engine YAMAHA VX 2021 Owner's Manual

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VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
To shift into neutral from reverse:
Release the RiDE lever. The reverse gate will
automatically return to the neutral position
and the “N” (neutral) shift indicator will be dis-
played.VX
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
TIP:
Although the neutral position helps keep the
watercraft from moving even when the en-
gine is running, some movement may occur.
To shift into forward:
(1) Release the RiDE lever.
(2) Squeeze the throttle lever. The reverse
gate will rise completely, the engine
speed will increase, the watercraft will
1“R” (Reverse position)
1 RiDE lever
1 Reverse gate
2 Neutral position
14.3V
km/h
RPM
1
1
1
2
1“N” (Neutral position)
1 “N” (Neutral position)
1
14.3V
km/h
RPM
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(2) Lightly squeeze and release the RiDE le-ver. The “N” (neutral) shift indicator will
be displayed.
VX
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
TIP:
If the RiDE lever is squeezed continuously,
the reverse gate will move to the reverse po-
sition.
EJU40003
Watercraft operation modes
(VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
EJU45891Reverse assist
The reverse assist is a function for temporar-
ily increasing the engine speed when moving
in reverse, such as to enter the water
smoothly when launching the watercraft from
a trailer.
This function operates after the engine is
started and only if the watercraft is not shifted
into forward.
TIP:
Once the watercraft is shifted into forward af-
ter the engine is started, the reverse assist
cannot be operated.
Activating and deactivating the reverse
assist
The activation of the reverse assist can be
confirmed by the reverse assist indicator on
the multifunction information center.
To activate the reverse assist:
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Squeeze the RiDE lever to the fully open
position, and then push the upper side of
the “SPEED ADJUST” switch. Once the
beeper sounds three times and the re-
1“N” (Neutral position)
1 “N” (Neutral position)
1
14.3V
km/h
RPM
1
1 Reverse assist indicator
2 Reverse assist level
14.3V
km/h
RPM
Rever se Assist +2
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verse assist indicator is displayed, the
engine speed will increase. The engine
speed can be adjusted to two levels: +1
and +2.
To deactivate the reverse assist:
Perform one of the following operations. The
beeper sounds two times and the reverse as-
sist indicator disappears when the reverse
assist is deactivated.
Relax your grip on the RiDE lever.
Push the lower side of the “SPEED AD-
JUST” switch when the reverse assist level
is set to +1.
Squeeze the throttle lever.EJU46280T.D.E. (thrust directional enhancer)
The T.D.E. is a function for slightly lifting or
lowering the reverse gate from the neutral po-
sition to operate the watercraft at very low speeds when the engine is running at idling
speed.
This function can be used only when the wa-
tercraft is in neutral.
Activating and deactivating the T.D.E.
The activation of the T.D.E. can be confirmed
by the T.D.E. indicator on the multifunction
information center.
To activate the T.D.E.:
(1) Shift into neutral.
(2) Push the upper side of the “T.D.E.”
switch to move forward at a very low
speed or push the lower side of the
“T.D.E.” switch to move in reverse at a
very low speed.
1RiDE lever
1 “SPEED ADJUST” switch
1
1
1T.D.E. indicator
2 Forward operation at a very low speed
3 Reverse operation at a very low speed
1 “T.D.E.” switch
14.3V
MPH
RPM
T.D.E. FORWARD
T.D.E. REVERSE T.D.E. FORWARD
1
3
2
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TIP:
While the T.D.E. is activated, the “N” (neutral)
shift indicator will be displayed and “0” will be
displayed on the speedometer.
To deactivate the T.D.E.:
Perform one of the following operations. The
T.D.E. indicator disappears and the T.D.E. is
deactivated.
Squeeze the throttle lever.
Squeeze the RiDE lever.
Push and hold the “CRUISE/NO WAKE”
switch.
While moving forward at a very low speed,
push the lower side of the “T.D.E.” switch.
While moving in reverse at a very low
speed, push the upper side of the “T.D.E.”
switch.
TIP:
The T.D.E. is also deactivated when the en-
gine is stopped.
