Engine OFF/RUN Switch
See Figure 1. The engine OFF/RUN switch turns the engine power ON or OFF. The switch is in the right hand controls.
OFF: Press the top of the OFF/RUN switch to turn off the engine. After shutting off the engine, turn the ignition switch OFF to completely turn off the motorcycle.
RUN: Press the bottom of the OFF/RUN switch to turn on ignition power before starting the motorcycle.
Engine Start/Hazard Warning Switch
See Figure 1. The engine start/hazard warning switch is in the right hand controls.
START: Pressing the bottom of the switch operates the starter motor. See Operation → Starting the Engine.
  1. Press the engine OFF/RUN switch to the RUN position. Put the transmission in neutral (neutral indicator lamp lit).
  2. Press the START switch to operate starter motor.
NOTE
  • The START switch does not attempt to start the engine when the vehicle is in gear and the clutch is engaged.
  • If the engine does not start, the starter motor will operate for five seconds and then stop. Release and press the START switch. After several unsuccessful start attempts, see Troubleshooting → Engine. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for service.
Hazard Warning: Pressing the top of the switch (triangle symbol) operates the four-way flashers. This system allows a stranded motorcycle to be left in the four-way flashing mode and secured until help is found.
  1. With the ignition switch in the IGNITION or ACCESSORY position, press the hazard warning switch (triangle) to activate the four-way flashers.
  2. Turn ignition switch OFF (with security system fob present). Lock the ignition switch. The four-way flashers continue flashing for two hours or until the rider cancels operation. The security system will arm (on equipped vehicles).
  3. To cancel, turn the ignition switch to IGNITION or ACCESSORY (with security system fob present). Press the hazard warning switch (triangle) to cancel the flashers.
Horn Switch
See Figure 1. The horn is operated by pressing the HORN switch in the left hand controls. The horn can be activated for up to 10 seconds at a time. If the HORN switch is held for a longer period, the horn will automatically deactivate.
Headlamp Dimmer/Stealth Mode Switch
See Figure 1. The headlamp dimmer switch is in the left hand controls. The switch has three positions.
High beam: Press the top of the switch to activate the high beam. The high beam indicator shows when the high beam is turned on.
Low beam: Press the lower portion of the switch to activate the low beam.
Stealth mode: Press and hold the bottom of the switch to activate stealth mode. When in stealth mode, all vehicle lamps are deactivated except for the instrument lamps and brake lamp. Press the bottom of the switch or the emergency lamp switch to deactivate stealth mode.
NOTE
Stealth mode is delivered from the factory disabled. To enable stealth mode, see an authorized dealer with DTII.
Turn Signal Switches
See Figure 1. The turn signal switches are in the left and right hand controls.
Activating: Press and release the left or right turn signal switch to activate the turn signal lamps. The lamps flash until they are automatically canceled or manually canceled by the rider.
Automatic canceling: The turn signal lamps automatically cancel when a full turn has been detected. The lamps also cancel if the turn signal has been activated for a prolonged period while riding. The lamps will not cancel while the motorcycle remains stopped or at a very low speed.
Manual canceling: To cancel the turn signal, press and release the turn signal switch a second time. To activate the opposite turn signal, press and release the turn signal switch for the new direction. The first turn signal cancels and the opposite turn signal lamps begin flashing.
NOTE
  • If a turn signal indicator flashes rapidly, a turn signal bulb is not operating. Exercise caution and use hand signals. Replace inoperative components at earliest opportunity.
  • Front turn signal lamps also function as running lamps on some vehicles.
Cruise Control Switch
See Figure 1. The CRUISE/SET/RESUME switch automatically regulates the speed of the vehicle. See Controls and Indicators → Cruise Control for detailed operation.
CRUISE: Press the CRUISE switch straight in to enable cruise control. The cruise control indicator lights orange. Pressing the CRUISE switch again turns off cruise control.
