2021 YAMAHA XMAX 300 battery

Smart key system
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TIPIf the vehicle battery voltage is
low, the turn signal lights will not
flash.
 See “Emergency mode” on page
7-37 for information on turning the
vehicle power on without the
smart key.
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OFF (off)
All electrical systems are off.
To turn the vehicle power off1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, turn the
main switch to “OFF”. 2. The turn signal lights flash once
and the vehicle power turns off.
TIPWhen the main switch is turned to
“OFF” but the smart key cannot be
confirmed (the smart key is either out-
side operation range or has been
turned off), the beeper will sound for 3
seconds and the smart key system in-
dicator light will flash for 30 seconds. During this 30 seconds, the main
switch can be freely operated.
 After 30 seconds, the vehicle
power will turn off automatically.
 To turn the vehicle power off im-
mediately, push the main switch
knob four times within 2 seconds.
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OPEN (open)
Power is supplied to the main switch.
The seat and storage compartment A
can be opened. To open the seat and storage compart-
ment A1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
2. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “OPEN”.
3. To open the seat, push the “SEAT” button, and then lift the
rear of the seat.
1. Turn.ZAUM1472
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1. Push.
2. Turn.ZAUM14711 2
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Instrument and control functions
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V-
belt replacement tripmeter “V-
Belt Trip”
The V-belt replacement tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since the
V-belt was last replaced.
The V-belt replacement indicator “V-
Belt” will flash every 20000 km (12000
mi) to indicate that the V-belt should be
replaced.
After replacing the V-belt, reset the V-
belt replacement indicator and the V-
belt replacement tripmeter. To reset
them both, select the V-belt replace-
ment tripmeter, and then push the
“TRIP” switch for three seconds. While the V-belt replacement tripmeter
is flashing, push the “TRIP” switch for
15 to 20 seconds. Release the “TRIP”
switch, and the V-belt trip value will re-
set to zero.
TIPIf the V-belt is replaced before the V-
belt replacement indicator comes on
(i.e., before the periodic V-belt replace-
ment interval has been reached), the V-
belt replacement tripmeter must be re-
set for the V-belt replacement indicator
to come on at the correct time.Information
display
The information display is equipped
with the following: 
air temperature display
 battery voltage display
 traction control system display
 average fuel consumption display
 instantaneous fuel consumption
display
 average speed display
 warning message function
Navi gatin g the information d isplay
Push the “INFO” switch to change the
display between the air temperature
display “Air-temp”, battery voltage dis-
play “Battery”, traction control system
display “TCS ON” or “TCSOFF”, aver-
age fuel consumption display “Con-
sumption/Average_ _._ km/L” or
“Consumption/Average_ _._ L/100
km”, instantaneous fuel consumption
display “Consumption_ _._ km/L” or
“Consumption_ _._ L/100 km” and av-
erage speed display “Average” in the
following order:
Air-temp → Battery → TCS ON or TC-
SOFF → Consumption/Average_ _._
km/L → Consumption/Average_ _._
1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-Belt”
2. V-belt replacement tripmeterZAUM14891
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1. Information displayZAUM1490
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4 L/100 km →
Consumption_ _._ km/L
→ Consumption_ _._ L/100 km → Av-
erage → Air-temp
For the UK:
Push the “TRIP” switch to change the
display between the air temperature
display “Air-temp”, battery voltage dis-
play “Battery”, traction control system
display “TCS ON” or “TCSOFF”, aver-
age fuel consumption display “Con-
sumption/Average_ _._ km/L”,
“Consumption/Average_ _._ L/100
km” or “Consumption/Average_ _
_._MPG”, instantaneous fuel con-
sumption display “Consumption_ _._
km/L”, “Consumption_ _._ L/100 km”
or “Consumption_ _ _._MPG” and av-
erage speed display “Average” in the
following order:
Air-temp → Battery → TCS ON or TC-
SOFF → Consumption/Average_ _._
km/L → Consumption/Average_ _._
L/100 km → Consumption/Average_ _
_._ MPG → Consumption_ _._ km/L →
Consumption_ _._ L/100 km →
Consumption_ _ _._ MPG → Average
→ Air-temp
TIP When kilometers are selected for
the display units, “Consump-
tion/Average_ _ _._MPG” and
“Consumption_ _ _._MPG” are not
displayed.
 When miles are selected for the
display units, “Consump-
tion/Average_ _._ km/L”, “Con-
sumption/Average_ _._ L/100
km”, “Consumption_ _._ km/L”,
and “Consumption_ _._ L/100 km”
are not displayed.Air temperature d isplay This display shows the air temperature
from –10 °C to 50 °C in 1 °C incre-
ments.
