stop start YAMAHA XV1900A 2008 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3 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.
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system. (See page 3-8 for an explana-
tion of the self-diagnosis device.)
EAU40735
Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
EWA12421
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to themulti-function meter unit.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:

a speedometer (which shows the
riding speed)


a tachometer (which shows the en-
gine speed)


a fuel gauge


an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)


two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)


a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled on the
fuel reserve)


a clock


a self-diagnosis device


a brightness control mode
NOTE:

Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and reset
switches, except for setting the
brightness control mode.


For the U.K. only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilometers
and miles, press the “SELECT”switch for at least two seconds.
1. Speedometer
2. Fuel gauge
3. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripme-
ter/clock
4. Tachometer
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-11
3 Right
EAU40750
Dimmer“/”/Pass“” switch
Set this switch to“” for the high
beam and to“” for the low beam.
To flash the high beam, press on the
low-beam side“” of the dimmer
switch while the headlight is on low-
beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch“/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to“”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to“”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the centerposition. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch“”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch“/”
Set this switch to“” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to“” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12710
Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.CAUTION:
ECA10050
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-tions prior to starting the engine.
EAU41700
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ON”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
EAU12733
Hazard 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.CAUTION:
ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-tery may discharge.
EAU44600
“SELECT” switch
This switch is used to perform selec-
tions in the odometer, tripmeter, to set
the clock and to set the brightness
mode of the multi-function meter unit.
See “Multi-function meter unit” on page
3-5 for detailed information.
1. Engine stop switch“/”
2. Hazard switch“”
3. Start switch“”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-21
3
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.The neutral switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15950
WARNING
EWA10270


Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.


Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.


Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.
EAU36741
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:

The transmission is in the neutral
position.


The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.WARNING
EWA10290


Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-20.


Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to“”.
CAUTION:
ECA15070
The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.

Fuel level warning light


Engine trouble warning light


Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-4 for the corre-
sponding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.NOTE:If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any oneattempt.
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-10
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-29BBattery................................................... 6-22
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-15
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-17
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-19
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Brake lever ............................................ 3-12
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-18
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever .................................. 3-12, 6-14DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive belt slack...................................... 6-17EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-7
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-11
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-15
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-20
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-23
HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-25
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-16
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-20
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light ................................. 6-28MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-14
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-20
Rider seat .............................................. 3-15SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-20
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-11
Steering, checking................................. 6-21
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-28
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-12
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Transfer case oil.................................... 6-10
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-30
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-31
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-28
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11
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