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3
Coolant temperature
This display shows the coolant tem-
perature from 40 °C to 116 °C in 1 °C
increments.
If the message “Hi” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine, and let it
cool. (See page 6-38.)
TIP
When the coolant temperature is
below 40 °C, “Lo” will be dis-
played.
 The coolant temperature varies
with changes in the weather and
engine load.
Air temperature
This display shows the air temperature
from –9 °C to 99 °C in 1 °C increments.TIPWhen the temperature is below –9
°C, “Lo” will be displayed.
 The temperature displayed may
vary from the ambient tempera-
ture.
Brig htness control mo de
The brightness level of the multi-func-
tion meter unit panel can be adjusted.
To adjust the brightness1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the top set button.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and continue pushing the top set button until
the display switches to the bright-
ness control mode.
4. Push the bottom set button to set the brightness level.
5. Push the top set button to confirm the selected brightness level and
exit the brightness control mode.
1. Coolant temperature display
1
1. Air temperature display
1
1. Brightness level display
1
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3
EAU12461
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.
EAU12501
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12664
En gine stop switch “ / ” 
Set this switch to “ ” (run) before
starting the engine. Set this switch
to “ ” (stop) to stop the engine in case
of an emergency, such as in the event
of an overturn or if the throttle is stuck.
EAU12713
Start switch “ ” 
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-2 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU12735
Hazar d switch “ ” 
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard 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 hazard.
NOTICE
ECA10062
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.
EAUM4090
“SELECT” switch
This switch has the same functions as
the bottom set button of the Multi-
function meter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on
page 3-6 for detailed information.
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3
TIPWhen riding off-road, the ABS can be
disabled. (See page 3-9.)
WARNING
EWAM1050
Always ri de on paved  roads with the
ABS turne d on. Ri din g on pu blic
roa ds with the ABS  disa ble d may b e
ille gal an d voi d your insurance. Turn
the ABS off only when ri din g on non-
pave d surfaces.
EAUM1795
Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the fuel tank cap lock cover.
2. Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can
be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap 1. Push and install the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, and then re-
move it.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and
locked.3. Close the lock cover.
WARNING
EWA11142
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installe d  before ri din g.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor12
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1
2
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3
EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily  burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d  down  before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a  buil d-up of
heat.
EAUM3740
SeatTo remove the seat
Insert the key into the seat lock, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull the
seat off.
To install the seat
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the seat holder, orient the
seat in order to insert the seat bracket
into the seat lock, push the rear of the
seat down to lock it in place, and then
remove the key.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
2
1
1. Projection
2. Slot
2
2
1 1
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Operation and important ri din g points
5-4
5
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  both  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
spee d 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 d rive 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).
EAU17214
Parkin gWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can  become very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and  b e  burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near  grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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[ECA16842]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a  dischar ged   battery can
cause permanent  battery  damag e.
EAU47176
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse boxes,
which contain the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under the seat.
(See page 3-20.)TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.  WARNING! Do not
1. Starter relay cover
2. Fuse box
3. Spare main fuse
4. Main fuse
2
3
4
1
1. ABS solenoid fuse
2. ABS motor fuse
3. Hazard fuse
4. Accessory fuse
5. Auxiliary fuse
6. ABS control unit fuse
7. Ignition fuse
8. Signaling system fuse
9. Headlight fuse
10.Fuel injection system fuse
11.Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
12.Radiator fan motor fuse
13.Spare fuse
89
7
123456
101112
13
13
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6 use a fuse of a hi
gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded  to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
 [EWA15132]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAUN2261
Vehicle lig htsThis model is equipped with LED lights
for headlights, auxiliary lights and
brake/tail light. If a light does not come
on, check the fuse and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinte d film or
stickers to the hea dlig ht lens.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 30.0 A
Auxiliary fuse:
2.0 A
Headlight fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Hazard fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 20.0 A
1. Headlight
2. Auxiliary light
1
2
2
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