tow YAMAHA TRICITY 2017 Owners Manual

Instrument and control functions
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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
za speedometer
za fuel meter
za clock
zan outside air temperature display
za multi-function display
zan oil change indicator
za V-belt replacement indicator
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tons.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed.
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear from
“F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as the fuel
level decreases. When the last seg-
ment of the fuel meter and the fuel level
warning indicator “ ” start flashing,
refuel as soon as possible. When the
key is first turned to “ON”, all the dis-
1. Clock
2. “SELECT” button
3. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
4. Fuel meter
5. Speedometer
6. “RESET” button
7. Outside air temperature display
8. Multi-function display
9. Oil change indicator “OIL CHANGE”
10.V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
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8
1. Speedometer
1. Fuel level warning indicator Ž
2. Fuel meter
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1
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Instrument and control functions
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right side of the handlebar. To apply
the front brake, pull this lever toward
the throttle grip.
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Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left side of the handlebar. To apply the
rear brake, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
When pulling the rear brake lever, the
rear brake and a portion of the front
brake are applied. For full braking per-
formance, apply both brake levers si-
multaneously.
TIP
zAs the unified brake system is me-
chanical, additional free play can
be felt in the front brake lever
when the rear brake lever is being
pulled.
zThe unified brake system does not
function when the front brake is
applied alone.
1. Front brake lever
1
1. Rear brake lever
1
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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6 Engine overheating
WARNING
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zDo not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
zPlace a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the
cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
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If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
level in the reservoir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is
low.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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