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If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or roll, keep your body completely inside the protec-
tive structure of the vehicle:
• Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly on the floorboard and keep a firm grip on the
steering wheel or passenger handhold.
• Do not put your hands or feet outside of the vehicle for any reason. Your arm or leg could be
crushed.
• Do not try to stop a vehicle tipover using your arm or leg.
 Do not operate this vehicle on any public street , road, or highway, even if dirt or gravel.
 Do not operate the vehicle in fast-flowing water or water deeper than 37 cm (15 in). If you must
cross shallow, slow-moving water, choose your path carefully to avoid sharp drop-offs, large
rocks, or slippery surfaces. Operating this vehi cle through deep or fast-flowing water can lead
to loss of control or overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or other injuries, use care when
crossing through water.
 When loaded with cargo or towing a trailer:
• Reduce speed, operate in low gear only, and allow more room to stop.
• Avoid hills and rough terrain. Use extreme cautio n when towing or carrying a load on inclines.
• Load trailer properly and use extra care when towing or pulling.
 Do not tow or pull objects from any part of the vehicle other than the trailer hitch bracket or
winch (if installed).
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
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EBU31200Controls and instrumentsThe vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this man-
ual.
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1. Light switch
2. On-Command drive knob
3. Steering wheel
4. Main switch
5. Helmet indicator light
6. Seat belt indicator light
7. Multi-function meter unit
8. Auxiliary DC jack9. Passenger handhold
10.Glove compartment
11.Storage compartment
12.Drive select lever
13.Parking brake lever
14.Accelerator pedal
15.Brake pedal
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EBU31290Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “N” position.EBU31300Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “R” position.EBU31310Parking brake indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.EBU37220Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF.
LOCK”
This indicator light comes on when the front
differential gear is locked.
TIPWhen the On–Command drive knob is set to
“DIFF LOCK”, the indicator light will flash until
the differential is locked. Turn the steering
wheel back and forth or drive slowly to help
the differential gear lock to engage. EBU37171Drivetrain icon “ / ”
This icon indicates the currently selected
drive mode. When 2WD is selected, the icon
is off. When 4WD is selected, “ ” is dis-
played. And when 4WD with differential lock
is selected “ ” is displayed.TIP See pages 4-11 and 6-5 for more informa-
tion on selecting the drive mode.
 Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
differential gear case, the drivetrain icon
may not come on until the vehicle starts
moving.
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When the On–Command drive knob is set
to “DIFF LOCK” or “4WD”, the drivetrain
icon will flash until the differential has
locked or unlocked. Turn the steering wheel
back and forth or drive slowly to help the
differential gear lock to engage or disen-
gage. EBU31333Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
This light comes on to warn that the coolant
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on
during operation, stop the vehicle as soon as
it is safe to do so and allow the engine to cool
down for about 10 minutes. (See page 8-60.)TIPIf you continue to drive the vehicle while the
engine is overheating, a buzzer will sound. NOTICEECB03460Continuous use while this warning light is
on will damage the engine.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.EBU31341Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes if a
problem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. When this occurs, the
display will indicate an error code (see page
4-10). Have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
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EBU31391Light switch “ / / ”Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the low
beam and the taillights.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the high
beam and the taillights.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn off the head-
lights and taillights.NOTICEECB02061Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time.
The battery may discharge to the pointthat the electric starter will not have
enough power to crank the engine. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it.
EBU31402On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”Stop the vehicle and move the On–Command
drive knob to change the drive mode to two–
wheel drive, four–wheel drive, or four–wheel
1. Light switch “ / / ”
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1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
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drive with differential lock. Select the appro-
priate drive according to the terrain and driv-
ing conditions.
“2WD” (two–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the rear wheels only.
 “4WD” (four–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the front and rear wheels.
 “DIFF LOCK” (four–wheel drive with the dif-
ferential gear locked): Power is supplied to
the front and rear wheels with the differen-
tial gear locked. Unlike standard four–wheel
drive, all wheels turn at the same speed re-
gardless of traction.EBU33192Horn switch “ ”Press the switch to sound the horn.
EBU31413Accelerator pedal1. Horn switch “ ”
1. Accelerator pedal
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Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-6, 8-25
Final gear oil/Differen-
tial gear oil • Check for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 8-20, 8-22
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 5-6
Seat belts • Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-7
Passenger handhold • Check for stability and proper fastening. 5-7, 7-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 5-7
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-7
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check for proper operation.
3-3, 4-2, 5-8, 8-54,
8-56, 8-57
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-45, 8-47
Axle boots • Check for damage. 8-29
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EBU31800Seat beltsMake sure that the seat belts are not frayed,
torn, stretched, or damaged. The seat belts
must move smoothly when pulled out and re-
tract on its own when released. The seat belts
must also lock up when quickly pulled out.
The latch plate should click securely into the
buckle and release when the release button is
pushed firmly. Wash off any dirt or mud that
could affect operation. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation.
A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.
EBU31810Passenger handholdCheck that the handhold bar and its supports
are in good condition. Confirm that the lock-
ing pins are securely fastened, and then push
and pull on the handhold to make sure that it
is not loose.EBU31820SteeringPark on level ground. Turn the steering wheel
right and left. Check for excessive free play,
abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.EBU31832Fittings and fastenersAlways check the tightness of chassis fittings
and fasteners before starting off. Take the ve-
hicle to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Servi-
ce Manual for correct tightening torque.
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EBU31922On-Command drive knobThe vehicle handles differently in each of the drive modes (“2WD”, “4WD” and “DIFF LOCK”). For
example, the vehicle requires more effort to turn in “DIFF LOCK” than in “2WD”. Always stop the
vehicle before changing the position of the On -Command drive knob. The meter display changes
according to the selected drive mode. The different drive indicators, and the differential gear lock
indicator light “DIFF. LOCK” come on as follows:
Knob position Indication Drive mode
No indicator light.
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied to the rear
wheels.
“4WD” (four-wheel drive): Power is supplied to the rear and
front wheels.
“DIFF LOCK” (four-wheel drive with the differential gear
locked): Power is supplied to the rear and front wheels and
the differential gear is locked.
Unlike in four-wheel drive, all wheels turn at the same
speed.
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TIPWhen the knob is set to “DIFF LOCK” or “4WD”, the differential gear lock indicator and indica-
tor light will flash until the differential gear is completely locked or unlocked.
 When the indicator and indicator light are flas hing, turning the steering wheel back and forth
will help the differential gear lock to engage or disengage.
 Driving with the differential gear not properly engaged or disengaged (e.g., when the indicator
and indicator light are flashing) will cause the vehicle speed to be limited until the differential
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