warning YAMAHA YZF-R1M 2015 User Guide

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the oil pressure warning icon
will come on. Check the oil level
(see page 7-12).

If the warning light remains on
after letting the engine cool and
confirming the proper oil level,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle. Do not continue to op-erate the vehicle!
EAU66002
Engine trouble and system warning
light
If a problem is detected in any of the cir-
cuits monitoring the engine or YRC sys-
tems, this warning light will come on
and the display will switch to error
mode. (See page 4-13.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
ON. The light should come on briefly
and then go off. If the indicator does not
come on or remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU66323
DisplayThe display has two different main
screen display modes, STREET
MODE and TRACK MODE. Most of the
functions are viewable in either mode,
but the layout differs slightly. The fol-
lowing items can be found on the dis-
play.
Speedometer

Tachometer

Information display

Transmission gear display

Front brake pressure indicator

Acceleration indicator

YRC setting display MODE/PWR/
TCS/SCS

YRC setting display LCS/QS/LIF

ERS indicator (ERS-equipped
models)

GPS indicator (CCU-equipped
models)

Clock

Revolution peak hold indicator

Lap timer

Oil pressure warning icon

Coolant temperature warning icon

Error mode “Err”
TIPThis model uses a thin-film-transistor
liquid-crystal display (TFT LCD) for
good contrast and readability in various
lighting conditions. However, due to the
nature of this technology, it is normal
for a small number of pixels to be inac-tive.
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Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed. For certain markets,
the display can be switched between ki-
lometers and miles. (See “Unit” on
page 4-22.)Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed, as measured by the rotational
velocity of the crankshaft, in revolutions
per minute (r/min). When the vehicle is
first powered on, the tachometer will
sweep across the r/min range and then
return to zero.
TIP
In TRACK MODE, the tachometer
starts at 8000 r/min.

In STREET MODE, the tachome-
ter can be color-adjusted and has
a revolution peak hold indicatorwhich can be turned on or off.
NOTICE
ECA10032
Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.Red zone: 14000 r/min and above
Information display
This section of the main screen is used
to show additional riding related infor-
mation such as air and coolant temper-
ature readings, tripmeters, and fuel
consumption statistics. The information
1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF
2. ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)
3. Speedometer
4. GPS indicator (CCU-equipped models)
5. Logging indicator (CCU-equipped models)
6. Clock
7. Revolution peak hold indicator
8. Front brake pressure indicator
9. Acceleration indicator
10.Transmission gear display
11.YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS
12.Information display
13.Tachometer
ODO
12345
km
TRIP-2
1234.5
km
1
Ny
2 km/h
·1000 r/minMODE -
A
PWR
1
TCS
1
SCS
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A
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1
LCS
QS
LIF
GPS
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00
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1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF
2. ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)
3. Lap timer
4. Coolant temperature warning “ ”
5. Oil pressure warning “ ”
6. Clock
7. Transmission gear display
8. Information display
9. YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS
10.Speedometer
11.Tachometer
MODE -
A
PWR
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TCS
1
SCS
1
km/h
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ODO
km
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GEARN
LAP 09
LATEST12
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·1000 r/min
A
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1
LC LCS
QS
LIF
12 :
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12 ing.

MODE-B is a softer track-riding
setting.

MODE-C is suitable for street rid-
ing.

MODE-D is suitable for touring orrainy weather.WARNING
EWA18210
Stop the vehicle before making any
setting changes. Changing settings
while riding can distract the opera-
tor and increase the risk of an acci-dent.
To change YRC modes or make settingchanges1. Push the mode switch center but-
ton to scroll left to right and high-
light the item you want to adjust. 2. Use the mode switch up button or
down button to change the select-
ed item value (vertical scrolling is
not possible).
TIP
When the vehicle is in motion,
YRC items MODE, TCS, and SCS
cannot be adjusted.

When the throttle grip is being
turned PWR cannot be adjusted.

When YRC items MODE/PWR/
TCS/SCS cannot be adjusted, the
respective YRC item box changes
to white.

To turn off the traction control sys-
tem select TCS with the center
button, then push and hold the up
button until TCS OFF is displayed.
To turn TCS back on, select TCS
OFF and then press the down but-
ton (TCS will return to its previous
setting).

Turning off the traction control sys-
tem will turn off the SCS, LCS, andLIF systems for all YRC modes.
YRC items LCS/QS/LIF
The on/off status of YRC items LCS,
QSS, and LIF is shown here. When any
of these systems are registered (not set
to OFF) for the currently selected YRC
mode, its respective icon will appear.
When LCS is registered for the current-
ly selected YRC mode, its icon will be
grey. To activate the launch control
system, press and hold the center but-
ton until the LCS icon stops flashing
and turns white.
TIPLCS, QSS, and LIF system setting lev-
els can only be adjusted from the
1. Mode switch “MODE”
2. Up button
3. Center button
4. Down button1
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MENU screen.
ERS indicator “ ” (YZF-R1M)
This icon shows the current ERS mode.
(See “YRC Setting” on page 4-15 and
“ERS” on page 4-18 to change the reg-
istered ERS mode or adjust ERS set-
ting levels.)TIPThe ERS indicator will flash should the
SCU need to be reset, but this does not
indicate a malfunction.
The suspension will remain fixed
at its most recent settings until the
SCU is reset.

