2022 Kawasaki Z900 RS Meter Instruments
Meter Instruments
- Speedometer
- Multifunction Meter
- Tachometer
- Fuel Gauge
- KTRC Mode Indicator
- Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Gear Position Indicator
- Economical Riding Indicator
- Clock
- Multifunction Display
- Odometer
- Trip Meter A/B
- Current Mileage/Average Mileage/Cruising Range
- Outside Temperature
When the ignition switch is turned on. all LCD functions are shown for a few seconds, then the multifunction meter turns to operational mode.
Indicators
- fuel Level Warning Indicator
- battery Warning Indicator
- Coolant Temperature Warning Indicator
- Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
- Warning Indicator (Red)
- engine Warning Indicator (Yellow)
- ÅBS Indicator (Yellow)
- Warning Indicator (Yellow)
- kTRC Indicator (Yellow)
- Left Turn Signal Indicator (Green)
- Right Turn Signal Indicator (Green)
- Neutral Indicator (Green)
- High Beam Indicator (Blue)
Indicator Initial Operation
When the ignition switch is turned on, all indicators go on/off as shown in the table. If any indicator does not operate as shown, have it checked by an autho- rized Kawasaki dealer.
- When ignition switch is turned on.
- After a few seconds
- When engine starts.
- Goes on.
- Goes off.
- goes off shorty after the motorcycle starts moving.
When Warning Indicators Go On or Blink
When warning indicators appear, there could be a problem with vehicle function. Follow actions in the table after stopping the vehicle in a safe place. The numbers in this column corresponds to reference numbers on page 49.
- ABS indicator may go on:
- After continuous riding on a rough road
- When the engine is started with the stand raised and the transmission engaged, and the rear wheel turns.
- When accelerating so abruptly that the front wheel leaves the ground.
- When the ABS has been subjected to strong electrical interference.
- When tire pressure is abnormal. Adjust tire pressure.
- When a tire different in size from the standard size is being used. Replace with a standard size.
- When the wheel is deformed. Replace the wheel.
If this happens, first turn the ignition switch off, and then back on, and ride the motorcycle at 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or more. The ABS indicator should then go off. If it does not, have the ABS checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
- Refer to the beginning of this section for indicator position.
Other Indicators
Speedometer/Tachometer
A. Speedometer
B. Tachometer
C. Red Zone
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the speed of the vehicle.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (r/min, rpm).
NOTICE
Engine speed should not be allowed to enter the red zone; operation in the red zone will overstress the engine and may cause serious engine damage. When the ignition switch is tumed on, the speedometer and tachometer needles momentarily sweep from the minimum to the maximum reading, then back the minimum reading to check them operation. If they do not operate correctly, have them checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
The coolant temperature gauge indicates temperature of the engine coolant by the number of segments displayed.
A. Segments
B. H (Hot)
C. C (cold)
If the coolant temperature rises to above 1150C (2390F), all segments go on, and the red waming indicator and coolant temperature warning indicator go on. This warns the operator that the coolant temperature is high. Stop the engine and check the coolant level in the reserve tank after the engine cools down. If the amount of the coolant is insufficient, add coolant to the reserve tank. If the coolant level is good, have the cooling system checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
A. Warning Indicator (Red)
B. Coolant Temperature Warning Indicator
NOTICE
Stop the engine if the red warning indicator and coolant temperature warning indicator go on. Prolonged engine operation will result in severe engine damage from overheating.
Display Setting
Multifunction Display
Push the upper button or lower button to select the display modes. The display modes can be shifted in the following order.
NOTE
The multifunction display is displayed in the unit depending on the unit mode setting.
A. Upper Button
B. Lower Button
C. Flow when pushing upper button
D. Flow when pushing lower button
Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance. This meter cannot be reset.
NOTE
When the figures come to 999999, the display is stopped and locked.
Trip Meter
To reset the trip meter:
- Push the upper button to select the trip meter A or B.
- Push the lower button and hold it in until the display turns to 0.0.
NOTE
When the trip meter reaches 9999.9 while riding, the meter resets to 0.0 and continues counting.
Current Mileage
The current mileage display is renewed every 4 seconds.
NOTE
When the ignition switch is tumed on, the numerical value shows “— ” After a few seconds of riding the numerical value is displayed.
