2022 YAMAHA XSR 900 check engine light

Table of contents
Safety information........................... 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Special features .............................. 3-1
Cruise control system .. ................... 3-1
“D-MODE” ...................................... 3-3
“TCS-MODE” .................................. 3-4
Quick shifter ................................... 3-6
BC .................................................. 3-6
Instrument and 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
Display............................................ 4-9
Settings MENU ............................. 4-15
Clutch lever .................................. 4-19
Shift pedal .................................... 4-20
Brake lever ................................... 4-20
Brake pedal ............... ................... 4-21
Brake control system (BC)............ 4-21
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-22
Fuel .............................................. 4-23
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-25
Catalytic converter........................ 4-25 Seat.............................................. 4-26
Rider footrest position .................. 4-26
Handlebar position ....
.................. 4-27
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-27
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................. 4-29
Auxiliary DC connectors............... 4-31
Sidestand ..................................... 4-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system........ 4-32
For your safety – pre-operation
checks .............................................. 5-1
Operation and important riding
points ................................................ 6-1
Engine break-in .............................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-5
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ....................................... 7-1
Tool kit ........................................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts.......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control syst em ............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Side cover ...................................... 7-8 Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-11
Canister ........................................ 7-12
Engine oil ...................................... 7-12
Why Yamalube ............................. 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-13
Air filter element............................ 7-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-15
Valve clearance ............................ 7-15
Tires.............................................. 7-16
Cast wheels .................................. 7-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play............................................ 7-19
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 7-19
Brake light switches ...................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip ................................ 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-27
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EAU88280
Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and
“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU88300
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU88310
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU88320
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2.7 L (0.71 US gal, 0.59 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the vehicle
on. The warning light should come on
for a few seconds, and then go off.TIPIf the warning light does not come on at all, remains on after refueling, or if the
warning light flashes repeatedly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU91650
Cruise control indicator lights “ ”/
“”
These indicator lights come on when
the cruise control system is activated.
(See page 3-1.)TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, these
lights should come on for a few sec-
onds and then go off. Otherwise, havea Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU88331
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)
“”
This light comes on or flashes 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. The elec-
trical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the vehicle power
on. The light should come on for a few
seconds, and then go off. If the light does not come on initially when the ve-
hicle power is turned on, or if the light
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
NOTICE
ECA26820
If the MIL starts flashing, reduce en-
gine speed to prevent exhaust sys-tem damage.TIPThe engine is sensitively monitored by
the on-board diagnostic system to de-
tect deterioration or malfunction of the
emission control system. Therefore the
MIL may come on or flash due to vehi-
cle modifications, lack of maintenance,
or excessive/improper use of the mo-
torcycle. To prevent this, observe these
precautions.
Do not attempt to modify the soft-
ware of the engine control unit.

Do not add any electrical accesso-
ries that interfere with engine con-
trol.

Do not use aftermarket accesso-
ries or parts such as suspension,
spark plugs, injectors, exhaust
system, etc.
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Do not change the drivetrain spec-
ifications (chain, sprockets,
wheels, tires, etc.).
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Do not remove or alter the O2 sen-
sor, air induction system, or ex-
haust parts (catalysts or EXUP,
etc.).
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Maintain the drive chain properly.
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Maintain correct tire pressure.
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Maintain proper brake pedal
height to prevent rear brake from
dragging.
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Do not operate the vehicle in an
extreme manner. For example, re-
peated or excessive opening and
closing of the throttle, racing, burn-
outs, wheelies, extendedhalf-clutch use, etc.
EAU91500
ABS warning light “ ”
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the vehicle is
turned on, and goes off after traveling
at a speed of 5 km/h (3 mi/h) or higher.TIPIf the warning light does not work as de-
scribed above, or if the warning light comes on while riding, the ABS may not
work correctly. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle as soon as possible.
WARNING
EWA21120
If the ABS warning light does not
turn off after reaching 5 km/h (3
mi/h), or if the warning light comes
on while riding: 
Use extra caution to avoid pos-
sible wheel lock during emer-
gency braking.

