Instrument And Control Functions; Immobilizer System - Yamaha VMAX VMX17 Owner's Manual

Immobilizer system

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1. Code re-registering key (red bow)
2. Standard keys (black bow)
This vehicle is equipped with an immo-
bilizer system to help prevent theft by
re-registering codes in the standard
keys. This system consists of the fol-
lowing.
G a code re-registering key (with a
red bow)
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two standard keys (with a black
bow) that can be re-registered with
new codes
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a transponder (which is installed in
the code re-registering key)
G an immobilizer unit
G an ECU (Electronic Control Unit)

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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EAU10974 an immobilizer system indicator
light (See page 3-3.)
The key with the red bow is used to reg-
ister codes in each standard key. Since
re-registering is a difficult process, take
the vehicle along with all three keys to
a Yamaha dealer to have them re-reg-
istered. Do not use the key with the red
bow for driving. It should only be used
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for re-registering the standard keys. Al-
ways use a standard key for driving.
NOTICE
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DO NOT LOSE THE CODE
RE-REGISTERING KEY! CON-
TACT YOUR DEALER IMMEDI-
ATELY IF IT IS LOST! If the code
re-registering key is lost, regis-
tering new codes in the stan-
dard keys is impossible. The
standard keys can still be used
to start the vehicle, however if
code re-registering is required
(i.e., if a new standard key is
made or all keys are lost) the en-
tire immobilizer system must be
replaced. Therefore, it is highly
recommended to use either
standard key and keep the code
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re-registering 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 to
magnets (this includes, but not
limited to, products such as
speakers, etc.).
Do not place items that transmit
electrical signals close to any
key.
Do not place heavy items on any
key.
Do not grind any key or alter its
shape.
Do not disassemble the plastic
part of any key.
Do not put two keys of any im-
mobilizer system on the same
key ring.
Keep the standard keys as well
as keys of other immobilizer
systems away from this vehi-
cle's code re-registering key.
Keep other immobilizer system
keys away from the main switch
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