fuel consumption YAMAHA TRICITY 300 2020 Owners Manual

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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 ....................................... 3-4
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Main switch .................................... 3-7
Stan din g assist ................................. 4-1
Standing assist ............................... 4-1
Instrument an d control functions ... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 5-1
Multi-function meter unit ................ 5-3
Handlebar switches ........................ 5-8
Front brake lever .......................... 5-10
Brake pedal .................................. 5-10
Rear brake lever ........................... 5-11
Parking brake lever ....................... 5-12
ABS .............................................. 5-12 Traction control system ................ 5-13
Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-15
Fuel ............................................... 5-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-18
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-18
Storage compartment ................... 5-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................. 5-20
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 5-20
Sidestand ...................................... 5-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-22
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 charts .......... 8-3 Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 8-4
Removing and installing the
panel............................................ 8-9
Checking the spark plug............... 8-10
Canister ........................................ 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter element..... 8-12
Why Yamalube.............................. 8-14
Final transmission oil .................... 8-14
Coolant ......................................... 8-15
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 8-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 8-21
Valve clearance............................. 8-21
Tires .............................................. 8-22
Cast wheels .................................. 8-23
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 8-24
Checking the rear brake lever free play..................................... 8-24
Checking the parking brake ......... 8-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 8-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 8-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 8-27
Checking the V-belt ...................... 8-27
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Instrument and control functions
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5
EAU89130
Multi-function display
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:  an odometer (ODO)
 two tripmeters (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2)
 a fuel reserve tripmeter (TRIP F)
 an oil change tripmeter (OIL TRIP)
 an oil change indicator
 a V-belt replacement tripmeter
(BELT TRIP)
 a V-belt replacement indicator
 an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display (km/L, L/100 km, or
MPG)
 an average fuel consumption dis-
play (AVE_ _._ km/L, AVE_ _._
L/100 km, or AVE_ _ _._ MPG) 
a traction control system display
(TCS)
 an air temperature display (AIR)
 a battery voltage display (VOLT)
Push the “RES” switch to change the
display in the following order:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → TRIP F →
km/L, L/100 km or MPG → AVE_ _._
km/L, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or AVE_ _ _._
MPG → AIR → VOLT → TCS → OIL
TRIP → BELT TRIP → ODO
TIP The fuel reserve tripmeter appears
only when you are low on fuel.
 Push the “SEL” switch to change
the display in the reverse order.
EAU86890
Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.TIPThe odometer will lock at 999999 and
cannot be reset.
EAU89140
Tripmeters
The tripmeters show the distance trav-
eled since they were last reset.
To reset a tripmeter, change the dis-
play to the tripmeter you want to reset,
and then push the “RES” switch until it
is reset.TIPThe tripmeters will reset and continue
counting after 9999.9 is reached.
EAU89150
Fuel reserve tripmeter
If the last segment of the fuel meter
starts flashing, the display automati-
cally changes to the fuel reserve trip-
meter “TRIP F” and starts counting the
distance traveled from that point.
To reset the fuel reserve tripmeter,
push the “RES” switch until it is reset.TIPIf you do not reset the fuel reserve trip-
meter manually, it will reset automati-
cally and disappear from the display
after refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
1. Multi-function display
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Instrument and control functions
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5
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Oil chan ge tripmeter
This tripmeter shows the distance trav-
eled since the last engine oil change.
The oil change indicator “OIL” will flash
at the initial 1000 km (600 mi), the next
4000 km (2500 mi), and then every
5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter.
To reset the oil change tripmeter and
oil change indicator, select the oil
change tripmeter, and then push the
“RES” switch until the tripmeter starts
flashing. While the tripmeter is flashing,
push the “RES” switch until the tripme-
ter is reset.
TIPWhen the engine oil has been
changed, the oil change tripmeter and
the oil change indicator must be reset.
Otherwise, the oil change indicator will
not come on at the correct time.
EAU89172
V- belt replacement tripmeter
This tripmeter shows the distance trav-
eled since the V-belt was last replaced.
The V-belt replacement indicator
“BELT” will flash at every 20000 km
(12500 mi) to indicate that the V-belt
should be replaced. To reset both the tripmeter and the in-
dicator, select the V-belt replacement
tripmeter, and then push the “RES”
switch until the tripmeter starts flash-
ing. While the tripmeter is flashing,
push the “RES” switch until the tripme-
ter is reset.
TIPWhen the V-belt is replaced, the trip-
meter and indicator must be reset.
Otherwise, the V-belt replacement in-
dicator will not come on at the correct
time.
EAU89180
Instantaneous fuel consumption
d
isplay
1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
2. Oil change tripmeter
2
1
1. V-belt replacement indicator “BELT”
2. V-belt replacement tripmeter
2
1
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption display
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Instrument and control functions
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5 This display shows the fuel consump-
tion under the current riding condi-
tions. It can be set to either “km/L” or
“L/100 km”, or “MPG” when using
miles. To switch the fuel consumption
measurement units, push the “SEL”
switch until the measurement units
change.
