7-1123456789101112Operation and important riding pointsEAU15952Read the Owner’s Manual carefully tobecome familiar with all controls. Ifthere is a control or function you do notunderstand, ask your Yamaha dealer.WARNINGEWA10272Failure to familiarize yourself withthe controls can lead to loss of con-trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.EAUM3631TIPThis model is equipped with: a lean angle sensor to stop the en-gine in case of a turnover. In thiscase, the engine trouble warninglight will come on, but this is not amalfunction. Turn the key to “OFF”and then to “ON” to turn off thewarning light. Failing to do so willprevent the engine from startingeven though the engine will crankwhen pushing the start switch. an engine auto-stop system. Theengine stops automatically if leftidling for 20 minutes. If the enginestops, simply push the start switchto restart the engine.EAU74011Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-offsystem to enable starting, one of thefollowing conditions must be met: The transmission is in the neutralposition. The transmission is in gear withthe clutch lever pulled and the sid-estand up.See page 5-29 for more informa-tion.1. Turn the key to “ON” and makesure that the stop/run/start switchis set to “ ”.The following warning lights andindicator lights should come on fora few seconds, then go off. Oil pressure warning light Engine trouble warning light Coolant temperature warninglight Shift timing indicator light Steering damper warning light Traction control system indica-tor light Cruise control indicator lights Immobilizer system indicatorlight