key YAMAHA XENTER 150 2012 Owners Manual
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:QThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury 
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury 
or death.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the 
vehicle or other property.
TIP
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
*Product and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
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Main switch/steering lock
ON
OFFLOCKThe main switch/steering lock controls 
the ignition and lighting systems, and 
is used to lock the steering. The vari-
ous positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with 
power, the meter lighting, taillight, 
license plate light and auxiliary lights 
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlights come on automatically 
when the engine is started and stay 
on until the key is turned to “OFF”, 
even if the engine stalls.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key 
can be removed.
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WARNING
Never turn the key to “OFF” or 
“LOCK” while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Otherwise the electrical sys-
tems will be switched off, which 
may result in loss of control or an 
accident.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be 
removed.
To lock the steering
1
2
1. Push.
2. Turn.1.  Turn the handlebars all the way 
to the left.
2.  Push the key in from the “OFF” 
position, and then turn it to 
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3.  Remove the key.
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Indicator lights and warning 
lights
SELECT
RESET
ODOOIL
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T TRIP 2
OIL CHANGECLOOK
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1.  Turn signal indicator lights “4” and “6”
2.  Coolant temperature warning light “
”
3.  High beam indicator light “&”
4.  Engine trouble warning light “
”
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Turn signal indicator lights “4” 
and “6”
The corresponding indicator light 
fl ashes when the turn signal switch is 
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “&”
This indicator light comes on when the 
high beam of the headlight is switched 
on. To unlock the steering
2
1
1. Turn.
2. Release.Push the key in, and then turn it to 
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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Coolant temperature warning light 
“
”
This warning light comes on if the 
engine overheats. If this occurs, stop 
the engine immediately and allow the 
engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning 
light can be checked by turning the 
key to “ON”. The warning light should 
come on for a few seconds, and then 
go off.
If the warning light does not come 
on initially when the key is turned to 
“ON”, or if the warning light remains 
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the 
electrical circuit.
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NOTICEDo not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.TIP● For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according 
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to the coolant temperature in the 
radiator.
● If the engine overheats, see page 
6-34 for further instructions.
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Engine trouble warning light “
”
This warning light fl ashes or stays on 
if an electrical circuit monitoring the 
engine is not working correctly. If this 
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check 
the self-diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning 
light can be checked by turning the 
key to “ON”. The warning light should 
come on for a few seconds, and then 
go off.
If the warning light does not come 
on initially when the key is turned to 
“ON”, or if the warning light remains 
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the 
electrical circuit.
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Multi-function display
SELECT
RESET
ODOOIL
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OIL CHANGECLOOK
OUT TEM
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1012 111.  V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
2. Clock
3.  Oil change indicator “OIL CHANGE”
4. “SELECT” button
5.  Fuel level warning indicator “
”
6. Fuel meter
7. Speedometer
8. Odometer
9. “RESET” button
10. Tripmeter 1
11.  Ambient temperature display
12. Tripmeter 2
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WARNING
Be sure to stop the vehicle before 
making any setting changes to the 
multi-function display. Changing 
settings while riding can distract 
the operator and increase the risk 
of an accident.
The multi-function display is equipped 
with the following:● an odometer●  a fuel reserve tripmeter (which 
shows the distance traveled since 
the bottom segment of the fuel 
meter and fuel level warning indi-
cator started fl ashing)●  two tripmeters (which show the 
distance traveled since they were 
last set to zero)●  an oil change tripmeter (which 
shows the distance traveled since 
the last engine oil change)●  an oil change indicator (which dis-
plays when the engine oil should 
be changed)●  a V-belt replacement tripmeter 
(which shows the distance trav-
eled since the V-belt was last re-
placed)●  a V-belt replacement indicator●  an ambient temperature display● a clock●  a fuel meter
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS●  a brightness control mode
TIP●  When the key is turned to “ON”, 
all segments and indicators of the 
display come on for a few sec-
onds. During this time, the multi-
function display is performing a 
self-test.●  Be sure to turn the key to “ON” 
before using the “SELECT” and 
“RESET” buttons except when 
setting the brightness mode.
Odometer, fuel tripmeter, tripme-
ters, oil change tripmeter and V-belt 
tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button switch-
es the display among the odometer 
mode “ODO”, the fuel tripmeter mode 
“F”, the tripmeter modes “TRIP 1” 
and “TRIP 2”, the oil change tripme-
ter mode “OIL TRIP” and the V-belt 
change mode “BELT TRIP” in the fol-
lowing order:
ODO → F → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → OIL 
TRIP → BELT TRIP → ODO
When approximately 1.6 L (0.42 US 
gal, 0.35 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in 
the fuel tank, the bottom segment of 
the fuel meter and fuel level warn-
ing indicator will start flashing, and 
the display will automatically change 
to the fuel reserve tripmeter mode 
“ F” and start counting the distance 
traveled from that point. In that case, 
pushing the “RESET” button switches 
the display to the previous mode.
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button until “Trip” or 
“Trip F” begins fl ashing (“Trip” or “Trip 
F” will only flash for five seconds). 
While “Trip” or “Trip F” is flashing, 
push the “RESET” button for at least 
one second. 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).TIPThe display cannot be changed back 
to fuel reserve tripmeter “ F” after 
pushing the “RESET” button.
OdometerTIP●  For the U.K.: For any mode, the 
odometer units can be switched 
from kilometers to miles by push-
ing the “SELECT” button for 1 
second.●  If the odometer indicates “-----”, 
have a Yamaha dealer check the 
multi-function display, as it may 
be faulty.
