key battery YAMAHA TRICITY 300 2020 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
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key system......................................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical keys ......................... 3-3
Smart key ....................................... 3-4
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Main switch .................................... 3-7
Stan din g assist ................................. 4-1
Standing assist ............................... 4-1
Instrument an d control functions ... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 5-1
Multi-function meter unit ................ 5-3
Handlebar switches ........................ 5-8
Front brake lever .......................... 5-10
Brake pedal .................................. 5-10
Rear brake lever ........................... 5-11
Parking brake lever ....................... 5-12
ABS .............................................. 5-12 Traction control system ................ 5-13
Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-15
Fuel ............................................... 5-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-18
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-18
Storage compartment ................... 5-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................. 5-20
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 5-20
Sidestand ...................................... 5-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-22
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 7-1
Engine break-in ............................... 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ...................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 7-4
Parking ............................................ 7-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 8-1
Tool kit ............................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 8-3 Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 8-4
Removing and installing the
panel............................................ 8-9
Checking the spark plug............... 8-10
Canister ........................................ 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter element..... 8-12
Why Yamalube.............................. 8-14
Final transmission oil .................... 8-14
Coolant ......................................... 8-15
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 8-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 8-21
Valve clearance............................. 8-21
Tires .............................................. 8-22
Cast wheels .................................. 8-23
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 8-24
Checking the rear brake lever free play..................................... 8-24
Checking the parking brake ......... 8-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 8-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 8-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 8-27
Checking the V-belt ...................... 8-27
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3
You are carryin g or usin g com-
munication equipment such as
ra dios or mo bile phones in
close proximity of the smart key
 The smart key is in contact with
or covere d b y a metallic o bject
 Other vehicles equippe d with a
smart key system are near by
In such situations, move the smart
key to another location an d perform
the operation ag ain. If it still does
not work, operate the vehicle in
emer gency mo de. (See pag e 8-40.)
TIPTo preserve vehicle battery power, the
smart key system turns off approxi-
mately 9 days after the vehicle was last
used (the answer-back function is dis-
abled). In this situation, simply push
the main switch knob to turn the smart
key system back on.
EAU76452
Operating ran ge of the smart
key systemThe approximate operating range of
the smart key system is shown below.
If the smart key is turned off, the vehi-
cle will not recognize the smart key
even if it is within operating range. If the
smart key battery is discharged, the smart key system may not work or its
operating range may become very
small.
TIP
Do not place the smart key in a
storage compartment.
 Always carry the smart key with
you.
 Turn the smart key off when leav-
ing the vehicle.
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EAU78624
Handlin g of the smart key an d
mechanical keys
WARNING
EWA17952
 The smart key shoul d b e carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
 When the smart key is within
operatin g ran ge, exercise due
care because other people not
carryin g the smart key can start
the en gine an d operate the vehi-
cle.Included with the vehicle is one smart
key, two mechanical keys, and one
identification number card.
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the
mechanical key can be used to open
the seat. Carry one mechanical key
in a ddition to the smart key.
If the smart key is lost or the smart key
battery has discharged, the identifica-
tion number can be used to operate
the vehicle in emergency mode. (See
page 8-40.) Write down the i dentifi-
cation num ber in case of emer gen-
cy.
If the smart key is lost and the smart
key system identification number is un-
known, the entire smart key system will need to be replaced at considerable
cost.
Keep the i dentification num ber
car d in a safe place.
NOTICE
ECA21573
The smart key has precision elec-
tronic components. O bserve the fol-
lowin g precautions to prevent
possi ble malfunction or damag e.
 Do not place or store the smart
key in a stora ge compartment.
The smart key may be damag ed
from roa d vi brations or exces-
sive heat.
 Do not drop, ben d, or su bject
the smart key to stron g impacts.
 Do not su bmer ge the smart key
in water or other liqui ds.
 Do not place heavy items or ex-
cessive stress on the smart key.
 Do not leave the smart key in a
place exposed to direct sun-
lig ht, hi gh temperature or hi gh
humi dity.
 Do not g rind or attempt to mo d-
ify the smart key.
1. Smart key
2. Mechanical key
1. Identification number card
2. Identification number
1
2
868588
1
2
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3
Keep the smart key away from
stron g ma gnetic fiel ds an d
ma gnetic o bjects such as key
hol ders, TVs, an d computers.
 Keep the smart key away from
electric me dical equipment.
 Do not allow oils, polishin g
a g ents, fuel, or any stron g
chemicals to come in contact
with the smart key. The smart
key body may become discol-
ore d or cracked .
TIPThe smart key battery life is ap-
proximately two years, but this
may vary according to operating
conditions.
 Replace the smart key battery
when the smart key system indi-
cator light flashes for 20 seconds
when the vehicle is turned on, or
when the smart key indicator light
does not come on when the smart
key button is pushed. (See page
3-6.) After changing the smart key
battery, if the smart key system still does not operate, check the
vehicle battery and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
 If the smart key continually re-
ceives radio waves, the smart key
battery will discharge quickly. (For
example, when placed in the vicin-
ity of electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or computers.)
 You can register up to six smart
keys for the same vehicle. See a
Yamaha dealer regarding spare
smart keys.
 If a smart key is lost, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately to
prevent the vehicle from being
stolen.
EAU89110
Smart key
WARNING
EWA17952
The smart key shoul d b e carrie d
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
 When the smart key is within
operatin g ran ge, exercise due
care because other people not
carryin g the smart key can start
the en gine an d operate the vehi-
cle.1. Smart key indicator light
2. Smart key button
1
2
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3
EAU76482
Replacing the smart key bat-
teryReplace the battery in the following sit-
uations.
 The smart key system indicator
light flashes for about 20 seconds
when the power of the vehicle is
turned on.
