2021 YAMAHA XMAX 300 Owners Manual

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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34. To open storage compartment A,push the “LID” button.
TIPMake sure that the seat and storage
compartment are securely closed be-
fore starting off.Open position remin der
To prevent you from accidentally leav-
ing the vehicle unlocked by walking
away with the main switch still in the
“OPEN” position, the smart key system
beeper will sound under the following
conditions.  When the main switch has been in
the “OPEN” position for 3 minutes
 If the smart key is turned off while
the main switch is in the “OPEN”
position
 If you walk out of range of the
smart key system with the main
switch in the “OPEN” position
If the beeper sounds after 3 minutes,
turn the main switch to “OFF” or “ ”.
If the beeper sounds because the
smart key was turned off or moved out
of range, turn the smart key on and
walk back into range.
TIP The beeper will turn off after 1
minute.
 The seat can also be opened with
the mechanical key. (See page
4-20.)
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“” (lock)
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
the left.
1. Storage compartment A
2. “LID” button
1. “SEAT” buttonZAUM18191
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ZAUM1818
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1. Push.
2. Push and turn.ZAUM14751
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2. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
3. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, push and turn the
main switch to “ ”.
TIPIf the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebar back to the right slightly.To unlock the steering1. With the smart key turned on andwithin operating range, push the
main switch knob. 2. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, push and turn the
main switch to the desired posi-
tion.
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“ ” (fuel tank cap li d)
To open the fuel tank cap lid1. 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 “ ”. To close the fuel tank cap lid
Push the fuel tank cap lid down until it
is closed.TIPMake sure that fuel tank cap lid is se-
curely closed before starting off.
1. Push.
2. Push and turn.ZAUM182012
1. Push.
2. Turn.ZAUM14771
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Instrument and control functions
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In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
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Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Malfunction in dicator li ght
(MIL) “ ”
This light comes on or flashes if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system. The electri-
cal circuit of the warning light can be
checked by vehicle power on. The light
should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off. If the light does not
come on initially when the vehicle pow-
er on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICE
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If the MIL starts flashin g, re duce en-
g ine spee d to prevent exhaust sys-
tem damag e.
TIPThe engine is sensitively controlled for
the on-board diagnostic system to de-
tect deterioration and malfunction of
the emission control system. Due to
this specification, the MIL may come
on or flash for vehicle modifications,
lack of maintenance, or excessive or
improper use of the vehicle. To prevent
this, observe these precautions.
 Do not attempt to modify the soft-
ware of the engine control unit.
 Do not add any electrical acces-
sories that interfere with engine
control.
 Do not use aftermarket accesso-
ries or parts such as suspension,
spark plugs, injectors, exhaust
system, etc.
 Do not change drivetrain specifi-
cations (chain, sprockets, wheels,
tires, etc.).
 Do not remove or alter the O2 sen-
sor, air induction system, or ex-
haust parts (catalysts or EXUP,
etc.).
 Maintain proper V-belt and drive
belt (if equipped).
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
5. Malfunction indicator light “ ”
6. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
7. Smart key system indicator light “ ”ZAUM1548
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ABS
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
Maintain correct tire pressure.
 Do not operate the vehicle in an
extreme manner. For example, re-
peated or excessive opening and
closing of the throttle, racing,
burnouts, wheelies, etc.
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ABS warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
vehicle is first turned on, and goes off
after starting riding. If the warning light
comes on while riding, the anti-lock
brake system may not work correctly.
WARNING
EWA16043
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not
turn off after reachin g 10 km/h (6
mi/h), or if the warnin g lig ht comes
on while ri din g:
 Use extra caution to avoi d pos-
si ble wheel lock durin g emer-
g ency brakin g.
 Have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle as soon as possi ble.
TIPIf the engine is revved while the brakes
are applied or the vehicle is on its cen-
terstand (if equipped), the ABS warning
light may come on. If this happens, turn
the vehicle power off and then back on
again to reset the ABS warning light.
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Traction control system in dicator
li g ht “TCS”
This indicator light will flash when trac-
tion control has engaged.
If the traction control system is turned
off, this indicator light will come on.
(See page 4-15.)TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
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Smart key system in dicator
li g ht “ ”
This indicator light communicates the
status of the smart key system. When
the smart key system is operating nor-
mally, this indicator light will be off. If
there is an error in the smart key sys-
tem, the indicator light will flash. The
indicator light will also flash when com-
munication between the vehicle and
smart key takes place and when cer-
tain smart key system operations are
carried out.
ABS
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Speed ometerFor the UK
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed. When the vehicle power is turned on,
the speedometer needle will sweep
once across the speed range and then
return to zero in order to test the elec-
trical circuit.
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TachometerThe electric tachometer allows the rid-
er to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
When the vehicle power is turned on,
the tachometer needle will sweep once
across the r/min range and then return
to zero r/min in order to test the electri-
cal circuit.NOTICE
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Do not operate the en
gine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Re d zone: 9000 r/min an d a bove
1. Speedometer
1. SpeedometerZAUM15321ZAUM15331
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zoneZAUM1549
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Multi-function display
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can distract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.The “TRIP/INFO” switch is located on
the right side of the handlebar. This
switch allows you to control or change the settings of the multi-function meter
unit. To use the “TRIP” switch, move
the “TRIP/INFO” switch in direction (a).
To use the “INFO” switch, move the
“TRIP/INFO” switch in direction (b).
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
 clock
 fuel meter
 coolant temperature meter
 tripmeter display
 information display
TIPFor the UK: To switch the displays be-
tween kilometers and miles, turn the
main switch to “ON” while pushing the “INFO” switch, and then continue to
push the “INFO” switch for eight sec-
onds.
Clock
The clock uses a 24-hour time system.
To set the clock1. Turn the main switch to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “TRIP” switch.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON”
while pushing the “TRIP” switch,
and then continue to push the
“TRIP” switch for eight seconds.
The hour digits will start flashing.
4. Use the “TRIP” switch to set the hours.
1. Fuel meter
2. Information display
3. Coolant temperature meter
4. Clock
5. Tripmeter display
6. Icy road warning indicator “ ”ZAUM1481
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165
1. “TRIP/INFO” switch1 (b)
(a)
1. ClockZAUM1482
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4 5. Push the “TRIP” switch for three
seconds, and then release it. The
minute digits will start flashing.
6. Use the “TRIP” switch to set the minutes.
7. Push the “TRIP” switch for three seconds, and then release it to
start the clock.
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The segments of
the fuel meter disappear from “F” (full)
towards “E” (empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the last segment of
the fuel meter starts flashing, refuel as
soon as possible.
TIP If a problem is detected in the fuel
meter, the all segments will flash
repeatedly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
 When approximately 2.4 L (0.63
US gal, 0.53 Imp.gal) of fuel re-
mains in the fuel tank, the last seg-
ment of the fuel meter will start
flashing. The display will automat-
ically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter “F Trip” and start count-
ing the distance traveled from that
point.Coolant temperature meter The coolant temperature meter indi-
cates the temperature of the coolant.
If the top segment flashes, stop the ve-
hicle, then stop the engine, and let the
engine cool. (See page 7-36.)
NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-
g
ine if it is overheatin g.TIP If a problem is detected in the
coolant temperature meter, all
segments will flash repeatedly. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle as soon as pos-
sible.
 The coolant temperature varies
with changes in the weather and
engine load.
1. Fuel meterZAUM14831
1. Coolant temperature meterZAUM1484
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