check engine light YAMAHA XT1200Z 2011 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
D-mode (drive mode) ......................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-15
Handlebar switches ......................3-16
Clutch lever ...................................3-17
Shift pedal .....................................3-18
Brake lever ...................................3-18
Brake pedal ..................................3-19
ABS ..............................................3-20
Traction control system ................3-21
Fuel tank cap ................................3-22
Fuel ...............................................3-23
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ..........................................3-24
Catalytic converter ........................3-24
Rider seat .....................................3-25
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-26
Windshield ....................................3-27 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-28
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-29
Carriers ........................................ 3-31
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-31
Sidestand ..................................... 3-32
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-32
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-34
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
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 ...................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Final gear oil ................................ 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-15
Air filter element ........................... 6-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Spoke wheels .............................. 6-20
Clutch lever .................................. 6-20
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
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EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights“”
and “”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11254
Oil level warning light “”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ ON ”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON ”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIP

Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when
riding on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.


This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If a problem
is detected in the oil level detection
circuit, the following cycle will be
repeated until the malfunction is
corrected: The oil level warning
light will flash ten times, then go off
for 2.5 seconds. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU49423
Coolant temperature warning
light “”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ ON ”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off. If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to
“ON ”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.TIP

For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.


If the engine overheats, see page
6-37 for further instructions.
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EAU11534
Engine trouble warning light“”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-14
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ ON ”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON ”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU49760
ABS warning light “”
If this warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the ABS and the unified
brake system may not work correctly. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the system as soon as possible.
(See page 3-20.)
WARNING
EWA10081
If the ABS warning light comes on or
flashes while riding, the brake sys-
tem reverts to conventional braking.
Therefore, be careful not to cause
the wheels to lock during emergen-
cy braking. If the warning light
comes on or flashes while riding,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
brake system as soon as possible.The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ ON ”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON ”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU49401
Traction control system indica-
tor/warning light “TCS ”
This indicator/warning light flashes
when the traction control system en-
gages. The electrical circuit of the light can be
checked by turning the key to
“ON ”.
The light should come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off.
If the light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ON ”, or if the
light remains on, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the electrical circuit.
When the switch is set to “TCS ” modes
“ 1 ” or “ 2”, and the traction control sys-
tem is operating, the indicator light
flashes.
If the traction control system disables
while riding, “TCS ” “Off ” is displayed,
and the indicator/warning light and en-
gine trouble warning light come on.
(See page 3-21 for an explanation of
the traction control system.)
ABS
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Try to reset the traction control system
and the lights by following the proce-
dures under “Resetting ” on page 3-22.
EAU38624
Immobilizer system indicator light
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON ”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the indicator light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON ”,
or if the indicator light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit. When the key is turned to
“OFF ” and 30
seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
The self-diagnosis device also detects
problems in the immobilizer system cir-
cuits. (See page 3-14 for an explana-
tion of the self-diagnosis device.)
EAU49604
Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
EWA12422
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changing
1. Traction control system indicator/warning light “TCS ”
2. Engine trouble warning light “”
3. Traction control system mode display
3
2
1
1. Tachometer
2. Traction control system mode display
3. Coolant temperature display/air intake tem- perature display/instantaneous fuel con-
sumption display/average fuel consumption
display
4. Speedometer
5. Fuel meter
6. Drive mode display
7. Clock
8. Right set button
9. Left set button
10.Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter
11.Traction control system switch
1
2
3
5
6
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10
4
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Traction control system mode dis-
play
This display indicates which traction
control system mode has been select-
ed:
“1 ”, “ 2” or “ Off”. For more details on
the modes and on how to select them,
refer to page 3-21. Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
If a problem is detected in the immobi-
lizer system circuits, the immobilizer
system indicator light flashes and the
display indicates an error code.
If a problem is detected in any other cir-
cuit, the engine trouble warning light
comes on and the display indicates an
error code.
If the display indicates any error codes,
note the code number, and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
TIPIf the display indicates immobilizer sys-
tem circuit error code 52, this could be
caused by transponder interference. If
this error code appears, try following
the procedure below.1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.TIPMake sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch, and
do not keep more than one immobilizer
key on the same key ring! Immobilizer
system keys may cause signal interfer-
ence, which may prevent the engine
from starting.2. If the engine starts, turn it off andtry starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan- dard keys re-registered.
1. Traction control system mode display
1
1. Error code display
1
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NOTICE
ECA11590
If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid
engine damage.LCD and tachometer brightness
control mode
This function allows you to adjust the
brightness of the LCD, and the tachom-
eter panel and needle to suit the out-
side lighting conditions.To set the brightness
1. Turn the key to “
OFF”.
2. Push and hold the left button.
3. Turn the key to “ON ”, and then re-
lease the left button after five sec-
onds.
4. Push the right button to select the desired brightness level.
5. Push the left button to confirm the selected brightness level. The dis-
play returns to the odometer or
tripmeter mode.
EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
1. Tachometer panel
2. Tachometer needle
3. LCD
4. Brightness level
5. Right set button
6. Left set button
1
2
3
4
6
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system off. Push the switch again to re-
turn to the previously selected mode
“1 ”
or “2 ”.
Resetting
The traction control system will be dis-
abled in the following conditions:


The rear wheel is rotated with the
centerstand down and the key in
the “ ON” position.


Either the front wheel or rear wheel
comes off the ground while riding.


Excessive rear wheel spinning
If the traction control system has been
disabled, both the traction control sys-
tem indicator/warning light and the en-
gine trouble warning light come on. To reset the traction control system:
Turn the key to “
OFF”. Wait at least one
second, then turn the key back to “ON ”.
The traction control system indica-
tor/warning light should go off and the
system will be enabled. The engine
trouble warning light should go off after
the motorcycle reaches at least 20
km/h (12 mi/h). If the traction control
system indicator light/warning light
and/or engine trouble warning light still
remain on after resetting, the motorcy-
cle may still be ridden; however, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle
as soon as possible.
EAU13074
Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it, and
then close the lock cover.
1. Traction control system switch
2. Traction control system mode display
2
1
1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2
1
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
NOTICE
ECA11833
If a warning or indicator light does
not come on initially when the key is
turned to “ON ”, or if a warning or in-
dicator light remains on, see page
3-4 for the corresponding warning
and indicator light circuit check.2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position. The neutral indicator
light should come on. If not, ask a
Yamaha dealer to check the elec-
trical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, 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.NOTICE
ECA11042
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
EAU16671
Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
NOTICE
ECA10260


Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.


Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
2
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5
EAU16810
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.


Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and 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 traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16841
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
EAU17123
0–1000 km (0– 600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3900
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil and
final gear oil must be changed, and
the oil filter cartridge or element re-
placed.
[ECA10332]
1000 –1600 km (600 –1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4700
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.NOTICE
ECA10310


Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.


If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi- cle.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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20*Rear suspension re-
lay arm and con-
necting arm
pivoting points 
Check operation. √√√√
21 Engine oil 
Change.
 Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
22 Engine oil filter car-
tridge 
Replace. √√√
23 *Cooling system 
Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
 Change. Every 3 years
24 Final gear oil 
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√ √
 Change. √√√
25 *Front and rear brake
switches

Check operation. √√√√√√
26 Moving parts and
cables

Lubricate. √√√√√
27 *Throttle grip 
Check operation.
 Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
 Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
28 *Lights, signals and
switches 
Check operation.
 Adjust headlight beam. √√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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