Yamaha YZF-R1 2012, Service Manual, Page: 26 / 556

FEATURES
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1. Use the code re-registering key to start the
engine.
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Make sure there are no other immobilizer keys
close to the main switch, and do not keep more
than one immobilizer key on the same key ring!
Immobilizer system keys may cause signal
interference, which may prevent the engine
from starting.
2. If the engine starts, turn it off and try start-
ing the engine with the standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys do not
start the engine, check the immobilizer sys-
tem (Refer to “IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM” on
page 8-111).
ECA14B1017
If the display indicates an error code, the
vehicle should be checked as soon as pos-
sible in order to avoid engine damage.
Display brightness and shift timing indica-
tor light control mode
This mode allows you to make changes to five
settings by performing the following steps.
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT” button.
3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then release the
“SELECT” button after five seconds. The
display brightness function is selected.
4. Push the “SELECT” button to switch the
functions in the order below.
a. Display brightness:
This function allows you to adjust the
brightness of the displays and tachome-
ter to suit the outside lighting condi-
tions.
b. 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 activated.
c. Shift timing indicator light activation:
This function allows you to select the
engine speed at which the indicator
light is activated.
d. Shift timing indicator light deactivation:
This function allows you to select the
engine speed at which the indicator
light is deactivated.
e. Shift timing indicator light brightness:
This function allows you to adjust the
brightness of the indicator light to suit
your preference.
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The display shows the current setting for each
function, except the shift timing indicator light
activity function.
To adjust the brightness of the multifunction
meter displays and tachometer
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT” button.
3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then release the
“SELECT” button after five seconds.
4. Push the “RESET” button to select the
desired brightness level.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to confirm the
selected brightness level. The control
mode changes to the shift timing indicator
light activity function.
To set the shift timing indicator light activity
function
1. Push the “RESET” button to select one of
the following indicator light activity settings:
• The indicator light stays on when acti-
vated. (This setting is selected when the
indicator light stays on.)
• The indicator light flashes when acti-
vated. (This setting is selected when the
indicator light flashes four times per sec-
ond.)
• The indicator light is deactivated; in other
words, it does not come on or flash. (This
setting is selected when the indicator light
flashes once every two seconds.)
1. Shift timing indicator light activation range
2. Shift timing indicator light
3. Brightness adjustable displays
4. Brightness level