engine YAMAHA XT1200ZE 2015 User Guide

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3Automatic deactivation of the cruise
control systemThe cruise control system for this mod-
el is electronically controlled and is
linked with the other control systems.
The cruise control system will auto-
matically become deactivated under
the following conditions:
 The cruise control system is not
able to maintain the set cruising
speed.
 Wheel slip or wheel spin is detect-
ed. (If the traction control system
has not been turned off, the trac-
tion control system will work.)
 The start/engine stop switch is set
to the “ ” position.
 The engine stalls.
 The sidestand is lowered.
When traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the cruise control system is
deactivated under the above condi-
tions, the “ ” indicator light will go off
and the “SET” indicator light will flash
for 4 seconds, and then go off.
When not traveling with a set cruising
speed, if the start/engine stop switch is
set to the “ ” position, the engine stalls, or the sidestand is lowered, then
the “ ” indicator light will go off (the
“SET” indicator light will not flash).
If the cruise control system is automat-
ically deactivated, please stop and
confirm that your vehicle is in good op-
erating condition.
Before using the cruise control system
again, activate it using the power
switch.
TIPIn some cases, the cruise control sys-
tem may not be able to maintain the set
cruising speed when the vehicle is
traveling uphill or downhill.
 When the vehicle is traveling up-
hill, the actual traveling speed may
become lower than the set cruis-
ing speed. If this occurs, acceler-
ate to the desired traveling speed
using the throttle.
 When the vehicle is traveling
downhill, the actual traveling
speed may become higher than
the set cruising speed. If this oc-
curs, the setting switch cannot be
used to adjust the set cruising
speed. To reduce the traveling speed, apply the brakes. When
the brakes are applied, the cruise
control system will become deac-
tivated.
Self-d
iagnosis device
The cruise control system will also be-
come deactivated when an irregularity
with any of the vehicle systems is de-
tected. The “SET” indicator light will go
off and the “ ” indicator light will
flash. You will not be able to use the
cruise control system while the engine1. Cruise control system indicator light “ ”
2. Cruise control setting indicator light “SET”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. Error code display
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a transmission gear display
 a drive mode display (which
shows the selected drive mode)
 a traction control system mode
display (which shows the selected
traction control system mode)
 a function display (which shows
the selected function)
 an information display (which
shows various information, such
as the odometer reading)
 a setting mode display (which al-
lows you to set, select, or reset the
items shown in the information
display)
 a self-diagnosis device
TIPBe sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore pushing the select
switch “ / ”, menu switch
“MENU”, “RESET” button and
“TCS” button.
 For the UK only: To switch the me-
ter displays between kilometers
and miles, see page 3-17.
Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed.
Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the rid-
er to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the ta-
chometer will sweep across the r/min
range and then return to zero r/min in
order to test the electrical circuit.NOTICE
ECAM1150
Do not operate the en gine in the ta-
chometer hi gh-rpm zone. Hi
gh-rpm zone: 7750 r/min an d
a b ove
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear to-
wards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the last segment
starts flashing, refuel as soon as possi-
ble.
When the key is turned to “ON”, all dis-
play segments come on once in order
to test the electrical circuit.
1. Tachometer
2. High-rpm zone
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1. Fuel meter
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TIPThis fuel meter is equipped with a self-
diagnosis system. If a problem is de-
tected in the electrical circuit, all dis-
play segments start flashing. If this
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.Eco indicator
This indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is being operated in an environ-
mentally friendly, fuel-efficient manner.
The indicator goes off when the vehicle
is stopped.TIPConsider the following tips to reduce
fuel consumption: 
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Travel at a constant speed.
 Select the transmission gear that
is appropriate for the vehicle
speed.
Transmission gear display
This display shows the selected gear.
This model is equipped with 6 gears.
The neutral position is indicated by the
neutral indicator light “ ” and by the
transmission gear display “ ”. When
the clutch lever is pulled or the vehicle
is stopped, “—” will be displayed. Drive mo
de display
This display indicates which drive
mode has been selected: Touring
mode “T” or sports mode “S”. For
more details on the modes and on how
to select them, see pages 3-24 and
3-26.
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
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1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Transmission gear display
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3Traction control system mo
de 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 3-29. Function
display Push the menu switch “MENU” to
switch the display between the follow-
ing functions. The display changes
each time the switch is pushed.
 Grip warmer adjusting function
 Information display selection
function
 Damping force adjusting function
 Preload adjusting function
TIPThe preload adjusting function will ap-
pear only when the vehicle is stopped
with the engine running.The following pages contain explana-
tion of the grip warmer and information
display functions. See page 3-37 for an
explanation of the preload and damp-
ing force adjusting functions.
Adjustin g the grip warmerThis vehicle is equipped with grip
warmers, which can only be used
when the engine is running. There are 4
grip warmer settings.
1. Traction control system mode display
1
1. Function display
1. Grip warmer adjusting function
2. Information display selection function
3. Damping force adjusting function
4. Preload adjusting function
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The accuracy of the temperature
reading may be affected when rid-
ing slowly [approximately under
20 km/h (12.5 mi/h)] or when
stopped at traffic signals, railroad
crossings, etc.
