2022 YAMAHA R6 RACE warning light

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Special features ............................... 3-1
D-mode (drive mode)...................... 3-1
Traction control system .................. 3-2
Quick shifter ................................... 3-4
Instrument an d control functions ... 4-1
Immobilizer system......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-3
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 4-5
Multi-function meter unit ................ 4-8
Clutch lever .................................. 4-16
Shift pedal .................................... 4-17
Brake lever.................................... 4-17
Brake pedal .................................. 4-17
ABS .............................................. 4-18
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-19
Fuel ............................................... 4-19
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-21
Catalytic converter ....................... 4-22
Seats ............................................ 4-22
Rear view mirrors.......................... 4-23
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-24 Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 4-26
EXUP system ................................ 4-28
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 4-29
Sidestand ...................................... 4-29
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 4-30
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-1
Shifting ............................................ 6-2
Engine break-in ............................... 6-3
Parking ............................................ 6-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Tool kit ............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 7-5
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels ................................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-13
Canister ......................................... 7-14
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 7-15
Why Yamalube .............................. 7-18 Coolant ......................................... 7-19
Air filter element ............................ 7-20
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-20
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 7-21
Valve clearance............................. 7-21
Tires .............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels .................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-24
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 7-25
Brake light switches ..................... 7-26
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-27
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-28
Drive chain slack........................... 7-29
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 7-30
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-31
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 7-32
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-32
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Special features
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EAU79735
Traction control systemThe traction control system helps
maintain traction when accelerating on
slippery surfaces, such as unpaved or
wet roads. If sensors detect that the
rear wheel is starting to slip (uncon-
trolled spinning), the traction control
system assists by regulating engine
power as needed until traction is re-
stored.
WARNING
EWA15433
The traction control system is not a
substitute for ri din g appropriately
for the con ditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction d ue
to excessive spee d when enterin g
turns, when acceleratin g har d at a
sharp lean an gle, or while b raking,
an d cannot prevent front wheel slip-
pin g. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may be slippery with
caution an d avoi d especially slip-
pery surfaces.
The “ ” indicator light flashes when
traction control has engaged. You may
notice slight changes in engine and ex-
haust sounds when the system has en-
gaged.
When the traction control system is
turned off, the “ ” indicator light will
come on.TIP When the vehicle is turned on, the
traction control system is turned
on and set to the last used traction
control system setting. 
The current traction control sys-
tem setting is shown on the trac-
tion control system display (page
4-12).
Traction control system settin gs
“TCS OFF”
“TCS OFF” turns the traction control
system off.
“TCS 1”
“TCS 1” minimizes traction control
system assist.
“TCS 2, 3, 4, 5”
“TCS 2” through “5” sequentially in-
crease traction control system assist.
“TCS 6”
“TCS 6” maximizes traction control as-
sist; wheel spin is most strongly con-
trolled.
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
3. Traction control system display
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NOTICE
ECA16801
Use only the specified tires. (See
pa ge 7-21.) Usin g different size d
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin g tire rotation
accurately.Setting the traction control system
To turn the traction control system offStop the vehicle and:  push up on the traction control
system switch for two seconds to
turn the traction control system
off. 
push down on the traction control
system switch to turn the traction
control system back on.
TIPTurn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if it is stuck in
mud or sand, etc.To change the traction control systemsettingsStop the vehicle or close the throttle
and:
 push up on the traction control
system switch to decrease trac-
tion control (6 →5→ 4→ 3→ 2→ 1).
 push down on the traction control
system switch to increase traction
control (1 →2→ 3→ 4→ 5→ 6).TIPThe traction control system settings
can also be changed when moving in
straight line if the throttle grip is held in
a fixed position for two seconds while
in 4th, 5th, or 6th gear.
WARNING
EWA18940
Take extra precaution when chan g-
in g mo des while rid ing.Resettin g the traction control sys-
tem
The traction control system will auto-
matically disable when:  the front wheel or rear wheel
comes off the ground while riding.
 excessive rear wheel spin is de-
tected while riding.
 either wheel is rotated with the
main switch turned on (such as
when performing maintenance).
If the traction control system is dis-
abled, both the “ ” indicator light and
the “ ” warning light will come on.
Should this occur, try resetting the sys-
tem as follows. 1. Stop the vehicle and turn the main switch off.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn the main switch back on.
3. The “ ” indicator light should turn off and the system be en-
abled.
1. Traction control system switch “TCS”
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TIPIf the “ ” indicator light remains on af-
ter resetting, the vehicle may still be
ridden; however, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.4. Have a Yamaha dealer check thevehicle and turn off the “ ”
warning light.
