high beam YAMAHA WR 450F 2012 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAU10450
Main switch The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. The various main
switch positions are described below.
EAU52430
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. TIPThe headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays on
until the main switch is pushed to“OFF”, even if the engine stalls.
EAU52471
OFF
All electrical systems are off.
WARNING
EWA16130
Never push the main switch to
“OFF” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident.NOTICE
ECA17830
Make sure that the main switch is in
“OFF” with the engine turned off,
otherwise the battery may discharge
to the point that the starter motorwill not operate properly.
EAU49391
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11020
Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Fuel level warning light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU11080
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU52390
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by pushing the main
switch to “ON”. The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the main switch is pushed
to “ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
EAU52400
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle. The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by pushing the main
switch to “ON”. The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the main switch is pushed
to “ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
EAU52922
Multi-function display
WARNING
EWA12312
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of anaccident.1. “RST” button
2. “SLCT 1” button
3. “SLCT 2” button
4. Clock/stopwatch
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer/tripmeter
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU1234A
Handlebar switches Left
Right
EAU12400
Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12711
Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the enginewith the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU52440
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the main switch is
pushed to “ON” and the start switch is
pushed, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
1. Dimmer switch “ / ”
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W  2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W  2
Auxiliary light: 12 V, 5.0 W  1
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W  1
Meter lighting:
EL (Electroluminescent)
Neutral indicator light: 12 V, 1.7 W  1
High beam indicator light: 12 V, 1.7 W  1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W  1
Fuel level warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: 12 V, 1.7 W  1Fuses:Main fuse:
15.0 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element and check hose,
cleaning ................................................. 6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................... 6-35BBattery ..................................................... 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .............................................. 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................... 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking ....................... 6-23
Brake lever ................................................ 3-8
Brake lever free play, checking ............... 6-21
Brake light switches ................................. 6-22
Brake pedal ............................................... 3-9
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ..... 6-28CCables, checking and lubricating ............. 6-26
Care ........................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 3-11
Clutch lever................................................ 3-8
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-20
Coolant .................................................... 6-12DDimmer switch ........................................... 3-7
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ....... 6-26
Drive chain slack ..................................... 6-24EEngine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed ................................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter element.................. 6-8
Engine, starting a warm ............................. 5-2
Engine stop switch..................................... 3-7
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-2
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ...... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting ................................ 3-14
Front fork, bleeding ................................. 3-15
Front fork, checking................................. 6-29
Fuel ......................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light .............................. 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 3-11
Fuel tank cap............................................. 3-9
Fuse, replacing........................................ 6-31HHandlebar switches ................................... 3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing......................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................... 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-1KKickstarter ............................................... 3-12LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-34MMain switch ............................................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubricatio n, periodic....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display................................. 3-2NNeutral indicator light ................................ 3-1
PPanel, removing and installing ...................6-7
Parking.......................................................5-5
Part locations .............................................2-1SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-13
Shifting .......................................................5-3
Shift pedal ..................................................3-8
Shift pedal, checking................................ 6-22
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .......3-16
Sidestand .................................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........6-28
Spark plug, checking .................................6-7
Specifications.............................................8-1
Starter knob .............................................3-12
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Start switch ................................................3-7
Steering, checking ................................... 6-29
Steering lock ............................................3-13
Storage ......................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .......................6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating .................... 6-28TTail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ..............................................6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking............... 6-17
Tires ......................................................... 6-18
Tool kit .......................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-40
Turn signal indicator light ...........................3-1
Turn signal light bul b, replacing ............... 6-34
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