horn YAMAHA VMAX 2015 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3If a problem is detected in any of those
circuits, the engine trouble warning
light comes on and the display indi-
cates an error code.
If the display indicates any error codes,
note the code number, and then have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The self-diagnosis device also detects
problems in the immobilizer system
circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of the
immobilizer system circuits, the immo-
bilizer system indicator light flashes
and the display indicates an error
code.
TIPIf the display indicates error code 52,
this could be caused by transponder
interference. If this error code appears,
try the following.1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.TIPMake 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! Immobilizer system 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.NOTICE
ECA11591
If the display in dicates an error
co de, the vehicle shoul d b e checked
as soon as possi ble in or der to avoi d
en gine damag e.
EAU1234H
Handle bar switchesLeft1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Hazard switch “ ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Turn signal switch “ / ”
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EAU12351
Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU12401
Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12461
Turn si gnal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen- ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12661
En
gine 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.
EAU12713
Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU42342
The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light may come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not in-
dicate a malfunction.
EAU12735
Hazar d 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.NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazar d lig hts for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may d ischarge.
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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INDEX
AABS....................................................... 3-21
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element.................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-27
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................... 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-25
Brake lever............................................ 3-20
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches ............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-20CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters.............................. 3-24
Clutch lever.................................. 3-19, 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-5
Cowling and panels, removing and installing ........................ 6-8DDimmer switch...................................... 3-18EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking.............. 6-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-18 Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-5
EXUP system ....................................... 3-31
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-30
Fuel ...................................................... 3-23
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-24
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-22
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-17
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-18
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-36
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-18IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-32
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-39
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-31MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3 Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display ............................. 3-8
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-18SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-25
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-19
Shift timing indicator light ....................... 3-6
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-29
Sidestand.............................................. 3-31
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-29
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-7
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-18
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-40
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-29TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-38
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-20
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