light YAMAHA MT-03 2020 User Guide

Instrument and control functions
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EAU87860Average fuel consumption display
This display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.
The average fuel consumption display
can be set to either “AVE_ _._ km/L” or
“AVE_ _._ L/100 km”, or “AVE_ _._
MPG” when using miles. To switch the
fuel consumption measurement units,
push the “SELECT” button until the
measurement units change.
“AVE_ _._ km/L”: the average dis-
tance that can be traveled on 1.0 L
of fuel.
“AVE_ _._ L/100 km”: the average
amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km.
“AVE_ _._ MPG”: the average dis-
tance that can be traveled on 1.0
Imp.gal of fuel.
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To reset the display, push the
“RESET” button until it resets.
After resetting, “_ _._” is shown
until the vehicle has traveled some
distance.
EAU87960Shift indicator light control mode
This mode cycles through 4 control
functions in the order listed below.
Shift indicator light on / flash / off
Shift indicator light on r/min
Shift indicator light off r/min
Shift indicator light brightness
To set the shift indicator light on / flash
/ off
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT” but-
ton.
3. Turn the vehicle on, and then re-
lease the “SELECT” button after 5
seconds.
4. Push the “RESET” button to select
one of the following flashing pat-
tern settings:
On setting: the shift indicator
light will come on when the
set engine speed is reached.
This setting is selected when
the shift indicator light stays
on.
Flash setting: the shift indica-
tor light will flash when the set
engine speed is reached. This
1. Average fuel consumption display
MPH
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1. Shift indicator light Ž
2. Brightness level display
MPH
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3 setting is selected when the
shift indicator light flashes 4
times per second.
Off setting: the shift indicator
light is deactivated. This set-
ting is selected when the shift
indicator light flashes once
every 2 seconds.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the setting. The control mode
changes to the shift indicator light
on r/min setting function.
To set the shift indicator light on r/min
The shift indicator light can be set be-
tween 7000 r/min and 13500 r/min.
From 7000 r/min to 12000 r/min, the in-
dicator light can be set in increments of
500 r/min. From 12000 r/min to 13500
r/min, the indicator light can be set in
increments of 200 r/min.
1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired engine speed for acti-
vating the shift indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift indicator light off r/min setting
function.
To set the shift indicator light off r/min
The shift indicator light can be set be-
tween 7000 r/min and 13500 r/min.
From 7000 r/min to 12000 r/min, the in-
dicator light can be set in increments of
500 r/min. From 12000 r/min to 13500
r/min, the indicator light can be set in
increments of 200 r/min.
Be sure to set the off r/min to a higher
engine speed than the on r/min setting,
otherwise the shift indicator light will
not come on.1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired engine speed for de-
activating the shift indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift indicator light brightness set-
ting function.
To adjust the shift indicator light bright-
ness
1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired shift indicator light
brightness level.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected brightness level
and exit the control mode.
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EAU1234M
Handlebar switches
Left
Right
EAU12362Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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When the dimmer switch is set
to Ž, the passing switch has no ef-
fect.
EAU12402Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12461Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU68270Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ”
To crank the engine with the starter,
set this switch to “ ”, and then slide
the switch toward “ ”. See page 5-2
for starting instructions prior to starting
the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the vehicle overturns or when the
throttle cable is stuck.
EAU88272Hazard switch “OFF/ ”
Use this switch to turn on the hazard
lights (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights). The hazard lights are
used in case of an emergency or to
warn other drivers when your vehicle is
stopped where it might be a traffic haz-
ard.
The hazard lights can be turned on or
off only when the key is in the “ON” po-
sition. You can turn the main switch to
the “OFF” or “LOCK” position, and the
hazard lights will continue to flash. To
turn off the hazard lights, turn the main
switch to the “ON” position and oper-
ate the hazard switch again.
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
4. Turn signal switch “ / ”
1. Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ”
2. Hazard switch “ ”
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4
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NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
EAU12823
Clutch lever
To disengage the drivetrain from the
engine, such as when shifting gears,
pull the clutch lever toward to the han-
dlebar. Release the lever to engage the
clutch and transmit power to the rear
wheel.
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The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth shifting.
(See page 5-3.)
1. Clutch lever
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EAU12944
Brake pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
EAU63040
ABS
The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake ped-
al. In this situation, continue to apply
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 with
the ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
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The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from the
hydraulic control unit, and if the
brake lever or brake pedal is even
slightly applied, a vibration can be
felt at the lever and pedal, but
these do not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
1. Brake pedal
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EAU13222
Fuel
Make 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, follow
these 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.3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spilled fuel with a clean,
dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate 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 gasoline
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.
EAU86071
Your Yamaha engine was designed to
use unleaded gasoline with a research
octane number of 90 or higher. If en-
gine knocking or pinging occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or higher
octane rating.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON):
90
Fuel tank capacity:
14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal)
Fuel tank reserve:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.6-15,
6-25
Control cables• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-25
Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-23,
6-24
Wheels and tires•Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.6-16,
6-18
Brake and shift pedals• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-26
Brake and clutch le-
vers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-26
Sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-27
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights,
signals and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer
check vehicle.3-22 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Operation and important riding points
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EAU86620
Starting the engine
The ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when:
the transmission is in the neutral
position or
the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch le-
ver is pulled.
To start the engine
1. Turn the main switch on and set
the engine stop switch to the run
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning
light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and the go off. (See page
3-2.)
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Do not start the engine if the en-
gine trouble warning light remains
on.
The oil pressure warning light
should come on and stay on until
the engine is started.
The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.5. Release the start switch when the
engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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Operation and important riding points
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EAUM3632
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This model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor. This sensor
stops the engine in case of a vehi-
cle turnover. If this happens, the
engine trouble warning light will
come on, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
and then back on again to cancel
the warning light. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start
switch.
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
EAU16674
Shifting
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
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To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position ( ), press the shift pedal
down repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, and then slightly raise
it.
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
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5 and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
EAU16811
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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