engine YAMAHA XMAX 300 2017 User Guide

Instrument and control functions
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z
When approximately 2.4 L (0.63
US gal, 0.53 Imp.gal) of fuel re-
mains in the fuel tank, the last seg-
ment of the fuel meter will start
flashing. The display will automat-
ically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter “F Trip” and start count-
ing the distance traveled from that
point.
Coolant temperature meter
The coolant temperature meter indi-
cates the temperature of the coolant.
If the top segment flashes, stop the ve-
hicle, then stop the engine, and let the
engine cool. (See page 7-37.)
NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheatin g.
TIP
z If a problem is detected in the
coolant temperature meter, all
segments will flash repeatedly. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle as soon as pos-
sible.
z The coolant temperature varies
with changes in the weather and
engine load.
Tripmeter display
The tripmeter display is equipped with
the following: z odometer
z tripmeter
z time tripmeter
z fuel reserve tripmeter
z oil change tripmeter
z V-belt replacement tripmeter
Push the “TRIP” switch to change the
display between the odometer “Odo”,
tripmeter “Trip”, time tripmeter “Trip
Time”, oil change tripmeter “Oil Trip”,
and V-belt replacement tripmeter “V-
Belt Trip” in the following order:
Odo → Trip → Trip Time → Oil Trip →
V-Belt Trip → Odo
TIP
When approximately 2.4 L (0.63 US
gal, 0.53 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the last segment of the fuel
meter will start flashing. The display
will automatically change to the fuel re-
serve tripmeter “F Trip” and start
counting the distance traveled from
that point.
1. Coolant temperature meter
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1. Tripmeter display
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Oil chan
ge tripmeter “Oil Trip”
The oil change tripmeter shows the
distance traveled since the oil was last
changed.
The oil change indicator “OIL” flashes
at the initial 1000 km (600 mi), then at
4000 km (2400 mi) and every 5000 km
(3000 mi) thereafter to indicate that the
engine oil should be changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset the
oil change indicator and the oil change
tripmeter. To reset them both, select
the oil change tripmeter, and then push
the “TRIP” switch for three seconds.
While the oil change tripmeter is flash-
ing, push the “TRIP” switch for 15 to 20
seconds. Release the “TRIP” switch,
and the oil trip value will reset to zero.
TIP
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator comes on (i.e., be-
fore the periodic oil change interval has
been reached), the oil change tripmeter
must be reset for the oil change indica-
tor to come on at the correct time.
V- belt replacement tripmeter “V-
Belt Trip”
The V-belt replacement tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since the
V-belt was last replaced.
The V-belt replacement indicator “V-
Belt” will flash every 20000 km (12000
mi) to indicate that the V-belt should be
replaced.
After replacing the V-belt, reset the V-
belt replacement indicator and the V-
belt replacement tripmeter. To reset
them both, select the V-belt replace-
ment tripmeter, and then push the
“TRIP” switch for three seconds.
While the V-belt replacement tripmeter
is flashing, push the “TRIP” switch for
15 to 20 seconds. Release the “TRIP”
switch, and the V-belt trip value will re-
set to zero.
TIP
If the V-belt is replaced before the V-
belt replacement indicator comes on
(i.e., before the periodic V-belt replace-
ment interval has been reached), the V-
belt replacement tripmeter must be re-
set for the V-belt replacement indicator
to come on at the correct time.
1. Oil change indicator “Oil”
2. Oil change tripmeter
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2
1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-Belt”
2. V-belt replacement tripmeter
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km”, “Consumption_ _._ km/L”,
and “Consumption_ _._ L/100 km”
are not displayed.
Air temperature
display
This display shows the air temperature
from –10 °C to 50 °C in 1 °C incre-
ments.
The icy road warning indicator “ ” will
flash when the temperature is below 4
°C.
The temperature displayed may vary
from the actual ambient temperature.
TIP
The accuracy of the temperature read-
ing may be affected by engine heat
when riding slowly (under 20 km/h [12
mi/h]) or when stopped at traffic sig-
nals, etc.
Battery volta ge display
This display shows the current charge
state of the battery.
TIP
z If the engine turns over slowly
when using the start switch, have
a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery.
z If “---” appears in the battery volt-
age display, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the battery.
Traction control system display
This display shows the current status
of the traction control system. (See
page 4-15.) z “TCS ON”: the system is on
z “TCSOFF”: the system is off
1. Air temperature display
2. Icy road warning indicator “ ”
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21. Battery voltage display
1. Traction control system display
1
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TIP
If traveling at speeds under 10 km/h (6
mi/h), “_ _._” is displayed.
Avera ge speed d isplay
The average speed “Average_ _ _kmh”
or “Average_ _ _MPH” (for the UK) is
displayed.
The average speed is the total distance
divided by the total time (with the main
switch in the “ON” position) since the
display was last reset to zero.
This display shows the average speed
since it was last reset.
To reset the average speed display,
select it by pushing the “INFO” switch,
and then push the “INFO” switch for
three seconds.
Warnin g messa ge function
This function displays a warning mes-
sage corresponding to the current
warning.
