key YAMAHA XVZ1300TF 2001 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATIONParticularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.
CAUTION:A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If you have
any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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ACC (Accessory)
The audio system and the auxiliary DC
jack and terminals can be used in this
position. Therefore, do not use the ac-
cessory position for an extended period
of time, otherwise the battery may dis-
charge.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
1. ON
2. ACC (Accessory)
3. OFF
4. LOCK
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WARNING
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. @1. Push.
2. Turn.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license light and auxiliary light are on,
but all other electrical systems are off.
The key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
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CAUTION:_ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. _
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Indicator and warning lights
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1. Turn signal indicator lights
“” / “ ”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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2. High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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3. Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
NOTE:@ 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 mal-
function. @
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4. Overdrive indicator light “O/D”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in overdrive (5th gear).
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5. Engine trouble warning light
“”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this oc-
curs, have the Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system.
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6. Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.5 L. When this occurs, turn the fuel
cock lever to the “RES” position and re-
fuel as soon as possible.
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7. Cruise control indicator lights
See page 3-6 for an explanation of
these indicator lights.
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8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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9. Coolant temperature warning
light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
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CAUTION:@ Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated. @
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3 To set the clock:
1. Push both the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons for at least two
seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set
the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button, and
the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to start
the clock.
NOTE:@ After setting the clock, be sure to push
the “SELECT” button before turning the
key to “OFF”, otherwise the clock will
not be set. @
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Cruise control systemThis motorcycle is equipped with a
cruise control system designed to
maintain a set traveling speed.
Activating and setting the cruise
control system
The cruise control system can only be
activated when riding in 4th or 5th gear
at speeds between 50 km/h and
130 km/h.To activate and set the cruise control
system:
1. Push the “CRUISE” switch to the
left. The “ON” indicator light will
come on.
1. “CRUISE” switch
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
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Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap
Slide the lock cover open, insert 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
removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock and with the “ ” mark
facing forward.
1. Brake lever
1. Brake pedal
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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3 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked. @
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WARNING
@ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding. @
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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
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WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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CAUTION:_ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. _
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NOTE:_ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. _
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
22.5 L
Reserve amount:
3.5 L
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Rider seat To remove the rider seat
Remove the nuts, and then pull the rid-
er seat up.To install the rider seat
Insert the projection on the rear of the
rider seat into the seat holder as
shown, place the seat in the original
position, and then tighten the nuts.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the rider seat is proper-
ly secured before riding. @
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Helmet holders To open a helmet holder
Insert the key into the helmet holder
lock, and then turn it as shown.
1. Nut (´ 2)
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Helmet holder (right)
2. Unlock.
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To close a helmet holder
Place the helmet holder in the original
position, and then remove the key.
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WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet attached to
a helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. @
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Side cases and travel trunk
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WARNING
@ Improper loading or overloading
can cause loss of control and possi-
bly an accident or personal injury.
See page 7-21 for important loading
and tire pressure information.l
Always securely close the side
cases and travel trunk before
riding.
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Distribute weight evenly on
each side of the motorcycle.
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Do not exceed the load limit of
9 kg for each side case and the
travel trunk.
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Do not exceed the maximum
load of 190 kg for the vehicle.
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Do not exceed 120 km/h when
riding with the travel trunk, side
cases or both installed, other-
wise handling could be affect-
ed. Improper loading, poor tire
or overall motorcycle condi-
tions, poor road surfaces or ad-
verse weather conditions may
make it necessary to further re-
duce the riding speed.
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1. Helmet holder (left)
2. Unlock.
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