light YAMAHA MT-03 2012 User Guide

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Tachometer
1. Tachometer
2. Red zone
The electric tachometer allows the rid-
er to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
ECA10031CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine in the
tachometer red zone.
Red zone: 7,500 r/min and above.
Odometer, tripmeter modes
1. “SELECT” button
2. “RESET” button
Pushing the “SELECT” button switch-
es the display between the odometer
mode “ODO” and the tripmeter modes
“TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2” in the following
order:
ODO
6TRIP 1 6TRIP 2 6ODO
If the fuel level warning light comes on
(see page 3-4), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel
reserve tripmeter mode “F-TRIP” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. In that case, push the
“SELECT” button to switch the display
between the various tripmeter,
odometer modes in the following or-
der:
F-TRIP
6ODO6TRIP 1 6TRIP 2
6F-TRIP
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button, and then
push the “RESET” button for at least
four seconds. If you do not reset the
fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it will
reset itself automatically and the dis-
play will return to the prior mode after
refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).

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Clock mode
1. Clock
2. “SELECT” button
3. “RESET” button
Turn the key to “ON”.
T
o set the clock
1. Push the “SELECT” button for at
least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flash-
ing, push the “RESET” button to
set the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button, and
the minute digits will start flash-
ing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button, and
then release it to start the clock.
Self-diagnosis devices
1. Engine trouble warning light “U”
2. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits. If any of those circuits are defec-
tive, the engine trouble warning light
will start flashing. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobi-
lizer system.
Turn the key to "ON". If any of the im-
mobilizer system circuits are defec-
tive, the immobilizer system indicator
light will flash, and it will indicate an er-
ror code.
If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle. However, if the indi-
cator light slowly flashes five times,
and then quickly flashes two times re-
peatedly, this error could be caused by
signal interference. If this occurs, try
the following.
1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.
NOTE:
Make sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch,
and do not keep more than one immo-
bilizer key on the same key ring! Im-
mobilizer system keys may cause sig-
nal interference, which may prevent
the engine from starting.
2. If the engine starts, turn it off and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys
do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the
standard keys re-registered.

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If the immobilizer system indicator
light flashes any error codes, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
ECA11590CAUTION:
If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be
checked as soon as possible in or-
der to avoid engine damage.Indicator lights brightness
control mode
●Indicator lights brightness:
This function allows you to adjust
the brightness of the indicator
lights to suit the outside lighting
conditions.
T
o adjust the brightness of the
indicator lights
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to se-
lect ODO meter mode, and then
push the “RESET” button for at
least five seconds.
3. Release the “RESET” button, and
then select the desired lighting
brightness level by pushing the
“RESET” button.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a Yama-
ha dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer
for more information.

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Handlebar switches
Left
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
4. Turn signal switch “ ”
5. Hazard switch “ ”
Right
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Turn signal switch “ ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn sig-
nal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
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Engine stop switch “/ ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emer-
gency, such as when the motorcycle
overturns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
ECA10050CAUTION:
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Hazard switch “r”
With the key in the “ON” or Fposition,
use this switch to turn on the hazard
lights (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
ECA10061CAUTION:
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the
engine not running, otherwise the
battery may discharge.
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Clutch lever
1. Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip. To engage the clutch, re-
lease the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-19).
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Shift pedal
1. Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.

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To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be closed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly closed and locked.
EWA11090
WARNING0
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding.
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Fuel
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown.
EWA10880
WARNING0
• Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow when
the fuel warms up and expands.
• Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
ECA10070CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
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Recommended fuel:
PREMIUM UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
15.0 L (3.96 US gal) (3.29 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
4.25 L (1.12 US gal) (0.93 Imp.gal)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 174.5 mm (6.87 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 170 mm (6.69 in)
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 165.5 mm (6.49 in)Spring preload Distance A
SOFT
174.5 mm
(6.87 in)
For light operators and primarily use without passenger
STANDARD
170 mm
(6.69 in)
HARD
165.5 mm
(6.49 in)
For use with heavy operator and passenger and accessories (trunk, bags, etc.)

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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ITEM
Instruments, lights,
signals and switches
Sidestand
switchCHECKS
• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.PAGE
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EWA10270
WARNING0
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
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Starting the engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
EWA10290
WARNING0
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure de-
scribed on page 3-20.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch
is set to “ ”.
ECAB0040CAUTION:
The following warning lights and in-
dicator lights should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
Neutral indicator light
Turn signal indicator light
High beam indicator light
Engine trouble warning light
Coolant temperature warning
light
Fuel level warning light
Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-3 for the cor-
responding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neu-
tral position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a Yama-
ha dealer check the electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
ECA11040CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
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Shifting
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing
hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
NOTE:
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
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