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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering.NOTE:Be sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-registering.
EAU26811
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillights, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.NOTE:The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay onuntil the key is turned to “OFF”.
EAU10660
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU10690
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left or right.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.1. Push.
2. Turn.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box
1. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it to “ON”.
2. Push the accessory box button,
and then open the accessory box
lid.
3. Turn the key to “OFF” to preserve
the battery.
To close the accessory box
1. Fold the accessory box lid down.
2. Remove the key.
CAUTION:
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especiallywhen the engine is running or is hot.
WARNING
EWA11421
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.3 kg (0.66 lb) for the accessory
box.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 212 kg (467 lb) for the ve-hicle.
EAU39610
Adjusting the headlight
beams The headlight adjusting knobs are used
to raise or lower the height of the head-
light beams. It may be necessary to ad-
just the headlight beams to increase
visibility and help prevent blinding on-
coming drivers when carrying more or
less load than usual. Obey local laws
and regulations when adjusting the
headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
1. Accessory box
2. Accessory box button
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
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Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove panel D (if replacing the
left headlight bulb) or panel C (if re-
placing the right headlight bulb).
(See page 6-5.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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