check engine light YAMAHA XVS1300A 2014 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
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-9
Clutch lever .................................. 3-11
Shift pedal .................................... 3-11
Brake lever.................................... 3-12
Brake pedal .................................. 3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-12
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-14
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-15
Rider seat ..................................... 3-15
Helmet holder ............................... 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-18 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 the
panel ............................................ 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-10
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels................................... 6-17 Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-22
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 sidestand................................... 6-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-31
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/brake light bulb ......... 6-32U1CSE1E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 13, 2013 9:33 AM

SAFETY INFORMATION
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1operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
6-15 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle. 
Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
EAU10411
Left view
1238 9
4,5,6,7
10
1112
1. Front turn signal light (page 6-32)
2. Headlight (page 6-31)
3. Seat lock (page 3-15)
4. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-29)
5. Fuse box (page 6-29)
6. Main fuse (page 6-29)
7. Helmet holder (page 3-16)
8. License plate light (page 6-33) 9. Rear turn signal light (page 6-32)
10.Engine oil level check window (page 6-10)
11.Shift pedal (page 3-11)
12.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
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EAU49394
Indicator lig hts and warning
lig hts
EAU11021
Turn si gnal in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
EAU11061
Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11255
Oil level warnin g lig ht “ ”
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 rid-
ing 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 detec-
tion 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.
EAU42745
Fuel level warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.7 L (0.98 US gal, 0.81 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel 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.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
6. Oil level warning light “ ”
7. Fuel level warning light “ ”
8. Immobilizer system indicator light
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3If 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
The vehicle must be on a level sur-
face and positioned upright, oth-
erwise the fuel level warning light
may not come on and go off at the
appropriate times.
 This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the fuel
level detection circuit. If a problem
is detected in the fuel level detec-
tion circuit, the following cycle will
be repeated until the malfunction
is corrected: The fuel level warning
light will flash eight times, and
then go off for 3.0 seconds. If this
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU11447
Coolant temperature warnin g
li g ht “ ”
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
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.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
6-38 for further instructions.
EAU42775
Engine trou ble warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system. (See page 3-8 for an
explanation of the self-diagnosis de-
vice.)
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.
EAU38625
Immo bilizer system in dicator li ght
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.
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itself automatically, and the display will
return to the prior mode after refueling
and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
To set the clock
1. Push the “ ” or “ ” side of the
“SELECT” switch to change the
display to the clock mode.
2. Push the “ ” side of the “SE- LECT” switch and the “RESET”
switch together for at least two
seconds.
3. When the hour digits start flash- ing, push the “ ” or “ ” side of
the “SELECT” switch to set the
hours.
4. Push the “RESET” switch, and the minute digits will start flashing. 5. Push the “ ” or “ ” side of the
“SELECT” switch to set the minu-
tes.
6. Push the “RESET” switch and then release it to start the clock.
Self-d iagnosis 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 odome-
ter/tripmeter/clock display will indicate
an error code. If the odometer/tripmeter/clock 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
display will indicate an error code.
TIPIf the display indicates error code 52,
this could be caused by transponder
interference. If this error code 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.
1. Clock
1. Error code display
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
3. Immobilizer system indicator light123
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32. If the engine starts, turn it off and
try 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-
d e, the vehicle shoul d b e checked as
soon as possi ble in or der to avoi d
en gine damag e.Brightness control mo de This function allows you to adjust the
brightness of the speedometer panel
to suit the outside lighting conditions.
To set the brightness
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “ ” side of the
“SELECT” switch.
3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then re- lease the “SELECT” switch after
five seconds or more.
4. Push the “ ” or “ ” side of the “SELECT” switch to select the de-
sired brightness level.
5. Push the “RESET” switch to con- firm the selected brightness level.
The display will return to the
odometer, tripmeter or clock mo-
de.
EAU1234F
Han dle bar switchesLeft
1. Speedometer panel
2. Brightness level1
2
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
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5
NOTICE
ECA11834
If a warning or in dicator li ght does
not come on initially when the key is
turne d to “ON”, or if a warnin g or in-
d icator li ght remains on, see pa ge
3-4 for the correspon din g warnin g
an d in dicator li ght circuit check.2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical 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
battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAU16672
Shiftin gShifting 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
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, d o not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may d amage
the transmission.
 Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission,
an d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shiftin g.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
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5
EAU16811
Tips for reducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 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).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere 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 fol-
lowing 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.
EAU17024
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the en gine oil must
b e chan ged , an d the oil filter car-
tri dg e or element replace d.
[ECA11283]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle. 1600 km (1000 mi) an
d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10271
If any en gine trou ble shoul d occur
d urin g the en gine break-in perio d,
imme diately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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63. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the additional tool kit, which
was handed out separately at the
purchase of the vehicle. To check the spark plu
gs
1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode on
each spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
vehicle is ridden normally).
2. Check that all spark plugs in- stalled in the engine have the
same color.
TIPIf any spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.3. Check each spark plug for elec-trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and replace
it if necessary.
4. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifi-
cation. To install a spark plu
g
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surfa-
ce, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
1
Specifie d spark plu g:
NGK/LMAR7A-9
1. Spark plug gapSpark plu g g ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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