2022 YAMAHA VX CRUISER HO start stop button

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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Control function operation
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EJU31027
Watercraft control functionsEJU45091Yamaha Security System
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected using the
engine lock screen of the multifunction infor-
mation center. The engine cannot be started
if the lock mode of the security system is se-
lected. The engine can only be started if the
unlock mode is selected.
TIP
The Yamaha Security System setting can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU45870Yamaha Security System settingThe Yamaha Security System setting can be
confirmed by the lock or unlock mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
To select the lock or unlock mode of the
Yamaha Security System:
(1) Stop the engine.
TIP
The multifunction information center is turned
on, even if the engine start/stop switch is also
pushed briefly.
(2) Select the lock or unlock mode indicator
on the multifunction information center.
(3) Input each digit of the 4-digit PIN, and then push the “OK” button of the touch-
pad control.
TIP
The default setting for the PIN is “1234”. The
PIN can also be changed. (See page 40 for in-
formation on changing the PIN.)
(4) To select the lock mode of the YamahaSecurity System, select “ON”. To select
the unlock mode, select “OFF”.
(5) The beeper sounds once when the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System is
selected, and two times when the unlock
mode is selected.
1Lock mode indicator
2 Unlock mode indicator
2
1
Enter PIN
* * * *123
456
789
0
Engine Lock
ON
OFF
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EJU46112Engine start/stop switch “ / ”ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The engine start/stop switch (red button)
starts the engine when the switch is pushed
while the engine is stopped, and stops the
engine when the switch is pushed while the
engine is running.
Release the engine start/stop switch as soon
as the engine starts to run. If the engine does
not start in 5 seconds, release the engine
start/stop switch, wait 15 seconds, and then
try again.
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 24 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.
RiDE lever is squeezed.
RiDE lever is malfunctioning.
EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
Insert the clip under the engine shut-off
switch before starting the engine.
When the engine is not running, remove the
clip from the engine shut-off switch to pre-
vent accidental starting or unauthorized op-
eration by children or others.
EJU31212Throttle lever
The throttle lever increases the engine speed
when the lever is squeezed.
1 Engine start/stop switch
1
1Engine shut-off switch
2 Clip
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
1
2
3
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Instrument operation
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EJU45941
Multifunction information center
The multifunction information center displays
various watercraft information.
The multifunction information center can turn
the various functions on or off or change set-
tings by using the d-pad of the touchpad
control.
In addition, the language and display units
shown can be changed. (See page 40 for in-
formation on changing the language and dis-
play units.) In the illustrations in this manual,
English is used for the language and US units
are used for the display units.
Turning on the multifunction information
center
When the engine start/stop switch is pushed,
the multifunction information center turns on.
After the logo display appears for a few sec-
onds, the home screen is displayed.
TIP
The multifunction information center is turned
on, even if the engine start/stop switch is also
pushed briefly.
Turning off the multifunction information
center
If the multifunction information center does
not receive any operation input within 25 sec-
onds after the engine stops or if 3 minutes
have elapsed after the engine stops, the cen-
ter turns off.
TIP
The multifunction information center turns off
3 minutes after the engine stops even if there
is operation input.
EJU45951Operation buttons
This model is equipped with a touchpad con-
trol to operate the multifunction information
center. D-pad
Operate the d-pad to switch or select
screens for each item.
If the right side of the d-pad is pushed when
the home screen is displayed, the multifunc-
tion information center switches in the follow-
ing order.
Home screen →
Drive control screen → En-
gine lock screen → Setting screen → Infor-
mation screen → Home screen
“BACK” button
Push this button to go back to the previous
screen.
Push and hold the “BACK” button and the
“OK” button simultaneously to display the
home screen.
“OK” button
Push this button to select the currently high-
lighted item.
TIP
Push this button to stop the buzzer when a
warning is activated.
EJU46290Display
The display is configured as shown below.
1 D-pad
2 “BACK” button
3 “OK” button
1
23
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center display. (See page 24 for Yamaha Se-
curity System setting procedures.)
EJU46400Warning function
The multifunction information center can indi-
cate the following warnings.
Fuel level warning
Battery voltage warning
Check engine warning
Engine overheat warning
Oil pressure warning
Other warnings (communication errors, ex-
ceeding the maintenance intervals, and so
on)
To stop the buzzer when a malfunction is ac-
tivated, correct the cause of the problem and
start the engine again, or push the “OK” but-
ton of the touchpad control.
Fuel level warning
If the amount of remaining fuel is low, the low-
est fuel level segment blinks orange, “Low
Fuel” is displayed on the display, and the
buzzer sounds intermittently. If the fuel level warning is activated, refill the
fuel tank as soon as possible. (See page 54
for information on filling the fuel tank.)
Battery voltage warning
If the battery voltage is less than 12 volts or
more than 18 volts when the engine is not
running, the voltage display of the voltmeter
blinks.
If the battery voltage warning is activated,
have the watercraft serviced by a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.
Check engine warning “ ”
If a sensor malfunction or a short circuit is
detected, “ ” is shown in the warning bar,
and the buzzer sounds intermittently.
If the check engine warning is activated, im-
mediately reduce the engine speed, return to
1
“OK” button
1
14.3V
km/h
RPM
Low
Fuel
10.8V
km/h
RPM
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is attached correctly. If the engine
shut-off cord (lanyard) is not attached
correctly, it may not pull free when the
operator falls off, allowing the water-
craft to continue to run and cause an
accident.
[EWJ00583]
(4) With the throttle lever released, push theengine start/stop switch (red button) to
start the engine. (See page 25 for infor-
mation on operating the engine
start/stop switch.)
EJU46080Stopping the engine
Release the throttle lever, and then push the
engine start/stop switch (red button) to stop
the engine. WARNING! You need throttle to
steer. Shutting the engine off can cause
you to hit an obstacle you are attempting to avoid. A collision could result in severe
injury or death.
[EWJ00602]
EJU32874
Leaving the watercraft
If leaving the watercraft, remove the clip from
the engine shut-off switch to prevent acci-
dental starting or unauthorized operation by
children or others.
EJU43411Operating the watercraft
When the throttle lever is squeezed, the “F”
(forward) shift indicator will be displayed and
the watercraft will move forward. While the
“F” (forward) shift indicator is displayed, the
watercraft will move forward at trolling speed
even if the throttle lever is in the fully closed
(idle) position. (See page 28 for shift system
operation procedures.)
1 Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
3 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard)
12
3
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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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