Coolant temperature display:The coolant temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the coolant.
The coolant temperature varies with
changes in the weather and engine
load.
If the message “Hi” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine, and let
the engine cool. (See page 6-38.)
TIPThe selected information display can-
not be switched while the message
“Hi” is flashing.NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheatin g.Average fuel consumption display:
The average fuel consumption display
modes “km/L”, “L/100km” or “MPG”
(for the UK only) show the average fuel
consumption since the display was last
reset.
 The “km/L” display shows the av-
erage distance that can be trav-
eled on 1.0 L of fuel.
 The “L/100km” display shows the
average amount of fuel necessary
to travel 100 km.
 For the UK only: The “MPG” dis-
play shows the average distance
that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
To reset the average fuel consumption
display, use the select switch to select
the information display that contains
the average fuel consumption display.
Push the “RESET” button briefly so
that the average fuel consumption dis-
play flashes, and then push the “RE-
SET” button again for at least 2
seconds while the display is flashing.
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TIPThe odometer and the clock cannot be
reset.Self-diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical
circuits. If a problem is detected in any
of those circuits, the engine trouble
warning light will come on and the in-
formation display will indicate an error
code.
If the information display indicates any
error codes, note the code number,
and then have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
The self-diagnosis device also detects
problems in the immobilizer system
circuits.
If a problem is detected in the immobi-
lizer system circuits, the immobilizer
system indicator light will flash and the
information display will indicate an er-
ror code when the key is turned to
“ON”.
TIPIf the information display indicates er-
ror code 52, this could be caused by
transponder interference. If this error
appears, try the following.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.NOTICE
ECA11591
If the display in dicates an error
co de, the vehicle shoul d b e checked
as soon as possi ble in or der to avoi d
en gine damag e.
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
3. Error code display
All Reset
YESNO
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EAU49432
D-mode ( drive mo de)D-mode is an electronically controlled
engine performance system with two
mode selections (touring mode “T” and
sports mode “S”).
Push the drive mode switch “MODE”
to switch between modes. (See page
3-26 for an explanation of the drive
mode switch.)TIPBefore using D-mode, make sure you
understand its operation along with the
operation of the drive mode switch.Tourin g mo de “T”
The touring mode “T” is suitable for
various riding conditions. This mode allows the rider to enjoy
smooth drivability from the low-speed
range to the high-speed range.
Sports mod
e “S”
This mode offers a sportier engine re-
sponse in the low- to mid-speed range
compared to the touring mode.
EAU1234H
Han dle bar switchesLeft
1. Drive mode switch “MODE”
M ODESTOPRUNSTA R
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1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
3. Cruise control switches
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Turn signal switch “ / ”
6. Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS”
R ESSET
PA S S
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Dimmer/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.
EAU12461
Turn 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.
EAU12501
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU54211
Start/En
gine stop switch “ / / ”
To crank the engine with the starter,
set this switch to “ ”, and then push
the “ ” side of the switch. See page
5-1 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.
EAU42342
The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light may come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not in-
dicate a malfunction.
EAU12735
Hazar d switch “ ”
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard 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 hazard lights for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may dischar ge.
EAU12781
Cruise control switches
See page 3-7 for an explanation of the
cruise control system.
EAU54231
Menu switch “MENU”
This switch is used to perform selec-
tions in the function display and setting
mode display of the multi-function me-
ter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on
page 3-10 for detailed information.
1. Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ”
2. Drive mode switch “MODE”
3. Hazard switch “ ”
MODESTOPRUNS TA R
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TIPThe ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from un-
der the seat, and if the brake lever
or brake pedal is even slightly ap-
plied, a vibration can be felt at the
lever and pedal, but these do not
indicate a malfunction.
 This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake lever or
brake pedal when the ABS is op-
erating. However, special tools are
required, so please consult your
Yamaha dealer.NOTICE
ECA16831
Keep any type of mag nets (includin g
ma gnetic pick-up tools, ma gnetic
screwd rivers, etc.) away from the
front an d rear wheel hu bs; other-
wise, the ma gnetic rotors equippe d
in the wheel hu bs may be damag ed , resultin
g in improper performance
of the ABS an d the unifie d b rake
system.
EAU58942
Traction control systemThe traction control system helps
maintain traction when accelerating on
slippery surfaces, such as unpaved or
wet roads. If sensors detect that the
rear wheel is starting to slip (uncon-
trolled spinning), the traction control
system assists by regulating engine
power as needed until traction is re-
stored. The traction control system in-
dicator/warning light flashes to let the
rider know that traction control has en-
gaged.TIPThe rider may also notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds when
the traction control system is engaged.
WARNING
EWA15432
The traction control system is not a
su bstitute for rid ing appropriately
for the con ditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when acceleratin g har d at a
sharp lean an gle, or while brakin g,
an d cannot prevent front wheel slip-
1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
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3If 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 indi-
cator/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/warning light or the
engine trouble warning light remains
on after resetting, the motorcycle may
still be ridden; however, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle as soon as possible.
EAU13075
Fuel tank capTo 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
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2
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