YAMAHA TMAX 2008 Owner's Manual

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Speedometer
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
speedometer needle will sweep once
across the speed range and then return
to zero in order to test the electrical cir-
cuit.
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. When the key is
turned to “ON”, the fuel gauge needle
will sweep once across the fuel level
range and then return to “E” (Empty) in
order to test the electrical circuit. The
needle moves towards “E” as the fuel
level decreases. When the needle
reaches the red zone, approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal) (0.66 Imp.gal) re-
main in the fuel tank. If this occurs, re-
fuel as soon as possible.
NOTE:

Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itself
completely.
1. Speedometer
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1. Fuel gauge
2. Red zone
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. When
the key is turned to “ON”, the coolant
temperature gauge needle will sweep
once across the temperature range and
then return to “C” in order to test the
electrical circuit. The coolant tempera-
ture varies with changes in the weather
and engine load. If the needle reaches
or enters the red zone, stop the vehicle
and let the engine cool. (See
page 6-35.)
CAUTION:

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Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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Multi-function display
WARNING

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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display.
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Red zone
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1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
3. V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
4. Odometer/tripmeters
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The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:


a tachometer (which shows engine
speed)

an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)

two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)

a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled when
the remaining fuel in the fuel tank
reaches approximately 3.0 L (0.79
US gal) (0.66 Imp.gal))

a self-diagnosis device

a clock

an oil change tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the last engine oil change)

a V-belt replacement tripmeter
(which shows the distance trav-
eled since the last V-belt replace-
ment)
NOTE:


Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.

When the key is turned to “ON”, all
of the display segments of the
multi-function display will appear
one after the other and then disap-
pear, in order to test the electrical
circuits.
Tachometer
The tachometer allows the rider to
monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
CAUTION:

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Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 8250 r/min and above
Clock
To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” button and
“RESET” button together for at
least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set the
hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button, and
the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button and
then release it to start the clock.

1. Clock
2. Oil change indicator “OIL”
1. “RESET” button
2. “SELECT” button
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9Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode and the tripmeter modes in the
following order:
Odo
→
Trip-A
→
Trip-B
→
OIL Trip
→
V-BELT Trip
→
Odo
When approximately 3.0 L (0.79 US
gal) (0.66 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the display will automatically
change to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “F Trip” and start counting the
distance traveled from that point. In that
case, pushing the “SELECT” button
switches the display between the vari-
ous tripmeter and odometer modes in
the following order:
Odo
→
F Trip
→
Trip-A
→
Trip-B
→
OILTrip
→
V-BELT Trip
→
Odo
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button until “F Trip”,
“Trip-A” or “Trip-B” is displayed. While
“F Trip”, “Trip-A” or “Trip-B” is dis-
played, push the “RESET” button for at
least one second. If you do not reset
the fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it
will reset itself automatically and the
display will return to the prior mode af-
ter refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
NOTE:

The display cannot be changed back to
“F Trip” after pushing the “RESET” but-
ton.
1. Odometer/tripmeters
1. Oil change tripmeter
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1. V-belt replacement tripmeter
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1. Fuel reserve tripmeter
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9 Oil change indicator “OIL”
This indicator flashes at the initial 1000
km (600 mi), then at 5000 km (3000 mi)
and every 5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter
to indicate that the engine oil should be
changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset the
oil change indicator. To reset the oil
change indicator, select it by pushing
the “SELECT” button until “OIL Trip” is
displayed, and then push the “RESET”
button at least 1 second. When pushing
the “RESET” button, “OIL Trip” starts
flashing. While “OIL Trip” is flashing,
push the “RESET” button for at least 3
seconds.
If the engine oil is changed before theoil change indicator “OIL” flashes (i.e.
before the periodic oil change interval
has been reached), the indicator “OIL”
must be reset after the oil change for
the next periodic oil change to be indi-
cated at the correct time.
The electrical circuit of the indicator can
be checked according to the following
procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Check that the oil change indicator
comes on for a few seconds and
then goes off.
3. If the oil change indicator does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
V-belt replacement indicator
“V-BELT”
This indicator flashes every 20000 km
(12500 mi) when the V-belt needs to be
replaced.
After changing the V-belt, reset the
V-belt replacement indicator. To reset
the V-belt replacement indicator, select
it by pushing the “SELECT” button until
“V-BELT Trip” is displayed, and then
push the “RESET” button at least 1 sec-
ond. When pushing the “RESET” but-
ton, “V-BELT Trip” starts flashing.
While “V-BELT Trip” is flashing, push
the “RESET” button for at least 3 sec-
onds.
If the V-belt is changed before the

