display YAMAHA YZF-R1 2012 User Guide

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To adjust the shift timing indicator light
brightness1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired indicator light bright-
ness level.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the selected indicator light
brightness level. The display re-
turns to the odometer or tripmeter
mode.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model 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 Left1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Traction control system switch “TCS”
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NOTICE
ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
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Drive mode switch “MODE”
WARNING
EWA15340
Do not change the D-mode while the
vehicle is moving.Using this switch changes the drive
mode to “STD”, “A”, or “B” in the follow-
ing order:
STD → A → B → STD
The throttle grip must be completely
closed in order to change the drive
mode. (See page 3-1 for an explana-
tion of each drive mode.)TIP●
The mode is set to “STD” by de-
fault. The “STD” mode resets
when the key is turned to “OFF”.
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The selected mode is shown on
the drive mode display. (See page
3-14.)
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Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-36.)
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Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle and is used in
combination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
1. Clutch lever
1. Shift pedal
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Traction control system The traction control system helps main-
tain traction when accelerating. If sen-
sors detect that the rear wheel is
starting to slip (uncontrolled spinning),
the traction control system assists by
regulating engine power as needed un-
til traction is restored. The traction con-
trol system indicator/warning light
flashes to let the rider know that traction
control has engaged.
WARNING
EWA15431
The traction control system is not a
substitute for riding appropriately
for the conditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when accelerating hard at a
sharp lean angle, or while braking,
and cannot prevent front wheel slip-
ping. As with any motorcycle, ap-
proach surfaces that may be
slippery with caution and avoid es-
pecially slippery surfaces.
TIP●
The traction control may engage
when the vehicle travels over a
bump.
●
The rider may notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds
when the traction control system is
engaged.
There are six traction control system
modes and an off mode.●
“TCS” mode 1 provides for the
least traction control system as-
sist.
●
“TCS” modes 2 through 6 provide
for more traction control system
assist. Mode 6 provides the most
traction control system assist.
●
“TCS OFF” mode turns the traction
control system off. The system
may also be automatically dis-
abled in some riding conditions
(see “Resetting” on page 3-23).
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
traction control system is enabled and
the last mode selected displays in the
multi-function meter.
All traction control system modes can
be selected when the key is in the “ON”
position. Modes 1 through 6 can also
be selected when the vehicle is moving,
however the throttle grip must be com-
pletely closed. The traction control sys-
tem cannot be turned on or off while the
vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
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Use only the specified tires. (See
page 6-18.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.
OFF Display
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4
Mode 5
Mode 6
TCS
OFF
TCSTCSTCSTCSTCSTCS
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3Setting the traction control system
WARNING
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Changing settings while riding can
distract the operator. Therefore, take
extra precaution when changing
modes while riding.When the vehicle is stopped, push the
upper side of the traction control sys-
tem switch for at least two seconds to
turn the traction control system off.
Push the lower side of the switch to turn
the traction control system on.
When the vehicle is stopped or while
riding, close the throttle and push the
lower side of the switch to change from
modes 1 to 6. Close the throttle and
push the upper side of the switch to
change from modes 6 to 1.TIPThe vehicle was set to “TCS” mode 6 at
the time of manufacture.
Resetting
The traction control system may be dis-
abled in the following conditions:●
Either the front wheel or rear wheel
comes off the ground while riding
●
Excessive rear wheel spinning If the traction control system has been
disabled, both the traction control sys-
tem indicator/warning light and the en-
gine trouble warning light come on.
To reset the traction control system:
Turn the key to “OFF”. Wait at least one
second, then turn the key back to “ON”.
The traction control system indica-
tor/warning light should go off and the
system will be enabled. The engine
trouble warning light should go off after
the motorcycle reaches at least 20
km/h (12 mi/h). If the traction control
system indicator/warning light and/or
engine trouble warning light still remain
on after resetting, the motorcycle may
still be ridden; however, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle as soon as possible.NOTICE
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●
Keep any type of magnets (in-
cluding magnetic pick-up tools,
magnetic screwdrivers, etc.)
away from the front wheel sen-
sor or rotor; otherwise, the sen-
sor or rotor may be damaged,
1. Traction control system mode display
1. Traction control system switch “TCS”
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with:●
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the multi-function display in-
dicates error code 30, but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear the
error code. Failing to do so will pre-
vent the engine from starting even
though the engine will crank when
pushing the start switch.
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an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switch
to restart the engine.
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Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:●
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
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The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
See page 3-36 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.●
Oil level warning light
●
Fuel level warning light
●
Coolant temperature warning
light
●
Shift timing indicator light
●
Engine trouble warning light
●
Traction control system indi-
cator/warning light
●
Immobilizer system indicator
light
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