YAMAHA YXZ1000R 2018 Repair Manual

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EBU35641Parking brake leverSetting the parking brake lever will help keep
the vehicle from moving while parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up-
ward firmly.
To release the parking brake, pull slightly up-
ward on the lever, press the release button,
and then push the lever all the way down.TIPSpring tension helps return the lever to the
released position. 
If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
EBU36632YCC-S systemThis vehicle is equipped with the Yamaha
Chip Controlled-Shift system (YCC-S) with
AUTO DOWNSHIFT.
YCC-S allows the driver to operate the man-
ual transmission without having to operate
the clutch. AUTO DOWNSHIFT automatically
shifts the transmission into first gear when
coming to a stop under normal conditions.
The transmission is operated using the drive
select lever and the shift paddles. The drive
select lever is used to shift the transmission
into forward drive (first gear), neutral, and re-
verse gear. The shift paddles are used to shift
through the forward gears.
When the drive select lever or shift paddles
are moved, a signal is sent to the MCU (motor
control unit) which disengages the clutch, the
ECU (engine control unit) adjusts ignition tim-
1. Release button
2. Parking brake lever
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ing, the gear shift is made, and then the clutch
is re-engaged once the engine is running at
proper speed. Clutch engagement is con-
trolled by the MCU according to engine
speed and other driving conditions.TIPThis is not an automatic transmission, only
the clutch system is automatic.
 The gears must be shifted by the driver, ex-
cept when AUTO DOWNSHIFT shifts the
transmission into first gear.
 See page 6-3 for more information on shift-
ing.
EBU36652Drive select lever and shift paddlesThe drive select lever is used to shift the
transmission into forward drive (first gear),
neutral, and reverse gear.1. Drive select lever
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Use the shift paddles to shift through the for-
ward gears. Pull and release the shift
paddle “ ” to shift up. Pull and release the
shift paddle “ ” to shift down.TIPRead “Shifting and reverse driving” for shift-
ing instructions. (See page 6-3.)
EBU31451Fuel tank capRemove the fuel tank cap when refueling. To
open, turn counterclockwise. When finished
refueling, install the fuel tank cap by screwing
it down clockwise.EBU35290DoorsThe door handle is located on the inside of
each door.
1. Shift paddle “ ”
2. Shift paddle “ ”
+
–
2
1
1. Fuel tank cap
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To open a door, pull the handle. To close a
door, push or pull the door inward until it is
securely latched. Be sure the door is SE-
CURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.TIPWhen opening a door from the outside, use
the “ ” mark to locate the door handle.
EBU33461SeatsTo remove a seat cushion, lift the front of the
cushion, and then pull the cushion off.
1. Door
2. Handle
3. “ ” mark
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3
2
1. Driver seat cushion
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To install a seat cushion, insert the projec-
tions on the rear of the seat cushion under the
seat frame, and then insert the projection on
the front of the cushion into the grommet
while pushing the cushion downward. Make
sure the seats are properly secured before
starting off. WARNING! A loose seat could
cause the operator to lose control, or cau-
se the operator or passenger to fall.
[EWB03510] EBU34993
Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat position can be adjusted to
suit the driver’s preference.
WARNING! Nev-
er adjust the seat position while operating
the vehicle, otherwise the seat may sud-
denly change position, which may lead to
an accident.
[EWB03990]
To adjust the driver seat position, pull the
driver seat position adjusting lever upward
and move the seat to the desired position.
1. Passenger seat cushion
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TIPAdjust the driver seat position and make sure
it is locked in place before starting off. EBU35002Adjusting the steering wheel positionThe steering wheel position can be adjusted
to suit the driver’s preference. WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel position
while operating the vehicle, otherwise the
steering wheel may suddenly change posi-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
[EWB04000]
To adjust the steering wheel position, pull the
steering wheel position adjusting lever and
move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.TIPAdjust the steering wheel position before
starting off.
1. Driver seat position adjusting lever
1
1. Steering wheel position adjusting lever
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EBU36953Rearview mirror (for equipped models)TIPAdjust the rearview mirror before starting off.
EBU36811Seat beltsAlways wear the seat belts properly while rid-
ing in the vehicle. (See page 7-5.)TIPIf the vehicle is driven without the driver seat
belt fastened, a buzzer will sound.
1. Rearview mirror
1
1. Seat belt
1
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EBU31502Glove compartmentStore lightweight or frequently used items,
such as your driving gloves or vehicle docu-
ments, in this compartment.
NOTICEECB02071To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material. EBU35010Storage compartmentsThere are storage compartments located in
the center console, under the passenger seat,
and behind the driver seat.
To access the storage compartment under
the passenger seat, remove the seat cushion
(see page 4-26 for more information).
1. Unlock.
2. Open.
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To access the storage compartment behind
the driver seat, remove the storage compart-
ment cover. WARNING! Fuel vapors can be
a fire or explosion hazard. To avoid injury
or death, never store fuel or flammable liq-
uids in this storage compartment.
[EWB03230]
NOTICE: Do not exceed the specified
maximum load limit for this storage com-
partment.
[ECB02090]
1. Storage compartment
1. Storage compartment
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1. Storage compartment
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When storing any documents in the storage
compartments, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartments.
NOTICEECB02241To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the storage compartment. If these
items must be stored, wrap them in appro-
priate cushioning material. EBU31520Cup holdersBe sure to tightly close the cap of any plastic
bottle before placing it in a cup holder.
Some plastic bottles may not fit into the cup
holders depending on their size and shape.
WARNING
EWB03240 Never ride with any open or glass con-
tainers in the cup holders; otherwise, the
contents may spill and the glass contain-
ers may be thrown about and break, and
possibly injure people in the vehicle dur-
ing sudden braking or an accident.
Maximum load limit:
Storage compartment behind driver seat:4.5 kg (10 lb)1. Storage compartment cover
2. Turn.
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