audio YAMAHA VX CRUISER HO 2022 Owners Manual

Important manual information
EJU40411
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU46540
UKCA Declaration of conformity
Here by YAMAHA Motor Co.,LTD. Declares
that this product is in compliance with the
Recreational Craft Regulations 2017, Electro-
magnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
and Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regula-
tions 2008.
EJU46590
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Mitek Corporation declares that
Yamaha WaveRunner Audio System is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The
full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address:
https://www.mitekusa.com/regulatory-
yamaha-waverunner
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WaveRunner VX CRUISER HO / VX LIMITED HO
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL ©2022 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, June 2021
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 3
Builder’s plate .................................... 3
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ............................. 9 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................... 9
Cruising limitations ........................ 10
Operation requirements ................ 11
Recommended equipment ........... 13
Hazard information........................ 14
Watercraft characteristics ............. 14
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 16
Safe boating rules ......................... 17
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 18
Description....................................... 19 Watercraft glossary ....................... 19
Location of main components ...... 20
Control function operation ............. 24 Watercraft control functions ......... 24
Yamaha Security System ................. 24
Engine start/stop switch ................. 25
Engine shut-off switch .................... 25
Throttle lever .................................... 25
RiDE lever ........................................ 26
Steering system ............................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 26
Water separator................................ 27
Watercraft operation ...................... 28Watercraft operation functions ..... 28
Shift system ..................................... 28
Watercraft operation modes ......... 31
Reverse assist .................................. 31
T.D.E.
(thrust directional enhancer) ......... 31
No-wake mode ................................. 32
Drive control mode ........................... 33
Cruise assist ..................................... 35
Instrument operation ...................... 37 Multifunction information center ... 37
Operation buttons ............................ 37
Display.............................................. 37
Home screen ................................... 39
Information screen .......................... 39
Drive control mode screen .............. 40
Setting menu screen ....................... 40
Engine lock screen .......................... 41
Warning function .............................. 42
Audio system (equipped models) ..................... 44
Audio control .................................... 44
Accessory outlet ........................... 45
USB charger ................................. 46
Equipment operation ...................... 47 Equipment..................................... 47
Seats ................................................ 47
Handgrip........................................... 48
Reboarding grip................................ 48
Reboarding step ............................... 48
Bow eye............................................ 49
Stern eyes ........................................ 49
Cleat ................................................. 49
Pull-up cleats ................................... 50
Storage compartments .................... 50
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 53
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Description
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1
Handlebar
2 RiDE lever (page 28)
3 Engine shut-off switch (page 25)
4 Clip (page 25)
5 “T.D.E.” switch (page 31)
6 “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch (page 35, 32)
7 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 25)
8 Rearview mirror
9 Multifunction information center (page 37)
10 Throttle lever (page 25)
11 Engine start/stop switch (page 25)
12 “SPEED ADJUST” switch (page 31, 32, 35)
13 Speaker (equipped models) (page 44)
14 Touchpad control (page 37)
15 Audio control (equipped models) (page 44)
16 12V DC outlet (page 45) 17
USB charger (page 46)
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Instrument operation
44
If a warning is activated, have the watercraft
serviced by a Yamaha dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
TIP
Push the “OK” button of the touchpad control
to display a description of the warning in the
center display.
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Audio system (equipped models)
This model is equipped with an audio system
that can be connected via Bluetooth.
EJU46312Audio control
This model is equipped with an audio control
to operate the audio system.
Power button
Press this button to turn the audio system on.
Play/Pause button
Press this button to play or pause.
1Speaker
1 12V DC outlet
2 USB charger
3 Audio control
4 Cursor button
5 Play/Pause button
6 Power button
11
1
3
65
4
2
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Instrument operation
45
Cursor button “ / ”
Press these buttons to skip to the previous or
next track.
Cursor button “ / ”
Press these buttons to adjust the volume.
To connect an external device:
(1) Turn on the Bluetooth function of the ex-ternal device, and then search for this
audio system.
(2) Turn the audio system on by pushing the power button on the audio control.
(3) Select this audio system to connect to it.
