Operation and important riding points
Starting the engine
NOTICE
See page 8-1 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 side-
stand must be up. (See page 6-35.)
1. Turn the main switch on and make
sure that the stop/run/start switch
is set to "
".
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
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Engine trouble warning light
Traction control system indi-
cator light
Smart key system indicator
light
TIP
The ABS warning light should come on
and stay on until the vehicle reaches a
traveling speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher.
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If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, see
page 6-1 for the corresponding
warning and indicator light circuit
check.
2. Close the throttle.
3. While applying the front or rear
brake, push the "
stop/run/start switch. Release it
when the engine starts.
TIP
If the engine does not start, release the
start switch after 5 seconds. Before
pressing the start switch again, wait 10
seconds to allow battery voltage to re-
store.
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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This model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. In this case, the engine
trouble warning light will come on but
this is not a malfunction. Before re-
starting the engine, turn the main
switch off and then back on to reset the
" side of the
engine trouble warning light. Failing to
do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start switch.
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