low beam YAMAHA YZF-R1 2002 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
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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Turn signal indicator lights “”
and “”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Fuel level warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.3 L. When this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
1. Right turn signal indicator light “”
2. Fuel level warning light “”
3. Oil level warning light “”
4. Neutral indicator light “”
5. Engine trouble warning light “”
6. High beam indicator light “”
7. Left turn signal indicator light “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical 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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Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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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 a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system.NOTE:_ This warning light comes on for a few
seconds, then goes off when the key is
turned to “ON”, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction. _
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
1. Right turn signal indicator light “”
2. Fuel level warning light “”
3. Oil level warning light “”
4. Neutral indicator light “”
5. Engine trouble warning light “”
6. High beam indicator light “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
EC000003
CAUTION:_ Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 11,750 r/min and above _
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Anti-theft alarm (optional) This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
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Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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CAUTION:_ Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosi-
ty of the bulb, and the bulb life
will be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of
a wattage higher than speci-
fied.
_4. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
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Tail/brake light This motorcycle is equipped with an
LED type of tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
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Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.1. Screw
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