INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-13EAU10972Immobilizer systemThis vehicle is equipped with an immo-bilizer system to help prevent theft byre-registering codes in the standardkeys. This system consists of the fol-lowing. a code re-registering key (with ared bow) two standard keys (with a blackbow) that can be re-registered withnew codes a transponder (which is installed inthe code re-registering key) an immobilizer unit an ECU an immobilizer system indicatorlight (See page 3-3.)The key with the red bow is used to reg-ister codes in each standard key. Sincere-registering is a difficult process, takethe vehicle along with all three keys toa Yamaha dealer to have them re-reg-istered. Do not use the key with the redbow for driving. It should only be usedfor re-registering the standard keys. Al-ways use a standard key for driving.CAUTION:ECA11820 DO NOT LOSE THE CODE RE-REGISTERING KEY! CONTACTYOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELYIF IT IS LOST! If the code re-reg-istering key is lost, registeringnew codes in the standard keysis impossible. The standardkeys can still be used to startthe vehicle, however if code re-registering is required (i.e., if anew standard key is made or allkeys are lost) the entire immobi-lizer system must be replaced.Therefore, it is highly recom-mended to use either standardkey and keep the code re-regis-tering key in a safe place. Do not submerse any key in wa-ter. Do not expose any key to exces-sively high temperatures. Do not place any key close tomagnets (this includes, but notlimited to, products such asspeakers, etc.). Do not place heavy items on anykey. Do not grind any key or alter itsshape. Do not disassemble the plasticpart of any key. Do not put two keys of any im-mobilizer system on the samekey ring. Keep the standard keys as wellas keys of other immobilizersystems away from this vehi-cle’s code re-registering key. Keep other immobilizer systemkeys away from the main switchas they may cause signal inter-ference.1. Code re-registering key (red bow)2. Standard keys (black bow)