coolant temperature YAMAHA XCITY 125 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning light ....3-3
Speedometer ..................................3-4
Fuel gauge ......................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-8
Front brake lever ............................3-9
Rear brake lever .............................3-9
Fuel tank cap ................................3-10
Fuel ...............................................3-10
Catalytic converters ......................3-12
Seat ..............................................3-12
Storage compartments .................3-13
Windshield ....................................3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-15
Carrier ...........................................3-16
Luggage hook ...............................3-16
Sidestand ......................................3-16Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-17
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-3
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil ..................................... 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-15Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery ......................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-27
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-28
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ....... 6-30
Replacing the license plate light
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3
EAUM1471
Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the remaining fuel in
the tank reaches approximately 2.7 L
(0.72 US gal, 0.60 Imp.gal), the fuel
level warning light will come on and the
multi-function display will automatically
change to the “Trip/fuel” mode. (See
page 3-6.) If this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.TIPDo not allow the fuel tank to empty itself
completely.
EAU12173
Coolant temperature gauge With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the vehicle and let the en-
gine cool. (See page 6-34.)NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.
EAUM2750
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 an
accident.The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:●
an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
1. Fuel gauge
2. Fuel level warning light1
2ZAUM0638
1. Red zone
1
ZAUM0639
1. “MODE” button
2. Multi-function display
3. “SET” button
1
2
3
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-14
6
EAU20070
Coolant The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM2102
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIP●
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
●
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
cowling A. (See page 6-8.)
4. Open the reservoir cap, and then
add coolant to the maximum level
mark. WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
[EWA15161]
NOTICE: If coolant is not
available, use distilled water or
soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt water
since it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
[ECA10472]
5. Close the reservoir cap, and then
install the cowling.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
1
2
ZAUM0660
1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
1
ZAUM0661
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration................. 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-15
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-9
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating........................ 6-23
Braking .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-16
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-12
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge .................... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Display, multi-function ............................. 3-5EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-13
Front and rear brake lever free play...... 6-19Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel....................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-4
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-10
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-17
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-3
Indicator lights and warning light ............ 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-31
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-16MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Model label ............................................. 9-1PParking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafe-riding points.................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-12Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-15
Sidestand .............................................. 3-16
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-4
Starting off ............................................... 5-2
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments .......................... 3-13
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ............................. 6-30
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-33
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance..................................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-25
Wheels .................................................. 6-19
Windshield............................................. 3-14
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