2012 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 25
2012 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Tripmeters Turn the key to "ON". Push "SELECT" to switch the display between the tripmeters "TRIP-1" and "TRIP-2" in the following order. TRIP-1 → TRIP-2 → TRIP-1 When the fuel amount in the fuel tank decreases to 3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp.gal), the fuel level warning light comes on, and the tripmeter automatically changes to the fuel reserve tripmeter "TRIP-F" and starts counting the distance traveled from that point. In that case, push "SELECT" to switch the display between the various tripmeters in the following order: TRIP-F → TRIP-1 → TRIP-2 → TRIP-F If you continue to ride the vehicle after the fuel reserve tripmeter "TRIP-F" appears, the fuel meter and fuel level warning indicator " " start flashing. To reset a tripmeter, select it by pushing "SELECT", and then push "RESET" for at least one second. If you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it resets itself automatically and the display returns to the prior meter after refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi). Fuel meter The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel level displayed decreases towards "E" (Empty) as the fuel tank level decreases. When the fuel amount in the fuel tank decreases to 3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp.gal), the fuel level warning light comes on. If this occurs, refuel as soon as possible. If you continue to ride the vehicle after the fuel reserve tripmeter "TRIP-F" appears, the fuel meter and fuel level warning indicator " " start flashing. Transmission gear indicator This indicator shows the selected gear. The neutral position is indicated by " " and by the neutral indicator light. Coolant temperature meter With the key in the "ON" position, the coolant temperature meter indicates the temperature of the coolant. The coolant temperature varies with changes in the weather and engine load. If the coolant temperature warning light comes on, and the top segment and the 4-7 coolant temperature warning indicator flash, stop the vehicle and let the engine cool. (See page 7-44.) ECA10021 NOTICE Do not continue to operate the engine if it is overheating. Select mode The various functions of this multi-function display are adjusted in the Select mode. TIP ● 4 The transmission must be in neutral to change settings in this mode. ● Shifting the transmission into gear saves all settings made, then cancels the Select mode and displays the Normal mode in all screens. ● Depending on the screen, pushing "RESET" saves settings or cancels the Select mode to display the Normal mode. Push and hold "SELECT" and "RESET" for at least three seconds to enter the Select mode.