2021 YAMAHA TMAX key battery

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key system......................................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical key ........................... 3-3
Smart key ....................................... 3-5
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Powering on the vehicle ................. 3-7
Powering off the vehicle ................. 3-8
How to lock the steering ................ 3-9
How to lock the centerstand ........ 3-10
Storage compartment and fuel tank access ............................... 3-11
Parking mode ............................... 3-13
Special features ............................... 4-1
Cruise control system..................... 4-1
D-mode (drive mode)...................... 4-3
Traction control system .................. 4-4
Instrument an d control functions ... 5-1
Handlebar switches ........................ 5-1 Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................ 5-2
Speedometer .................................. 5-4
Tachometer ..................................... 5-5
Multi-function display...................... 5-5
Front brake lever ........................... 5-17
Rear brake lever ............................ 5-18
Rear brake lock lever .................... 5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....... 5-19
Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-20
Fuel ............................................... 5-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-22
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-22
Storage compartments ................. 5-23
Rear view mirrors .......................... 5-24
Shock absorber assembly ............ 5-25
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 5-26
Sidestand ...................................... 5-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-28
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 7-1
Engine break-in ............................... 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ...................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-3 Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 7-4
Parking............................................ 7-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 8-1
Tool kit ............................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 8-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 8-5
Removing and installing panels ...... 8-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 8-11
Canister ........................................ 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 8-12
Why Yamalube.............................. 8-15
Coolant ......................................... 8-15
Replacing the engine air filter element and cleaning the
check hose ................................ 8-17
V-belt air filter elements ................ 8-18
Checking the engine idling speed ........................................ 8-18
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 8-19
Valve clearance............................. 8-19
Tires .............................................. 8-19
Cast wheels .................................. 8-21
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Smart key system
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TIPAs the smart key system uses
weak radio waves, the operating
range may be affected by the sur-
rounding environment.
 When the battery of the smart key
is discharged, the smart key may
not work or its operating range be-
come very small.
 If the smart key is turned off, the
vehicle will not recognize the
smart key even if it is within oper-
ating range.
 If the “ON/ ” switch,
“OFF/LOCK” switch, or “ / ”
switch are repeatedly pressed
when the smart key is out of range
or cannot communicate with the
vehicle, all switches will be tempo-
rarily disabled.
 Placing the smart key in the front
or rear storage compartment may
block communication between
the smart key and the vehicle. If
the rear trunk or front storage
compartment is locked with the
smart key inside, the smart key system may be disabled. The
smart key should always carried
on your person.
WARNING
EWA17952

The smart key shoul d b e carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
 When the smart key is within
operatin g ran ge, exercise due
care because other people not
carryin g the smart key can start
the en gine an d operate the vehi-
cle.
EAU61647
Han dlin g of the smart key an d
mechanical keyIncluded with the vehicle is one smart
key (with a built-in mechanical key) and
one spare mechanical key with an
identification card. Keep the spare me-
chanical key and card separate from
the smart key. Should you lose or dam-
age the smart key, or when its battery
is discharged, the mechanical key will
serve as a back up. The seat can be
opened, the smart key system identifi-
cation number can be manually input,
and then the vehicle can be operated.
(See page 8-39.) We recommend that
you note down the i dentification
numb er in case of emer gency.
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3If the smart key and identification card
of the mechanical key are both lost or
damaged, and there is no record of the
identification number, the entire smart
key system will need to be replaced.
NOTICE
ECA21573
The smart key has precision elec-
tronic components. O bserve the fol-
lowin g precautions to prevent
possi ble malfunction or damag e.
 Do not place or store the smart
key in a storag e compartment.
The smart key may b e damag ed
from roa d vi brations or exces-
sive heat. 
Do not d rop, ben d, or su bject
the smart key to stron g impacts.
 Do not sub merge the smart key
in water or other liqui ds.
 Do not place heavy items or ex-
cessive stress on the smart key.
 Do not leave the smart key in a
place exposed to direct sun-
li g ht, hi gh temperature or hi gh
humi dity.
 Do not g rind or attempt to mo d-
ify the smart key.
 Keep the smart key away from
stron g ma gnetic fiel ds an d
ma gnetic o bjects such as key
hol ders, TVs, an d com puters.
 Keep t h

