheel switch inward.
TIPThe current grip warmer setting is
saved when the vehicle is turned off.Lap timer
This stopwatch function can be acti-
vated through the setting MENU. (See
page 4-14.)
Once activated, the vehicle information
display is replaced with:1. Lap count
2. Current lap time
3. Latest/Previous lap time
LAP
02
LATEST
00:12.3
4
00:3 0.23
2
1
3
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4 To start the timer, press the pass
switch.
Each press of the pass switch will in-
crease the lap count by 1 and reset the
current lap timer.
To pause the lap timer, press the wheel
switch inward.
To unpause the timer, press the pass
switch and the timer will resume with-
out counting a new lap.
To exit the lap time mode, turn it off in
the settings MENU. (See page 4-14.)
TIP
The engine must be running to
start the lap timer.
 The headlight will flash when the
pass switch is pressed.
 Whenever the lap timer is paused,
it can be resumed using the pass
switch.Brake control icon “BC”
This icon is replaced by the auxiliary
system warning and coolant tempera-
ture warning indicators when they are
activated.
For more information on the BC sys-
tem see “BC” on page 3-4. Error mo
de warnin g “Err”
When an internal error occurs (e.g.,
communication with a system control-
ler has been cut off), the error mode
warning will appear as follows.
“Err” and “ ” indicator light indicates
an ECU error.
“Err” only indicates an ABS ECU error.
TIPDepending on the nature of the error,
the display may not function properly
and TCS settings may be impossible to
change. Additionally, ABS may not
function properly. Use extra care when
braking and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle immediately.Auxiliary system warnin g“”
This icon appears if a problem is de-
tected in a non-engine-related system.
Coolant temperature warnin g“”
This icon appears if the coolant tem-
perature reaches 116 °C (241 °F) or
higher. Stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine. Allow the engine to cool.
NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.Oil pressure warnin g“”
This icon appears when the engine oil
pressure is low. When the vehicle is
first turned on, engine oil pressure has
yet to build, so this icon will come on
and stay on until the engine has been
started.TIPIf a malfunction is detected, the oil
pressure warning icon will flash repeat-
edly.NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if the oil pressure is low.
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Settin gs MENUThe settings MENU screen contains
the following settings modules. Select
a module to make related settings
changes. Settin
gs MENU access an d opera-
tion
How to use the settings MENU:
Rotate the wheel switch up or down to
highlight items or increase/decrease
values and briefly press the wheel
switch inward to confirm the selection.
Press and hold the wheel switch until
the screen returns to the main display
to exit the MENU at any time.
TIP Certain settings menu screens
have an upward pointing triangle
mark item. Select the triangle
mark to save settings changes
and exit the current screen.
 Should vehicle motion be detect-
ed, the screen will automatically
exit the settings MENU and return
to the main display. 
To ensure that the desired settings
changes are saved, be sure to exit
each menu via the triangle mark (if
displayed). Exiting the settings
menu by pressing and holding the
wheel switch may not save set-
tings changes.
“Display Settin g”
This module allows you to switch the
lap time mode and tachometer color
mode ON/OFF.
When the lap time mode is selected,
the twin vehicle information displays
on the main screen will display a lap
timer and a lap counter. To exit the lap
time mode, the turn lap timer OFF in
the display setting module.
Mo dule Description
“Exit” Exit MENU and return the
main display
“Display Set-
ting” Switch lap time mode
on/off and adjust the ta-
chometer color
“Manual TCS
Setting” Adjust TCS/SCS/LIF set-
tings for the “TCS-MODE
M”
“Vehicle Set-
ting” Adjust BC/QS settings
“Shift Indica-
tor” Turn the shift indicator
on/off and adjust tachom-
eter settings
“Maintenance” View and reset mainte-
nance intervals
Display S
etting
Exit
Manual TCS S ettingVehicle S ettingShift Indicator
km/h
MENU
Set fuel consumption and
measurement units
Adjust screen brightness
Adjust the clock
Return all settings to fac-
tory default
Lap Time OFFTacho Color OFF
km/h
Display Setting
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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Valve clearanceThe valves are an important engine
component, and since valve clearance
changes with use, they must be
checked and adjusted at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart. Unadjusted valves can result in
improper air-fuel mixture, engine
noise, and eventually engine damage.
To prevent this from occurring, have
your Yamaha dealer check and adjust
the valve clearance at regular intervals.TIPThis service must be performed when
the engine is cold.
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TiresTires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
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Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.  The tire air pressure must be
checked and a djuste d on col d
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the amb ient
temperature).
 The tire air pressure must be
a d juste d in accor dance with the
ri din g speed and with the total wei
ght of ri der, passen ger, car-
g o, an d accessories approve d
for this mo del.
WARNING
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Never overloa d your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overload ed vehicle coul d
cause an acci dent.Col d tire air pressure:
1 person: Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
2 persons:
Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load :
Vehicle:
166 kg (366 lb)
The vehicle’s maximum load is the
combined weight of the rider, pas-
senger, cargo, and any accessories.
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