SET/-: With cruise control enabled, press SET/- to set the cruising speed. The cruise control indicator lights green. While at cruising speed, press SET/- to decrease the regulated speed.
RESUME/+: If cruise control is disengaged (such as a braking event), press RESUME/+ to resume the previous cruising speed. While at cruising speed, press RESUME/+ to increase speed.
Voice Command Switch
See Figure 1. The voice command switch activates the rider communication device on equipped vehicles.
Trigger Switch
See Figure 1. The trigger switch is on the front of the left hand controls.
Vehicle off: Press the trigger switch to display the accumulated mileage in the odometer. Press and hold the trigger switch to activate accessory mode, allowing for operation of the emergency lamps for up to 30 minutes.
Vehicle in accessory/ignition mode: Press the trigger switch to cycle through the odometer functions. See Controls and Indicators → Odometer Functions.
Front Brake Lever
WARNING
Do not position fingers between hand control lever and handlebar grip. Improper hand positioning can impair control lever operation and cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00032a)
See Figure 1. The front brake lever is on the right handlebar and is operated with the fingers of the right hand. Squeeze the brake lever to actuate the front brakes. See Controls and Indicators → Brake System.
Throttle Control Grip
See Figure 1. The throttle control grip is on the right handlebar and is operated with the right hand.
Decelerate: Slowly turn throttle control grip clockwise (toward front of motorcycle) to close the throttle.
Accelerate: Slowly turn throttle control grip counterclockwise (toward rear of motorcycle) to open the throttle.
Roll-off position: The throttle control grip can be turned clockwise slightly past the idle position. Turning to the roll-off position disengages cruising speed. The roll-off position is also used when enabling/disabling EITMS. See Operation → Engine Idle Temperature Management System.
Clutch Hand Lever
WARNING
Do not position fingers between hand control lever and handlebar grip. Improper hand positioning can impair control lever operation and cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00032a)
See Figure 1. The clutch hand lever is on the left handlebar and is operated with the fingers of the left hand.
  1. Slowly pull clutch hand lever in against handlebar grip to fully disengage clutch.
  2. Shift to first gear using the gear shifter lever. See Controls and Indicators → Hand Controls: Police Models.
  3. Slowly release the clutch hand lever to engage clutch.
The vehicle can be started in any gear as long as the clutch lever is pulled in. If the clutch is not disengaged, the vehicle will not start when in gear.
Siren Switch
See Figure 1. The left handlebar contains the siren switch. Press the switch to alternate between on and off.
SIREN OFF: Press the right side of the switch to pulse the siren in YELP mode.
SIREN ON: Press the left side of the switch to activate the siren in WAIL mode. Press the right side of the switch to activate the siren in YELP mode.
Emergency Lamp Switch
See Figure 1. The emergency lamp switch is on the right handlebar.
Press the switch to activate both front and rear emergency lamps. The indicator lamp alternates between green and orange to indicate that the emergency lamps are activated.
Press the switch to the left to activate the front emergency lamps. The indicator lamp with illuminate green to indicate that the front emergency lamps are activated.
Press the switch to the right to activate the rear emergency lamps. The indicator lamp with illuminate orange to indicate that the rear emergency lamps are activated.
Emergency lamps continue to operate when the ignition is switched OFF. To shut down the motorcycle completely turn off the emergency lamps and cycle the ignition ON and then OFF.
NOTE
On HDI police models, the alternating flasher should be removed at the factory and placed in the saddlebag. All of the switches are still enabled but the front emergency lights will not flash or illuminate without the flasher.
1Clutch hand lever
2Horn switch
3Trigger switch
4Headlamp dimmer/Stealth Mode switch
5Left turn signal switch
6Siren wail/yelp switch
7Cruise control switch
8Voice command switch
9Emergency lamp switch
10Right turn signal switch
11Throttle control grip
12Front brake hand lever
13Engine off/run switch
14Hazard warning switch
15Engine start switch
Figure 1. Handlebar Controls: Police Models