key battery YAMAHA YZF-R1 2008 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3 To lock the steering
1. 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 steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
EAU10941
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
are on. The hazard lights and turn sig-
nal lights can be turned 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 “”.
CAUTION:
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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INDEX
AAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-38BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-19
Clutch lever........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing......................... 6-6DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-25EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine stop switch................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system ....................................... 3-25
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-21
Front fork, checking...............................6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-14
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-34
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-26
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-38
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-25MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-7
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-15
Shift pedal, checking and lubricating .... 6-28
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-22
Sidestand .............................................. 3-25
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-9
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-37
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-18
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