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3-2
3
●
Keep other immobilizer system
keys away from the main switch
as they may cause signal inter-
ference.
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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. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe 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.
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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.TIPThe headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “OFF”.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10061
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
P
ON
OFF
LOCK
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3This mode allows the rider to enjoy
smooth drivability from the low-speed
range to the high-speed range.
Sports mode “S”
This mode offers a sportier engine re-
sponse in the low- to mid-speed range
compared to the touring mode.
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Handlebar switches Left
Right
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Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS” 
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
To flash the high beam, push the pass
side “PASS” of the switch while the
headlights are on low beam.
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Turn signal switch “ / ” 
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
3. Stop mode function switch “ ”
4. Cruise control switches
5. Horn switch “ ”
6. Turn signal switch “ / ”
7. Dimmer/Pass switch “ / /PASS”17
652
4
3
1. Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ”
2. Drive mode switch “MODE”
3. Hazard switch “ ”
STOPM
ODERUNSTART
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Accessory box The accessory box is located beside
the meter panel.
To open the accessory box1. 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.
NOTICE
ECA11800
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the accessory box. The accessory
box gets extremely hot especially
when 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 208 kg (459 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
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Adjusting the headlight 
beams The headlight beam adjusting knobs
are used to raise or lower the height of
the headlight beams. It may be neces-
sary to adjust the headlight beams to
increase visibility and help prevent
blinding oncoming drivers when carry-
ing more or less load than usual. Obey
local laws and regulations when adjust-
ing 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 lid
2. Accessory box
3. Accessory box button
1
2
3
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob
1
1
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
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