instrument panel YAMAHA VMAX 2009 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Speedometer unit ............................3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..............3-14
Handlebar switches .......................3-15
Clutch lever ....................................3-16
Shift pedal ......................................3-17
Brake lever ....................................3-17
Brake pedal ...................................3-18
ABS ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank cap .................................3-19
Fuel ................................................3-20
Catalytic converters .......................3-22
Seats .............................................3-22
Adjusting the front fork ...................3-24
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ....................................3-26
Luggage strap holders ...................3-28
EXUP system ................................3-28
Sidestand .......................................3-29Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-29
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
.................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-2
Removing and installing the
cowling and panels ...................... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ................ 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...... 6-9
Final gear oil .................................. 6-12
Coolant .......................................... 6-14
Air filter element ............................ 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance ............................. 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................... 6-20Clutch lever ................................... 6-21
Checking the front brake lever
free play ..................................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-23
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids .......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers .............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
shift pedal .................................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork .................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-28
Battery ........................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-32
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-34
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-34

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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clock

stopwatch

countdown clock

system status

maintenance counters
TIP

To return to the Normal mode, push
“SELECT” to scroll to “”, then push
“RESET”.
Adjusting the brightness
This function allows you to adjust the
brightness of the tachometer unit panel
(“Meter panel”), the tachometer needle
(“Needle”), and the speedometer and
multi-function displays (“Display”) to
suit the outside lighting conditions.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight
“Brightness”.
2. Push “RESET”, then push “SE-
LECT” to scroll through the func-
tions and to highlight an item.3. Push “RESET”; the brightness lev-
el segments for the selected item
starts flashing.
4. Push “SELECT” to highlight the
desired brightness level.
5. Push “RESET” to set the bright-
ness level.
6. Push “SELECT” to scroll to “”,
then push “RESET” to return to the
previous menu.
Selecting the shift timing indicator light
settings
This function allows you to choose
whether or not the shift timing indicator
light is activated and whether it flashes
or stays on when activated.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Shift
light”.
2. Push “RESET”.
3. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Oper-
ation selection”.
4. Push “RESET”.
Push “SELECT” and highlight “On”
to activate the indicator light; the
indicator light comes on and stays
on when activated.
Push “SELECT” and highlight

1. Shift timing indicator light
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