audio YAMAHA VX-C 2022 Owners Manual

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Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU46540
UKCA Declaration of conformity
Here by YAMAHA Motor Co.,LTD. Declares
that this product is in compliance with the
Recreational Craft Regulations 2017, Electro-
magnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
and Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regula-
tions 2008.
EJU46590
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Mitek Corporation declares that
Yamaha WaveRunner Audio System is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The
full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
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yamaha-waverunner
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WaveRunner VX-C / VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 1
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
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Description
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VX/VX DELUXE/
VX CRUISER/VX LIMITED
VX-C
1
Handlebar
2 Start switch (VX-C) (page 27)
3 Engine shut-off switch (page 26)
4 Clip (page 26)
5 Engine stop switch (VX-C) (page 26)
6 RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 30)
7 “T.D.E.” switch (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 34)
8 “CRUISE/NO WAKE” switch (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 37, 35)
9 Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) (page 26)
10 Rearview mirror
11 Multifunction information center (page 39)
12 Throttle lever (page 27) 13
Engine start/stop switch (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 26)
14 “SPEED ADJUST” switch (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 33, 35,
37)
15 Speaker (equipped models) (page 52)
16 Touchpad control (VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) (page 45)
17 Audio control (equipped models) (page 52)
18 12V DC outlet (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) (page 53)
19 USB charger (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) (page 53)
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Instrument operation
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Audio system (equipped models)
This model is equipped with an audio system
that can be connected via Bluetooth.
EJU46312Audio control
This model is equipped with an audio control
to operate the audio system.
Power button
Press this button to turn the audio system on.
Play/Pause button
Press this button to play or pause. Cursor button “ / ”
Press these buttons to skip to the previous or
next track.
Cursor button “ / ”
Press these buttons to adjust the volume.
To connect an external device:
(1) Turn on the Bluetooth function of the ex-
ternal device, and then search for this
audio system.
(2) Turn the audio system on by pushing the power button on the audio control.
(3) Select this audio system to connect to it.
To disconnect an external device:
Turn the Bluetooth function of the external
device off.
1 Speaker
1 12V DC outlet
2 USB charger
3 Audio control
4 Cursor button
5 Play/Pause button
6 Power button
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Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capaci-
ty:Maximum people on board: 3 person
Maximum load capacity: 240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions and
weight: Length: 3.33 m (131.1 in) (VX-C)
3.37 m (132.7 in) (VX LIMITED /
VX CRUISER / VX DELUXE / VX)
Width: 1.24 m (48.8 in)
Height: 1.20 m (47.2 in)
Dry weight: 306 kg (675 lb) (VX DELUXE)
308 kg (679 lb) (VX CRUISER)
314 kg (692 lb) (VX DELUXE with au-
dio)
316 kg (697 lb) (VX LIMITED /
VX CRUISER with audio)
318 kg (701 lb) (VX-C)
326 kg (719 lb) (VX)
Performance: Maximum output (according to ISO
8665/SAE J1228): 74.6 kW at 7300 r/min (VX-C)
85.0 kW at 8000 r/min (VX LIMITED /
VX CRUISER / VX DELUXE / VX)
Maximum fuel consumption: 29.1 L/h (7.7 US gal/h, 6.4 Imp.gal/h)
(VX-C)
33.0 L/h (8.7 US gal/h, 7.3 Imp.gal/h)
(VX LIMITED / VX CRUISER /
VX DELUXE / VX)
Cruising range at full throttle: 2.12 hour (VX LIMITED /
VX CRUISER / VX DELUXE / VX)
2.41 hour (VX-C)
Trolling speed: 1500 ±100 r/min
Engine: Engine type: Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders: 3
Engine displacement: 1049 cm³
Bore × stroke: 82.0 × 66.2 mm (3.23 × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio: 11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold): 0.15–0.22 mm (0.0059–0.0087 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold): 0.26–0.32 mm (0.0102–0.0126 in)
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Cooling system: Water
Starting system: Electric
Ignition system: T.C.I.