 The answer-back function does
not operate when the smart key
button is pushed.
WARNING
EWA20630
The smart key contains a button cell
b attery.
 Keep new an d use d b atteries
away from chil dren. 
If the b attery compartment does
not close securely, stop usin g
the smart key an d keep it away
from chil dren.
Explosion Hazar d - d o not mishan-
d le the battery.
 Dan ger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replace d.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
 Do not expose smart key to ex-
cessive heat, such as sunshine
or fire.
Chemical Burn Hazar d - do not in-
g est the battery.
 If the battery is swallowed , it
can cause severe internal burns
in just 2 hours an d can lea d to
d eath.
 If you think batteries mi ght have
b een swallowed or placed in-
si de any part of the body, seek
imme diate me dical
attention.
NOTICE
ECA15784
 Use a cloth when openin g the
smart key case with a screw-
d river. Direct contact with har d
o bjects may d amage or scratch
the smart key.
 Take precautions to prevent the
waterproof seal from bein g
d amag ed or contaminate d by
d irt.
 Do not touch the internal cir-
cuits an d terminals. This may
cause malfunctions.
 Do not apply excessive force to
the smart key when replacin g
the battery.
 Make sure the battery is in-
stalle d correctly. Confirm the di-
rection of the positive/“+” si de
of the battery.To replace the smart key battery
1. Open the smart key case as shown.
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”1
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2. Remove the battery.
TIPDispose of the removed battery in ac-
cordance with local regulations.3. Install a new battery as shown. Note the polarity of the battery. 4. Gently snap the smart key case
closed.
EAU89010
Main switchThe main switch is used to turn the ve-
hicle power on and off, lock and unlock
the steering, and open the seat and
fuel tank cap lid. After pushing the
1. Battery
1
Specified b attery:
CR2032
1. Battery
1
1. Main switch
2. Main switch knob
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
12
1
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3main switch knob and confirmation
with the smart key has taken place, the
main switch can be turned while the
smart key system indicator light is on
(approximately 4 seconds).
WARNING
EWA18720
Never turn the main switch to
“OFF”, “ ”, or “OPEN” while the ve-
hicle is movin
g. Otherwise the elec-
trical systems will be switche d off,
which may result in loss of control or
an acci dent.TIPDo not push the main switch knob re-
peatedly or turn the main switch back
and forth beyond normal use. Other-
wise, to protect the main switch from
damage, the smart key system will
temporarily disable and the smart key
system indicator light will flash. If this
occurs, wait until the indicator light
stops flashing before operating the
main switch again.The main switch positions are de-
scribed below.
EAU76500
ON (on)
All electrical circuits are supplied with
the power, and the engine can be start-
ed.
To turn the vehicle power on1. Turn the smart key on and bring it
within operating range.
2. Push the main switch knob and the smart key indicator light will
come on for approximately 4 sec-
onds. 3. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “ON”. All of the turn sig-
nal lights flash twice and the vehi-
cle power turns on.
TIPIf the vehicle battery voltage is
low, the turn signal lights will not
flash.
 See “Emergency mode” on page
8-40 for information on turning the
vehicle power on without the
smart key.
EAU76510
OFF (off)
All electrical systems are off.
1. Push.
2. Turn.1
2
1. Turn.
1
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EAU16821
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
 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).
EAU89300
Parkin gWhen parking, turn the vehicle power
off and place it on the sidestand or
centerstand. Apply the parking brake
and then turn the smart key off.
WARNING
EWA21020
Before gettin g off the vehicle, be
sure to turn the vehicle power off
an d apply the parkin g b rake.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 3-4.)If the sidestand is lowered when the
engine is running, the engine will stop
and the beeper will sound for approxi-
mately 1 minute. To stop the beeper,
turn the vehicle power off or raise the
sidestand.
TIP Before leaving the vehicle, be sure
to turn the main switch to “OFF”
or “ ”. Otherwise, the battery may
discharge.
 The sidestand alarm beeper can
be set to not activate. Please con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them an d b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g
asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plo de, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
EAU76551
Smart key system trou bleshootin g
Please check the following items when
the smart key system does not work.  Is the smart key turned on? (See
page 3-4.)
 Is the smart key battery dis-
charged? (See page 3-6.)
 Is the smart key battery installed
correctly? (See page 3-6.)
 Is the smart key being used in a lo-
cation with strong radio waves or
other electromagnetic noise? (See
page 3-1.)
 Are you using the smart key that is
registered to the vehicle?
 Is the vehicle battery discharged?
When the vehicle battery is dis-
charged, the smart key system will
not operate. Please have the vehi-
cle battery charged or replaced.
(See page 8-32.) If the smart key system does not work
after checking the above items, have a
Yamaha dealer check the smart key
system.
TIPSee Emergency mode on page 8-40
for information on starting the engine
without the smart key.
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8
EAU76561
Emer gency mo de When the smart key is lost or dam-
aged, or its battery has discharged, the
vehicle can still be turned on and the
engine started. You will need the smart
key system identification number.
To operate the vehicle in emer gency
mo de
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the main switch to “OFF”.
2. Push the main switch knob for 5 seconds until the smart key sys-
tem indicator light flashes once,
then release it. Repeat two more
times. The smart key system indi-
cator light will come on for three
seconds to indicate the transition
to emergency mode. 3. After the smart key system indica-
tor light goes off, input the identifi-
cation number as follows.
4. Inputting the identification number is done by counting the number of
flashes of the smart key system in-
dicator light. For example, if the identification
number is 123456:
Push and hold the knob.
↓
The smart key system indicator
light will start to flash.
↓
Release the knob after the smart
key system indicator light flashes
once.
↓
The first digit of the identification
number has been set as “1”.
↓
Push and hold the knob again.
↓
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
1. Identification number1
123456
1
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