warning light YAMAHA XVS1100A 2003 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3
Immobilizer system ........................................................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................................................................. 3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............................................................. 3-4
Speedometer unit .............................................................................. 3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................................................. 3-6
Handlebar switches ........................................................................... 3-7
Clutch lever ....................................................................................... 3-8
Shift pedal .......................................................................................... 3-8
Brake lever ........................................................................................ 3-9
Brake pedal ....................................................................................... 3-9
Fuel tank cap ..................................................................................... 3-9
Fuel ................................................................................................. 3-10
Fuel cock ......................................................................................... 3-11
Starter (choke) lever ........................................................................ 3-12
Seats ................................................................................................ 3-13
Helmet holder .................................................................................. 3-14
Storage compartment ..................................................................... 3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly .......................................... 3-16
Luggage strap holders .................................................................... 3-18
Sidestand ........................................................................................ 3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........................................................... 3-19
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU00040
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EW000016
WARNING
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. @
EAU01590
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.
ECA00043
CAUTION:@ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. @
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU03034
Indicator and warning lights
EAU04877
Oil level warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
NOTE:_ Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function. _
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU00057
Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
EAU04585
Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this oc-
curs, 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”. If the warning light does not
come on for a few seconds, then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
1. Oil level warning light “”
2. Neutral indicator light “”
3. Turn signal indicator light “”
4. Engine trouble warning light “”
5. Immobilizer system indicator light “”
6. High beam indicator light “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3
EAU04991*
Immobilizer system indicator light
“”
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After
24 hours have passed, the indicator
light will stop flashing, however the im-
mobilizer system is still enabled.
NOTE:_ This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system. If the immobilizer system is de-
fective, the indicator light will start
flashing. When this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system. However, if the indicator
light slowly flashes five times, and then
quickly flashes two times repeatedly,
this error could be caused by signal in-
terference. If this occurs, try the follow-
ing. _1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.
NOTE:_ Make sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch, and
do not keep more than one immobilizer
key on the same key ring! Immobilizer
system keys may cause signal interfer-
ence, which may prevent the engine
from starting. _2. If the engine starts, turn it off, and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys
do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan-
dard keys re-registered.
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
1. Oil level warning light “”
2. Neutral indicator light “”
3. Turn signal indicator light “”
4. Engine trouble warning light “”
5. Immobilizer system indicator light “”
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5-1
5
EAU00372
5-OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU00373
WARNING
@ 
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.

Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.

Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
@
EAU04976
Starting a cold engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.

The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
EW000054
WARNING
_ 
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-19.

Never ride with the sidestand
down.
_
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:_ When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit. _
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5 4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-12 for starter (choke) oper-
ation.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:_ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt. _
ECA00149
CAUTION:_ 
The oil level warning light
should come on when the key is
turned to “ON”, and then go off
after two to three seconds. If the
oil level warning light flickers or
remains on after starting, imme-
diately stop the engine, and
then check the engine oil level
and the vehicle for oil leakage. If
necessary, add engine oil, and
then check the warning light
again. If the warning light does
not come on when turning the
key to “ON”, or if it does not go
off after starting the engine with
sufficient engine oil, have a
Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.

The engine trouble warning
light should also come on when
the key is turned to “ON”. If the
warning light does not come on
when the key is turned to “ON”,
flashes or remains on after
starting the engine, have a
Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.

The immobilizer system indica-
tor light should come on when
the key is turned to “ON”, and
then go off after a few seconds.
If the indicator light does not
come on when the key is turned
to “ON”, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
_6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) back halfway.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-9
6
ECA00133
CAUTION:_ 
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.

Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
_
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.NOTE:_ After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient. _
EC000067
CAUTION:_ If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle. _7. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.NOTE:_ Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil
filter element when necessary. _
EAU04083
Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EW000066
WARNING
_ 
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final gear case.

Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
_
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
3.0 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.6 L
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
6
EAU01746
Adjusting the brake pedal
position The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 98.5 mm
above the top of the footrest as shown.
Periodically check the brake pedal po-
sition and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EW000109
WARNING
@ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there
is air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will diminish
the braking performance, which
may result in loss of control and an
accident. @
EAU00713
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on earlier,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
a. To
make the brake light come on later,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
b.
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-30
6 3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
EC000105
CAUTION:_ Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner. _5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W × 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W × 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W × 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W × 4
Meter lighting 14 V, 1.4 W × 2
Oil level warning light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Engine trouble warning light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Odometer and immobilizer
system fuse (backup fuse) 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse 15 A
Ignitor unit fuse 5 A
Turn signal light, taillight,
auxiliary light and hazard fuse 10 A
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