Operation And Important Riding Points; Starting The Engine - Yamaha 2011 YZF-R1B Owner's Manual

Read the Owner's Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

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This model is equipped with:
● a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
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case, the multi-function display in-
dicates error code 30, but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the key to
"OFF" and then to "ON" to clear the
error code. Failing to do so will pre-
vent the engine from starting even
though the engine will crank when
pushing the start switch.
●
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switch
to restart the engine.
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Starting the engine

In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
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1. Turn the key to "ON" and make
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The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
See page 4-35 for more informa-
tion.
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to " ".
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
●
Oil level warning light
●
Fuel level warning light
●
Coolant temperature warning
light
● Shift timing indicator light
● Engine trouble warning light
● Traction control system indi-
cator/warning light
●
Immobilizer system indicator
light
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