e smart key away from
electric me dical equipment.
 Do not allow oils, polishin g
a g ents, fuel, or any stron g
chemicals to come in contact
with the smart key. The smart
key body may become discol-
ore d or cracke d.
TIP The smart key battery life is ap-
proximately two years, but this
may vary according to operating
conditions.
 The smart key battery may be-
come discharged even if it is away
from the vehicle and not being
used.
 If the smart key continually re-
ceives radio waves, the smart key
battery will discharge quickly. (For
example, when placed in the vicin-
ity of electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or computers.)Replace the smart key battery when
the smart key system indicator light
flashes for about 20 seconds when the
vehicle is first power on, or when the
smart key indicator light does not
come on when the “ON/OFF” switch is
pushed. (See page 3-6.) After changing
the smart key battery, if the smart key
system still does not operate, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
1. Smart key
2. Mechanical key
3. Identification number card
123456
1 2
3
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TIPYou can register up to six smart
keys for the same vehicle. See a
Yamaha dealer regarding spare smart keys.
 If a smart key is lost, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately to prevent the vehicle from being
stolen.
EAU77223
Smart keyWhen the smart key is turned on and
brought within range, the smart key
system allows you to operate the vehi-
cle without inserting a mechanical key.
If the smart key is turned off, the vehi-
cle cannot be operated even if the
smart key is within operating range of
the vehicle.
The current status of the key can be
checked by briefly pressing the
“ON/OFF” switch.  Short flash: the key is on
 Long flash: the key is off To turn the smart key on or off
To turn the smart key on or off, press
the “ON/OFF” switch for one second.
The smart key indicator light will flash.
If the key does a short flash, the key is
on. If the key does a long flash, the key
is off.
TIPTo preserve the vehicle battery power,
the smart key system will turn off auto-
matically about a week after the vehicle
is last used. In this case, press the
Ž switch once to turn on the
smart key system, and then once more
to turn on the vehicle power.To use the mechanical key
Pull out the mechanical key from the
smart key body. After using the me-
chanical key, insert it back into the
smart key.
1. “ON/OFF” switch
2. Smart key indicator light
3. Mechanical key
1
2
3
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EAU79071
Replacing the smart key bat-
teryReplace the battery in the following sit-
uations.
 The smart key system indicator
light flashes for about 20 seconds
when the power of the vehicle is
turned on.
 When the smart key indicator light
does not come on when the
“ON/OFF” switch is pushed.
WARNING
EWA20630
The smart key contains a button cell
b attery.
 Keep new an d use d b atteries
away from chil dren. 
If the b attery compartment does
not close securely, stop usin g
the smart key an d keep it away
from chil dren.
Explosion Hazar d - d o not mishan-
d le the battery.
 Dan ger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replace d.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
 Do not expose smart key to ex-
cessive heat, such as sunshine
or fire.
Chemical Burn Hazar d - do not in-
g est the battery.
 If the battery is swallowed , it
can cause severe internal burns
in just 2 hours an d can lea d to
d eath.
 If you think batteries mi ght have
b een swallowed or placed in-
si de any part of the body, seek
imme diate me dical attention.
NOTICE
ECA24010

Do not apply excessive force to
the smart key when replacin g
the battery.
 Do not use a screw driver or oth-
er har d o bject to force open the
key.
 Take precautions to prevent the
waterproof seal from bein g
d amag ed or contaminate d by
d irt.
 Do not touch the internal cir-
cuits an d terminals. This may
cause malfunctions.
 Make sure the battery is in-
stalle d correctly. Confirm the di-
rection of the positive/“+” si de
of the battery.To replace the smart key battery
1. Gently pry open the smart key case.
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
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2. Remove the battery cover and O- ring.
3. Remove the battery.
TIPDispose of the removed battery in ac-
cordance with local regulations.
4. Install a new battery as shown. Note the polarity of the battery.
5. Install the O-ring and battery cov- er.
6. Gently snap the smart key case closed.
EAU77233
Powerin g on the vehicle1. With the smart key on and in oper-
ating range, briefly press the
“ON/ ” switch.
2. Upon authentication of the smart key, the beeper will sound twice
and the smart key system indica-
tor light will come on briefly. All
locks will release automatically.TIPThe smart key system indicator
light will flash if the steering lock
cannot automatically release it-
self. Try moving the handlebars
gently to the left or right and then
press the “ON/ ” switch one
more time.
1. Battery cover
2. O-ring
1
2
Specified b attery:
CR2025
1. Battery
2. O-ring
3. Battery cover
1
2
3
1. Ž switch
1
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Operation and important rid ing points
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EAU88770
Startin g the eng ineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when the sidestand is
up.
To start the engine1. With the smart key turned on, ap-
proach the vehicle.
2. Push the “ON/ ” switch and set the engine stop switch to the run
position.
Upon authentication of the smart
key, the beeper will sound twice
and the centerstand and steering
locks (if applied) will be released.
3. Confirm the indicator and warning light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and the go off. (See page
5-2.)TIPDo not start the engine if the mal-
function indicator light remains on.
 The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as d escribed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.4. Close the throttle completely.
5. While applying the front or rear
brake, push the “ON/ ” switch.
6. Release the “ON/ ” switch when the engine starts, or after 5 sec-
onds. Wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow
battery voltage to restore.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAU88780
TIPThis model is equipped with:
 a lean angle sensor. This sensor
stops the engine in case of a vehi-
cle turnover. If this happens, the
malfunction indicator light will
come on, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
and then back on again to cancel
the indicator light. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start
switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket, and push the socket in place.
5. Install the license plate unit onto the rear fender.
6. Install the nuts and tighten to the specified torque.
EAU25865
Trou bleshootin gAlthough your Yamaha received a thor-
ough inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your vehicle re-
quire any repair, take it to an
authorized Yamaha dealer whose
skilled technicians have the necessary
tools, experience, and know-how to
properly service your Yamaha vehicle.
Be sure to use only genuine Yamaha
replacement parts. Although imitation
parts may look similar to genuine parts,
they are often inferior in quality, have a
shorter service life, and can lead to an
expensive repair bill later on.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar- ea, inclu
din g pilot li ghts from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plod e, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
EAU77992
Smart key system trou bleshootin g
Please check the following items when
the smart key system does not work.  Is the smart key turned on? (See
page 3-5.)
 Is the smart key battery dis-
charged? (See page 3-6.)
 Is the smart key battery installed
correctly? (See page 3-6.)
 Is the smart key being used in a lo-
cation with strong radio waves or
other electromagnetic noise? (See
page 3-1.)
 Are you using the smart key that is
registered to the vehicle?
 Is the vehicle battery discharged?
When the vehicle battery is dis-
charged, the smart key system will
not operate. Please have the vehi-
cle battery charged or replaced.
(See page 8-30.)
1. Collar
2. License plate light bulb
3. License plate light unitTightenin g torque:
License plate light unit nut:
3.8 N·m (0.38 kgf·m, 2.8 lb·ft)
3
2
1
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