battery YAMAHA NMAX 125 2020 User Guide

Stop and Start System
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43. The Stop and Start System acti-
vates and the indicator light
comes on when the following con-
ditions are met:
The Stop and Start System
switch is set to “ ”.
After the engine was warmed
up, the engine was left idling
for a certain period.
The vehicle has traveled at a
speed of 10 km/h or higher.
4. To turn off the Stop and Start Sys-
tem, set the Stop and Start Sys-
tem switch to “ ”.
TIPTo preserve battery power, the
Stop and Start System may not
activate.
If the Stop and Start System does
not activate, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the battery.
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Stop the engine
The engine will stop automatically
when the following conditions are met:
The Stop and Start System switch
is set to “ ”.
The “ ” indicator light on the
multi-function meter is on.
The vehicle is stopped with the
throttle grip fully returned.At this time, the “ ” indicator light
starts flashing to indicate that the en-
gine is currently stopped by the Stop
and Start System.
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Restart the engine
If the throttle grip is turned while the
Stop and Start System indicator light is
flashing, the engine will automatically
restart and the “ ” indicator light will
stop flashing.
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Special features
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CCU (Communication Control
Unit)This model is equipped with a CCU
that allows your vehicle and smart-
phone to connect using Bluetooth
wireless technology and the MyRide
App.
With this connection, notifications from
apps, incoming phone calls and
missed calls are signaled to you, and
the battery level of your smartphone is
displayed.
WARNING
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Always stop the vehicle before
operating your smartphone.
Never take your hands off the
handlebars while riding.
Always concentrate on riding by
keeping your eyes and mind on
the road.NOTICE
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The Bluetooth connection may not
work in the following situations.In a location exposed to strong
radio waves or other electro-
magnetic noise.
At facilities nearby that are
emitting strong radio waves (TV
or radio towers, power plants,
broadcasting stations, airports,
etc.).
Pairing the CCU and your smartphone1. Install the MyRide App on your
smartphone and activate it.TIPThe MyRide App can be downloaded
from an App store.2. Open the seat. (See page 6-17.)
3. Remove the battery cover.4. Pull out the CCU and scan its QR
code with the MyRide App.
5. When pairing is complete, the App
connect icon and smartphone
battery level meter will come on.1. Battery cover
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1. CCU (Communication Control Unit)
2. CCU QR Code
1. App connect icon
2. Smartphone battery level meter
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Instrument and control functions
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Incoming call indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when there
is an incoming call to the connected
smartphone. If you do not answer the
call, the indicator light stays on until
you turn the vehicle off.TIPThis function works only when the
smartphone is connected to the vehi-
cle.
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Incoming notification indicator
light “ ”
This indicator light flashes for 10 sec-
onds when the connected smartphone
receives an SNS, E-mail or other notifi-
cation. After that, the indicator light
stays on until you turn the vehicle off.TIPThis function works only when the
smartphone is connected to the
vehicle.
Notification setting is needed for
each application at the connected
smartphone in advance.
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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
The “MENU” switch is located on the
left side of handlebar. This switch al-
lows you to control or change the set-
tings of multi-function meter unit.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
a speedometer
a VVA indicator
a clock
a fuel meter
an App connect icon
a smartphone battery level meter
a coolant temperature meter
a multi-function displayTIPBe sure to turn the main switch on be-

1. Fuel meter
2. App connect icon
3. VVA (variable valve actuation) indicator
4. Clock
5. Speedometer
6. Smartphone battery level meter
7. Coolant temperature meter
8. Multi-function display
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Instrument and control functions
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Multi-function display
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
an odometer (ODO)
two tripmeters (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (TRIP F)
an oil change tripmeter (OIL TRIP)
an oil change indicator
a V-belt replacement tripmeter (V-
BELT TRIP)
a V-belt replacement indicator
an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display (F/ECO)
an average fuel consumption dis-
play (AVE F/ECO)
a battery voltage display (BATT)a traction control system display
(TCS)
Push the “MENU” switch to change
the display in the following order:
ODO and F/ECO → TRIP 1 and AVE
F/ECO → TRIP 2 and AVE F/ECO →
TRIP F → BATT → TCS → OIL TRIP →
V-BELT TRIP → ODO and F/ECO
TIPThe fuel reserve tripmeter appears
only when you are low on fuel.
The oil change tripmeter and V-
belt replacement tripmeter are not
displayed while the vehicle is
moving.
There is an average fuel consump-
tion display for each tripmeter
(TRIP 1 and TRIP 2). When a trip-
meter is reset, the average fuel
consumption display for that trip-
meter will also be reset.
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Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.TIPThe odometer will lock at 999999 and
cannot be reset.
1. Multi-function display
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1. Odometer
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Instrument and control functions
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6 This display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.
The average fuel consumption display
can be set to either “km/L” or “L/100
km”, or “MPG” when using miles.
“km/L”: the average distance that
can be traveled on 1.0 L of fuel.
“L/100 km”: the average amount
of fuel necessary to travel 100 km.
“MPG”: the average distance that
can be traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of
fuel.
TIPTo reset the display, push the
“MENU” switch until it resets.
After resetting, “_ _._” is shown
until the vehicle has traveled some
distance.
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Battery voltage display
This display shows the current charge
state of the battery.
Over 12.8 V = Full charge.
Under 12.7 V = Charging is re-
quired.TIPIf the battery voltage is less than 9.0 V,

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Handlebar switchesLeft
1. Battery voltage meter
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1.
2. Dimmer switch / Ž
3. Turn signal switch / Ž
4. Horn switch Ž
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Operation and important riding points
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Starting the engineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting only when the side-
stand is up.
To start the engine1. Turn the main switch on.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning
light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off. (See page
6-1.)TIPDo not start the engine if the en-
gine trouble warning light remains
on.
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
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If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.3. Close the throttle completely.
4. While applying the front or rear
brake, push 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
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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Starting off1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the center-
stand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad-
just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.1. Grab bar
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Operation and important riding points
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Parking When parking, turn off the Stop and
Start System and then stop the engine.
After turning off the main switch, be
sure to turn off the smart key and take
it with you.
WARNING
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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 vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
If the Stop and Start System is
left turned on, the battery could
become discharged and it may
not be possible to restart the
engine due to insufficient bat-
tery voltage.
TIPEven when the vehicle is parked in a lo-
cation partitioned by a fence or the
glass window of a shop, if the smart
key is within operating range, other
people will be able to start the engine
and operate the vehicle. Please turn
the smart key off when leaving the ve-
hicle. (See page 3-8.)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
1*Diagnostic system
check• Perform dynamic inspection us-
ing Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes.√√√√√√
2*Air filter element• Replace. Every 18000 km (10500 mi)
3Air filter case check
hose• Clean.√√√√√
4*V-belt case air filter
element• Clean.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√√
5*Battery• Check voltage.
• Charge if necessary.√√√√√√
6*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.√√√√√√
7*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.√√√√√√
8*Brake hose• Check for cracks or damage.√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
9*Brake fluid• Change. Every 2 years
10*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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BatteryThe battery is located under the seat.
(See page 6-17.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
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Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severeburns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
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 hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery
3. Negative battery lead (black)
3
2
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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9battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
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To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. 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.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure to turn the main
switch off, then disconnect the
negative lead before discon-
necting 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 in-
stallation. NOTICE: When install-
ing the battery, be sure to turn
the main switch off, then con-nect the positive lead before
connecting the negative lead.
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4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
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Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
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Replacing the fusesThe fuse boxes, which contain the fus-
es for the individual circuits, are locat-
ed under panel C. (See page 9-7.)1. Fuse box
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