YAMAHA XMAX 250 2008 User Guide

• Never refuel while smoking or
in the vicinity of an open flame.
●Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within
a short time. Always operate your
scooter in an area that has ade-
quate ventilation.
●Always turn the engine off before
leaving the scooter unattended
and remove the key from the
main switch. When parking the
scooter, note the following:
• The engine and exhaust sys-
tem may be hot, therefore,
park the scooter in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch these hot
areas.
• Do not park the scooter on a
slope or soft ground, otherwise
it may fall over.
• Do not park the scooter near a
flammable source (e.g., a kero-
sene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.
●If you should swallow any gasoli-
ne, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immedia-
tely. If any gasoline spills on your
skin or clothing, immediately
wash the affected area with soap
and water and change your clot-
hes.EAU10371
Further safe-riding points
●Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
●Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard bra-
king, because the scooter could
slide. Apply the brakes slowly
when stopping on a wet surface.
●Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
●Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
●Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Slow down and
cross them with caution. Keep
the scooter upright, otherwise it
could slide out from under you.
●The brake pads could get wet
when you wash the scooter. After
washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
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●Always wear a helmet, gloves,
trousers (tapered around the cuff
and ankle so they do not flap),
and a bright colored jacket.
●Do not carry too much luggage
on the scooter. An overloaded
scooter is unstable.
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Left view
DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
1. Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)
2. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
3. V-belt case air filter cover (page 6-13)
4. Rear storage compartment (page 3-15)
5. Air filter case cover (page 6-13)6. Spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-17)
7. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-11)
8. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-9)
9. Sidestand (page 3-17)
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Right view
DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
1. Grab bar
2. Seat (page 3-13)
3. Battery (page 6-24)
4. Fuses (page 6-25)
5. Front brake pads (page 6-29)6. Coolant level window (page 6-12)
7. Passenger footrest
8. Centerstand (page 6-22)
9. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
10. Rear brake pads (page 6-19)
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Controls and instruments
DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
1. Rear brake lever (page 3-10)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)
3. Speedometer (page 3-4)
4. Multi-function display (page 3-6)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-9)6. Throttle grip (page 5-2)
7. Front brake lever (page 3-10)
8. Main switch/Steering lock (page 3-2)
9. Front storage compartement (page 3-14)
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Immobilizer system
1. Code re-registering key (red bow)
2. Standard keys (black bow)
This vehicle is equipped with an
immobilizer system to help prevent
theft by re-registering codes in the
standard keys. This system consists
of the following.
●a code re-registering key (with a
red bow)
●two standard keys (with a black
bow) that can be re-registered
with new codes
●a transponder (which is installed
in the code re-registering key)
●an immobilizer unit
●an ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
●an immobilizer system indicator
light (See page 3-3.)The key with the red bow is used to
register codes in each standard key.
Since re-registering is a difficult pro-
cess, take the vehicle along with all
three keys to a Yamaha dealer to have
them re-registered. Do not use the
key with the red bow for driving. It
should only be used for re-registering
the standard keys. Always use a stan-
dard key for driving.
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CAUTION:
●DO NOT LOSE THE CODE RE-
REGISTERING KEY! CONTACT
YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY
IF IT IS LOST! If the code re-
registering key is lost, registe-
ring new codes in the standard
keys is impossible. The stan-
dard keys can still be used to
start the vehicle, however if
code re-registering is required
(i.e., if a new standard key is
made or all keys are lost) the
entire immobilizer system must
be replaced. Therefore, it is
highly recommended to use
either standard key and keep
the code re-registering key in a
safe place.
●Do not submerse any key in
water.
●Do not expose any key to
excessively high temperatures.
●Do not place any key close to
magnets (this includes, but not
limited to, products such as
speakers, etc.).
●Do not place items that trans-
mit electrical signals close to
any key.
●Do not place heavy items on
any key.
●Do not grind any key or alter its
shape.
●Do not disassemble the plastic
part of any key.
●Do not put two keys of any
immobilizer system on the
same key ring.
●Keep the standard keys as well
as keys of other immobilizer
systems away from this vehi-
cle’s code re-registering key.
●Keep other immobilizer system
keys away from the main
switch as they may cause sig-
nal interference.
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering.
NOTE:
Be sure to use the standard key
(black bow) for regular use of the
vehicle. To minimize the risk of losing
the code re-registering key (red bow),
keep it in a safe place and only use it
for code re-registering.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be star-
ted. The key cannot be removed.
NOTE:
The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay
on until the key is turned to “OFF” or
the sidestand is moved down.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.T
o lock the steering
1. Push
2. Turn
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”
position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
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To unlock the steering
1. Push
2. Turn
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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WARNING
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the vehi-
cle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.
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Indicator and warning lights
1. High beam indicator light “j”
2. Left turn signal indicator light “c”
3. Right turn signal indicator light “d”
4. Engine trouble warning light “”
5. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
6. Fuel level warning light “ ”
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Turn signal indicator lights “c” and
“
d”
The corresponding indicator light flas-
hes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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High beam indicator light “j”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
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Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for various electrical
circuits.
If any of those circuits are defective,
the engine trouble warning light will
come on or flash. If this occurs, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possible if this occurs.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light flashes or stays on
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When 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 “ON”. If the warning light does
not come on for a few seconds, then
go off, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possi-
ble.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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Immobilizer system indicator light
“”
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indica-
tor light will start flashing indicating
the immobilizer system is enabled.
After 24 hours have passed, the indi-cator light will stop flashing, however
the immobilizer system is still ena-
bled.
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Speedometer
1. Speedometer
UK ONLY
1. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
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Fuel gauge
1. Fuel gauge
2. Fuel level warning light “ ”
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 remai-
ning fuel in the tank reaches approxi-
mately 2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44
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 possi-
ble.
NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.EAU12171
Coolant temperature gauge
1. Red zone
2. 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 chan-
ges in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the vehicle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-32.)
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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