key YAMAHA XMAX 300 2021 User Guide

Smart key system
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NOTICE
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Use a cloth when openin g the
smart key case with a screw-
d river. Direct contact with hard
o bjects may damag e or scratch
the smart key.
 Take precautions to prevent the
waterproof seal from bein g
d amag ed or contaminated by
d irt.
 Do not touch the internal cir-
cuits an d terminals. This may
cause malfunctions.
 Do not apply excessive force to
the smart key when replacin g
the battery.
 Make sure the battery is in-
stalle d correctly. Confirm the di-
rection of the positive “+” sid e
of the battery.To replace the smart key battery
1. Open the smart key case as shown. 2. Remove the battery.
TIPDispose of the removed battery in ac-
cordance with local regulations.3. Install a new battery as shown.
Note the polarity of the battery. 4. Gently snap the smart key case
closed.1. Battery
1
Specified b attery:
CR2032
1. Battery
1
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Main switchThe main switch is used to turn the ve-
hicle power on and off, lock and unlock
the steering, and open the seat, fuel
tank cap lid and storage compartmentA. After pushing the main switch knob
and confirmation with the smart key
has taken place, the main switch can
be turned while the smart key system
indicator light is on (approximately 4
seconds).
WARNING
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Never turn the main switch to
“OFF”, “ ”, or “OPEN” while the ve-
hicle is movin
g. Otherwise the elec-
trical systems will be switche d off,
which may result in loss of control or
an acci dent.TIPDo not push the main switch knob re-
peatedly or turn the main switch back
and forth beyond normal use. Other-
wise, to protect the main switch from
damage, the smart key system will
temporarily disable and the smart key
system indicator light will flash. If this
occurs, wait until the indicator light
stops flashing before operating the
main switch again.The main switch positions are de-
scribed below.
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ON (on)
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
To turn the vehicle power on1. Turn the smart key on and bring it
within operating range.
2. Push the main switch knob and the smart key indicator light will
come on for approximately 4 sec-
onds.
3. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “ON”. All of the turn sig-
nal lights will flash twice and the
vehicle power will turn on.
1. Main switch
2. Main switch knob
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”ZAUM1816
2
1
ZAUM1530
1
1. Push.
2. Turn.ZAUM14711 2
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TIPIf the vehicle battery voltage is
low, the turn signal lights will not
flash.
 See “Emergency mode” on page
7-37 for information on turning the
vehicle power on without the
smart key.
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OFF (off)
All electrical systems are off.
To turn the vehicle power off1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, turn the
main switch to “OFF”. 2. The turn signal lights flash once
and the vehicle power turns off.
TIPWhen the main switch is turned to
“OFF” but the smart key cannot be
confirmed (the smart key is either out-
side operation range or has been
turned off), the beeper will sound for 3
seconds and the smart key system in-
dicator light will flash for 30 seconds. During this 30 seconds, the main
switch can be freely operated.
 After 30 seconds, the vehicle
power will turn off automatically.
 To turn the vehicle power off im-
mediately, push the main switch
knob four times within 2 seconds.
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OPEN (open)
Power is supplied to the main switch.
The seat and storage compartment A
can be opened. To open the seat and storage compart-
ment A1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
2. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “OPEN”.
3. To open the seat, push the “SEAT” button, and then lift the
rear of the seat.
1. Turn.ZAUM1472
1
1. Push.
2. Turn.ZAUM14711 2
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34. To open storage compartment A,push the “LID” button.
TIPMake sure that the seat and storage
compartment are securely closed be-
fore starting off.Open position remin der
To prevent you from accidentally leav-
ing the vehicle unlocked by walking
away with the main switch still in the
“OPEN” position, the smart key system
beeper will sound under the following
conditions.  When the main switch has been in
the “OPEN” position for 3 minutes
 If the smart key is turned off while
the main switch is in the “OPEN”
position
 If you walk out of range of the
smart key system with the main
switch in the “OPEN” position
If the beeper sounds after 3 minutes,
turn the main switch to “OFF” or “ ”.
If the beeper sounds because the
smart key was turned off or moved out
of range, turn the smart key on and
walk back into range.
TIP The beeper will turn off after 1
minute.
 The seat can also be opened with
the mechanical key. (See page
4-20.)
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“” (lock)
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
the left.
1. Storage compartment A
2. “LID” button
1. “SEAT” buttonZAUM18191
2
ZAUM1818
1
1. Push.
2. Push and turn.ZAUM14751
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2. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
3. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, push and turn the
main switch to “ ”.
TIPIf the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebar back to the right slightly.To unlock the steering1. With the smart key turned on andwithin operating range, push the
main switch knob. 2. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, push and turn the
main switch to the desired posi-
tion.
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“ ” (fuel tank cap li d)
To open the fuel tank cap lid1. With the smart key turned on and within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
2. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “ ”. To close the fuel tank cap lid
Push the fuel tank cap lid down until it
is closed.TIPMake sure that fuel tank cap lid is se-
curely closed before starting off.
1. Push.
2. Push and turn.ZAUM182012
1. Push.
2. Turn.ZAUM14771
2
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In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
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Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Malfunction in dicator li ght
(MIL) “ ”
This light comes on or flashes if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system. The electri-
cal circuit of the warning light can be
checked by vehicle power on. The light
should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off. If the light does not
come on initially when the vehicle pow-
er on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICE
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If the MIL starts flashin g, re duce en-
g ine spee d to prevent exhaust sys-
tem damag e.
