key YAMAHA XCITY 250 2009 Owners Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON“”
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to“” or the sid-estand is moved down.
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OFF“”
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10061
Never turn the key to“” or“”
while the vehicle is moving. Other-
wise the electrical systems will be
switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident.
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LOCK“”
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the“” posi-
tion, and then turn it to“” while
still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to“”
while still pushing it.
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator lights“”
and“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
PUSHOPEN
ZAUM0253
1. High beam indicator light“”
2. Left turn signal indicator light“”
3. Right turn signal indicator light“”
4. Engine trouble warning light“”
12 3 4
ZAUM0635
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Engine trouble warning light“”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key
to“”. If the warning light does not
come on for a few seconds, then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
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Speedometer UK ONLY
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
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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 3-4.) If this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.TIPDo not allow the fuel tank to empty itselfcompletely.
1. Speedometer
1. Speedometer
1
ZAUM0636
1mph
0 1020304050
60
70
80
90
100
ZAUM0637
1. Fuel gauge
2. Fuel level warning light1
2ZAUM0638
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Coolant temperature gauge With the key in the“” 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 6-29.)NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-gine if it is overheating.
EAUM2480
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.
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:

an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)


two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero, the time passed
since the tripmeters were set to ze-
ro, and the average speed traveled
during this time)


a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)


a clock


an ambient temperature display


an oil change indicator (which
comes on when the engine oil
should be changed)
TIP

For the UK, the distance traveled
is displayed in miles and the tem-
perature reading is displayed in °F.


For other countries, the distance
traveled is displayed in kilometers
and the temperature reading is dis-played in °C.
1. Red zone
1
ZAUM0639
1.“MODE” button
2. Multi-function display
3.“SET” button
1
2
3
ZAUM0640
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3. Push the “MODE” button, and the
minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “SET” button to set the
minutes.
5. Push the “MODE” button and then
release it to start the clock. The
display will return to the “Total”
mode.Ambient temperature display
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from –30 °C (–86 °F) to 50 °C
(122 °F).
The frost warning indicator“” auto-
matically comes on if the temperature is
lower than 3 °C (37 °F).Oil change indicator “OIL”
The engine oil should be changed
when this indicator comes on. The indi-
cator stays on until it is reset. After
changing the engine oil, reset the indi-
cator as follows.
1. While holding the “MODE” and
“SET” buttons pushed, turn the key
to“”.
2. Continue holding the “MODE” and
“SET” buttons pushed for two to
five seconds.
3. Release the buttons and the oil
change indicator will go off.
ZAUM0394ZAUM0395
1. Frost warning indicator“”
2. Minus item
3. Temperature1
2
3ZAUM0396
1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
1
ZAUM0582
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
1. Open the fuel tank cap cover by
pushing in on the front end of it.
2. Insert the key in the lock and turn it
clockwise.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, and then
push the fuel tank cap into the orig-
inal position.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise and
remove it.
3. Close the fuel tank cover.
1. Front brake lever
1
ZAUM0084
1. Rear brake lever
1
ZAUM0085
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fuel tank cap coverZAUM0643
1
2
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NOTICE
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalyticconverter.
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Seat To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise
to “OPEN”.TIPDo not push inward when turning thekey.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left un-
attended.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-cured before riding.
1. Open.ZAUM0644
PUSHOPEN
1
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Storage compartments Front storage compartment
To unlock the storage compartmentInsert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn clockwise.
To open the storage compartmentwhen it is unlockedTurn the knob 1/4 turn clockwise. The
knob will return to its original position
after released.
To close the storage compartmentPush the lid into the original position.To lock the storage compartment
Insert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn counterclockwise, and then re-
move the key.
WARNING
EWA11191


Do not exceed the load limit of 1
kg (2 lb) for the front storage
compartment.


Do not exceed the maximum
load of 185 kg (408 lb) for the ve-hicle.
Rear storage compartment
There is a storage compartment under
the seat. (See page 3-10.)
WARNING
EWAT1051


Do not exceed the load limit of 5
kg (11 lb) for the rear storage
compartment.


Do not exceed the maximum
load of 185 kg (408 lb) for the ve-hicle.
NOTICE
ECA10080
Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.

Since the storage compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
posed to the sun, do not store
anything susceptible to heat in-
side it.


To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag before storing them
in the compartment.


Since the storage compartment
may get wet while the scooter is
being washed, wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag.
1. Lock.
2. Front storage compartmentZAUM0645
OPEN
OPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
OPEN
OPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
OPEN
OPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
1
2
1. Rear storage compartmentZAUM0646
1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The scooter can be ridden.The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The brake switch may not be working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO NO YES
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
turnover, be sure to turn the main
switch to“” and then to“”. Failing
to do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine willcrank when pushing the start switch.
EAUM2171
Starting the engine NOTICE
ECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-15 for more information.
1. Turn the key to“”.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake. NOTICE: For maxi-
mum engine life, never acceler-
ate hard when the engine is
cold!
[ECA11041]
If the engine does not start, re-
lease the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short
as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one at-
tempt. If the engine does not start,
try with the throttle open 1/8 turn.
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