The icy road warning indicator “ ” will
flash when the temperature is below 4
°C.
The temperature displayed may vary
from the actual ambient temperature.
TIPThe accuracy of the temperature read-
ing may be affected by engine heat
when riding slowly (under 20 km/h [12
mi/h]) or when stopped at traffic sig-
nals, etc.Battery volta
ge display
1. Air temperature display
2. Icy road warning indicator “ ”ZAUM1491
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1. Battery voltage displayZAUM1492
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This display shows the current charge
state of the battery.
TIP
If the engine turns over slowly
when using the start switch, have
a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery.
 If “---” appears in the battery volt-
age display, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the battery.Traction control system display
This display shows the current status
of the traction control system. (See
page 4-15.)  “TCS ON”: the system is on
 “TCSOFF”: the system is off
TIPIf only “TCS” is displayed, there is a
communication error within the vehi-
cle. Have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle as soon as possible.Avera ge fuel consumption display
This function calculates the average
fuel consumption since it was last re-
set.
The average fuel consumption can be
displayed as either “Consump-
tion/Average_ _._ km/L”, “Consump-
tion/Average_ _._ L/100 km” or
“Consumption/Average_ _ _._ MPG”
(for the UK). 
“Consumption/Average_ _._
km/L”: The average distance that
can be traveled on 1.0 L of fuel is
shown.
 “Consumption/Average_ _._
L/100 km”: The average amount
of fuel necessary to travel 100 km
is shown.
 “Consumption/Average_ _ _._
MPG” (for the UK): The average
distance that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel is shown.
To reset the average fuel consumption,
push the “INFO” switch for at least
three seconds.
TIPAfter resetting the average fuel con-
sumption, “_ _._” will be shown until
the vehicle has traveled 1 km (0.6 mi).
1. Traction control system displayZAUM1493
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1. Average fuel consumption displayZAUM1494
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Operation and important ri din g points
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Startin g the en gineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when the sidestand is
be up.
To start the engine1. Turn the main switch on.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning
light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and the go off. (See page
4-1.)TIPDo not start the engine if the en-
gine trouble warning 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
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If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as d escribed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.3. Close the throttle completely.
4. While applying the front or rear
brake, push the start switch. 5. Release the start switch when the
engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.
NOTICE
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For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. In this case, the malfunction
Indicator light will come on but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the vehicle
power off and then back on again to
cancel the Indicator light. Failing to do
so will prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the start switch.
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Operation and important ri din g points
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Front
Rear
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Tips for re
ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
 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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Parkin gWhen parking, turn the vehicle power
off, and then turn the smart key off.TIPEven when the vehicle is parked in a lo-
cation partitioned by a fence or the
glass window of a shop, if the smart
key is within operating range, other
people will be able to start the engine
and operate the vehicle. Please turn
the smart key off when leaving the ve-
hicle. (See page 3-5.)If the sidestand is lowered when the
engine is running, the engine will stop
and the beeper will sound for approxi-
mately 1 minute. To stop the beeper,
turn the vehicle power off or raise the
sidestand.TIPBefore leaving the vehicle, be sure
to turn the main switch to “OFF”
or “ ”. Otherwise, the battery may
discharge.
 The sidestand alarm beeper can
be set to not activate. Please con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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BatteryThe battery is located behind panel A.
(See page 7-8.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
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 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
 Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the b attery and pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the b attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
h a ve d is c h ar g e d . K e e p i n m i nd th a t th e battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
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To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will d amage the battery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure to turn the main
switch off, then d isconnect the
ne gative lead before discon-
nectin g the positive lea d.
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2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, be sure to turn
the main switch off, then con-
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. BatteryZAUM1527
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7 nect the positive lea
d before
connectin g the ne gative lead .
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4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
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Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery dama ge.
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Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse boxes,
which contain the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under panel A.
(See page 7-8.)TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the main switch off and turn off the electrical circuit in ques-
tion.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Starter relay coverZAUM15281
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1. Signaling system fuse 2
2. Signaling system fuse
3. ABS control unit fuse
4. Main fuse 2
5. Radiator fan motor fuse
6. Backup fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. ABS motor fuse
9. ABS solenoid fuse
10.Turn signal light and hazard fuse
11.Terminal fuse 1 (for auxiliary DC jack)
12.Answer back fuseZAUM1529
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