lock YAMAHA YZF-R3 2015 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU62590
Replacing a turn sig nal light
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the turn signal light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the turn signal light lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do
not overti ghten the screw, oth-
erwise the lens may break.
[ECA11192] EAU62670
Replacin
g the license plate
lig ht bul b1. Remove the mudguard by remov-
ing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the rear fender lower panel by removing the bolts and
screws.
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1
1. Mudguard
2. Quick fastener
12
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6
En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press down on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose, replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-17
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-12DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack................................... 6-22EEngine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12 Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-15
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ..................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-32
Helmet holders ..................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-22
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-35
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-21MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2OOil pressure warning light ....................... 3-2
PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-12RRear view mirrors ..................................3-20SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-18
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-13
Shift timing indicator light .......................3-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-20
Sidestand ..............................................3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-12
Steering, checking ................................6-28
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartment ...........................3-20
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-27TTail/brake light ......................................6-34
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ....................6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-15
Tires ......................................................6-15
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-37
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-38
Turn signal indicator light........................3-2
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