YAMAHA YXZ1000R 2016 Owners Manual
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DIC183
2HC-F8199-7L
YXZ10YPXG
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information. 
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
ANSI ROHVA1 - 2011General Manager
RV Engineering Division
Recreational Vehicle Business Unit 
Business Development Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
28, September, 2015
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.  2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan, 
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
(Make, model)
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2004/108/EC
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(If applicable)YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Signature
Akihiro Tsuzuki
Date of Issue
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized Representative
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.
YXZ1000E   (YXZ10YPXG)   (5Y4AN06W0F0500101–)
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INTRODUCTION
EBU32920Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXZ10YPXG. It represents the result of many
years of Yamaha experience in the production of  fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing
vehicles. With the purchase of this Yamaha, yo u can now appreciate the high degree of crafts-
manship and reliability that have made  Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic  understanding of the features and operation of
this vehicle. It also includes basic maintenanc e and inspection procedures. If you have any ques-
tions regarding the operation or maintenance of  your vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB03490Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate
this vehicle until you have attained adequate  knowledge of its controls and operating fea-
tures. Regular inspections an d careful maintenance, along with good operating techni-
ques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this vehicle. U2HC7LE0.book  Page 1  Wednesday, October 7, 2015  12:09 PM 
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU31070FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to poten-
tial personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that fol-
low this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to 
avoid damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clear-
er.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
EBU35900This vehicle is designed and manufactured for use on UNPAVED surfaces only, for sport-
type recreational use by experienced operators. It is unsafe to operate this vehicle on
any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
 Check the laws and regulations in force befo re choosing where to operate this vehicle.
It is illegal to operate this  vehicle on public lands where ve hicles its size are prohibited.
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YXZ10YPXG
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2015 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st edition, September 2015 All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use  without the written permission of  Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 
is expressly prohibited. Printed in U.S.A.
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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND 
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 3-1Left view ............................................... 3-1
Right view ............................................. 3-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS............................................ 4-1 Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ....... 4-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 4-6
Light switch ........................................ 4-15
On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK” .................. 4-15
Reverse gear lock lever “REV.” .......... 4-16
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-16
Clutch pedal ....................................... 4-17 Brake pedal ........................................ 4-17
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-18
Shift lever ........................................... 4-19
Fuel tank cap...................................... 4-19
Doors .................................................. 4-20
Seats .................................................. 4-20
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 4-22
Adjusting the steering wheel 
position ............................................. 4-22
Seat belts ........................................... 4-23
Glove compartment ........................... 4-23
Storage compartments ...................... 4-24
Cup holders ........................................ 4-26
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-27
Flag pole bracket ............................... 4-28
Adjusting the front shock absorber  assemblies ....................................... 4-28
Adjusting the rear shock absorber  assemblies ....................................... 4-33
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-38U2HC7LE0.book  Page 1  Wednesday, October 7, 2015  12:09 PM 
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 5-1Front and rear brakes ........................... 5-3
Clutch ................................................... 5-3
Fuel ....................................................... 5-4
Engine oil .............................................. 5-5
Transmission ........................................ 5-6
Coolant ................................................. 5-6
Final gear .............................................. 5-6
Differential gear .................................... 5-7
Accelerator pedal ................................. 5-7
Seat belts ............................................. 5-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 5-7
Steering ................................................ 5-7
Shift lever.............................................. 5-8
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 5-8
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 5-8
Control cables ...................................... 5-8
Tires ...................................................... 5-8
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1 Engine break-in .................................... 6-1
Starting the engine ............................... 6-2 Shift lever operation and reverse 
driving .................................................6-3
Selecting the drive mode ......................6-7
Parking ..................................................6-9
Loading .................................................6-9
 BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ...............7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ........................7-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ...........................................7-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .....................8-4
General maintenance and lubrication  chart ....................................................8-6
Hood ...................................................8-10
Panels .................................................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter.........................8-15
Transmission oil ..................................8-25
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Differential gear oil ............................. 8-30
Coolant ............................................... 8-33
Axle boots .......................................... 8-34
Checking the spark plugs .................. 8-35
Air filter maintenance.......................... 8-37
Cleaning the air filter case check hoses ................................................ 8-41
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-42
Valve clearance .................................. 8-43
Brakes ................................................ 8-43
Checking the front and rear brake 
pads.................................................. 8-44
Checking the parking brake pads ...... 8-44
Checking the brake and clutch fluid  levels................................................. 8-45
Brake and clutch fluid replacement ... 8-47
Checking the clutch pedal ................. 8-47
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-47
Checking the accelerator pedal ......... 8-48
Parking brake lever free play  adjustment........................................ 8-49
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 8-50
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 8-50 Pedal lubrication .................................8-51
Checking the stabilizer bushes...........8-51
Upper and lower arm pivot 
lubrication (left and right) ..................8-52
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot 
lubrication (left and right) ..................8-53
Drive shaft universal joint  lubrication .........................................8-53
Steering shaft lubrication....................8-53
Wheel removal ....................................8-54
Tire replacement .................................8-54
Wheel installation................................8-55
Battery ................................................8-55
Jump-starting .....................................8-59
Fuse replacement ...............................8-60
Headlights...........................................8-62
Headlight beam adjustment ...............8-63
Tail/brake light ....................................8-63
Troubleshooting ..................................8-63
Troubleshooting charts .......................8-65
CLEANING AND STORAGE ....................9-1 Cleaning................................................9-1
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Storage ................................................. 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................ 11-1 Identification number records ............ 11-1
INDEX .................................................... 12-1
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU33421Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe
and proper operation of your vehicle.
Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a
replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer.U2HC7LE0.book  Page 1  Wednesday, October 7, 2015  12:09 PM