Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6N, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Oil level/coolant temperature
warning light “
”
This warning light has the following
three functions.
●
When the engine oil level is low,
the warning light comes on and
symbol “
” flashes. If this oc-
curs, stop the engine immediately
and add engine oil to the specified
level.
●
When the coolant temperature is
too high, the warning light comes
on and symbol “
” flashes. Stop
the motorcycle and allow it to idle
until the coolant temperature goes
down. If the temperature does not
go down, stop the engine. (See the
“Engine overheating” section on
page 6-48 for further instructions.)
●
When the engine oil level is low
and the coolant temperature is too
high, the warning light flashes and
symbols “
” and “ ” come on.
To check that the warning light is work-
ing properly:
●
Put the transmission in neutral or
apply the clutch lever.
●
Turn the engine stop switch to
“
” and the key to “ON”.
●
The warning light will come on and
symbols “
” and “ ” will ap-
pear in the display.
If the warning light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
electrical circuit.
EC000118
CAUTION:
_
●
Do not operate the motorcycle
until you know that the engine
oil level is sufficient.
●
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
_
NOTE:
_
Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the warning light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
this is normal.
_
1. Oil level symbol “ ”
2. Oil level/coolant temperature
warning light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature symbol “ ”
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