To reset the SCU, stop the vehicle
and turn the key to “OFF” then“ON”.
GPS indicator “ ” (CCU-equipped
models)
This icon comes on when a GPS unit is
synched with your vehicle.
Logging indicator “ ”
(CCU-equipped models)
This icon comes on when vehicle data is being recorded via the logging func-
tion.
Lap timer
This stopwatch function measures and
records up to forty laps. On the main
screen, the lap timer shows the current
lap time and lap number (indicated by
the LAP mark). Use the PASSING/LAP
switch to mark lap times. When a lap is
completed, the lap timer will show the
latest lap time (marked by the LATEST
indicator) for five seconds.
To use the lap timer
1. Short push the wheel switch. The
information display item will flash
for five seconds.
2. While the information display item is flashing, rotate the wheel switch
upward. The lap timer will flash for
five seconds.
3. While the lap timer is flashing, long push the wheel switch to activate
the lap timer or stop the lap timer.
4. When the lap timer has been acti- vated, press the PASSING/LAP
switch to start the lap timer.TIP
Set the information display to
FASTEST or AVERAGE for addi-
tional lap time information.
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Accessing the MENU screen will
automatically stop the lap timer.
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Whenever the lap timer is stopped,
the current lap will not be record-
ed.
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The lap time record can be viewedand reset from the MENU screen.
Oil pressure warning “ ”
This icon, along with the oil pressure
GPS
1. Lap time
2. Latest lap time indicator “LATEST”
3. Information display item
4. Lap number
MODE -
A
PWR
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TCS
3
SCS
2
km/h
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ODO
km
7890

GEARN
LAP 03
LATEST40
03 06
·1000 r/min
A-
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QS
LIF
GPS
12 :
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AVERAGE
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when the engine oil pressure is low.
When the key is first turned to ON, en-
gine oil pressure has yet to build, so this
icon will come on and stay on until the
engine has been started.
NOTICE
ECA21210
If the warning light comes on when
the engine is running, stop the en-
gine immediately and check oil level.
If the oil level is below the minimum
level, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it up to the cor-
rect level. If the oil pressure warning
light remains on even if the oil level
is correct, immediately turn the en-
gine off and have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.
Coolant temperature warning “ ”
This icon comes on if the coolant tem-
perature reaches 117
C (242 F) or
higher. Stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine. Allow the engine to cool.NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.
Error mode “Err”
When an error is detected, the top por-
tion of the main screen will switch to er-
ror mode. The following error-related
warning icons and error codes will then
be viewable.
SCU trouble warning icon

SCU error code

Engine trouble warning icon

ECU error code SCU trouble warning “ ”
(YZF-R1M)
The SCU trouble warning icon appears
if a problem is detected by the suspen-
sion control unit and an SCU error code
will be shown. Note the number and
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
Engine trouble warning “ ”
The engine trouble warning icon ap-
pears if a problem is detected by the
engine control unit and an ECU error
code will be shown. Note the number
and have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
TIPIf the display indicates error code 52, or
if you have trouble starting the engine
with a standard key, this could be
caused by transponder interference. Ifthis occurs, try the following.
1. Make sure there are no other im- mobilizer keys, or other devices
which transmit electrical signals,
close to the main switch.
2. Use the code re-registering key to start the engine.
1. SCU trouble warning “ ”
2. SCU error code
3. Engine trouble warning “ ”
4. ECU error code
5. Error mode warning “Err”·1000 r/min
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EAU12944
Brake pedalThe brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
EAU67041
Brake systemThis model is equipped with an inte-
grated anti-lock brake system (ABS)
and a variable unified brake system
(UBS).
Regarding ABS, operate the brakes as
you would conventional brakes. If the
ABS is activated, a pulsating sensation
may be felt at the brake lever or brake
pedal. In this situation, continue to ap-
ply the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not “pump” the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
riding speed even with ABS.
The ABS performs best with
long braking distances.

On certain surfaces, such as
rough or gravel roads, the brak-
ing distance may be longer withthe ABS than without.
The ABS and UBS hydraulic control
unit is monitored by the ABS ECU,
which will revert the system to conven- tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP
The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test when the vehicle is started
and reaches a speed of 10 km/h (6
mi/h). During this test, a “clicking”
noise may be audible from the hy-
draulic control unit, and a vibration
may be felt at the bake lever or
pedal, but this is normal.

This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is oper-
ating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult yourYamaha dealer.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to damage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of theABS will result.
1. Brake pedal
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EAU13075
Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it, and
then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, followthese instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes, see your doctor immedi-
ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU54602
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a differentbrand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
1
2
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso-
hol (E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 17 L (4.49 US gal, 3.74 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
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EAU58081
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
Check each hose connection.

Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.

Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.

Make sure that the end of each
hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.

Make sure that each hose is rout-
ed through the clamp or guide.
EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.

Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.

Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.

Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up ofheat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre- pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
1. Clamp
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
3. Fuel tank breather hose
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EAU47261
Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward for parking in narrow
spaces. Fold the mirrors back to their
original position before riding.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position beforeriding.
EAU66473
Adjusting the front forkNOTICE
ECA22471

Use extra care to avoid scratch-
ing the gold-anodized finish
when making suspension ad-
justments.

To avoid damaging the suspen-
sion’s internal mechanisms, do
not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
For YZF-R1:
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re-
bound damping force, and compres-
sion damping force of each leg can be
adjusted.WARNING
EWA10181
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and lossof stability may result.
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut on each fork in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension,
turn the adjusting nut on each fork in di-
rection (b).
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
1. Riding position
2. Parking position11
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1. Spring preload adjusting nutSpring preload setting:Minimum (soft):
0 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Standard: 9 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Maximum (hard): 15 turn(s) in direction (a)*
* With the adjusting nut fully turned in
direction (b)
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