To disconnect an external device:
Turn the Bluetooth function of the external
device off.
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Accessory outlet
There is a 12 V DC outlet located inside the
glove compartment.
ECJ02920
Do not use an automotive cigarette
lighter or other accessories that get hot
because the outlet can be damaged.
The load must never exceed 120 W (10
A), otherwise the fuse may blow or the
battery may discharge.
1 12V DC outlet
1
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Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capaci-
ty:Maximum people on board: 3 person
Maximum load capacity: 240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions and
weight: Length: 3.37 m (132.7 in)
Width: 1.24 m (48.8 in)
Height: 1.20 m (47.2 in)
Dry weight: 352 kg (776 lb) (VX CRUISER HO)
360 kg (794 lb) (VX CRUISER HO with
audio, VX LIMITED HO)
Performance: Maximum output (according to ISO
8665/SAE J1228): 125.0 kW at 7600 r/min
Maximum fuel consumption: 49.7 L/h (13.1 US gal/h,
10.9 Imp.gal/h)
Cruising range at full throttle: 1.41 hour
Trolling speed: 1300 ±100 r/min
Engine: Engine type: Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine displacement: 1812 cm³
Bore × stroke: 86.0 × 78.0 mm (3.39 × 3.07 in)
Compression ratio: 11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold): 0.14–0.23 mm (0.0055–0.0091 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold): 0.28–0.37 mm (0.0110–0.0146 in)
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Cooling system: Water
Starting system: Electric
Ignition system: T.C.I.
Spark plug (NGK): LFR6A
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Battery capacity: 12 V, 18 Ah
Battery type: YTX20L-BS
Charging system: Flywheel magneto
Drive unit: Propulsion system: Jet pump
Jet pump type: Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation: Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle: 24+24 °
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Trouble recovery
96
Watercraft slow or
loses powerWatercraft
operation
modeDrive control mode
activated
Deactivate or adjust
drive control mode 33
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 97 Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
97
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
43
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add oil
43
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat- ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Audio system does
not activate
(equipped models) Fuse Burned out Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
Accessory outlet ...................................... 45
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 81
Audio control............................................ 44
Audio system (equipped models) ............ 44
B
Battery care.............................................. 83
Battery checks ......................................... 64
Battery, jumping....................................... 98
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 80
Bilge water check..................................... 64
Bilge water, draining ................................ 58
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 58
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 58
Boarding alone ......................................... 76
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 79
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 76
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 77
Bow eye ................................................... 49
Bow storage compartment ...................... 50
Builder’s plate ............................................ 3
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 79
Cleaning ................................................... 85
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 83
Cleat ......................................................... 49
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 26
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 68
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 35
Cruising limitations................................... 10
D
Display ..................................................... 37
Drive control mode................................... 33
Drive control mode screen ....................... 40
E
Emergency procedures ............................ 97
Engine break-in ........................................ 60
Engine compartment check ..................... 63
Engine cover, removing and installing ..... 87
Engine idling speed check ....................... 69
Engine lock screen ................................... 41
Engine oil ................................................. 56
Engine oil and oil filter .............................. 91 Engine oil level check ............................... 64
Engine oil requirements ........................... 56
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 65
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 25
Engine start/stop switch .......................... 25
Engine unit check ..................................... 64
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 18
Equipment ................................................ 47
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 67
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 53
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and
band checks ......................................... 66
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 82
Fuel .......................................................... 54
Fuel level check........................................ 63
Fuel requirements .................................... 54
Fuel system checks ................................. 63
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 70
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 19
Glove compartment ................................. 51
H
Handgrip .................................................. 48
Hazard information................................... 14
Home screen ............................................ 39
Hood check .............................................. 68
Hull and deck check ................................ 67
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information screen ................................... 39
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning.............. 97
Jet intake checks ..................................... 67
Jet thrust nozzle and reverse gate check .................................................... 67
Jumper cables, connecting ...................... 98
L
Labels, important ....................................... 4
Labels, other .............................................. 8
Labels, warning .......................................... 5
Launching the watercraft ......................... 71
Learning to operate your watercraft......... 70
Leaving the watercraft.............................. 72
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