Tripmeters
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button until “TRIP 
1” or “TRIP 2” is displayed, and then 
push the “RESET” button for at least 1 
second.
TIPIf the tripmeter indicates “-----”, have 
a Yamaha dealer check the multi-
function display, as it may be faulty.
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below -10 °C, a lower tempera-
ture than -10 °C will not be dis-
played.
●  If the ambient temperature climbs 
above 40 °C, a higher tempera-
ture than 40 °C will not be dis-
played.●  The accuracy of the temperature 
reading may be affected when 
riding slowly (approximately un-
der 20 km/h (12 mi/h)) or when 
stopped at traffi c signals, railroad 
crossings, etc.
Clock
To set the clock:
1.  Push the “SELECT” button and 
“RESET” button together 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 minute digits.
5.  Push the “SELECT” button and 
then release it to start the clock.
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount 
of fuel in the fuel tank. The display 
segments of the fuel meter disappear 
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level 
decreases. When the bottom segment 
of the fuel meter and  fuel level warn-
ing indicator “
” starts fl ashing, refuel 
as soon as possible. When the key is 
turned to “ON”, all of the display seg-
ments of the fuel meter will appear for 
a few seconds, and then shows the 
actual fuel level.
Brightness control mode
This function allows you to adjust the 
brightness of the speedometer panel 
to suit the outside lighting conditions.
To set the brightness
1.  Turn the key to “OFF”.
2.  Push and hold the “SELECT” but-
ton.
3.  Turn the key to “ON”, and then re-lease the “SELECT” button after 
fi ve seconds.
4.  Push the “RESET” button to se-
lect the desired brightness level, 
and then turn the key to “OFF”.
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NOTICEUse only unleaded gasoline. The 
use of leaded gasoline will cause 
unrepairable damage to the cata-
lytic converter.
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Seat
1
1. Turn.To open the seat
1.  Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2.  Insert the key into the main 
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise to “OPEN”.TIPDo not push inward when turning the 
key.
3.  Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1.  Fold the seat down, and then 
push it down to lock it in place.
2.  Remove the key from the main 
switch if the scooter will be left 
unattended.TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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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.
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WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with 
the controls can lead to loss of 
control, which could cause an ac-
cident or injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with a lean 
angle sensor to stop the engine in 
case of a turnover. To start the en-
gine after a turnover, be sure to turn 
the main switch to “OFF” and then to 
“ON”. Failing to do so will prevent the 
engine from starting even though the 
engine will crank when pushing the 
start switch.
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Starting the engine
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NOTICESee page 5-3 for engine break-in 
instructions prior to operating the 
vehicle for the   rst time.
1.  Turn the key to “ON”.
  The engine trouble warning light 
and coolant temperature warning 
light should come on for a few 
seconds, then go off. 
NOTICE:
 If 
a warning light does not go off, 
have a Yamaha dealer check its 
electrical circuit.
[ECAT1170]
2.  Close the throttle completely.
3.  Start the engine by pushing the 
start switch while applying the 
front or rear brake. 
NOTICE:
 For 
maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine 
is cold!
[ECA11041]
  If the engine does not start, re-
lease the start switch, wait a few 
seconds, and then try again. 
Each starting attempt should be 
as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on 
any one attempt.
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ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, and 
then remove the key from the main 
switch.
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WARNING
●  Since the engine and exhaust 
system can become very hot, 
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to 
touch them and be burned.●  Do not park on a slope or on 
soft ground, otherwise the ve-
hicle may overturn, increasing 
the risk of a fuel leak and   re.●  Do not park near grass or other 
flammable materials which 
might catch   re.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE:
 When removing the 
battery, be sure the key is 
turned to “OFF”, then discon-
nect the negative lead before 
disconnecting the positive 
lead.
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2.  If the battery will be stored for 
more than two months, check it 
at least once a month and fully 
charge it if necessary.
3.  Fully charge the battery before 
installing it. 
NOTICE:
 When in-
stalling the battery, be sure the 
key is turned to “OFF”, then 
connect the positive lead be-
fore connecting the negative 
lead.
[ECA16840]
4.  After installing the battery, make 
sure that the battery leads are 
properly connected to the battery 
terminals.
5.  Turn the key from “ON” to “OFF” 
three times in three-second in-
tervals to initialize the idle speed 
control system.
manently damage the battery.
The battery is located behind panel A. 
Remove the panel to access the bat-
tery. (See page 6-7.)
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the 
battery as soon as possible if it seems 
to have discharged. Keep in mind that 
the battery tends to discharge more 
quickly if the vehicle is equipped with 
optional electrical accessories.
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NOTICETo charge a VRLA (Valve Regu-
lated Lead Acid) battery, a special 
(constant-voltage) battery charger 
is required. Using a conventional 
battery charger will damage the 
battery.
To store the battery
1.  If the vehicle will not be used for 
more than one month, remove 
the battery, fully charge it, and 
then place it in a cool, dry place. 
always shield your eyes when 
working near batteries. In case 
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
•  EXTERNAL: Flush with plen-
ty of water.
•  INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
•  EYES: Flush with water for 
15 minutes and seek prompt 
medical attention.
● 
Batteries produce explosive 
hydrogen gas. Therefore, keep 
sparks,   ames, cigarettes, etc., 
away from the battery and pro-
vide suf  cient ventilation when 
charging it in an enclosed 
space.
● 
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF 
CHILDREN.
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NOTICENever attempt to remove the bat-
tery cell seals, as this would per-
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