EAU79482
Quick shifterThe quick shifter allows for full-throttle,
clutch lever-less upshifts. When the
shift switch detects motion in the shift
pedal, engine power and drive torque
are momentarily adjusted to allow the
upshift to occur.TIPThe quick shifter operates when travel-
ing at least 20 km/h (12 mi/h) with an
engine speed of 2000 r/min or higher,
and only when accelerating. It does not
operate when the clutch lever is pulled.NOTICE
ECA26261
To prevent d rivetrain damag e, al-
ways use the clutch lever to shift
when rid ing at slow speed , when
d ownshiftin g, or if the quick shifter
is off.
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Instrument and control functions
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EAU10474
Main switch/steerin g lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-
registering.
EAU85050
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power and the vehicle lights are turned
on. The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed.TIP To prevent battery discharge, do
not leave the key in the on position
without the engine running.
 The headlight comes on automat-
ically when the engine is started.
 The headlight will stay on until the
key is turned to “OFF”, even if the
engine stalls.
EAU10662
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
EAU1068B
LOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position, push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
ON
OFF
LOCK
P
1. PushK
2. TurnK12
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EAU73931
Drive mo de switch “MODE”
See page 3-1 for an explanation of the
drive mode.
EAU4939G
In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
EAU11022
Turn si gnal in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light flashes when a turn
signal light is flashing.
EAU11061
Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11259
Oil level warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low. To prevent en-
gine damage, replenish the engine oil
as soon as possible.
Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding
on a slope or during sudden accelera-
tion or deceleration, but this is not a
malfunction. If a problem is detected in
the oil level detection circuit, the oil lev-
el warning light will flash repeatedly. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
will come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
1. Shift light
2. Engine trouble warning light Ž
3. Oil level warning light Ž
4. Coolant temperature warning light Ž
5. Traction control system indicator light Ž
6. Turn signal indicator light Ž
7. High beam indicator light Ž
8. Neutral indicator light Ž
9. Fuel level warning light Ž
10.ABS warning light Ž
11.Immobilizer system indicator light
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ABS
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on, or if the light remains on after con-
firming that the oil level is correct (see
page 7-15), have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU11369
Fuel level warning
light “ ”
This warning light comes on when you
are low on fuel. When the fuel level
drops below approximately 3.4 L (0.90
US gal, 0.75 Imp.gal), the light will
come on to remind you to refuel as
soon as possible.
When the vehicle is turned on, the light
will perform a circuit check (come on
for a few seconds and then go off).
If the warning light does not come on
during the circuit check, or if the warn-
ing light remains on after refueling,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.TIPIf a malfunction is detected, the fuel
level warning light will flash repeatedly.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAU72931
Coolant temperature warnin g
li g ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, reduce
the load on the engine immediately. If
message “HI” flashes in the coolant
temperature display, stop the vehicle,
then stop the engine and let the engine
cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the ve-
hicle 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 vehicle is turned on,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.
TIP For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
 If the engine overheats, see page
7-42 for further instructions.
EAU73172
Engine trou ble warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on 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.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
will 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 the vehicle.
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EAU69893
ABS warnin g li ght “ ”
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
EWA16041
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not go
off after travelin g at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or hi gher, or if the
warnin g li ght comes on or flashes
while ri din g, the b rake system re-
verts to conventional brakin g. If ei-
ther of the ab ove occurs, or if the
warnin g li ght does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoi d possi-
b le wheel lock during emer gency
b rakin g. Have a Yamaha d ealer
check the brake system an d electri-
cal circuits as soon as possi ble.
EAU86020
Traction control system in dicator
li g ht “ ”
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.
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 the vehicle.
EAU80372
Shift li ght
This light can be set to come on and go
off at select engine speeds. (See page
4-15.)TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
will come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU80300
Immo bilizer system in dicator li ght
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indicator
light will flash steadily to indicate the
immobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled. The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
if the indicator light remains on, or if the
indicator light flashes in a pattern (if a
problem is detected in the immobilizer
system, the immobilizer system indica-
tor light will flash in a pattern), have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
TIPIf the immobilizer system indicator light
flashes in the pattern, slowly 5 times
then quickly 2 times, this could be
caused by transponder interference. If
this occurs, try the following.1. Make sure there are no other im- mobilizer keys close to the main
switch. Other immobilizer system
keys may cause signal interfer-
ence and prevent the engine from
starting.
2. Use the code re-registering key to start the engine.
ABS
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