key YAMAHA YZF-R6 2015 User Guide

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Display
bri ghtness and shift timing
in dicator li ght control mo de
This mode cycles through five control
functions, allowing you to make the fol-
lowing settings in the order listed be-
low.  Display brightness:
This function allows you to adjust
the brightness of the displays and
tachometer to suit the outside
lighting conditions. 
Shift timing indicator light activity:
This function allows you to choose
whether or not the indicator light
should be activated and whether it
should flash or stay on when acti-
vated.
 Shift timing indicator light activa-
tion:
This function allows you to select
the engine speed at which the in-
dicator light will be activated.
 Shift timing indicator light deacti-
vation:
This function allows you to select
the engine speed at which the in-
dicator light will be deactivated.
 Shift timing indicator light bright-
ness:
This function allows you to adjust
the brightness of the indicator light
to suit your preference.
TIPIn this mode, the right display shows
the current setting for each function
(except the shift timing indicator light
activity function).
To adjust the brightness of the multi-function meter displays and tachome-ter1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT” but-
ton.
3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then re- lease the “SELECT” button after
five seconds.
4. Push the “RESET” button to select the desired brightness level.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the selected brightness level.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light activity
function.
To set the shift timing indicator light ac-tivity function1. Push the “RESET” button to select one of the following indicator light
activity settings: The indicator light will stay on
when activated. (This setting
is selected when the indicator
light stays on.)
1. Shift timing indicator light activation range
2. Brightness adjustable displays
3. Brightness level display
4. Shift timing indicator light
km/h
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handle bar switchesLeft Ri
ght
EAU12351
Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn si gnal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen- ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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En
gine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU41701
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to
“ON” and the start switch is pushed,
but this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Hazard switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU12735
Hazard switch “ ”
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of an
emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazard lights for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may dischar ge.
EAU12821
Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip. To engage the clutch, re-
lease 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
3-28.)
EAU12872
Shift pe dalThe 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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1 2
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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SeatsRider seat
To remove the rider seatPull back the rear of the rider seat as
shown, remove the bolts, and then pull
the seat off.
To install the rider seatInsert the projection on the front of the
rider seat into the seat holder as
shown, place the seat in the original
position, and then install the bolts. Passen
ger seat
To remove the passenger seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it clockwise. 2. While holding the key in that posi-
tion, lift the front of the passenger
seat and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projections on the pas- senger seat into the seat holders
as shown, and then push the front
of the seat down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.TIPMake sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
1. Bolt
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden. The neutral switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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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
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU47152
TIPThis model is equipped with:  a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the display will indicate error
code 30, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the key to “OFF” and
then to “ON” to clear the error
code. Failing to do so will prevent
the engine 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. In this case,
the display will indicate error code
70, but this is not a malfunction.
Push the start switch to clear the
error code and to restart the en-
gine.
EAU33016
Startin g the en gineIn 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.
 The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
See page 3-28 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
 Immobilizer system indicator
light
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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NOTICE
ECA11834
If a warning or in dicator li ght does
not come on initially when the key is
turne d to “ON”, or if a warnin g or in-
d icator li ght remains on, see pa ge
3-4 for the correspon din g warnin g
an d in dicator li ght circuit check.2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAU16673
Shiftin gShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, d o not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may d amage
the transmission.
 Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission,
an d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shiftin g.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can b ecome very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them an d 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
flamma ble materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-20.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
 Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the b attery and pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the b attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
h a ve d is c h ar g e d . K e e p i n m i nd th a t th e battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will d amage the battery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF”, then discon-
nect the neg ative lead b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16303]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, be sure the key
1. Battery
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Positive battery lead (red)
1
2
3
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