Yamaha VMAX VMX12R, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
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CAUTION:
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Do not operate the engine in the
tachometer red zone.
Red zone: 8,500 r/min and above
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the motorcycle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-48 for further
instructions.)
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CAUTION:
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Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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Handlebar switches
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Dimmer switch “LIGHTS”
Set the switch to “HI” for the high beam
and to “LO” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “TURN”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to the right. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to the left. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position.
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone 1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Coolant temperature gauge red zone 1. Dimmer switch “LIGHTS”
2. Turn signal switch “TURN”
3. Horn switch “HORN”
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