 “km/L”: the distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 L of fuel.
 “L/100 km”: the amount of fuel
necessary to travel 100 km.
 “MPG”: the distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
TIPWhen traveling under 10 km/h (6 mi/h),
“_ _._” is displayed.
EAU87790
TIPThe instantaneous fuel consumption
function should be used for general
reference only. Do not use this figure to
estimate the distance that can be trav-
eled on the current tank of fuel.
EAU89190
Averag e fuel consumption display
This display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.
The average fuel consumption display
can be set to either “AVE_ _._ km/L” or
“AVE_ _._ L/100 km”, or “AVE_ _._
MPG” when using miles. To switch the
fuel consumption measurement units,
push the “SEL” switch until the mea-
surement units change.  “AVE_ _._ km/L”: the average dis-
tance that can be traveled on 1.0 L
of fuel.
 “AVE_ _._ L/100 km”: the average
amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km. 
“AVE_ _._ MPG”: the average dis-
tance that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
TIPTo reset the display, push the
“RES” switch until it resets.
 After resetting, “_ _._” is shown
until the vehicle has traveled some
distance.
EAU89201
Traction control system display
This display shows the current status
of the traction control system. (See
page 5-13.)  “TCS On”: the system is on
 “TCS OFF”: the system is off
1. Average fuel consumption display
1
1. Traction control system display
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Operation and important rid ing points
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7
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Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU89300
Parkin gWhen parking, turn the vehicle power
off and place it on the sidestand or
centerstand. Apply the parking brake
and then turn the smart key off.
WARNING
EWA21020
Before gettin g off the vehicle, be
sure to turn the vehicle power off
an d apply the parkin g b rake.TIPEven when the vehicle is parked in a lo-
cation partitioned by a fence or the
glass window of a shop, if the smart
key is within operating range, other
people will be able to start the engine
and operate the vehicle. Please turn
the smart key off when leaving the ve-
hicle. (See page 3-4.)If the sidestand is lowered when the
engine is running, the engine will stop
and the beeper will sound for approxi-
mately 1 minute. To stop the beeper,
turn the vehicle power off or raise the
sidestand.
TIP Before leaving the vehicle, be sure
to turn the main switch to “OFF”
or “ ”. Otherwise, the battery may
discharge.
 The sidestand alarm beeper can
be set to not activate. Please con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them an d b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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Index
AABS....................................................... 5-12
ABS warning light ................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 7-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 8-17
Air temperature display .......................... 5-8
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 5-20BBattery .................................................. 8-32
Brake fluid, changing............................ 8-27
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 8-26
Brake lever, front .................................. 5-10
Brake lever, rear ................................... 5-11
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 8-28
Brake pedal .......................................... 5-10
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating........................................... 8-29
Braking ................................................... 7-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 8-28
Canister ................................................ 8-11
Care ........................................................ 9-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 5-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 8-29
Clock ...................................................... 5-4
Coolant ................................................. 8-15
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 5-1DData recording, vehicle......................... 11-2
Diagnostic connector ........................... 11-2
Dimmer/Pass switch............................... 5-9
Display units, switching .......................... 5-3
EEmergency mode ................................. 8-40
Engine break-in ...................................... 7-1
Engine oil and oil filter element ............ 8-12
Engine overheating .............................. 8-39
Engine serial number ........................... 11-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 5-1FFinal transmission oil............................ 8-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 8-25
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 8-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 8-30
Fuel ...................................................... 5-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 7-4
Fuel meter .............................................. 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 5-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 5-18
Fuses, replacing ................................... 8-33HHandlebar switches ............................... 5-8
Hazard switch ........................................ 5-9
High beam indicator light ....................... 5-1
Horn switch ............................................ 5-9IIdentification numbers ......................... 11-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 5-22
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 5-1KKey, handling of smart and mechanical keys...................................................... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 8-36MMain switch ............................................ 3-7 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 8-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 8-3
Matte color, caution................................ 9-1
Model label ........................................... 11-1
Multi-function display ............................. 5-5
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 5-3
OOperating range of the smart key system .................................................. 3-2PPanel, removing and installing ................ 8-9
Parking.................................................... 7-4
Parking brake, checking ....................... 8-25
Parking brake indicator light ................... 5-1
Parking brake lever ............................... 5-12
Part locations.......................................... 2-1RRear brake lever free play, checking .... 8-24SSafe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
SEL/RES switch ...................................... 5-9
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 5-20
Sidestand.............................................. 5-21
Smart key................................................ 3-4
Smart key battery, replacing................... 3-6
Smart key system ................................... 3-1
Smart key system indicator light ............ 5-2
Smart key system, troubleshooting ...... 8-37
Spark plug, checking ............................ 8-10
Specifications ....................................... 10-1
Speedometer .......................................... 5-3
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