lock YAMAHA VX 2021 Owners Manual

Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 2
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 3
Builder’s plate .................................... 3
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20 Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25 Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Yamaha Security System
(VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .................................. 25
Engine stop switch (VX-C)................ 26
Engine start/stop switch (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .................................. 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch (VX-C) ........................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 27 RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 28
Steering system................................ 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 28
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30 Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 30
Watercraft operation modes (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) ............................... 33
Reverse assist .................................. 33
T.D.E. (thrust directional
enhancer) ...................................... 34
No-wake mode ................................. 35
Drive control mode ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 39 Multifunction information center (VX-C / VX) ................................. 39
Information display ........................... 39
Multifunction information center (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) ............................... 44
Operation buttons ............................ 45
Display.............................................. 45
Home screen ................................... 46
Information screen .......................... 47
Drive control mode screen .............. 47
Setting menu screen ....................... 47
Engine lock screen .......................... 49
Warning function .............................. 49
Audio system (equipped models) ...................................... 52
Audio control .................................... 52
Accessory outlet............................... 52
USB charger ..................................... 53
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Safety information
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EJU44481
Cruising limitations
Scan constantly for people, objects, and
other watercraft. Be alert for conditions
that limit your visibility or block your vision
of others.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft.
Do not follow directly behind watercraft or
other boats.
Do not go near others to spray or splash
them with water, go too close to other
boats, or go too fast for the traffic condi-
tions.
VX-C: Take early action to avoid collisions.
Remember, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
VX-C: Avoid sharp turns or other maneu-
vers that make it hard for others to avoid
you or understand where you are going.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: Take early action to avoid colli- sions. Remember, watercraft and other
boats do not have brakes. In addition, the
Reverse with Intuitive Deceleration Elec-
tronics (RiDE) system is not a braking de-
vice for avoiding dangerous situations. The
RiDE system is an electronic system for
controlling the engine speed and reverse
gate, which is located near the jet thrust
nozzle. The RiDE lever located at the left handlebar grip can be used to change the
direction of the jet thrust so that the water-
craft moves in reverse or is in neutral. The
RiDE system assists the operator when
slowing down and during slow-speed ma-
neuvering, such as launching, beaching,
and docking.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: Avoid sharp turns, slowing down rapidly by squeezing the RiDE lever force-
fully, and other maneuvers that make it
hard for others to avoid you or understand
where you are going.
Avoid areas with submerged objects or
shallow water.
Do not release the throttle lever when trying
to steer away from objects—as with other
powerboats, you need throttle to steer. Al-
ways check throttle and steering controls
before starting the watercraft.
Ride within your limits and avoid aggres-
sive maneuvers to reduce the risk of loss of
control, ejection, and collision.
This is a high performance boat—not a toy.
Avoid aggressive operation, sharp turns,
and unexpected acceleration that can
cause you to be thrown off. Do not jump
waves or wakes—jumping can cause inju-
ries such as back or spinal injuries (paraly-
sis), facial injuries, and broken legs, ankles,
and other bones. Improper operation can
result in severe injury or death.
Do not operate the watercraft in rough wa-
ter, bad weather, or when visibility is poor;
this may lead to an accident causing injury
or death. Be alert to the possibility of ad-
verse weather. Take note of weather fore-
casts and the prevailing weather
conditions before setting out on your wa-
tercraft.
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Control function operation
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Watercraft control functionsEJU45091Yamaha Security System (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
The Yamaha Security System functions to
help prevent unauthorized use or theft of the
watercraft. The lock and unlock modes of the
security system can be selected using the
engine lock screen of the multifunction infor-
mation center. The engine cannot be started
if the lock mode of the security system is se-
lected. The engine can only be started if the
unlock mode is selected.
TIP:
The Yamaha Security System setting can
only be selected while the engine is stopped.
EJU45870Yamaha Security System setting
The Yamaha Security System setting can be
confirmed by the lock or unlock mode indica-
tor on the multifunction information center.
To select the lock or unlock mode of the
Yamaha Security System:
(1) Stop the engine.
TIP:
The multifunction information center is turned
on, even if the engine start/stop switch is also
pushed briefly. (2) Select the lock or unlock mode indicator
on the multifunction information center.
(3) Input each digit of the 4-digit PIN, and then push the “OK” button of the touch-
pad control.
TIP:
The default setting for the PIN is “1234”. The
PIN can also be changed. (See page 48 for in-
formation on changing the PIN.)
(4) To select the lock mode of the YamahaSecurity System, select “ON”. To select
the unlock mode, select “OFF”.
(5) The beeper sounds once when the lock mode of the Yamaha Security System is
selected, and two times when the unlock
mode is selected.
1Lock mode indicator
2 Unlock mode indicator
2
1
Enter PIN
* * * *123
456
789
0
Engine Lock
ON
OFF
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Control function operation
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EJU31154Engine stop switch “ ” (VX-C)
The engine stop switch (red button) stops the
engine when the switch is pushed.
EJU46112Engine start/stop switch “ / ” (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
ECJ01311
Do not run the engine over 4000 r/min on
land. Also, do not run the engine for more
than 15 seconds without supplying water,
otherwise the engine could overheat.
The engine start/stop switch (red button)
starts the engine when the switch is pushed
while the engine is stopped, and stops the
engine when the switch is pushed while the
engine is running.
Release the engine start/stop switch as soon
as the engine starts to run. If the engine does
not start in 5 seconds, release the engine start/stop switch, wait 15 seconds, and then
try again.
The engine will not start under any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED:
Lock mode of the Yamaha Security System
has been selected. (See page 25 for
Yamaha Security System setting proce- dures.)
