2022 YAMAHA VX CRUISER HO USB

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 3
Builder’s plate .................................... 3
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ............................. 9 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................... 9
Cruising limitations ........................ 10
Operation requirements ................ 11
Recommended equipment ........... 13
Hazard information........................ 14
Watercraft characteristics ............. 14
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 16
Safe boating rules ......................... 17
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 18
Description....................................... 19 Watercraft glossary ....................... 19
Location of main components ...... 20
Control function operation ............. 24 Watercraft control functions ......... 24
Yamaha Security System ................. 24
Engine start/stop switch ................. 25
Engine shut-off switch .................... 25
Throttle lever .................................... 25
RiDE lever ........................................ 26
Steering system ............................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 26
Water separator................................ 27
Watercraft operation ...................... 28Watercraft operation functions ..... 28
Shift system ..................................... 28
Watercraft operation modes ......... 31
Reverse assist .................................. 31
T.D.E.
(thrust directional enhancer) ......... 31
No-wake mode ................................. 32
Drive control mode ........................... 33
Cruise assist ..................................... 35
Instrument operation ...................... 37 Multifunction information center ... 37
Operation buttons ............................ 37
Display.............................................. 37
Home screen ................................... 39
Information screen .......................... 39
Drive control mode screen .............. 40
Setting menu screen ....................... 40
Engine lock screen .......................... 41
Warning function .............................. 42
Audio system (equipped models) ..................... 44
Audio control .................................... 44
Accessory outlet ........................... 45
USB charger ................................. 46
Equipment operation ...................... 47 Equipment..................................... 47
Seats ................................................ 47
Handgrip........................................... 48
Reboarding grip................................ 48
Reboarding step ............................... 48
Bow eye............................................ 49
Stern eyes ........................................ 49
Cleat ................................................. 49
Pull-up cleats ................................... 50
Storage compartments .................... 50
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 53
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Description
22
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Handlebar
2 RiDE lever (page 28)
3 Engine shut-off switch (page 25)
4 Clip (page 25)
5 “T.D.E.” switch (page 31)
6 “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch (page 35, 32)
7 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 25)
8 Rearview mirror
9 Multifunction information center (page 37)
10 Throttle lever (page 25)
11 Engine start/stop switch (page 25)
12 “SPEED ADJUST” switch (page 31, 32, 35)
13 Speaker (equipped models) (page 44)
14 Touchpad control (page 37)
15 Audio control (equipped models) (page 44)
16 12V DC outlet (page 45) 17
USB charger (page 46)
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Instrument operation
44
If a warning is activated, have the watercraft
serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
TIP
Push the “OK” button of the touchpad control
to display a description of the warning in the
center display.
EJU46301
Audio system (equipped models)
This model is equipped with an audio system
that can be connected via Bluetooth.
EJU46312Audio control
This model is equipped with an audio control
to operate the audio system.
Power button
Press this button to turn the audio system on.
Play/Pause button
Press this button to play or pause.
1Speaker
1 12V DC outlet
2 USB charger
3 Audio control
4 Cursor button
5 Play/Pause button
6 Power button
11
1
3
65
4
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Instrument operation
46
EJU46331
USB charger
There is a USB charger located inside the
glove compartment. The USB charger can be
used to charge external devices.
ECJ02930
The load must never exceed 10.5 W (2.1 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the battery
may discharge.
1USB charger
1
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Equipment operation
51
To close the bow storage compartment:
Push the rear of the hood down to securely
lock it in place.
EJU46211Glove compartment
The glove compartment is located in front of
the seat.
TIP
Make sure the seal of lid is intact, clear and
properly positioned before using.
Make sure the seals around the USB char-
ger and 12V DC outlet are intact and prop-
erly positioned before using.
Completely dry inside of the glove com-
partment and its contents before and after
using.
Make sure nothing is pinches between the
glove compartment and the lid when clos-
ing the glove compartment.
When not in use, the rubber caps for the
USB charger and 12V DC outlet should be
installed to cover the connectors.
To open the glove compartment:
Pull the glove compartment latch up, and
then lift up the lid.
To close the glove compartment:
Push the lid down to securely lock it in place.
1Glove compartment latch
1 Glove compartment
Glove compartment:
Capacity: 16.5 L (4.4 US gal, 3.6 Imp.gal)
Load limit: 1.5 kg (3 lb)
1
1
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Index
102
Limitations on who may operate the watercraft................................................ 9
Long-term storage ................................... 85
Lubrication ............................................... 85
M
Main components, location of ................. 20
Maintenance ............................................ 87
Manufactured date label ............................ 2
Model information ...................................... 3
Multifunction information center .............. 37
Multifunction information center check ... 68
N
No-wake mode ........................................ 32
O
Operating in weeded areas ...................... 80
Operating the watercraft .......................... 72
Operating the watercraft in reverse or neutral ................................................... 75
Operating your watercraft ........................ 70
Operation buttons .................................... 37
Operation requirements ........................... 11
P
Periodic maintenance chart ..................... 89
Post-launch checks ................................. 68
Post-operation care ................................. 82
Pre-launch checks ................................... 63
Pre-operation check points ..................... 63
Pre-operation checklist ............................ 61
Primary Identification (PRI-ID) number ...... 1
Pull-up cleats ........................................... 50
R
Raising the reverse gate .......................... 98
Reboarding grip ....................................... 48
Reboarding step ...................................... 48
Recommended equipment ...................... 13
Reverse assist .......................................... 31
RiDE lever................................................. 26
RiDE lever checks .................................... 65
Riding position ......................................... 71
Rustproofing ............................................ 86
S
Safe boating rules .................................... 17
Safety equipment check .......................... 67
Seat storage compartment ...................... 52
Seats ........................................................ 47 Setting menu screen ................................ 40
Shift system ............................................. 28
Shift system check ................................... 68
Starting off ............................................... 78
Starting off from a trailer .......................... 79
Starting the engine on water .................... 71
Steering system ....................................... 26
Steering system checks ........................... 64
Stern drain plug checks ........................... 67
Stern eyes ................................................ 49
Stopping the engine ................................. 72
Stopping the watercraft ........................... 74
Storage compartment checks.................. 66
Storage compartments ............................ 50
Submerged watercraft ............................. 99
Switch checks .......................................... 66
T
T.D.E. (thrust directional enhancer) .......... 31
Throttle lever ............................................ 25
Throttle lever checks ................................ 65
Towing the watercraft .............................. 99
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 59
Troubleshooting ....................................... 94
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 94
Turning the watercraft .............................. 73
U
USB charger............................................. 46
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 16
Warning function ...................................... 42
Water separator ....................................... 27
Water separator check ............................. 63
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 14
Watercraft control functions..................... 24
Watercraft operation functions ................ 28
Watercraft operation modes .................... 31
Y
Yamaha Security System ......................... 24
Yamaha Security System check .............. 65
Yamaha Security System setting ............. 24
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