warning YAMAHA TMAX 2015 Owner's Manual

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jection, and securely close the
seat.
WARNING! Never ride with
a helmet attached to the helmet
holder, since the helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control
and possibly an accident.
[EWA10162]
To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Open the seat, remove the helmet
holding cable from the helmet holder
and the helmet, and then close the
seat.
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Storage compartmentsFront storage compartment
To open the storage compartment
when it is locked, insert the mechanical
key into the lock, turn it clockwise, and
then pull the lever up and towards you
to slide the storage compartment open.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked, simply pull on the
lever and slide the compartment open.
To close the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position.
To lock the storage compartment, push
the lid into the original position, insert
the key into the lock, turn it counter- clockwise, and then remove the key.
Rear storage compartment
A helmet can be stored in the rear stor-
age compartment under the seat. (See
page 3-9 for seat opening and closing
information.) To store a helmet in the
rear storage compartment, place the
helmet upside down with the front fac-
ing to the left side.
NOTICE: The shad-
ed area is not a storage
compartment. To prevent damaging
the seat hinges, do not place any
items in this area.
[ECA16092]
1. Front storage compartment
2. Storage compartment opening lever
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TIP
Some helmets cannot be stored in
the rear storage compartment be-
cause of their size or shape.

Do not leave your scooter unat-
tended with the seat open.

The interior of the rear storage
compartment lies outside the oper-
ating range of the smart key. If the
rear storage compartment is
locked with the smart key inside,
the smart key system may be dis-
abled. The smart key must be car-
ried by the rider.

Do not place the smart key, me-
chanical key, or identification num- ber tag inside the rear storage
compartment. They may get
locked inside and the smart key
system may not operate normally.
NOTICE
ECA15963

Do not leave the seat open for
an extended period of time, oth-
erwise the light may cause the
battery to discharge.

Since the storage compartment
may get wet while the scooter is
being washed, wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag.

To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the storage com-
partment and to discourage
possible mold growth, wrap wet
articles in a plastic bag before
storing them in the compart-
ment.

Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage com-
partment.

Since the storage compartment
accumulates heat from the en-
gine and from direct sunlight,
do not store anything suscepti-
ble to heat, such as food or
flammable items, inside the
compartment.WARNING
EWA15861
Do not exceed the following loading
limits:
Front storage compartment: 1
kg (2 lb)

Rear storage compartment: 5 kg
(11 lb)

Maximum load for the vehicle:
XP500 196 kg (432 lb)XP500A 193 kg (425 lb)
1. Rear storage compartment
2. Shaded area
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12 6. Tighten the screws to the specified
torque. WARNING! A loose wind-
shield could cause an accident.
Be sure to tighten the screws to
the specified torque.
[EWA15511]
7. Place the screw access covers, and then install the quick fasten-
ers.
EAU39672
Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward or backward for park-
ing in narrow spaces. Fold the mirrors
back to their original position before rid-
ing.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position beforeriding.
1. ScrewTightening torque:Windshield screw:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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1. Screw access cover
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1. Parking position
2. Riding position
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Shock absorber assembly
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.

Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.

Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.

Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamahadealer for any service.
EAU15306
SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See the following section for an expla-
nation of the ignition circuit cut-off sys-tem.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the vehicle power on.
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the “ON/ ” switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the “ON/ ” switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The scooter can be ridden. The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO NO YES
The brake switch may not be working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The vehicle must be placed on the center-
stand during this inspection. If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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Auxiliary DC connector
WARNING
EWA12532
To prevent electrical shock or
short-circuiting, make sure that the
cap is installed when the auxiliaryDC connector is not being used.NOTICE
ECA20090
The accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC connector should not
be used with the engine turned off,
and the load must never exceed 24
W (2 A), otherwise the fuse may blowor the battery may discharge. This vehicle is equipped with an auxilia-
ry DC connector. A 12–V accessory
connected to the auxiliary DC connec-
tor can be used when the vehicle power
is on.1. Auxiliary DC connector cap
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1. Auxiliary DC connector
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections. 4-15
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-11
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 7-14
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-20, 7-22, 7-23
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OPERATION AND IMPORT ANT RIDING POINTS
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAU63621
TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the display will indicate error
code 30, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
and then on to clear the error code.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting even though the
engine will crank when pushing the
start switch.

an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switchto restart the engine.
EAU61552
Starting the engineNOTICE
ECA10251
See page 6-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the sides-
tand must be up. (See page 4-23.)
1. With the smart key turned on, ap- proach the vehicle.
2. Push the “ON/ ” switch.
Upon authentication of the smart
key, the beeper will sound twice,
the smart key system indicator
light will come on momentarily and1. “ON/ ” switch
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released. The engine trouble
warning light should come on for a
few seconds and then go off.
For ABS models:
The ABS warning light should
come on when the power of the ve-
hicle is turned on, and go off once
the vehicle reaches a traveling
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er.
NOTICE
ECA21980
If the engine warning light or the
ABS warning light (for
ABS-equipped models) does not
come on and then go off as ex-
plained above, see page 4-1 for thewarning light circuit check.
3. Close the throttle completely.
4. Start the engine by pushing the “ON/ ” switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds of pressing the “ON/ ”
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow the battery voltage to restore.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!
EAU45093
Starting off1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand, push
the scooter off the centerstand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad- just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip (on
the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.1. Grab bar
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Acceleration and decelerationThe speed can be adjusted by opening
and closing the throttle. To increase the
speed, turn the throttle grip in direction
(a). To reduce the speed, turn the throt-
tle grip in direction (b).
EAU16794
Braking
WARNING
EWA10301

Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over to
one side), otherwise the scooter
may skid or overturn.

Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.

Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.

Ride slowly down a hill, as brak-
ing downhill can be very diffi-cult.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure. Front
Rear
(a)
(b)
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