Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-253TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-less the key is in the lock. In addition,the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly closed and locked.WARNINGEWA11092Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly closed after filling fuel.Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.EAU13222FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline inthe tank.WARNINGEWA10882Gasoline and gasoline vapors areextremely flammable. To avoid firesand explosions and to reduce therisk of injury when refueling, followthese instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en-gine and be sure that no one is sit-ting on the vehicle. Never refuelwhile smoking, or while in the vi-cinity of sparks, open flames, orother sources of ignition such asthe pilot lights of water heatersand clothes dryers.2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Whenrefueling, be sure to insert thepump nozzle into the fuel tank fillerhole. Stop filling when the fuelreaches the bottom of the fillertube. Because fuel expands whenit heats up, heat from the engine orthe sun can cause fuel to spill outof the fuel tank.3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-ately. NOTICE: Immediatelywipe off spilled fuel with a clean,dry, soft cloth, since fuel maydeteriorate painted surfaces orplastic parts. [ECA10072]4. Be sure to securely close the fueltank cap.WARNINGEWA15152Gasoline is poisonous and cancause injury or death. Handle gaso-line with care. Never siphon gasolineby mouth. If you should swallowsome gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-oline vapor, or get some gasoline inyour eyes, see your doctor immedi-1. Fuel tank filler tube2. Maximum fuel level2 1