warning YAMAHA XT1200ZE 2019 User Guide

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EAU80551
Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chang ing
settin gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with:
 speedometer
 tachometer
 clock
 fuel meter
 eco indicator
 transmission gear indicator
 drive mode indicator
 traction control system indicator
 function display 
information display
 setting mode
TIP
The select switch “ / ” and the
menu switch “MENU” are located on
the left handlebar. These switches al-
low you to control or change the set-
tings of the multi-function meter unit.
TIP
Be sure to turn the key to “ON” before
pushing the select switch “ / ”,
menu switch “MENU”, “RESET” but-
ton and “TCS” button.
Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed.
To switch between kilometers and
miles, see “Selecting the units” on
page 3-18.
1. “RESET” button
2. “TCS” button
3. Clock
4. Tachometer
5. Speedometer
6. Transmission gear indicator
7. Function display
8. Information display
9. Fuel meter
10.Eco indicator “ECO”
11.Drive mode indicator
12.Traction control system indicator
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1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
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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.
EAU12781Cruise control switches
See page 3-6 for an explanation of the
cruise control system.
EAU54232Menu switch “MENU”
This switch is used to make setting
changes within the multi-function me-
ter unit. (See page 3-9.)
EAU54222Select switch “ / ”
This switch is used to make setting
changes within the multi-function me-
ter unit. (See page 3-9.)
EAU54691Drive mo de switch “MODE”
WARNING
EWA15341
Do not chan ge the D-mo de while the
vehicle is movin g.
Using this switch changes the drive
mode to touring mode “T” or sports
mode “S”.
The throttle grip must be completely
closed in order to change the drive mo-
de.
The selected mode is shown on the
drive mode display. (See page 3-11.)
The drive mode cannot be changed
while the cruise control system is oper-
ating.
EAU12833
Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. Pull the clutch
lever to disengage the engine from the
drivetrain. Release the lever to engage
the clutch and transmit power to the
rear wheel.
TIP
 The lever should be pulled rapidly
and released slowly for smooth
shifting. (See page 5-3.)
 The clutch lever is equipped with a
switch, which is part of the ignition
circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-43.)
The position of the clutch lever can be
adjusted. To adjust the distance be-
tween the clutch lever and the handle-
bar, gently push the lever away from
the handlebar and rotate the position
adjusting dial.
TIP
Make sure the setting number on the
position adjusting dial aligns with the
match mark.
1. Clutch lever
2. Clutch lever position adjusting dial
3. Match mark
4. Distance
1 2 3 4
1
4
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ABS
This model’s anti-lock brake system
(ABS) features a dual electronic control
system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake ped-
al. In this situation, continue to apply
the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not “pump” the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahea d to match the
ri din g speed even with ABS.
 The ABS performs best with
lon g b rakin g d istances.
 On certain surfaces, such as
rou gh or g ravel roa ds, the b rak-
in g d istance may be lon ger with
the ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
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 may be heard from the
hydraulic control unit, and if the
brake lever or brake pedal is even
slightly applied, a vibration can be
felt at the lever and pedal, but this
does 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 b e damag ed ,
resultin g in improper performance
of the ABS an d the unified b rake
system.
1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
1
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EAU58954
Traction control system
The 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.
WARNING
EWA15433
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 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-
pin g. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may b e slippery with
caution an d avoi d especially slip-
pery surfaces.
The traction control system indicator
light flashes when traction control has
engaged. You may notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds when
the system has engaged.
When the vehicle is turned on, the trac-
tion control system is turned on and
set to “TCS 1”. The traction control
system modes are as follows.
“TCS 1” : Default mode
“TCS 2” : Sporty mode
This mode decreases traction control
system assist, allowing the rear wheel
to spin more freely than “TCS 1”.
“TCS OFF” : The traction control sys-
tem is turned off. The system may also
be automatically disabled in some rid-
ing conditions.
TIP
Use the mode “TCS OFF” to help free
the rear wheel if the motorcycle gets
stuck in mud, sand, or other soft sur-
faces.
NOTICE
ECA16801
Use only the specifie d tires. (See
pa ge 6-19.) Usin g different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin g tire rotation
accurately.
