ECO mode YAMAHA VMAX 2010 Owners Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-
ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use ex-
treme caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib-
ute the weight as evenly as possi-
ble on both sides of the motorcycle
to minimize imbalance or instabili-
ty.
Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. Theseitems, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Maximum load:
190 kg (419 lb)
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Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights“”
and“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU46563
Oil level warning light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
To check the electrical circuit of the
warning light, place the vehicle on a
level surface, set the engine stop
switch to“” and turn the key from
“OFF” to “ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, and then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
If the warning light stays on, proceed as
follows.
1. Set the engine stop switch to“”.
2. Turn the key to “OFF”, wait two
minutes, and then turn the key to
“ON”.3. If the warning light comes on and
does not go off, check the engine
oil level. (See page 6-10.) If the
warning light still stays on after
confirming the oil level is correct,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
TIP
This warning light WILL NOT
come on:
when the engine is idling
when riding
if the engine has stalled and the
key has not been turned from
“ON” to “OFF” and then back to
“ON”
HOWEVER, if the warning light is
on when the engine is started, it
will stay on until the key is turned to
“OFF”.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If a problem
is detected in the oil level detection
circuit, the following cycle will be
repeated until the malfunction is
corrected: The oil level warning
light will flash ten times, then go off
1. Shift timing indicator light
2. Fuel level warning light“”
3. Right turn signal indicator light“”
4. Coolant temperature warning light“”
5. Neutral indicator light“”
6. High beam indicator light“”
7. Engine trouble warning light“”
8. Left turn signal indicator light“”
9. Immobilizer system indicator light
10.Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light“”
11.Oil level warning light“”11
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ABS
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3 for 2.5 seconds. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU48700
Fuel level warning light“”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.TIPThis model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the fuel level de-
tection circuit. If a problem is detected
in the fuel level detection circuit, the fol-
lowing cycle will be repeated until the
malfunction is corrected: The fuel level
warning light, the fuel meter and the
fuel level warning indicator will flasheight times, and then go off for 3.0 sec-
onds. If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU11444
Coolant temperature warning
light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.
TIP
For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
If the engine overheats, see page
6-39 for further instructions.
EAU42774
Engine trouble warning light“”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system. (See page 3-16 for
an explanation of the self-diagnosis de-
vice.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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EAU39502
ABS warning light“”
If this warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the ABS may not work cor-
rectly. If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-20.)
WARNING
EWA10081
If the ABS warning light comes on or
flashes while riding, the brake sys-
tem reverts to conventional braking.
Therefore, be careful not to cause
the wheels to lock during emergen-
cy braking. If the warning light
comes on or flashes while riding,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
brake system as soon as possible.The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU48520
Shift timing indicator light
This indicator light can be set to come
on and go off at the desired engine
speeds and is used to inform the rider
when it is time to shift to the next higher
gear.
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the indicator light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit. (See page 3-9 for a detailed ex-
planation of the function of this indicator
light and on how to set it.)
EAU38623
Immobilizer system indicator light
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the indicator light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30
seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system. (See page 3-16 for an explana-
tion of the self-diagnosis device.)
ABS
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Multi-function display
WARNING
EWA12312
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.A “SELECT” button and a “RESET”
button are located on the handlebar
holder. These buttons allow you to con-
trol or change the settings in the multi-
function display.The multi-function display is set to the
Normal mode every time the key is
turned to “ON”.
Normal mode
The following functions are available in
the Normal mode:
an odometer
a clock
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)
a fuel meter
a transmission gear indicator
a coolant temperature meter
a self-diagnosis device
TIPFor the U.K. only:
The speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays can be switched be-
tween kilometers and miles. To switch
the speedometer and odometer/tripme-
ter displays, press “SELECT” for at
least two seconds.
1. Multi-function display
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1.“SELECT” button
2.“RESET” button
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1. Odometer
2. Clock
3. Tripmeter/fuel reser ve tripmeter
4. Coolant temperature warning indicator“”
5. Coolant temperature meter
6. Transmission gear indicator
7. Fuel level warning indicator“”
8. Fuel meter
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3 Tripmeters
Turn the key to “ON”. Push “SELECT”
to switch the display between the trip-
meters “TRIP-1” and “TRIP-2” in the fol-
lowing order.
TRIP-1 → TRIP-2 → TRIP-1
When the fuel amount in the fuel tank
decreases to 3.9 L (1.03 US gal,
0.86 Imp.gal), the fuel level warning
light comes on, and the tripmeter auto-
matically changes to the fuel reserve
tripmeter “TRIP-F” and starts counting
the distance traveled from that point. In
that case, push “SELECT” to switch the
display between the various tripmeters
in the following order:
TRIP-F → TRIP-1 → TRIP-2 → TRIP-F
If you continue to ride the vehicle after
the fuel reserve tripmeter “TRIP-F” ap-
pears, the fuel meter and fuel level
warning indicator“” start flashing.
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing “SELECT”, and then push “RESET”
for at least one second. If you do not re-
set the fuel reserve tripmeter manually,
it resets itself automatically and the dis-
play returns to the prior meter after re-
fueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel level dis-
played decreases towards “E” (Empty)
as the fuel tank level decreases. When
the fuel amount in the fuel tank de-
creases to 3.9 L (1.03 US gal,
0.86 Imp.gal), the fuel level warning
light comes on. If this occurs, refuel as
soon as possible.
If you continue to ride the vehicle after
the fuel reserve tripmeter “TRIP-F” ap-
pears, the fuel meter and fuel level
warning indicator“” start flashing.
Transmission gear indicatorThis indicator shows the selected gear.
The neutral position is indicated by“”
and by the neutral indicator light.
