2022 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 key

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17344FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:TIPProduct and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly from the figures shown in this manual.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU29913Main switch“” (on)
All electrical systems are supplied with power. The
engine can be started. The key cannot be re-
moved.
“ ” (off)
All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
EBU26699Indicator lights and warning lightsYFM700FWB
1. Main switch
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EBU27982High beam indicator light “ ”
(YFM700FWBD)
This indicator light comes on when the high beam
of the headlight is switched on.EBU38261Battery voltage warning light “ ”
(YFM700FWBD)
This warning light comes on if the detected battery
voltage is less than 10 volts, or greater than 18
volts.EBU38290Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the engine
overheats.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). The
warning light should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off. If the warning light does not come
on initially when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or
if the warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
NOTICEECB02040The engine may overheat if the vehicle is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the load
to specification.
 After restarting, make sure that the warning
light is out. Continuous use while this warn-
ing light is on may cause damage to the en-
gine. (YFM700FWB)
If the light comes on during operation, stop the ve-
hicle as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the
engine to cool down for about 10 minutes. (See
page 9-67.)
(YFM700FWBD)
The warning light comes on in red when the en-
gine is overheating. If the red light comes on, stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and allow
the engine to idle for about 10 minutes. If the
warning light does not go off, stop the engine and
allow it to cool. (See page 9-67.)
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TIPWhen the key is turned to “ ” (on), the warning
light will come on in purple. EBU29933Fuel level warning light “ ” (YFM700FWB)
This warning light comes on when the fuel level
drops below approximately 4.0 L (1.06 US gal,
0.88 Imp.gal). When this occurs, refuel as soon as
possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by setting the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turning the key to “ ” (on). The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and then go
off.
If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the warning
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.EBU27289Engine trouble warning light “ ”
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). The
warning light should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off.If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the warning
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
(YFM700FWB)
This warning light comes on or flashes when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine is not work-
ing correctly. When this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the self-diagnostic system.
(YFM700FWBD)
This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem
is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the
engine. When this occurs, the display will indicate
an error code (see page 5-11). Have a Yamaha
dealer check the self-diagnostic system.
EBU30512Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
(YFM700FWBD)
This warning light comes on when the key is
turned to “ ” (on), and then goes off once the
engine is started. If the warning light remains on or
comes on after the engine is started, the EPS sys-
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curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the EPS
system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If the
warning light does not come on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
TIP
If the engine is stopped using the engine stop
switch and the key is in the “ ” (on) position,
the EPS warning light comes on to indicate that
the power assistance for the steering is not
functioning.
 If the steering load is too heavy (i.e., excessive
steering use when the ATV is traveling at a slow
speed), the power assist is reduced to protect
the EPS motor from overheating. EBU38280Four-wheel drive indicators
Four-wheel drive indicator light “ ”
(YFM700FWB)
This indicator light comes on when the drivetrain
is set to “4WD” (four-wheel drive).
TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving. Four-wheel drive icon “ ” (YFM700FWBD)
This icon comes on when the drivetrain is set to
“4WD” (four-wheel drive).TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the indicator may not come on
until the ATV starts moving. Differential gear lock icon “ ” and indicator
light “ ” (YFM700FWBD)
This icon and this indicator light come on when
the drivetrain is set to “4WD” with the differential
gear locked.TIPWhen the On-Command differential gear lock
switch is set to “LOCK” or “4WD”, the “ ” icon
and the “ ” indicator light will flash until the dif-
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ferential gear is completely locked or unlocked.
Turn the handlebar or start moving to help the dif-
ferential lock to engage or disengage.
EBU38114Multi-function display (YFM700FWBD)
The multi-function display is equipped with the
following:

speedometer
 odometer
 tripmeters
 clock
 hour meter
 voltage display
 coolant temperature display
 fuel gauge
 brightness control mode
 error code display
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s traveling
speed. The speedometer can be set to “MPH” or
“km/h”. This also changes the odometer and trip-
meter units between miles and kilometers. To
change the display between “MPH” and “km/h”,
turn the key to “ ” (off), then while holding the
“SELECT” button pushed, turn the key to “ ”
(on).
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B/Service tripmeter/Error code display
3. Clock/Hour meter/Voltage display/Coolant temperature display
4. Fuel gauge
5. “MODE” button
6. “SELECT” button
7. “RESET” button123
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5Voltage display
This display shows the battery voltage. If the bat-
tery voltage is less than 10 volts, “Lo” is displayed,
and if the voltage is above 18 volts, “Hi” is dis-
played.NOTICEECB03570If the voltage display indicates “Lo” or “Hi”,
there may be trouble with the battery charging
circuit or the battery may be faulty. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the
vehicle.
Coolant temperature displayWhen the coolant is in the normal operating tem-
perature range, the temperature is displayed.
When the coolant temperature rises, the coolant
temperature display will begin to flash. If the cool-
ant temperature continues to rise, the message
“Hi” will flash. TIP
The coolant temperature display can be set to
“°C” or “°F”. To switch the temperature units,
turn the key to “ ” (off), then while holding the
“RESET” button pushed, turn the key to “ ”
(on).
1. Voltage display1
1. Coolant temperature display1
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EBU19882
OPERATION
EBU19902Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB00632Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury. EBU38301Starting the engineThis model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-
off system. To enable starting one of the following
conditions must be met:
The drive select lever is in the neutral or park po-
sition.
 The rear brake lever or brake pedal is applied.TIPIt is recommended to shift into neutral or park and
apply the rear brake when starting the engine.
NOTICEECB00151See the “Engine break-in” section on page 7-4
prior to operating the engine for the first time. To start the engine
1. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and the engine stop switch to “ ” (run).
YFM700FWB
The coolant temperature warning light, the
engine trouble warning light, and the fuel level
warning light should come on for a few sec-
onds, then go off.
YFM700FWBD
The battery voltage warning light, the cool-
ant temperature warning light, and the en-
gine trouble warning light should come on
for a few seconds, then go off.
 The electric power steering warning light
should come on and stay on until the en-
gine is started.
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