Settin g the traction control system
WARNING
EWA15441
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
traction control system. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.1. “TCS” button
2. Traction control system indicator
3. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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3 The traction control system mode can
be changed only when the vehicle is
stopped.
 Push the “TCS” button to change
between modes “1” and “2”.
 Push the button for two seconds
to select “TCS OFF” and turn the
traction control system off. Push
the button again to return to the
previously selected mode.
Resettin g
The traction control system will disable
in the following conditions:  excessive rear wheel spinning
 the front or rear wheel comes off
the ground while riding
 either wheel is rotated with the key
turned to “ON” (such as when per-
forming maintenance)
If the traction control system has been
disabled, both the traction control sys-
tem indicator light and the engine trou-
ble warning light come on.
Should this occur, try resetting the sys-
tem as follows. 1. Stop the vehicle and turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn the key back to “ON”.
3. The traction control system indi- cator light should turn off and the
system be enabled.
TIP
If the traction control system indicator
light remains on after resetting, the mo-
torcycle may still be ridden. However,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle as soon as possible.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer check thevehicle and turn off the engine
trouble warning light.
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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
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
With the key still inserted in the lock,
push down the fuel tank cap. Turn the
key 1/4 turn counterclockwise, remove
it, and then close the lock cover.
TIP
The 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.
EAU13222
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d gasoline 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. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. 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.1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1
2
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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3 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 painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
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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 g et some gasoline in your
eyes, see your d octor immediately. If
g asoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap an d water. If g asoline
spills on your clothin g, chan ge your
clothes.
EAU75300
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lea ded 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.
TIP
 This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
 Check that gasoline nozzle has
the same identifier when fueling.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gas-
oline with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance 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.
Recommen ded fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso-
hol [E10] acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 23 L (6.1 US gal, 5.1 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp.gal)
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Fuel tank overflow hose
Before operating the vehicle:
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is positioned
as shown.
TIP
See page 6-10 for canister information.
EAU13434
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
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 b uild-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
paira ble damag e to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
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TIP
 Make sure that the slide plate
holders are aligned with the match
marks at the same height on both
sides of the windshield.
 Make sure that the projection on
each slide plate holder fits into the
corresponding hole in the slide
plate.
4. Tighten the adjusting knobs.
EAU55425
Adjustin g the front an d rear
suspension
This model is equipped with an elec-
tronically adjustable suspension sys-
tem. The preload of the rear shock
absorber and the damping forces of
both the front fork and rear shock ab-
sorber can be adjusted.
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chang ing
settin gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.
Preloa d
When riding with luggage or a passen-
ger, use the preload adjusting function
to adjust the suspension system to
match the load. There are 4 preload
settings.
TIP
 The preload adjusting function will
appear only when the engine is
running.
 Changing the preload setting will
also adjust the front and rear sus-
pension damping forces accord-
ingly. (See page 3-37.)
 About cold temperature opera-
tion:
• When using the preload adjust- ing function, there should be no
weight on the vehicle.
• When using the preload adjust- ing function at ambient temper-
atures near or below 0 °C (32
°F), the suspension system
warning light may come on.
1. Match mark
2. Slide plate
2
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3 • The suspension will still operate
as normal, only the preload ad-
justing function cannot be used.
• To reset the suspension system warning light, wait approximate-
ly 6 minutes and then turn the
main switch off or immediately
turn the main switch off and
then wait 6 minutes.
• If the suspension system warn- ing light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi- cle.
To adjust the preload
1. Turn the main switch on, start the engine, and then shift the trans-
mission into neutral.
2. Push the menu switch to switch the function display to the preload
adjusting function. 3. Use the select switch to select the
desired preload setting pictogram.
Select the suitable setting from
the following 4 pictograms ac-
cording to your load condition.
While the preload is being adjust-
ed, the information display will
show a group of dots moving in a
circle. Once the selected picto-
gram returns, the preload adjust-
ment is complete.
1. Function display
2. Preload adjusting function
3. Preload setting pictogram
GEAR
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1
3
2
1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
1. Solo riding
2. Solo riding and luggage
3. Passenger riding
4. Passenger riding and luggage
1
2
12
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