four wheel drive YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS 2020 Owners Manual

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EBU31402On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”Stop the vehicle and move the On–Command
drive knob to change the drive mode to two–
wheel drive, four–wheel drive, or four–wheel
drive with differential lock. Select the appro-
priate drive according to the terrain and driv-
ing conditions.
“2WD” (two–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the rear wheels only.
 “4WD” (four–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the front and rear wheels. 
“DIFF LOCK” (four–wheel drive with the dif-
ferential gear locked): Power is supplied to
the front and rear wheels with the differen-
tial gear locked. Unlike standard four–wheel
drive, all wheels turn at the same speed re-
gardless of traction.
EBU31413Accelerator pedalPress the accelerator pedal to increase en-
gine speed and thus vehicle speed. Release
the accelator pedal and spring tension will re-
turn the pedal to idle position.
1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
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1. Accelerator pedal
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EBU35061Selecting the drive modeThe vehicle handles differently in each of the drive modes: “2WD”, “4WD” and “DIFF LOCK”. For
example, the vehicle requires more effort to turn in “DIFF LOCK” than in “2WD”. Always stop the
vehicle before changing the position of th e On-Command drive knob. The drive mode icon
changes according to the selected drive mode. The drive mode icon and the “DIFF LOCK” indi-
cator light come on as follows:
Knob position Indication Drive mode
(none)
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Drive power is supplied to the rear
wheels only.
“4WD” (four-wheel drive): Drive power is supplied to the
front and rear wheels.
“DIFF LOCK” (four-wheel drive with the differential gear
locked): Drive power is supplied to the front and rear wheels
and the differential gear is locked.
Unlike in four-wheel drive, all wheels turn at the same
speed.
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Practice for new Yamaha YXZ1000R users
Become familiar with the performance char-
acteristics of the vehicle in a large, flat area
that is free of obstacles and other vehicles.
Practice controlling the accelerator pedal,
brakes, steering, and shift paddles. Drive at
slow speeds with gradual acceleration and
smooth turns. Practice applying the accelera-
tor pedal smoothly. Practice slowing down
before turning. Practice maintaining a steady
amount of throttle (accelerator pedal position)
through the turn. Avoid higher speeds until
you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
and handling of the vehicle. Remember, driv-
ing aggressively or making abrupt maneuvers
even on flat, open areas can cause side roll-
overs.Become familiar with the way the vehicle han-
dles in the various drive modes. Start off with
two-wheel drive “2WD”, then four-wheel drive
“4WD”, and finally four-wheel drive with the
differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Steering
may take more effort in four-wheel drive with
the differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Also
practice driving in reverse.
TIPTake the time to learn basic operation of the
vehicle before driving at higher speeds or at-
tempting more difficult maneuvers.
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Parking on a slope
The parking brake is located on the rear drive
shaft. When the drivetrain is in “2WD” mode,
only the rear wheels will be locked. Therefore,
switch the drive mode to “DIFF LOCK” before
stopping the engine to lock all four wheels
when parking. In addition to the parking
brake, leave the transmission in gear to help
prevent the vehicle from rolling.
If you park on a hill that is too steep, the vehi-
cle may roll out of control. Never park on hills
that are so steep you cannot walk up them
easily. If you must park on an incline, follow
these instructions:1. First, bring the vehicle to a stop and con- tinue to apply the brake pedal.
2. Switch the drive mode to “DIFF LOCK”
and shift into first gear when parking up-
hill, or reverse gear when parking down-
hill.
TIPYou may need to turn the steering wheel left
and right to help the differential lock into pla-
ce. 3. Stop the engine (turn the key to “ ”[off]).
4. With the brake pedal still being applied, set the parking brake.
5. Finally, get out of the vehicle and block
the front and rear wheels with rocks or
other objects.
Loading
Be aware that vehicle load includes the total
combined weight of the operator, passenger,
any installed accessories, and any luggage or
cargo brought on board or stored in the cargo
bed. Make sure that the gross vehicle weight
(vehicle load plus weight of the vehicle itself)
never exceeds 1065 kg (2348 lb).
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Pavement
This vehicle is designed for off-road use only.
Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually and go
slowly if you must drive on pavement.
Water
If you must cross shallow, slow-moving water
up to the depth of the vehicle’s floorboard,
choose your path carefully to avoid sharp
drop-offs, large rocks, or slippery surfaces
that could cause the vehicle to overturn. Nev-
er operate through water deeper than 40 cm
(16 in) or fast-flowing water. Choose a path
where both your entrance into and exit point
from the water is a gradual incline. Determine
the water depth and currents before crossing.
Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-
flowing water can lead to loss of control or
overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or
other injuries, use care when crossing
through water.Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness.
After leaving the water, test the brakes. If nec-
essary, apply the brakes several times to let
friction dry them out.