“L FUEL”: Appears when the last seg-
ment of the fuel meter starts flashing. If
“L FUEL” is displayed, refuel as soon
as possible. “H TEMP”: Appears when the top seg-
ment of the coolant temperature meter
starts flashing. If “H TEMP” is dis-
played, stop the vehicle, then stop the
engine, and let the engine cool.
“ICE”: Appears when the icy road
warning indicator “ ” starts flashing. If
“ICE” is displayed, be careful of icy
roads.
“OIL SERV”: Appears when the oil
change indicator “OIL” starts flashing.
If “OIL SERV” is displayed, change the
engine oil, and then reset the oil chan-
ge indicator and oil change tripmeter.
“V-BELT SERV”: Appears when the V-
belt replacement indicator “V-Belt”
starts flashing. If “V-BELT SERV” is
displayed, replace the V-belt, and then
reset the V-belt replacement indicator
and V-belt replacement tripmeter.
When there are two or more warnings,
the warning messages are displayed in
the following order:
L FUEL
→ H TEMP → ICE → OIL SERV
→ VBELT SERV → L FUEL
1. Average speed display
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EAU1234M
Han dle bar switches
Left
Ri ght
EAU54201Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
To flash the high beam, push the pass
side “PASS” of the switch while the
headlights are on low beam.
EAU12461Turn si gnal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen- ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU54212Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
To crank the engine with the starter,
set this switch to “ ”, and then push
the switch down towards “ ”. See
page 6-2 for starting instructions prior
to starting the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the vehicle overturns or when the
throttle cable is stuck.
EAU78190Hazar
d switch “ ”
With the main switch in the “ON”
or “ ” position, use this switch to turn
on the hazard lights (simultaneous
flashing of all turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of an
emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazar d lig hts for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may dischar ge.
EAU78491“TRIP/INFO” switch
This switch is used to make setting and
display changes in the multi-function
meter unit. See page 4-3 for more in-
formation.
1. Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS”
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
1. Stop/Run/Start switch “ / / ”
2. Hazard switch “ ”
3. “TRIP/INFO” switch
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This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake levers
when the ABS is operating. How-
ever, special tools are required, so
please consult your Yamaha deal-
er.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to damag e the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
EAU78611
Traction control system
The traction control system (TCS)
helps maintain traction when acceler-
ating on slippery surfaces, such as un-
paved or wet roads. If sensors detect
that the rear wheel is starting to slip
(uncontrolled spinning), the traction
control system assists by regulating
engine power until traction is restored.
When traction control has engaged,
the “ ” indicator light will flash. You
may notice changes in engine re-
sponse or exhaust sound.
WARNING
EWA18860
The traction control system is not a
su bstitute for ri din g appropriately
for the con ditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction d ue
to excessive spee d when enterin g
turns, when acceleratin g har d at a
sharp lean an gle, or while b raking,
an d cannot prevent front wheel slip-
pin g. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may be slippery with
caution an d avoi d especially slip-
pery surfaces.
Settin g the traction control system
1. Front wheel sensor
2. Front wheel sensor rotor
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
2
1
2
1
1. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
2. Traction control system display
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4 When the vehicle is turned on, traction
control is automatically turned on.
To turn the traction control system off,
use the “INFO” switch to change the
information display to the traction con-
trol system display. Then push the “IN-
FO” switch for three seconds. The
display will show “TCSOFF” , and the
“TCS” indicator light will come on.
TIP
Turn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if the vehicle
gets stuck in mud, sand, or other soft
surfaces.
NOTICE
ECA16801
Use only the specifie
d tires. (See
pa ge 7-19.) Usin g different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin g tire rotation
accurately.
Resettin g the traction control sys-
tem
The traction control system will auto-
matically disable under certain condi-
tions; such as when a sensor fault is
detected, or when only one wheel is al-
lowed to rotate for more than a few seconds. Should this happen, the “ ”
indicator light will come on, and possi-
bly the “ ” warning light, too.
TIP
When the vehicle is on the centerstand,
do not rev the engine for an extended
period of time. Otherwise, the traction
control system will automatically dis-
able and need to be reset.
If the traction control system automat-
ically disables, try resetting it as fol-
lows.
1. Stop the vehicle and turn it off completely.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn the vehicle power on.
3. The “ ” indicator light should turn off and the system be en-
abled.
TIP
If the “ ” indicator light remains on af-
ter resetting, the vehicle may still be
ridden; however, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer check thevehicle and turn off the “ ”
warning light.
1. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
2. Traction control system display
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1. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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EAU13213
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean, d
ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painte d surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can cau-
se injury or death. Han dle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you shoul d swallow some
g asoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some g asoline in your
eyes, see your doctor imme diately. If
g asoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap an d water. If gasoline
spills on your clothin g, chan ge your
clothes.
EAU76750
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
1 2
Recommen ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
[E10] acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp.gal)
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z This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
z Check that gasoline nozzle has
the same identifier when fueling.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAU58301
Fuel tank overflow hose
Before operating the vehicle:
z Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection and routing.
z Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
z Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
E10
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
1
1
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EAU78690
Ig nition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
works with the sidestand switch and
brake light switches. It has the follow-
ing functions.
z It prevents the engine from start-
ing when the sidestand is down.
z It prevents the engine from start-
ing if the brakes are not applied.
z It will stop the running engine if the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system accord-
ing to the following procedure.
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