Coolant temperature meterWith the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature meter indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the coolant temperature warning light
comes on, and the top segment and thecoolant temperature warning indicator
flash, stop the vehicle and let the en-
gine cool. (See page 6-39.)
NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.Select mode
The various functions of this multi-func-
tion display are adjusted in the Select
mode.TIP
The transmission must be in neu-
tral to change settings in this
mode.
Shifting the transmission into gear
saves all settings made, then can-
cels the Select mode and displays
the Normal mode in all screens.
Depending on the screen, pushing
“RESET” saves settings or can-
cels the Select mode to display the
Normal mode.
Push and hold “SELECT” and “RESET”
for at least three seconds to enter the
Select mode.
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3 5. Push “RESET”, and the minute
digits start flashing.
6. Push “SELECT” to increment the
minutes.
7. Push “RESET” to start the clock.
8. Push “RESET” again to return to
the previous menu.
Resetting all the brightness and shift
timing indicator light functions:This resets ALL settings made to the
brightness and shift timing indicator
light functions.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Dis-
play”.
2. Push “RESET”.
3. Push “SELECT” to highlight “All re-
set”.
4. Push “RESET”, then push “SE-
LECT” to highlight “Yes”.5. Push “RESET” to reset the bright-
ness and shift timing light indicator
values to the factory setting. The
display returns to the Normal
mode.
TIPTo perform further multi-function dis-
play settings, enter the Select mode
again by pushing and holding “SE-
LECT” and “RESET” for at least three
seconds.Using the stopwatchThe stopwatch can be activated as fol-
lows.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Stop-
watch”.
2. Push “RESET”.3. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Stop-
watch”.
4. Push “RESET”.
The multi-function display chang-
es to the Normal mode and the
stopwatch is displayed in place of
the clock.
5. Push “SELECT” to start the stop-
watch.
6. Push the start switch“” or “SE-
LECT” to stop the stopwatch.
7. Push “RESET” to reset the stop-
watch.
TIP
If neither “SELECT” nor “RESET”
are pushed for one minute, the
screen automatically changes to
the Normal mode.
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Pushing “RESET” for at least two
seconds changes the screen to
the Normal mode.
To perform further multi-function
display settings, enter the Select
mode again by pushing and hold-
ing “SELECT” and “RESET” for at
least three seconds.
Using the countdown clock:The countdown clock can be activated
as follows.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Stop-
watch”.
2. Push “RESET”.
3. Push “SELECT” to highlight
“Countdown”.
4. Push “RESET”. The multi-function
display changes to the Normal
mode, the stopwatch is displayed
in place of the clock, and the trans-
mission gear indicator changes to
the countdown clock.5. Push “SELECT” or shift into gear
and the countdown clock starts
counting down from “5”. Simulta-
neously, the shift timing indicator
light flashes according to the num-
ber displayed (i.e., when “5” is dis-
played, the indicator light flashes
five times, when “4” is displayed,
the indicator light flashes four
times, etc.). The stopwatch starts
counting when the countdown
clock finishes counting.
6. Push the start switch“” or “SE-
LECT” to stop the countdown
clock.
7. Push “RESET” to reset the count-
down clock and stopwatch.
8. Push “RESET” to reset the count-
down clock, and then repeat steps
5–6, OR push “RESET” again for
at least two seconds to enter the
Normal mode.
TIPTo perform further multi-function dis-
play settings, be sure the transmis-
sion is in neutral, then enter the
Select mode again by pushing and
holding “SELECT” and “RESET” for at
least three seconds.Checking and resetting the system sta-tusThe status/readings of the following
items are displayed, and the tripmeters
can be reset.
tripmeters and odometer
fuel consumption
air intake temperature
throttle opening position
TIP
The “System status” menu cannot
be entered if the fuel level warning
light or coolant temperature warn-
ing light is on.
If, when the engine is running
while the system status menu is
displayed, the fuel level warning
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3 light or coolant temperature warn-
ing light comes on, the Normal
mode is automatically displayed.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Sys-
tem status”, then push “RESET”.
2. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Yes”,
then push “RESET”. (Highlighting
“No” and pushing “RESET” returns
to the previous menu.)
The display changes to the status
screen.Push “SELECT” and the various trip-
meters and the odometer are displayed
in the following order:
(TRIP-F) → TRIP-1 → TRIP-2 → ODO
→ (TRIP-F)
Push “RESET” to reset a tripmeter.
TIP
For the U.K. only: Push “SELECT”
for at least two seconds to switch
between kilometers and miles.
Pushing “RESET” displays the
Normal mode for five seconds.
Pushing “SELECT” and “RESET”
for at least three seconds, chang-
es the display to the Normal mode.
To perform further multi-function
display settings, enter the Select
mode again by pushing and hold-
ing “SELECT” and “RESET” for at
least three seconds.
Resetting the maintenance countersThis function allows you to reset the
maintenance counters for the tires, the
engine oil, and an item of your choice.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Main-
tenance”.
2. Push “RESET”.
3. Push “SELECT” to highlight the
item to reset.
1. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter
2. Clock
3. Instantaneous fuel consumption
4. Throttle opening position display
5. Transmission gear indicator
6. Air intake temperature display
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU48710
TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the multi-function display in-
dicates error code 30, but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear the
error code. Failing to do so will pre-
vent the engine from starting even
though the engine will crank when
pushing the start switch.
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switch
to restart the engine.
EAU46532
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
See page 3-31 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to“”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
Oil level warning light
Fuel level warning light
Coolant temperature warning
light
Engine trouble warning light
ABS warning light
Shift timing indicator light
Immobilizer system indicator
light
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