EJU46420No-wake mode
The no-wake mode is a function that main-
tains the engine speed at a fixed setting for
operating the watercraft at low speeds.
This function can be used only when the wa-
tercraft is in neutral, or when the watercraft is
shifted into forward and the engine is operat-
ing at idling speed.
TIP:
If the no-wake mode is activated when the
watercraft is in neutral, the watercraft will au-
tomatically shift into forward and the water-
craft will start moving at a low speed.Activating and deactivating the no-wake
mode
The activation of the no-wake mode can be
confirmed by the no-wake mode indicator on
the multifunction information center.
To activate the no-wake mode:
(1) Shift into neutral, or release the throttle
lever and let the engine speed return to
idle.
(2) Push and hold the “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch. Once the beeper sounds three
times and the no-wake mode indicator is
displayed, the no-wake mode is activat-
ed.
To deactivate the no-wake mode:
Perform one of the following operations. The
beeper sounds two times and the no-wake
mode indicator disappears when the no-
wake mode is deactivated.
1 No-wake mode indicator
1 “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch
14.3V
km/h
RPM
No Wake
1
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Push the “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch.
Squeeze the throttle lever.
Squeeze the RiDE lever.
TIP:
The no-wake mode is also deactivated when
the engine is stopped.
EJU46380Drive control mode
The drive control mode is a function for set-
ting the maximum watercraft speed.
The maximum watercraft speed can be se-
lected from two settings.
Activating the drive control mode
Activation of the drive control mode can be
confirmed by the drive control mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
When the drive control mode is activated, the
drive control mode indicator is shown in light
yellow.
To operate the watercraft using the drive con-
trol mode:
(1) Release the throttle lever and let the en-gine speed return to idle.
(2) Activate each drive control mode.
(3) Squeeze the throttle lever.
Selecting the drive control mode settings
The drive control mode setting for the maxi-
mum watercraft speed is saved. In addition,
the activation and settings of the drive control
mode can be locked to prevent others from
changing them. When the drive control mode is locked, a PIN
must be entered to operate the drive control
mode screen.
To select the maximum watercraft speed set-
ting:
(1) Select “Speed”.
(2) Select the maximum watercraft speed
setting.
(3) Select the “Save” button to complete the settings and return to the previous dis-
play.
Locking the drive control mode
The drive control mode can be locked.
To lock the drive control mode:
(1) Select “Lock”.
(2) Input each digit of the 4-digit PIN, and then push the “OK” button of the touch-
pad control.
1Drive control mode indicator
Drive Control
Speed
Lock
1
1Maximum watercraft speed setting
2 “Save”
Drive Control
Save
Low
MiddleSpeed
2
1
Enter PIN
* * * *123
456
789
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To unlock the drive control mode:
(1) Select the drive control mode indicator.
(2) Input each digit of the 4-digit PIN, andthen push the “OK” button of the touch-
pad control.
(3) Select “Lock”.
EJU46390Cruise assist
The cruise assist is a function for maintaining
a desired engine speed within a fixed range
while operating the watercraft. Once the
cruise assist is activated, the set engine
speed can be increased or decreased. How-
ever, the adjustment is limited to a maximum
of five increments above or below the initial
cruise assist setting.
TIP:
The cruise assist can only be set between en-
gine speeds of approximately 4000 r/min and
approximately 7000 r/min.
Activating and deactivating the cruise as-
sist
Activation of the cruise assist can be con-
firmed by the cruise assist indicator on the
multifunction information center.
To activate the cruise assist:
(1) Operate the throttle lever until the de- sired engine speed is reached.
(2) When the engine speed reaches the de- sired cruise assist setting, push the “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch. Once the
beeper sounds three times and the
cruise assist indicator is displayed, the
cruise assist is activated.
(3) When the cruise assist is activated, slow- ly squeeze the throttle lever to keep it
squeezed further than the position at
which the cruise assist was set.
TIP:
Check the multifunction information center to
make sure that the cruise assist is activated
before squeezing the throttle lever to the full
throttle position. If the cruise assist is not ac-
tivated, the engine will respond normally to
the throttle operation.
