2022 YAMAHA XMAX 125 fuel

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key system......................................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical keys ......................... 3-3
Smart key ....................................... 3-5
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Main switch .................................... 3-8
Stop an d Start System ..................... 4-1
Stop and Start System ................... 4-1
Stop and Start System operation ... 4-1
Instrument an d control functions ... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 5-1
Speedometer .................................. 5-3
Tachometer .................................... 5-3
Multi-function display ..................... 5-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 5-12
Front brake lever .......................... 5-14
Rear brake lever ........................... 5-14 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....... 5-14
Traction control system ................ 5-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-17
Fuel ............................................... 5-18
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-20
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-20
Storage compartments ................. 5-20
Windshield .................................... 5-22
Handlebar position ....................... 5-25
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................. 5-25
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 5-26
Sidestand ...................................... 5-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-27
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 7-1
Engine break-in ............................... 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ...................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 7-4
Parking ........................................... 7-4 Perio
dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 8-1
Tool kit ............................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 8-4
Removing and installing the
panel............................................ 8-8
Checking the spark plug................. 8-9
Canister ........................................ 8-10
Engine oil and oil strainer ............. 8-10
Final transmission oil .................... 8-12
Coolant ......................................... 8-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 8-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 8-17
Valve clearance............................. 8-17
Tires .............................................. 8-17
Cast wheels .................................. 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play .................. 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 8-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 8-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 8-22
Checking the V-belt ...................... 8-22
Checking and lubricating the
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Description
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Right view
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3
4
5,6
1
9
7,8
1. Rear storage compartment (page 5-20)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 5-17)
3. Storage compartment B (page 5-20)
4. Windshield (page 5-22)
5. Battery (page 8-26)
6. Fuses (page 8-27)
7. Engine oil drain bolt A (page 8-10)
8. Engine oil drain bolt B (page 8-10) 9. Engine oil filler cap (page 8-10)
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Smart key system
3-4
3need to be replaced at considerable
cost.
Keep the i dentification num ber
car d in a safe place.
NOTICE
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The smart key has precision elec-
tronic components. O bserve the fol-
lowin g precautions to prevent
possi ble malfunction or damag e.
 Do not place or store the smart
key in a storag e compartment.
The smart key may b e damag ed
from roa d vi brations or exces-
sive heat.
 Do not drop, ben d, or su bject
the smart key to stron g impacts.
 Do not su bmer ge the smart key
in water or other liqui ds.
 Do not place heavy items or ex-
cessive stress on the smart key.
 Do not leave the smart key in a
place expose d to direct sun-
li g ht, hi gh temperature or hi gh
humi dity.
 Do not g rind or attempt to mo d-
ify the smart key. 
Keep the smart key away from
stron g ma gnetic fiel ds an d
ma gnetic o bjects such as key
hol ders, TVs, an d com
puters.
 Keep the smart key away from
electric me dical equipment.
 Do not allow oils, polishin g
a g ents, fuel, or any stron g
chemicals to come in contact
with the smart key. The smart
key body may become discol-
ore d or cracke d.
TIP The smart key battery life is ap-
proximately two years, but this
may vary according to operating
conditions.
 Replace the smart key battery
when the smart key system indi-
cator light flashes for 20 seconds
when the vehicle is turned on, or
when the smart key indicator light
does not come on when the smart
key button is pushed. (See page
3-6.) After changing the smart key
battery, if the smart key system still does not operate, check the
vehicle battery and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
 If the smart key continually re-
ceives radio waves, the smart key
battery will discharge quickly. (For
example, when placed in the vicin-
ity of electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or computers.)
 You can register up to six smart
keys for the same vehicle. See a
Yamaha dealer regarding spare
smart keys.
 If a smart key is lost, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately to
prevent the vehicle from being
stolen.
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Smart key system
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34. Gently snap the smart key caseclosed.
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Main switchThe main switch is used to turn the ve-
hicle power ON/OFF, lock/unlock the
steering, and open the seat, fuel tank
lid and storage compartment A. After pushing the main switch knob and
confirmation with the smart key has
taken place, the main switch can be
turned while the smart key system indi-
cator light is on (approximately 4 sec-
onds).
WARNING
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Never turn the main switch to
“OFF”, “ ”, or “OPEN” while the ve-
hicle is movin
g. Otherwise the elec-
trical systems will be switche d off,
which may result in loss of control or
an acci dent.TIPDo not push the main switch knob re-
peatedly or turn the main switch back
and forth beyond normal use. Other-
wise, to protect the main switch from
damage, the smart key system will
temporarily disable and the smart key
system indicator light will flash. If this
occurs, wait until the indicator light
stops flashing before operating the
main switch again.The main switch positions are de-
scribed below.
1. Battery
1
1. Main switch
2. Main switch knob
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”ZAUM1816
2
1
ZAUM1884
1
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Smart key system
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3
TIPThe beeper will turn off after 1
minute.
 The seat can also be opened with
the mechanical key. (See page
5-20.)
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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. 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 “ ”.
1. Push.
2. Push and turn.ZAUM14751
2
1. Push.
2. Push and turn.ZAUM182012
1. Push.
2. Turn.ZAUM14771 2
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3To 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-
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Stop and Start System
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Stop an d Start SystemThe Stop and Start System stops the
engine automatically when the vehicle
is stopped in order to prevent noise,
control exhaust emissions, and reduce
fuel consumption.
When the rider turns the throttle grip
slightly, the engine restarts automati-
cally and the vehicle starts off.NOTICE
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When parkin g the vehicle or leavin g
the vehicle unatten ded , be sure to
turn the main switch off. If the Stop
an d Start System is left turne d on,
the battery could become dis- char
ged an d it may not be possi ble
to restart the en gine due to insuffi-
cient battery volta ge.
TIP Although the engine normally
stops at the same time as the ve-
hicle, there may be a delay when
operating the vehicle under 10
km/h, such as in heavy traffic.
 If you think the battery voltage is
low because the engine cannot be
started using the starter switch or
for some other reason, do not turn
on the Stop and Start System.
 Have a Yamaha dealer check the
battery at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance chart.
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Stop an d Start System opera-
tion
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Activatin g the Stop an d Start Sys-
tem 1. Turn the main switch on.
2. Set the Stop and Start System switch to “ ”.
1. Stop and Start System indicator light “ ”ZAUM1887
1
ZAUM1983
ON
A
AA
ZAUM1888
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Instrument and control functions
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5
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Multi-function d isplay
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle b efore
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can d istract 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
234
165
1. “TRIP/INFO” switchZAUM1899
(b)
(a)
1
1. ClockZAUM1482
1
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