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Push the “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch.
Squeeze the throttle lever.
Squeeze the RiDE lever.
TIP:
The no-wake mode is also deactivated when
the engine is stopped.
EJU46380Drive control mode
The drive control mode is a function for set-
ting the maximum watercraft speed.
The maximum watercraft speed can be se-
lected from two settings.
Activating the drive control mode
Activation of the drive control mode can be
confirmed by the drive control mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
When the drive control mode is activated, the
drive control mode indicator is shown in light
yellow.
To operate the watercraft using the drive con-
trol mode:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-gine speed return to idle.
(2) Activate each drive control mode.
(3) Squeeze the throttle lever.
Selecting the drive control mode settings
The drive control mode setting for the maxi-
mum watercraft speed is saved. In addition,
the activation and settings of the drive control
mode can be locked to prevent others from
changing them. When the drive control mode is locked, a PIN
must be entered to operate the drive control
mode screen.
To select the maximum watercraft speed set-
ting:
(1) Select “Speed”.
(2) Select the maximum watercraft speed
setting.
(3) Select the “Save” button to complete the settings and return to the previous dis-
play.
Locking the drive control mode
The drive control mode can be locked.
To lock the drive control mode:
(1) Select “Lock”.
(2) Input each digit of the 4-digit PIN, and then push the “OK” button of the touch-
pad control.
1Drive control mode indicator
Drive Control
Speed
Lock
1
1Maximum watercraft speed setting
2 “Save”
Drive Control
Save
Low
MiddleSpeed
2
1
Enter PIN
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To unlock the drive control mode:
(1) Select the drive control mode indicator.
(2) Input each digit of the 4-digit PIN, andthen push the “OK” button of the touch-
pad control.
(3) Select “Lock”.
EJU46390Cruise assist
The cruise assist is a function for maintaining
a desired engine speed within a fixed range
while operating the watercraft. Once the
cruise assist is activated, the set engine
speed can be increased or decreased. How-
ever, the adjustment is limited to a maximum
of five increments above or below the initial
cruise assist setting.
TIP:
The cruise assist can only be set between en-
gine speeds of approximately 4000 r/min and
approximately 7000 r/min.
Activating and deactivating the cruise as-
sist
Activation of the cruise assist can be con-
firmed by the cruise assist indicator on the
multifunction information center.
To activate the cruise assist:
(1) Operate the throttle lever until the de- sired engine speed is reached.
(2) When the engine speed reaches the de- sired cruise assist setting, push the “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch. Once the
beeper sounds three times and the
cruise assist indicator is displayed, the
cruise assist is activated.
(3) When the cruise assist is activated, slow- ly squeeze the throttle lever to keep it
squeezed further than the position at
which the cruise assist was set.
TIP:
Check the multifunction information center to
make sure that the cruise assist is activated
before squeezing the throttle lever to the full
throttle position. If the cruise assist is not ac-
tivated, the engine will respond normally to
the throttle operation.
(4) Once the cruise assist is activated, pushthe upper side of the “SPEED ADJUST”
switch to increase the set engine speed
or the lower side of the “SPEED AD-
JUST” switch to decrease the set engine
speed. The engine speed can be
1Cruise assist indicator
2 Cruise assist level
14.3V
RPM
Cruise Assist +4
km/h
21
1“CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch
1
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Resetting the settings
Changing the PIN (“PIN Settings”)
The PIN can be changed to any 4-digit num-
ber.
To change the PIN:
(1) Input the current PIN, and then push the “OK” button of the touchpad control.
(2) Input the new PIN, and then push the “OK” button of the touchpad control.
Selecting the display units (“Unit”)
The following display units can be selected
for the display units of the multifunction infor-
mation center.
“US Unit”: Distances are shown in miles,
speeds are shown in MPH, and fuel
amounts are shown in gallons.
“Metric”: Distances are shown in kilome-
ters, speeds are shown in km/h, and fuel
amounts are shown in liters.
To select the display units:
Select “US Unit” or “Metric”, and then push
the “BACK” button of the touchpad control.
Selecting the display language (“Lan-
guage”)
The display language for the multifunction in-
formation center can be selected from the
following languages.
English
French
Spanish
To select the display language:
Select the desired language, and then push
the “OK” button of the touchpad control.
