2020 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 headlights

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For differential gear lock models
EBU18081Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting the engine.
The engine stop switch controls the ignition and
stops the engine when it is running. Use this
switch to stop the engine in an emergency situa-
tion. The engine will not start or run when this
switch is set to “ ”.
EBU18102Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er. See the starting instructions on page 6-1 prior
to starting the engine.EBU34123Light switch “ / /OFF”
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the left and right
headlights (low beams) and the taillight. Set the
switch to “ ” to turn on the left and right head-
lights (high beams), the handlebar-mounted light
(equipped models), and the taillight. Set the switch
to “OFF” to turn off all the lights.NOTICEECB00046Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
starter will not have enough power to crank the
engine. If this should happen, remove the bat-
tery and recharge it. (See page 8-53.) EBU18171Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
1. On-Command drive switch “2WD/4WD”
2. On-Command drive switch “4WD/LOCK”
3. Drive switch lock lever
2WD
4WD
LOCK4WD
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EBU19186Auxiliary DC jack
NOTICEECB03760Do not use any single electrical accessory or
combination of accessories that require more
than the stated capacity at any one time. This
may overload the circuit and cause the fuse to
blow. TIPWhen using a winch or other electrical accesso-
ries, the power taken from the DC jack must be re-
duced accordingly. A 12-V accessory, such as a work light or radio
with the proper adapter, can be used when the
main switch is turned on. However, to prevent bat-
tery drain, use when the engine is running and the
headlights are turned off.1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the headlights off.
3. Turn the accessory off.
4. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap.
5. Insert the accessory power plug into the jack.
6. Turn the accessory on.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
2. Auxiliary DC jackAuxiliary DC jack system capacity: 10.0 A (120 W)
8.0 A (96 W) (Winch equipped models)
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TIPWhen inserting or removing the accessory pow-
er plug, turn the accessory off.
 When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used,
cover it with the cap. NOTICEECB00122If accessories are used with the engine off or
with the headlights on, the battery may dis-
charge to the point that the engine will not
start.
 Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or
other accessory with a plug that gets hot.
The DC jack may be damaged. EBU37291Winch pre-wiring (for Oceania)This vehicle is equipped with pre-wiring leads for
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