TIPThe engine is sensitively controlled for
the on-board diagnostic system to de-
tect deterioration and malfunction of
the emission control system. Due to
this specification, the MIL may come
on or flash for vehicle modifications,
lack of maintenance, or excessive or
improper use of the vehicle. To prevent
this, observe these precautions.
 Do not attempt to modify the soft-
ware of the engine control unit.
 Do not add any electrical acces-
sories that interfere with engine
control.
 Do not use aftermarket accesso-
ries or parts such as suspension,
spark plugs, injectors, exhaust
system, etc.
 Do not change drivetrain specifi-
cations (chain, sprockets, wheels,
tires, etc.).
 Do not remove or alter the O2 sen-
sor, air induction system, or ex-
haust parts (catalysts or EXUP,
etc.).
 Maintain proper V-belt and drive
belt (if equipped).
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
5. Malfunction indicator light “ ”
6. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
7. Smart key system indicator light “ ”ZAUM1548
1
2
ABS
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
Maintain correct tire pressure.
 Do not operate the vehicle in an
extreme manner. For example, re-
peated or excessive opening and
closing of the throttle, racing,
burnouts, wheelies, etc.
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ABS warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
vehicle is first turned on, and goes off
after starting riding. If the warning light
comes on while riding, the anti-lock
brake system may not work correctly.
WARNING
EWA16043
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not
turn off after reachin g 10 km/h (6
mi/h), or if the warnin g lig ht comes
on while ri din g:
 Use extra caution to avoi d pos-
si ble wheel lock durin g emer-
g ency brakin g.
 Have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle as soon as possi ble.
TIPIf the engine is revved while the brakes
are applied or the vehicle is on its cen-
terstand (if equipped), the ABS warning
light may come on. If this happens, turn
the vehicle power off and then back on
again to reset the ABS warning light.
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Traction control system in dicator
li g ht “TCS”
This indicator light will flash when trac-
tion control has engaged.
If the traction control system is turned
off, this indicator light will come on.
(See page 4-15.)TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
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Smart key system in dicator
li g ht “ ”
This indicator light communicates the
status of the smart key system. When
the smart key system is operating nor-
mally, this indicator light will be off. If
there is an error in the smart key sys-
tem, the indicator light will flash. The
indicator light will also flash when com-
munication between the vehicle and
smart key takes place and when cer-
tain smart key system operations are
carried out.
ABS
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Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
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The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a buil d-up of
heat.
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Stora ge compartmentsThis model is equipped with 3 storage
compartments. The front storage com-
partments and rear storage compart-
ment are located as shown.
TIP Storage compartment A must be
opened using the smart key sys-
tem. (See page 3-9.)
 The seat/rear storage compart-
ment can be opened using the
smart key system or the mechani-
cal key.
 Some helmets cannot be stored in
the rear storage compartment be-
cause of their size or shape.Stora ge compartment A
To open storage compartment A, turn
the main switch to “OPEN” and then
push the “LID” button.
To close storage compartment A, push
the storage compartment lid until it is
closed.
Stora ge compartment B
To open storage compartment B, push
the storage compartment lid inward to
unlock it, and then pull to open.
1. Storage compartment A
2. Storage compartment B
1. Rear storage compartment
2
1
1
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To close storage compartment B, push
the storage compartment lid into the
original position.
Seat/rear stora ge compartment
To open the seat/rear storage com-
partment via the main switchTurn the main switch to “OPEN”, and
then push the “SEAT” button.
To open the seat/rear storage com-partment with the mechanical key1. Open the keyhole cover. 2. Insert the mechanical key into the
seat lock, and then turn it clock-
wise.
TIPBe sure to close the seat and all stor-
age compartments before starting off.NOTICE
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Make sure that the keyhole cover is
installe d when the mechanical key is
not bein g use d.NOTICE
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Keep the followin g points in min d
when usin g the stora ge compart-
ment.  Since the storag e compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
posed to the sun an d/or the en-
g ine heat, do not store anythin g
suscepti ble to heat, consum-
a b les or flamma ble items insi de
it.
 To avoi d humi dity from sprea d-
in g throu gh the stora ge com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag b efore storin g them
in the compartment.
1. Lid
2. Storage compartment
1 2
1. Keyhole cover
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1
1
2
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Operation and important ri din g points
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Front
Rear
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Tips for re
ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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Parkin gWhen parking, turn the vehicle power
off, and then turn the smart key off.TIPEven when the vehicle is parked in a lo-
cation partitioned by a fence or the
glass window of a shop, if the smart
key is within operating range, other
people will be able to start the engine
and operate the vehicle. Please turn
the smart key off when leaving the ve-
hicle. (See page 3-5.)If the sidestand is lowered when the
engine is running, the engine will stop
and the beeper will sound for approxi-
mately 1 minute. To stop the beeper,
turn the vehicle power off or raise the
sidestand.TIPBefore leaving the vehicle, be sure
to turn the main switch to “OFF”
or “ ”. Otherwise, the battery may
discharge.
 The sidestand alarm beeper can
be set to not activate. Please con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
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