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The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:a fuel meter
a coolant temperature meter
an odometer
two tripmeters
a fuel reserve tripmeter
a self-diagnosis device
a clock
an ambient temperature display
a fuel consumption display
an oil change tripmeter
a V-belt replacement tripmeter
TIP
Be sure to turn the vehicle power
on before using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
When the vehicle power is turned
on, all of the display segments of
the multi-function display will ap-
pear one after the other and then
disappear, in order to test the elec-
trical circuits. Clock
The clock uses a 24-hour time system.
The clock displays when the key is
turned to “ON”.
To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” and “RESET”
buttons together for at least two
seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing, push the “RESET” button to set the
hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button, and the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button and then release it to start the clock.
Odometer and tripmeter modes
1. Clock
1
1. Clock
1. Odometer/tripmeters/fuel reserve tripmeter
1
1
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EAU1234H
Handlebar switches
Left
Right
EAU12361Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU12401Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12461Turn 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
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12661Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU63631“ON/ ” switch
With the smart key turned on and within
range, press this switch to turn on the
power to the vehicle. Then with the sid-
estand up and while applying the front
or rear brake, push this switch to crank
the engine with the starter. See page
6-2 for starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
EAU63571
The engine trouble warning light and
ABS warning light may come on when
the vehicle power is on and the “ON/ ”
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
EAU63580Hazard switch “ ”
With the vehicle power is on, or when
the smart key system is in parking
mode, use this switch to turn on the
hazard lights (simultaneous flashing of
all turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Hazard switch “ ”
3. “ON/ ” switch
1
23
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1
2
3
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EAU63691
Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap 1. Open the lid by pulling the lever up.
2. Insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it clockwise. The lock
will be released and the fuel tank
cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap 1. Align the match marks, insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening,
and then push down on the cap. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
3. Close the lid.
WARNING
EWA11263
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked in
place before operating the vehicle.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
1. Opening lever
2. Lid
1. Fuel tank cap
1
2
1
1. Match marks
1
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EAU63510
Storage compartments
Front storage compartment
To open the storage compartment
when it is locked, insert the mechanical
key into the lock, turn it clockwise, and
then pull the lever up and towards you
to slide the storage compartment open.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked, simply pull on the
lever and slide the compartment open.
To close the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position.
To lock the storage compartment, push
the lid into the original position, insert
the key into the lock, turn it counter-
clockwise, and then remove the key. Rear storage compartment
A helmet can be stored in the rear stor-
age compartment under the seat. (See
page 3-10 for seat opening and closing
information.) To store a helmet in the
rear storage compartment, place the
helmet upside down with the front fac-
ing to the left side.
NOTICE: The shad-
ed area is not a storage
compartment. To prevent damaging
the seat hinges, do not place any
items in this area.
[ECA16092]
TIP
Some helmets cannot be stored in
the rear storage compartment be-
cause of their size or shape.
Do not leave your scooter unat-
tended with the seat open.
The interior of the rear storage
compartment lies outside the oper-
ating range of the smart key. If the
rear storage compartment is
locked with the smart key inside,
the smart key system may be dis-
abled. The smart key must be car-
ried by the rider.
Do not place the smart key, me-
chanical key, or identification num-
ber tag inside the rear storage
compartment. They may get
1. Front storage compartment
2. Storage compartment opening lever
3. Lock.
1. Lid
1
2
3
1
1. Rear storage compartment
2. Shaded area
1
2
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13
14 locked inside and the smart key
system may not operate normally.
NOTICE
ECA15963
Do not leave the seat open for
an extended period of time, oth-
erwise the light may cause the
battery to discharge.
Since the storage compartment
may get wet while the scooter is
being washed, wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag.
To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the storage com-
partment and to discourage
possible mold growth, wrap wet
articles in a plastic bag before
storing them in the compart-
ment.
Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage com-
partment.
Since the storage compartment
accumulates heat from the en-
gine and from direct sunlight,
do not store anything suscepti-
ble to heat, such as food or
flammable items, inside the
compartment.
WARNING
EWA15861
Do not exceed the following loading
limits:
Front storage compartment: 1
kg (2 lb)
Rear storage compartment: 5 kg
(11 lb)
Maximum load for the vehicle:
193 kg (425 lb) (XP500A)
196 kg (432 lb) (XP500)
EAU52212
Windshield
To suit the rider’s preference, the wind-
shield height can be changed to one of
two positions.
To adjust the windshield height
1. Remove the screw access covers by removing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the screws.
1. Windshield
1. Quick fastener
2. Screw access cover
1
1
2
1
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EAU49453
Auxiliary DC jack
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting, make sure that the cap is
installed when the auxiliary DC jack
is not being used.
NOTICE
ECA15432
The accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack should not be used
with the engine turned off, and the
load must never exceed 24 W (2 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the
battery may discharge.
This vehicle is equipped with an auxilia-
ry DC jack.
A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack can be used when the
key is in the “ON” position and should
only be used when the engine is run-
ning.
To use the auxiliary DC jack 1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.
3. Turn the accessory off.
4. Insert the accessory plug into the auxiliary DC jack. 5. Turn the key to “ON”, and then
start the engine. (See page 6-2.)
6. Turn the accessory on.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1
1. Auxiliary DC jack
1
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EAU61552
Starting the engine
NOTICE
ECA10251
See page 6-5 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the sides-
tand must be up. (See page 4-22.) 1. With the smart key turned on, ap- proach the vehicle.
2. Push the “ON/ ” switch.
Upon authentication of the smart
key, the beeper will sound twice,
the smart key system indicator
light will come on momentarily and
the steering lock (if applied) will be
released. The engine trouble
warning light should come on for a
few seconds and then go off.
For ABS models:
The ABS warning light should
come on when the power of the ve-
hicle is turned on, and go off once
the vehicle reaches a traveling
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er.
NOTICE
ECA21980
If the engine warning light or the
ABS warning light (for ABS-
equipped models) does not come on
and then go off as explained above,
see page 4-1 for the warning light
circuit check.3. Close the throttle completely.
4. Start the engine by pushing the “ON/ ” switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds of pressing the “ON/ ”
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow
the battery voltage to restore.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
1. “ON/ ” switch
1
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EAU63740
Parking
When parking, turn the vehicle power
off, and then turn the smart key off.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
TIP
Even when the vehicle is parked in a lo-
cation partitioned by a fence or the
glass window of a shop, if the smart key
is within operating range, other people
will be able to start the engine and op-
erate the vehicle. Please turn the smart
key off when leaving the vehicle. (See
page 3-5.)
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