key battery YAMAHA TRICITY 2016 Owners Manual

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Keyhole shutter .............................. 3-3
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
Self-diagnosis device .................... 3-5
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-5
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-9
Front brake lever .......................... 3-10
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-10
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-12
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-14
Seat .............................................. 3-15
Passenger footrest ....................... 3-15
Storage compartment .................. 3-16
Luggage hook............................... 3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-18
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-20 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-3
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 6-8
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil strainer .............. 6-10
Final transmission oil..................... 6-12
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free play ..................................... 6-16 Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 6-19
Checking the rear brake lever free play..................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ............................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering................... 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Checking the steering tie rod ....... 6-25
Checking the leaning system ....... 6-26
Battery .......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-29
Auxiliary lights............................... 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-30
Turn signal light bulb .................... 6-31
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Instrument and control functions
3-6
3 settin
gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
 a speedometer
 a fuel meter
 a clock
 an outside air temperature display
 an odometer
 two tripmeters
 a fuel reserve tripmeter
 an oil change tripmeter
 a V-belt replacement tripmeter
 an oil change indicator
 a V-belt replacement indicatorTIPBe sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons.
 For the UK: press the “SELECT”
button for one second to switch
the speedometer and odome-
ter/tripmeter displays between ki-
lometers and miles. 
If the coolant temperature warning
light and engine trouble warning
light remain on during the initial
display mode, have the battery
charged by a Yamaha dealer.
Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed. Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear to-
wards “E” (empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the bottom segment
of the fuel meter and fuel level warning
indicator “ ” start flashing, refuel as
soon as possible. When the key is
turned to “ON”, all of the display seg-
ments of the fuel meter will appear for
a few seconds, and then the fuel meter
shows the actual fuel level.1. Speedometer
1
1. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
2. Fuel meter
1
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-27
6
battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltag e) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will d amage 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 removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF”, then discon-
nect the neg ative lead b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16303]
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-
in g the b attery, be sure the key is turne
d to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lea d before con-
nectin g the ne gative lead .
[ECA16841]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a dischar ged battery can
cause permanent b attery damag e.
EAU60984
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located under the seat. (See
page 3-15.)1. Fuse box
2. Spare main fuse
3. Main fuse
1
2
3
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Index
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-14
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-20
Auxiliary lights....................................... 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-20
Brake lever, front .................................. 3-10
Brake lever, rear ................................... 3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-23
Braking ................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4DDimmer switch...................................... 3-10EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil strainer ..................... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20 Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-19
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-24
Fuel ...................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-18
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3KKeyhole shutter ...................................... 3-3LLeaning system, checking ................... 6-26
Luggage hook ...................................... 3-17MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-5PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Passenger footrest ............................... 3-15
RRear brake lever free play, checking .... 6-19SSafe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-15
Self-diagnosis device ............................. 3-5
Sidestand.............................................. 3-17
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-10
Steering, checking ................................ 6-25
Steering tie rod, checking..................... 6-25
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment........................... 3-16TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-30
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-22
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-32
Turn signal indicator lights...................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb ............................ 6-31
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance..................................... 6-16
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
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