Average Mileage
This display shows the average fuel consumption from the reset. The average mileage display is renewed every 5 seconds.
To reset the average mileage:
Push the lower button and hold it in until the average mileage values resets to —.”
NOTE
- When the battery is disconnected, the average mileage resets to “——.—. “
- After resetting the average mileage, the numerical value is not displayed until the vehicle has travelled 100 m (328 f).
Cruising Range
This display shows the cruising range by numerical value, and indicates the cruising range from the remaining fuel in the fuel tank. This cruising range display is renewed every 20 seconds.
NOTE
- The cruising range value is no longer shown if the fuel level gets too low after the fuel level warning indicator starts blinking.
- To recover the cruising range value display add fuel to at least the level needed for the fuel level warning indicators to stop blinking. The cruising range may still be displayed with a low fuel level, but it will not be accurate until enough fuel is added to stop the fuel level warning indicator from blinking.
Outside Temperature
This display shows the outside temperature by numerical value. The outside temperature display is renewed every 5 seconds.
NOTE
- The outside temperature can be displayed from —200C (—40F) to 600C (1400F).
- The outside temperature may not be displayed correctly in this meter when the speed is 20 km/h (12 mph) or less, or the outside temperature sensor gets wet. The display value of the outside temperature does not increase when the speed is 20 km/h (12 mph) or less.
WARNING
If the outside temperature is 30C (37 OF) or below when the ignition key is turned on, the “ICE” message will come on to warn the operator that the roads may be icy. Check the road surface and ride carefully.
A. “ICE” Message (Low Temperature Warning)
NOTE
- Even if the multifunction display does not displaying the outside temperature, it shifts to the “ICE” message automatically when the temperature drops to 30C (37 OF).
- The multifunction display displays the “ICE” message only once. After shifting it to other items, the multifunction display displays the numerical value of the outside temperature instead of the low temperature warning.
Clock
To adjust the clock:
- Push the upper button and hold it until both the hour and minute displays blink.
- Push the lower button and hold it un- til “12h” or “24h” is appeared on the display.
- Push the upper button to select “12h” or “24h.”
- Push the lower button to select the hour or minute digits.
- Push the upper button to adjust the hour or minute digits.
- To finish the clock adjustment, push the upper button when both the hour and minute digits blink.
A. Flow when pushing and holding upper button
B. Flow when pushing lower button
C. Flow when pushing upper button
D. Flow when pushing and holding lower button
NOTE
When the battery is disconnected, the clock is reset to 1:00 (“24h” display: 13:00) and starts working again when the battery is connected.
Unit Setting
A. Units
- Display the odometer in the multi-function display.
- Pushing and holding lower button. Release the lower button and pushing and holding the upper button within 2 seconds. The display units can be shifted every 2 seconds in the following order. Release the upper button to select the meter display unit.
Features
Economical Riding Indicator
When riding the motorcycle efficiently, the economical riding indicator appears on the multifunction meter to indicate favorable fuel consumption. Monitoring the economical riding indicator can help the rider maximize fuel efficiency.
A. Economical Riding Indicator
WARNING
Failing to properly observe the road ahead increases the chance of an accident resulting in severe injury or death. Do not concentrate on the economical riding indicator by taking your eyes off the road; observe using peripheral vision.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel in the fuel tank is shown by the number of segments displayed.
A. Segments
B. F (Full)
C. E (Empty)
NOTE
- When the fuel tank is full, all the segments are displayed. As the fuel level in the tank goes down, the segments disappear one by one from F (full) to E (empty).
- When the fuel level waming indicator and bottom segment blink, refer to the “When Waming Indicators Go On or Blink” of Indicators in this chapter.
Gear Position Indicator
This display shows the corresponding gear position when the transmission is shifted. As the transmission is shifted, the corresponding gear position (1st 6th) is shown in this display. When the transmission is in neutral, “N” is displayed, and the neutral indicator goes on.
A. Gear Position Indicator
B. Neutral Indicator (Green)
NOTE
If the gear position display in the multifunction meter blinks “—, ” the transmission is not properly shifted to 1st. Be sure to shift the transmission.
KTRC Mode Indicator
Refer to the Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) section in the HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE chapter.