(4) Once the cruise assist is activated, pushthe upper side of the “SPEED ADJUST”
switch to increase the set engine speed
or the lower side of the “SPEED AD-
JUST” switch to decrease the set engine
speed. The engine speed can be
1Cruise assist indicator
2 Cruise assist level
14.3V
RPM
Cruise Assist +4
km/h
21
1“CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch
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changed in the range of the cruise assist
levels –5 to +5.
TIP:
Because the cruise assist can only be set be-
tween engine speeds of approximately 4000
r/min and approximately 7000 r/min, the
cruise assist level cannot be adjusted to an
engine speed outside of this range.
To deactivate the cruise assist:
Relax your grip on the throttle lever past the
position at which the cruise assist was set.
The beeper sounds two times and the cruise
assist indicator disappears when the cruise
assist is deactivated.
1“SPEED ADJUST” switch
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EJU44571
Multifunction information center (VX-C / VX)
The multifunction information center displays
various watercraft information.
Multifunction information center initial op-
eration
When the multifunction information center is
activated, all of the display segments come
on. After 2 seconds, the warning indicators in
the information display go off, and then the
center starts to operate normally.
Multifunction information center standby
state
If the multifunction information center does
not receive any operation input within 30 sec-
onds after the engine stops, the center will
turn off and enter a standby state. When the
engine is started again, the displays return to
their state before the center turned off, and
then the center starts to operate normally.
EJU35027Information display
The information display shows watercraft op-
erating conditions.
EJU46430Speedometer
The speedometer shows the watercraft
speed.
By switching the display units, the speed can
be shown in kilometers per hour “km/h” or
miles per hour “MPH”.
TIP:
“MPH” is selected as the display unit at the
Yamaha factory.
1 Information display
2 “WARNING” indicator light
12
1Fuel level meter
2 Shift indicator (VX)
3 Engine overheat warning indicator
4 Check engine warning indicator
5 Tachometer / hour meter / voltmeter
6 Oil pressure warning indicator
7 Fuel level warning indicator
8 Speedometer
1 Speedometer
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To switch the speedometer display units
(VX-C):
Start the engine, stop the engine, and then
push the engine stop switch 3 times, pushing
the switch for 0.4 seconds or more each time,
before the multifunction information center
turns off. The speedometer display units
change.
To switch the speedometer display units
again, repeat this procedure.
To switch the speedometer display units (VX):
Start the engine, stop the engine, and then
remove and insert the clip 3 times before the multifunction information center turns off.
The speedometer display units change.
To switch the speedometer display units
again, repeat this procedure.
EJU44650Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed.
1
Engine stop switch
1 Speedometer
1
1
1Clip
2 Engine shut-off switch
1 Speedometer
1 Tachometer
1
2
1
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TIP:
While the engine is stopped, the battery volt-
age and the total engine hours are displayed
alternately.
EJU46200Shift indicator (VX)
This indicator shows the reverse gate shift
positions: “F” (forward), “N” (neutral), and “R”
(reverse). (See page 30 for shifting proce-
dures.)
EJU44700Hour meter and voltmeter
The hour meter and voltmeter are displayed
in the tachometer portion of the information
display while the engine is stopped.
The hour meter and voltmeter are displayed
alternately at 3-second intervals.
TIP:
If the engine is stopped after the check en-
gine warning is activated, the hour meter and
error code will be displayed alternately at 3-
second intervals.
Hour meter
The hour meter shows the total number of
hours that the engine has been running since
the watercraft was new.
TIP:
The elapsed time will be kept even if the bat-
tery terminals have been disconnected.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the battery voltage.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 12 volts.
If the battery voltage has dropped significant-
ly, “Lo” is displayed on the voltmeter, and all
other display segments of the information
display turn off. If the battery voltage has ris-
en significantly, “HI” is displayed. If “Lo” or
“HI” is displayed, immediately return to shore
1Shift indicator
2 “F” (Forward position)
3 “N” (Neutral position)
4 “R” (Reverse position)
1 Hour meter and voltmeter
12
3
4
1
1Hour meter
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