Yamaha tmax XP500A, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine 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 “ ”
With the sidestand up, push this switch
while applying the front or rear brake to
crank the engine with the starter.
CAUTION:
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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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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.
CAUTION:
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Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located at the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
The front brake lever is equipped with a
position adjusting dial. To adjust the
distance between the front brake lever
and the handlebar grip, turn the adjust-
ing dial while holding the front brake le-
ver pushed away from the handlebar
grip. Make sure that the appropriate
1. Front brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting dial
3. “ ” mark
4. Distance between brake lever and
handlebar grip
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