Clip is removed from the engine shut-off
switch.
Throttle lever is squeezed.
Throttle lever is malfunctioning.
RiDE lever is squeezed.
RiDE lever is malfunctioning.EJU31164Engine shut-off switch “ ”
The engine shut-off switch automatically
stops the engine when the clip, on the end of
the engine shut-off cord (lanyard), is removed
from the switch, such as if the operator falls
off the watercraft.
1 Engine stop switch
11Engine start/stop switch
1
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Watercraft operation
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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
0
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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
1
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Instrument operation
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EJU45951Operation buttons
This model is equipped with a touchpad con-
trol to operate the multifunction information
center.
D-pad
Operate the d-pad to switch or select
screens for each item.
If the right side of the d-pad is pushed when
the home screen is displayed, the multifunc-
tion information center switches in the follow-
ing order.
Home screen → Drive control screen → En-
gine lock screen → Setting screen → Infor-
mation screen → Home screen
“BACK” button
Push this button to go back to the previous
screen.
Push and hold the “BACK” button and the
“OK” button simultaneously to display the
home screen.
“OK” button
Push this button to select the currently high-
lighted item.
TIP:
Push this button to stop the buzzer when a
warning is activated.
EJU46290Display
The display is configured as shown below.
Screen tab bar
When each symbol is selected, the watercraft
information, function settings, and other in-
formation are shown in the center display.
(See page 46 for information on each screen.)
Center display
The center display shows the watercraft in-
formation, function settings, and other infor-
mation according to the symbol on the
screen tab bar that is selected.
Warning bar
The warning bar is shown when an error or
malfunction is detected.
Push the “OK” button of the touchpad control
when the warning symbol is displayed to
show the warning description, error code,
and other information in the center display.
1 D-pad
2 “BACK” button
3 “OK” button
1
23
1Screen tab bar
2 Center display
1 Warning bar
14.3V
km/h
RPM
2
1
1
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Instrument operation
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(See page 49 for information about the warn-
ing descriptions.)
Voltmeter
The voltmeter shows the battery voltage.
When the battery voltage is normal, the volt-
meter displays approximately 14 volts.
If the battery voltage has dropped or risen
significantly, the battery voltage warning will
activate and the voltage display will blink.
(See page 50 for information on the battery
voltage warning.)
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed and
the number of display segments.
Shift indicator
This indicator shows the reverse gate shift
positions: “F” (forward), “N” (neutral), and “R”
(reverse). (See page 30 for shifting proce-
dures.)
Fuel level meter
The fuel level meter shows the amount of fuel
remaining in the fuel tank using the number of
display segments.
If the amount of remaining fuel is low, the fuel
level warning will activate. (See page 49 for
information on the fuel level warning.)TIP:
The accuracy of the fuel level meter varies
depending on the operating conditions. Use
this function as a reference only.
EJU45151Home screen “ ”
The center display of the home screen shows
the speedometer and the indicators for the
operation modes. (See page 33 for informa-
tion on the functions of the various modes.)
TIP:
If the engine speed increases while the drive
control mode screen, setting menu screen, or
engine lock screen is displayed, the multi-
function information center will automatically
switch to the home screen.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the watercraft
speed.1Fuel level meter
2 Vo l t m et e r
3 Tachometer
4 Shift indicator
14.3V
km/h
RPM
23
1
4
1Speedometer
2 Reverse assist indicator
3 T.D.E. indicator
4 No-wake mode indicator
5 Cruise assist indicator
6 Drive control indicator
km/h
RPM
No Wake T.D.E. FORWARD
Cruise Assist +4
Drive Control Rever se Assist +2
1
4
3
5
6
2
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Instrument operation
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Displaying the time since the last mainte-
nance (“Wellness”)
The total number of hours that the engine has
been running since the last watercraft main-
tenance can be displayed.
To reset the number of hours of operation:
Select “Reset”.
Resetting the settings (“Reset”)
The settings can be reset to their factory de-
fault settings. The items that are reset and the
default settings are as follows.
Display units: US Unit
Language: English
Trip time: 0.0
Distance traveled: 0.0
Average fuel consumption per gallon or li-
ter: 0.0
Total fuel used: 0.0
To reset the settings:
Select “Reset”.
EJU45190Engine lock screen “ ”
The engine lock screen shows the setting
screen for the Yamaha Security System in the
center display. (See page 25 for Yamaha Se-
curity System setting procedures.)
EJU46400Warning function
The multifunction information center can indi-
cate the following warnings.
Fuel level warning
Battery voltage warning
Check engine warning
Engine overheat warning
Oil pressure warning
Other warnings (communication errors, ex-
ceeding the maintenance intervals, and so
on)
To stop the buzzer when a malfunction is ac-
tivated, correct the cause of the problem and
start the engine again, or push the “OK” but-
ton of the touchpad control.
Fuel level warning
If the amount of remaining fuel is low, the low-
est fuel level segment blinks orange, “Low
Wellness
Time Since Last Maintenance 0Hrs
Reset
Reset
Reset To Factory?
Reset
1 “OK” button
1
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Equipment operation
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EquipmentEJU42203Seats
The front and rear seats are removable.
Remove the seats to access the engine com-
partment and removable watertight storage
compartment.
To remove the rear seat:
(1) Pull the rear seat latch up, and then lift upthe rear of the seat.
(2) Pull the seat rearward and remove it. To install the rear seat:
(1) Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the stays on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure- ly lock it in place.
To remove the front seat:
(1) Remove the rear seat.
(2) Pull the front seat latch up, and then lift up the rear of the seat.
1Seat latch
1
1Seat latch
1
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