Spark plug (NGK): CR9EB
Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Battery capacity: 12 V, 18 Ah
Battery type: YTX20L-BS
Charging system: Flywheel magneto
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Trouble recovery
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Watercraft slow or
loses powerWat ercraft op-
eration mode
(VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED)Drive control mode
activatedDeactivate or adjust
drive control mode
36
Cavitation Jet intake clogged Clean 106 Impeller damaged or
worn Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
106
Engine over-
heat warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Clean jet intake and
cool engine
43, 50
Oil pressure
warning Engine speed reduc-
tion control activated Add oil
42, 51
Spark plug Fouled or defective Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Incorrect heat range Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Gap incorrect Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Electrical wir-
ing Loose connection Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
Fuel Stale or contaminat- ed Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer
—
Air filter Clogged Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Oil buildup Have serviced by Yamaha dealer —
Throttle lever Faulty Have serviced by Yamaha dealer—
Audio system does
not activate
(equipped models) Fuse Burned out Have serviced by
Yamaha dealer —
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY PAGE
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Index
A
Accessory outlet ...................................... 53
After removing the watercraft from the water ..................................................... 90
Audio control............................................ 52
Audio system (equipped models) ............ 52
B
Battery care.............................................. 92
Battery checks ......................................... 71
Battery, jumping..................................... 107
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...... 88
Bilge water check..................................... 71
Bilge water, draining ................................ 65
Bilge water, draining on land ................... 65
Bilge water, draining on water ................. 65
Boarding alone ......................................... 85
Boarding and starting off from a dock ..... 87
Boarding the watercraft ........................... 84
Boarding with passenger(s) ..................... 85
Bow eye ................................................... 56
Bow storage compartment ...................... 57
Builder’s plate ............................................ 3
C
Capsized watercraft ................................. 88
Check engine warning ............................. 43
Cleaning ................................................... 94
Cleaning the watercraft ............................ 92
Cleat ......................................................... 56
Cooling water pilot outlet ......................... 28
Cooling water pilot outlet check .............. 75
Craft Identification Number (CIN)............... 1
Cruise assist............................................. 37
Cruising limitations................................... 11
D
Display ..................................................... 45
Drive control mode................................... 36
Drive control mode screen ....................... 47
E
Emergency procedures .......................... 106
Engine break-in ........................................ 67
Engine compartment check ..................... 70
Engine idling speed check ....................... 76
Engine lock screen ................................... 49
Engine oil ................................................. 63
Engine oil and oil filter ............................ 100 Engine oil level check ............................... 71
Engine oil requirements ........................... 63
Engine overheat warning.......................... 43
Engine serial number ................................. 1
Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) check ....... 72
Engine shut-off switch ............................. 26
Engine start/stop switch
(VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .......................................... 26
Engine stop switch (VX-C)........................ 26
Engine unit check ..................................... 71
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ............ 19
Equipment ................................................ 54
F
Fire extinguisher check ............................ 74
Fire extinguisher holder and cover........... 60
Fire extinguisher holder, cover, and band checks ......................................... 74
Flushing the cooling water passages....... 91
Fuel .......................................................... 61
Fuel level check........................................ 70
Fuel level meter ........................................ 42
Fuel level warning..................................... 42
Fuel requirements .................................... 61
Fuel system checks ................................. 70
G
Getting to know your watercraft .............. 77
Glossary, watercraft ................................. 20
Glove compartment ................................. 58
H
Handgrip .................................................. 55
Hazard information................................... 15
Home screen ............................................ 46
Hood check .............................................. 75
Hour meter and voltmeter ........................ 41
Hull and deck check ................................ 74
I
Identification numbers ............................... 1
Information display................................... 39
Information screen ................................... 47
J
Jet intake and impeller, cleaning............ 106
Jet intake checks ..................................... 74
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