NOTICEECB02950After driving your vehicle in water, be sure
to drain the trapped water by removing the
check hoses at the bottom of the air filter
case. Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it
has been operated in salt water or muddy
conditions. Loose terrain/slippery terrain
When driving on slippery terrain, including
wet, muddy, or icy conditions, as well as
loose gravel, be aware that you could begin
skidding or sliding. To avoid loss of control,
slow down and put the vehicle in four-wheel
drive before driving on a slippery surface and
plan your path to avoid making abrupt ma-
neuvers.
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EBU35255Fuse replacementThe main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse,
the EPS fuse, and the fuse box are located
under panel A. (See page 9-11.)If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “ ” (off) and turn off the electrical circuit in question.1. Main fuse
2. EPS fuse
3. Fuse box
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Fuel injection system spare fuse
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1. Headlight fuse “HEAD”
2. Signaling system fuse “SIGNAL”
3. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse “DIFF”
4. Ignition fuse “IGNITION”
5. Backup fuse “BACK UP” (for clock)
6. Radiator fan motor fuse “FAN”
7. Spare fuse
8. Accessory fuse “ACC”
9. YCC-S motor control fuse 2 “MOTOR_CONT_2”
10.Sub radiator fan motor fuse “FAN_2”
11.YCC-S motor control fuse 1 “MOTOR_CONT_1”
12.Auxiliary DC jack fuse “TERMINAL”
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10 98 4
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2
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NOTICEECB00641To prevent accidental short-circuiting,
turn off the main switch when checking or
replacing a fuse. 2. Remove panel A. (See page 9-11.)
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install anew fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the specified amperage. Never use any
material in place of the proper fuse.
Using an improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system and
may lead to a fire.
[EWB03440]
Specified fuses: Main fuse:50.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Sub radiator fan motor fuse: 30.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 30.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A
Accessory fuse: 15.0 A
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Meter lighting:LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Parking brake indicator light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Differential gear lock indicator light: LED
EPS warning light:
LED
Helmet reminder light: 0.8 W
Seat belt reminder light: 0.8 W
Shift timing indicator light:
LED
Half clutch indicator light: LED
Launch system indicator light: LED
YCC-S system warning light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:50.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Accessory fuse:
15.0 A
YCC-S motor control fuse: 30.0 A
YCC-S motor control fuse_2: 30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 30.0 A
Sub radiator fan motor fuse:
30.0 A
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INDEX
AAccelerator pedal ......................................................... 5-21
Accelerator pedal, checking ........................................ 9-52
Accelerator pedal, Pre-operation check ........................ 6-6
Air filter ......................................................................... 9-41
Air filter case hoses, cleaning ...................................... 9-45
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................................... 5-49
Axle boots .................................................................... 9-38BBasic guide for safe use ................................................ 8-1
Battery, Periodic maintenance .................................... 9-60
Bead lock, checking and tightening (equipped models) ..................................................... 9-58
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels, checking ........... 9-49
Brake fluid, replacing ................................................... 9-51
Brake light switch ........................................................ 9-54
Brake pedal .................................................................. 5-22
Brake pedal, checking ................................................. 9-51
Brakes, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 9-47
Brakes, Pre-operation check ......................................... 6-3
Brake/tail light .............................................................. 9-69CCable, inspecting and lubrication ................................ 9-54
Cargo bed .................................................................... 5-31
Cleaning ....................................................................... 10-1
Control cables, Pre-operation check ............................. 6-8
Coolant, Periodic maintenance ................................... 9-36
Coolant, Pre-operation check ........................................ 6-6
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 5-4 Cup holders ................................................................. 5-30
DData recording, vehicle ................................................ 12-1
Differential gear lock indicator light ............................... 5-3
Differential gear oil, Periodic maintenance .................. 9-34
Differential gear, Pre-operation check ........................... 6-6
Doors ........................................................................... 5-25
Drive mode, selecting .................................................. 7-10
Driver seat position ...................................................... 5-27
Drive select lever and shift paddles ............................. 5-24
Drive select lever and shift paddles, Pre-operation
check ........................................................................... 6-7
Drive shaft universal joint, lubrication .......................... 9-56
Drivetrain icon ................................................................ 5-3
Dynamic clutch engagement ......................................... 7-7EEngine break-in .............................................................. 7-1
Engine oil and oil filter, Periodic maintenance ............. 9-18
Engine oil, Pre-operation check .................................... 6-5
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 5-5
EPS warning light .......................................................... 5-5FFinal gear oil, Periodic maintenance ............................ 9-31
Final gear, Pre-operation check .................................... 6-6
Fittings and fasteners, Pre-operation check ................. 6-8
Flag pole bracket ......................................................... 5-32
Four–wheel drive knob (On–Command 4WD) ............. 5-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......................... 9-48
Fuel, Pre-operation check ............................................. 6-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 5-25
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 9-65
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