warning light YAMAHA YZF-R1M 2020 User Guide

Operation and important ri din g points
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EAU88420
Startin g the en gineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when:
 the transmission is in the neutral
position or
 the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch le-
ver is pulled.
To start the engine1. Turn the main switch on and set the engine stop switch to the run
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off. (See page
4-5.)TIPDo not start the engine if the mal-
function indicator light remains on.
 The oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light should
come on and stay on until the en-
gine is started. 
The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as d escribed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
5. Release the start switch when the engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAU68221
TIPThis model is equipped with:
 an inertial measurement unit
(IMU). This unit stops the engine in
case of a turnover. Turn the main
switch off and then on before at-
tempting to restart the engine.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting even though the
engine will crank when pushing
the start switch.
 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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Operation and important ri din g points
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The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380

Improper brakin g can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use both brakes an d apply
them smoothly.
 Make sure that the motorcycle
and the en gine have sufficiently
slowe d b efore shiftin g to a low-
er gear. En gag in g a lower gear
when the vehicle or en gine
spee d is too hi gh coul d make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the en gine to over-rev. This
coul d cause loss of control, an
acci dent an d injury. It coul d also
cause en gine or d rive train dam-
a g e.
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU17214
Parkin gWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7 4. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a
diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specifie d. In
a ddition, do not use oils la beled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
6. Check the oil filler cap O-ring for damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
7. Install and tighten the oil filler cap. 8. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIPAfter the engine is started, the oil pres-
sure and coolant temperature warning
light should go off if the oil level is suf-
ficient.NOTICE
ECA22490
If the oil pressure an d coolant tem-
perature warnin g lig ht flickers or re-
mains on even if the oil level is
correct, immed iately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.9. Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes for the oil level to settle for
an accurate reading, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
Tightenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
Recommen ded en gine oil:
Full synthetic
10W-40, 15W-50
Oil quantity: Oil change:3.90 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
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EAU37914
Checkin g the brake lever free
playThere should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon gy feelin g in the brake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the b
rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
EAU36505
Brake li ght switchesThe brake light should come on just
before braking takes effect. The brake
light is activated by switches connect-
ed to the brake lever and brake pedal.
Since the brake light switches are
components of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem, they should only be serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
1. No brake lever free play
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TIPTo access the ABS motor fuse, remove
the starter relay cover by pulling it up-
ward.Fuse box 2 is located under panel A.
(See page 7-9.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question. 2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive dam-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
1. Fuse box 2
2. Terminal fuse 1
3. Headlight fuse
4. Hazard fuse
5. ABS ECU fuse
6. Signaling system fuse
7. Ignition fuse
8. Spare fuse
9. SCU fuse (YZF-R1M)
234567
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9
1
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Terminal fuse 1:
2.0 A
Headlight fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 15.0 A
Sub radiator fan motor fuse: 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
Hazard fuse: 7.5 A
ABS ECU fuse: 7.5 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
15.0 A
SCU fuse: 7.5 A (YZF1000D)
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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chemicals such as, solvents,
g
asoline, rust removers, b rake
flui d, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washin g
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun- light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec- trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas- tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in- sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
d eg reasin g a gent on areas re-
quirin g lu brication such as
seals, gaskets, an d wheel axles.
Follow pro duct instructions.
[ECA26290]
Washin g
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au- tomotive-type detergent mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
hard-to-reach places. NOTICE:
Use col d water if the vehicle has
b een exposed to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt’s corrosive
properties.
[ECA26301]
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles: Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner or polish for
motorcycles. NOTICE: Never use
any stron g chemicals to clean
the wind shield. Additionally,
some cleanin g compoun ds for plastic may scratch the win
d-
shiel d, so b e sure to test all
cleanin g pro ducts before gen-
eral application.
[ECA26310]
4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
After washin g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or absorbent towel, preferably mi-
crofiber terrycloth.
2. For drive chain-equipped models: Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply sili- cone or oil spray to seats, han d
g rips, ru bber foot pe gs or tire
trea ds. Otherwise these parts
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become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou ghly clean the surfaces
of these parts before operatin g
the vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts. 
Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the b rakes or
tires can cause loss of control.  Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d pa ds with brake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s b raking per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
EAU83450
Cleanin g the titanium muffler
This model is equipped with a titanium
muffler which requires special care.
Use only a soft cloth or sponge and
mild detergent with water to clean the
muffler. This should remove finger- prints and other oil stains. If necessary,
an alkaline pH cleaning product and
soft brush may be used. However, do
not use abrasive compounds or spe-
cial treatments to clean the muffler, as
these will wear away the protective fin-
ish.
TIPThe thermally induced discoloring of
the exhaust pipe leading into the titani-
um muffler is normal and cannot be re-
moved.
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IndexAABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element .................................... 7-18
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 4-49
Auxiliary system warning light ................ 4-8BBattery .................................................. 7-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-30
Brake control system (BC) .................... 4-33
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-25
Brake lever ............................................ 4-33
Brake lever free play, checking............. 7-24
Brake light switches.............................. 7-24
Brake pedal........................................... 4-33CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-29
Canister................................................. 7-13
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-38
CCU ...................................................... 4-39
Clutch lever ........................................... 4-32
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-23
Coolant ................................................. 7-17
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing................................................ 7-9DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector............................ 10-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 4-4
Display, main screen............................... 4-9 Display, menu screen ........................... 4-15
Document storage ................................ 4-41
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-28
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-27
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-19
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ........... 7-14
Engine overheating ............................... 7-40
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
EXUP system........................................ 4-48FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-42
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-32
Fuel ....................................................... 4-35
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-35
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-37
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-35GGlossary ................................................. 3-5HHandlebar switches ................................ 4-3
Hazard switch......................................... 4-4
High beam indicator light ....................... 4-6
Horn switch ............................................ 4-4IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 4-50
Immobilizer system ................................ 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-5
MMain switch/steering lock .......................4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic....7-5
Maintenance, emission control
system ..................................................7-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)..............4-6
Matte color, caution ................................8-1
Model label ...........................................10-1NNeutral indicator light ..............................4-6OOil pressure and Coolant temperature warning light .........................................4-8PParking ....................................................6-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass/LAP switch .....................................4-4RRear view mirrors ..................................4-41SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat cover .............................................4-40
Seats .....................................................4-38
Shift indicator light ..................................4-7
Shifting ....................................................6-3
Shift pedal .............................................4-32
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....4-45
Sidestand ..............................................4-49
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....7-31
Spark plugs, checking ..........................7-12
Special features ......................................3-1
Specifications .........................................9-1
Stability control indicator light ................4-8
Starting the engine ..................................6-2
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