Have a Yamaha dealer check thevehicle as soon as possible.
EAU88350
Immobilizer system indicator light
“”
When the main switch is turned off and
30 seconds have passed, the indicator
light will flash steadil
y to indicate the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, this 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.
Transponder interference
If 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.
2. Use the code re-registering key to start the engine.
3. If the engine starts, turn it off, and try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
4. If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine, take the
vehicle and all 3 keys to a Yamaha
dealer to have the standard keys
re-registered.
EAU91472
Stability control indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
traction control system, SCS, or LIF
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systems engage while riding. When
“TCS-MODE” is set to “OFF”, the indi-
cator will come on.
TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, this 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 aYamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA27222
When turning the main switch on,
avoid any movement or vibration of
the vehicle as it may interfere with
the initialization of the IMU. If this oc-
curs, the traction control system will
not operate and the “TCS-MODE”
display will read “OFF” until the IMUcan initialize.
EAU88362
Oil pressure and Coolant tempera-
ture warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil pressure is low or if the coolant
temperature is high. If this occurs, stop
the engine immediately.
TIP
When the vehicle is first turned on,
this light should come on until the
engine is started.

If a malfunction is detected, this
light will come on and the oil pres-sure icon will flash.
NOTICE
ECA22441
If the oil pressure and coolant warn-
ing light does not go off after start-
ing the engine or if it comes on while
the engine is running, stop the vehi-
cle and engine immediately.
If the engine is overheating, the
coolant temperature warning
icon will come on. Let the en-
gine cool. Check the coolant
level (see page 7-37).
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If the engine oil pressure is low,
the oil pressure warning icon
will come on. Check the oil level
(see page 7-12).
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If the warning light remains on
after letting the engine cool and
confirming the proper oil level,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle. Do not continue to op-
erate the vehicle!
EAU88370
Auxiliary system warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in a non-engine-related
system.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, this light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. Otherwise, have a Yamahadealer check the vehicle.
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To start the timer, press the dimmer/
pass switch down towards “PASS”.
Each press of the dimmer/pass switch
will increase the lap count by 1 and re-
set the current lap timer.
To pause the lap timer, press the wheel
switch inward.
To unpause the timer, press the dim-
mer/pass switch down towards “PASS”
and the timer will resume without count-
ing a new lap.
To exit the lap time mode, turn it off in
the settings MENU. (See page 4-16.)
TIP
The engine must be running to start the lap timer.
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The headlight will flash when the
dimmer/pass switch is pressed.
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Whenever the lap timer is paused,
it can be resumed using the dim-mer/pass switch.
Brake control icon “BC”
This icon is replaced by the auxiliary
system warning and coolant tempera-
ture warning indicators when they are
activated.
For more information on the BC system
see “BC” on page 3-6.
Error mode warning “Err”
When an internal error occurs (e.g.,
communication with a system controller
has been cut off), the error mode warn-
ing will appear as follows.
“Err” and “ ” indicator light indicates
an ECU error.
“Err” only indicates an ABS ECU error.
TIPDepending on the nature of the error,
the display may not function properly
and the traction control system settings
may be impossible to change. Addition- ally, ABS may not function properly.
Use extra care when braking and have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle im-
mediately.
Auxiliary system warning “ ”
This icon appears if a problem is de-
tected in a non-engine-related system.
Coolant temperature warning “ ”
This icon appears if the coolant temper-
ature reaches 116 
C (241 F) or high-
er. Stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine. Allow the engine to cool.NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-gine if it is overheating.
Oil pressure warning “ ”
This icon appears when the engine oil
pressure is low. When the vehicle is
first turned on, engine oil pressure has
yet to build, so this icon will come on
and stay on until the engine has been
started.
1. Lap count
2. Current lap time
3. Latest/Previous lap time
LAP
02
LATEST
00:12.34
00:30.23
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EAU91411
Starting the engineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when:
the transmission is in the neutral
position or

the transmission is in gear, the sid-
estand is up, and the clutch lever is
pulled.
To start the engine
1. Turn the main switch on and set the engine stop switch to the run
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning light(s) come on for a few seconds,
and then go off. (See page 4-5.)TIP
Do not start the engine if the mal-
function indicator light remains on.
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The oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light should
come on and stay on until the en-
gine is started.
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The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, have aYamaha dealer check the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
5. Release the start switch when the engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.TIPIf the engine fails to start, try again with
the throttle grip turned by a 1/4 turn (20degrees) open.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!1. 1/4 turn (20 degrees)
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23 *Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points Check operation.
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24 *Engine oil Change (warm engine before
draining).
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. 
25 *Engine oil filter
cartridge Replace.
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26 *Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
Change. Every 3 years
27 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.
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28 *Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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29 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Lubricate throttle grip housing
tube guides. 
30 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.

NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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EAU19653
Checking the spark plugsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of each spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normally),
and all spark plugs installed in the en-
gine should have the same color. If any
spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, the engine could be operating im-
properly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other
deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available wheninstalling a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twistit back and forth while pushing it in.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/LMAR9A-9
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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