2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 Owner’s Manual

The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 was a small, sporty motorbike for beginners that captured the spirit of Yamaha’s famous R-series. It had a smooth and responsive 321cc twin-cylinder engine, so both new and experienced users could enjoy a thrilling ride. The YZF-R3 was great for spirited city travel and weekend corner carving thanks to its quick handling, stylish design, and light chassis. It found a good mix between being easy to ride and performing well, making it a popular choice for sportbike riders who want an easy-to-use bike that still feels sporty.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Indicator lights and warning lights

1. Neutral indicator light
2. High beam indicator light
3. Turn signal indicator light
4. Shift timing indicator light
5. Oil pressure warning light
6. Engine trouble warning light

Turn signal indicator light
This indicator light flashes when a turn signal light is flashing.

Neutral indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the neutral position.

High beam indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on.

Oil pressure warning light
This warning light comes on if the engine oil pressure is low. The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key. The warning light should come on and remain on until the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
NOTICE: If the warning light comes on when the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and check the oil level. If the oil level is below the minimum level, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it up to the correct level. If the oil pressure warning light remains on even if the oil level is correct, immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
TIP: If the warning light does not go off after starting the engine, check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. If the warning light remains on after adding engine oil, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.

Engine trouble warning light
This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the engine. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the self-diagnosis system. The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key. The warning light should come on for a few seconds, and then go off. If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned on, or if the warning light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
TIP: The engine trouble warning light will come on while the start switch is pushed, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

Shift timing indicator light
This indicator light can be set to come on and go off at the desired engine speeds and is used to inform the rider when it is time to shift to the next higher gear. The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key. The indicator light should come on for a few seconds, and then go off. If the indicator light does not come on initially when the key is turned, or if the indicator light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.

The multi-function meter unit is equipped with the following:

• a speedometer
• a tachometer
• a clock
• a fuel meter
• a coolant temperature meter
• a transmission gear display
• a multi-function display
• a shift timing indicator light
• a self-diagnosis device

TIP

Be sure to turn the key before using the “SEL” and “RES” buttons, except for setting the shift timing indicator light control mode.
To switch the speedometer and multi-function displays between kilometers and miles, press the “SEL” button for at least one second.

Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s traveling speed.
Tachometer
The tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range. When the key is turned, the tachometer will sweep across the r/min range and then return to zero r/min in order to test the electrical circuit.
NOTICE: Do not operate the engine in the tachometer red zone.

Clock
The clock displays when the key is turned.

To set the clock

1. Turn the key.
2. Push the “SEL” button and “RES” button together for at least two seconds.
3. When the hour digits start flashing, push the “RES” button to set the hours.
4. Push the “SEL” button, and the minute digits will start flashing.
5. Push the “RES” button to set the minutes.
6. Push the “SEL” button and then release it to start the clock.

Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. When the key is turned, the display segments of the fuel meter will sweep once across the fuel level range and then return to the current amount in order to test the electrical circuit. The display segments of the fuel meter disappear towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the last segment starts flashing, refuel as soon as possible.
TIP: This fuel meter is equipped with a self-diagnosis system. If a problem is detected in the electrical circuit, the following cycle is repeated until the malfunction is corrected: fuel level segments flash eight times, then go off for approximately three seconds. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.

Coolant temperature meter
The coolant temperature meter indicates the temperature of the coolant. When the key is turned, the display segments of the digital coolant temperature gauge will sweep once across the temperature range and then return to “C” in order to test the electrical circuit.
If the last segment on the right flashes, stop the vehicle, then stop the engine, and let the engine cool.
NOTICE: Do not continue to operate the engine if it is overheating.
TIP: The coolant temperature varies with changes in the weather and engine load.

Multi-function display
The multi-function display is equipped with the following:

• an odometer
• two trip meters
• a fuel reserve trip meter
• an instantaneous fuel consumption display
• an average fuel consumption display
• an oil change trip meter
• an oil change indicator

The odometer shows the total distance traveled by the vehicle. The meters show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero. The fuel reserve trip meter shows the distance traveled since the fuel level warning light came on.
Push the “SEL” button to switch the display between the odometer mode “ODO”, trip meter modes “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”, instantaneous fuel consumption mode “MPG”, “L/100 km” or “km/L”, average fuel consumption mode “AVE_ _._ MPG”, “AVE_ _._ L/100 km” or “AVE_ _._ km/L” an oil change trip meter mode “OIL TRIP” in the following order:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → MPG, L/100 km or km/L → AVE_ _._ MPG, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or AVE_ _._ km/L → OIL TRIP → ODO
If the left segment of the fuel meter starts flashing, the display automatically changes to the fuel reserve trip-meter mode “TRIP F” and starts counting the distance traveled from that point. In that case, push the “SEL” button to switch the display between the various trip meters, odometer, instantaneous fuel consumption, and average fuel consumption modes in the following order:
TRIP F → MPG, L/100 km or km/L → AVE_ _._ MPG, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or AVE_ _._ km/L → OIL TRIP → ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → TRIP F
To reset a trip meter, select it by pushing the “SEL” button, and then push the “RES” button for at least one second. If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip meter manually, it resets itself automatically and the display returns to the prior mode after refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).

TIP

• The odometer will lock at 999999.
• The tripmeters will reset and continue counting after 9999.9 is reached. Instantaneous fuel consumption display

The instantaneous fuel consumption display can be set to either “MPG”, “L/100 km” or “km/L”.

• “MPG”: The distance that can be traveled on 1.0 US gal of fuel under the current riding conditions is shown.
• “L/100 km”: The amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km under the current riding conditions is shown.
• “km/L”: The distance that can be traveled on 1.0 L of fuel under the current riding conditions is shown.

To switch between the instantaneous fuel consumption displays, push the “SEL” button for one second.
TIP: If traveling at speeds under 20 km/h (12 mi/h), “_ _._” is displayed.

Average fuel consumption display
The average fuel consumption display can be set to either “AVE_ _._ MPG”, “AVE_ _._ L/100 km” or “AVE_ _._ km/L”. This display shows the average fuel consumption since it was last reset.

• “AVE_ _._ MPG”: The average distance that can be traveled on 1.0 US gal of fuel is shown.
• “AVE_ _._ L/100 km”: The average amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km is shown.
• “AVE_ _._ km/L”: The average distance that can be traveled on 1.0 L of fuel is shown.

To switch between the average fuel consumption displays, push the “SEL” button for one second. To reset the average fuel consumption display, push the “RES” button for at least one second.
TIP: After resetting the average fuel consumption display, “_ _._” is shown until the vehicle has traveled 1 km (0.6 mi).

Oil change trip meter
The oil change tripmeter shows the distance traveled since it was last reset (i.e., since the last oil change). The oil change indicator “OIL” will flash at the initial 1000 km (600 mi) and every 5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter to indicate that the engine oil should be changed. After changing the engine oil, reset the oil change trip meter and the oil change indicator. To reset them both, select the oil change tripmeter, and then push the “RES” button for one second. Then, while “OIL” and the oil change trip meter are flashing, push the “RES” button for three seconds. The oil change indicator will be reset. If the engine oil is changed before the oil change indicator comes on (i.e., before the periodic oil change interval has been reached), the oil change trip meter must be reset for the next periodic oil change to be indicated at the correct time.

FAQ’s