1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
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1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
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V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
flashes (i.e. before the periodic V-belt
change interval has been reached), the
indicator “V-BELT” must be reset after
the V-belt change for the next periodic
V-belt change to be indicated at the
correct time.
The electrical circuit of the indicator can
be checked according to the following
procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
2. If the V-belt replacement indicator
does not come on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
If any of those circuits are defective, the
engine trouble warning light will come
on, and then the display will indicate a
two-digit error code.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobiliz-
er system.
If any of the immobilizer system circuits
are defective, the immobilizer system
indicator light will flash, and then the
display will indicate a two-digit error
code.
NOTE:

If the display indicates error code 52,
this could be caused by transponder in-
terference. If this error code appears,
try the following.
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! Immobilizersystem 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.
If the display indicates any error codes,
note the code number, and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
CAUTION:

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If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid
engine damage.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
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Handlebar switches
LeftRight
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When re-
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
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1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Hazard switch “”
3. Start switch “”
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leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.

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Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “”
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake to
crank the engine with the starter.
CAUTION:

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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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Hazard switch “”
With the key in the “ON” or “” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard 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 hazard.
CAUTION:

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Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located at the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
The front brake lever is equipped with a
position adjusting dial. To adjust the
distance between the front brake lever
and the handlebar grip, turn the adjust-
ing dial while holding the front brake le-
ver pushed away from the handlebar
grip. Make sure that the appropriate
1. Front brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting dial
3. “” mark
4. Distance between brake lever and
handlebar grip
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setting on the adjusting dial is aligned
with the “” mark on the front brake le-
ver.

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Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located at the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
The rear brake lever is equipped with a
position adjusting dial. To adjust the
distance between the rear brake lever
and the handlebar grip, turn the adjust-
ing dial while holding the rear brake le-
ver pushed away from the handlebar
grip. Make sure that the appropriatesetting on the adjusting dial is aligned
with the “” mark on the rear brake le-
ver.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting dial
3. “” mark
4. Distance between brake lever and
handlebar grip
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Rear brake lock lever
This vehicle is equipped with a rear
brake lock lever to prevent the rear
wheel from moving while stopped at
traffic signals, railroad crossings, etc.
To lock the rear wheel
Push the rear brake lock lever to the left
until it snaps into place.
To unlock the rear wheel
Push the rear brake lock lever back to
the original position.
NOTE:


Be sure to check that the rear
wheel does not move when therear brake lock lever is applied.

To provide secure locking of the
rear wheel, apply the rear brake le-
ver first before moving the rear
brake lock lever to the left.
WARNING

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Never move the rear brake lock lever
to the left while the vehicle is mov-
ing, otherwise loss of control or an
accident may result. Make sure that
the vehicle is stopped before mov-
ing the rear brake lock lever to the
left.
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ABS (for ABS models)
The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently. The ABS
securely controls wheel lockup during
emergency braking on changing road
surfaces and under various weather
conditions, thereby maximizing tire ad-
hesion and performance while provid-
ing a smooth braking action. The ABS
is monitored by an ECU (Electronic
Control Unit), which will have recourse
to manual braking if a malfunction oc-
curs.
WARNING

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The ABS performs best on long
braking distances.

On certain (rough or gravel)
roads, the braking distance may
be longer with than without the
ABS. Therefore, always keep a
sufficient distance to the vehi-
cle ahead to match the riding
speed.
1. Rear brake lock lever
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