Settings
PIN Settings
Unit
Langua ge
Wellness
Reset
PIN Setting
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Unit
Metric
US Unit
Langua ge
English
Français
Español
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B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, sothe watercraft will turn more gradually.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minimum thrust. If you are
traveling at speeds above trolling, you
will have rapidly decreasing ability to
steer without throttle. You may still have
some turning ability immediately after re-
leasing the throttle lever, but once the
engine slows down, the watercraft will no
longer respond to handlebar input until
you apply throttle again or you reach
trolling speed.
At trolling speed, the watercraft can be
turned gradually by handlebar position
alone using just the amount of thrust
available at idle.
D. If the engine is stopped while riding, there is no thrust. The watercraft will go straight even though the handlebars are
turned.
You need throttle to steer.
E. VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED: If the RiDE lever is squeezedand the handlebars are turned when the
watercraft is cruising at planing speed,
the watercraft will turn gradually while
slowing down.
This model is equipped with the Yamaha En-
gine Management System (YEMS) that in-
cludes an off-throttle steering (OTS) system.
It will activate at planing speeds should you
attempt to steer the watercraft after releasing
the throttle lever (see condition C above).
The OTS system assists in turning by con-
tinuing to supply some thrust while the water-
craft is decelerating, but you can turn more
sharply if you apply throttle while turning the
1 Reverse gate
E
1
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handlebars. The OTS system does not func-
tion below planing speeds or when the en-
gine is off. Once the engine slows down, the
watercraft will no longer turn in response to
handlebar input until you apply throttle again
or you reach trolling speed.
EJU45001Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
down by water resistance or, when operating
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
leased, but will coast for a distance before
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can
stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
throttle and turn in another direction.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
proximately 70 m (230 ft) after the throttle le-
ver is released or the engine is stopped,
although this distance will vary depending on
many factors, including gross weight, water
surface conditions, and wind direction.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: If the RiDE lever is squeezed to slow down, the stopping distance is approxi-
mately 30% shorter than when the RiDE lever
is not used. However, this distance will vary
depending on many factors, including gross
weight, water surface conditions, and wind
direction.
EWJ01793
Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
far enough away from others so you can
always safely coast to a stop.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.
Do not shut the engine off when slowing
down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: To avoid rear-end collisions
while operating the watercraft, check
behind you before using the RiDE lever
to slow down or stop the watercraft.
EJU43446Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
Operating in reverse
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the “R” (re-
verse) shift indicator will be displayed and the
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Index
A
Accessory outlet ...................................... 52
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 91
Audio control............................................ 52
Audio system (equipped models) ............ 52
B
Battery care.............................................. 93
Battery checks ......................................... 72
Battery, jumping..................................... 108
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 90
Bilge water check..................................... 72
Bilge water, draining ................................ 66
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 66
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 66
Boarding alone ......................................... 86
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 89
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 86
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 87
Bow eye ................................................... 56
Bow storage compartment ...................... 57
Builder’s plate ............................................ 3
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 89
Check engine warning ............................. 43
Cleaning ................................................... 95
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 93
Cleat ......................................................... 57
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 77
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 11
D
Display ..................................................... 45
Drive control mode................................... 36
Drive control mode screen ....................... 47
E
Emergency procedures .......................... 107
Engine break-in ........................................ 68
Engine compartment check ..................... 71
Engine idling speed check ....................... 77
Engine lock screen ................................... 49
Engine oil ................................................. 64
Engine oil and oil filter ............................ 101 Engine oil level check ............................... 72
Engine oil requirements ........................... 64
Engine overheat warning.......................... 43
Engine serial number ................................. 2
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 73
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 26
Engine start/stop switch (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .......................................... 26
Engine stop switch (VX-C)........................ 26
Engine unit check ..................................... 72
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 54
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 75
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 60
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band checks ......................................... 75
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 92
Fuel .......................................................... 62
Fuel level check........................................ 71
Fuel level meter ........................................ 42
Fuel level warning..................................... 42
Fuel requirements .................................... 62
Fuel system checks ................................. 71
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 78
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 58
H
Handgrip .................................................. 55
Hazard information................................... 15
Home screen ............................................ 46
Hood check .............................................. 76
Hour meter and voltmeter ........................ 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 75
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 39
Information screen ................................... 47
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 107
Jet intake checks ..................................... 75
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