cruise control YAMAHA VX DELUXE 2022 User Guide

Instrument operation
46
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 Reverse Assist +2
1
4
3
5
6
2
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Operation
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VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
EJU43423Turning the watercraftEWJ01783
Do not release the throttle lever when
trying to steer away from objects—as
with other powerboats, you need throt-
tle to steer. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
When operating at higher speeds, make
gradual turns or slow down before turn-
ing. Sharp high-speed turns may cause
the watercraft to slide sideways or spin,
throwing the operator and passenger(s)
overboard, which could cause an injury.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: Take early action to avoid col- lisions. The RiDE system is not a braking device for avoiding dangerous situa-
tions.
Steering control depends on the combination
of handlebar position and the amount of
throttle.
Water sucked in through the intake grate is
pressurized by the impeller in the jet pump.
As the pressurized water is expelled from the
pump through the jet thrust nozzle, it creates
thrust to move and steer the watercraft. The
higher the engine speed, the more thrust pro-
duced.
The amount of jet thrust, in addition to the po-
sition of the handlebars, determines how
sharply you turn.
A. More throttle produces higher thrust, so
the watercraft will turn more sharply.
B. Less throttle produces lower thrust, so the watercraft will turn more gradually.
C. Releasing the throttle lever completely produces only minimum thrust. If you are
1“F” (Forward position)
14.3V
km/h
RPM
1
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(2) Release the throttle lever to reducespeed about 70 m (230 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach and stop the engine just before reaching land.
WARNING! You need throttle to steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you
to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
[EWJ00602] NOTICE:
Never run the engine in water that is
less than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the
bottom of the watercraft, otherwise
pebbles or sand could be sucked into
the jet intake, causing impeller dam-
age and engine overheating.
[ECJ00473]
(4) Get off the watercraft and pull it up on the beach.
To beach the watercraft (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED):
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-mers, or obstacles near the beach.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 70 m (230 ft) before you
reach the intended beaching area.
(3) Slowly approach the beach using the throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
the watercraft speed. NOTICE: Never
run the engine in water that is less
than 60 cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom
of the watercraft, otherwise pebbles
or sand could be sucked into the jet
intake, causing impeller damage and
engine overheating.
[ECJ00473]
(4) After reaching land, stop the engine, and then get off the watercraft and pull it up
on the beach.
To dock the watercraft (VX-C):
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-mers, or obstacles near the dock.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 70 m (230 ft) away from the
dock.
(3) Slowly approach the dock and stop the engine just before coming alongside it.
WARNING! You need throttle to steer. Shutting the engine off can cause you
to hit an obstacle you are attempting
to avoid. A collision could result in se-
vere injury or death.
[EWJ00602]
(4) Come alongside the dock and get off the watercraft.
To dock the watercraft (VX /
VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED):
(1) Make sure that there are no boats, swim-mers, or obstacles near the dock.
(2) Release the throttle lever to reduce speed about 70 m (230 ft) away from the
dock.
(3) Slowly approach the dock using the throttle lever and RiDE lever to control
the watercraft speed.
(4) After coming alongside the dock, stop the engine, and then get off the water-
craft.
EJU37194Operating in weeded areas
Always avoid using your watercraft in areas
where weed growth is thick. If operating in
weeded areas is unavoidable, alternately
squeeze the throttle lever and relax your grip
on the throttle lever to vary the engine speed.
Weeds tend to become clogged more when
operating at a steady speed and at trolling
speed. If weeds may have clogged the intake
area, clean the jet intake. (See page 106 for
information on the jet intake.)
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Trouble recovery
105
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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Index
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T
Tachometer .............................................. 40
T.D.E. (thrust directional enhancer).......... 34
Throttle lever ............................................ 27
Throttle lever checks ................................ 72
Towing the watercraft ............................ 108
Transporting on a trailer ........................... 66
Troubleshooting ..................................... 103
Troubleshooting chart ............................ 103
Turning the watercraft .............................. 81
U
USB charger............................................. 53
W
Wakeboarding and water-skiing .............. 17
Warning function ...................................... 49
Water separator ....................................... 29
Water separator check............................. 70
Watercraft characteristics ........................ 15
Watercraft control functions .................... 25
Watercraft operation functions ................ 30
Watercraft operation modes (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED).......................................... 33
Y
Yamaha Security System check (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED).......................................... 72
Yamaha Security System setting ............. 25
Yamaha Security System (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) ................. 25
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