Electric Starter/Hazard Warning Switch
See Figure 1. The electric starter/hazard warning switch is located on the right handlebar control group.
START: Pushing on the bottom of the switch (START) operates the starter motor. See Operation → Starting the Engine.
- Put the engine OFF/RUN switch in the RUN position and the transmission in neutral. Neutral (green) indicator lamp should be illuminated.
- Push the START switch to operate starter motor.
NOTE
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 your Harley-Davidson dealer.
Hazard Warning (4-Way Flasher): Pushing on the top of the switch (triangle symbol) operates the 4-way flashers. This system allows a stranded motorcycle to be left in the 4-way flashing mode and secured until help is found.
- With the OFF/RUN switch in the RUN position, press on the hazard warning triangle to activate the 4-way flashers.
- Put the OFF/RUN switch in the OFF position. The security system will arm and the 4-way flashers will continue for two hours, or until cancelled by the operator.
- To cancel, push the OFF/RUN switch to the RUN position (with fob present) and press the warning triangle on the electric starter switch.
Engine OFF/RUN Switch
See Figure 1. The engine OFF/RUN switch turns the engine power on or off. The engine OFF/RUN switch is located on the right handlebar control.
- Push the top portion of the engine OFF/RUN switch to shut the engine off.
- Push the bottom portion of the engine OFF/RUN switch to turn on engine power.
NOTE
- The engine OFF/RUN switch must be in the RUN position to start or operate the engine.
- The engine OFF/RUN switch should be used to shut the engine off.
Throttle Control Grip
See Figure 1. The throttle control grip is located on the right handlebar control and is operated with the right hand.
Clutch Hand Lever
WARNINGDo 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 located on the left handlebar and is operated with the fingers of the left hand.
- Slowly pull clutch hand lever in against handlebar grip to fully disengage clutch.
- Shift to first gear using the gear shifter lever. See Controls and Indicators → Gear Shift Lever.
- Slowly release the clutch hand lever to engage clutch.
A clutch switch is incorporated into the left handlebar switch assembly. It enables the rider to start the vehicle in any gear (or in neutral) as long as the clutch lever is pulled in. If the clutch is not disengaged and the vehicle is in gear, the vehicle will not start.
HORN/TRIP Switch
HORN:See Figure 1. The horn is operated by pressing on the HORN switch located on the left handlebar control. 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.
TRIP: The TRIP switch activates the trip odometers and is used to set a personal identification number or PIN, deactivate the Hands-Free Security System, set the clock and perform other diagnostic functions.
Headlamp Dimmer Switch
See Figure 1. The headlamp dimmer switch is located on the left handlebar.
High beam: Press the top of the switch to activate the high beam. The (blue) high beam indicator lamp in the speedometer will be lit when the high beam is on.
Low beam: Press the bottom of the switch to activate the low beam.
Flash to pass: Press and hold the bottom of the switch to flash the high beam lamp. When in accessory mode, press the flash to pass switch to activate the headlamp.
Turn Signal Switches
See Figure 1. Each handlebar control group contains a turn signal switch.
- The right turn signal switch operates the right front and right rear flashing lamps.
- The left turn signal switch operates the left front and left rear flashing lamps.
NOTE
Front turn signal lamps also function as running lamps. Due to local regulations, this feature may not be available in all locations.
Cruise Control Switches
See Figure 1. The cruise control resume/set switch automatically maintains the speed of the motorcycle. Refer to Controls and Indicators → Cruise Control for instructions.
CRUISE: Press the switch straight in (CRUISE icon) to activate or deactivate cruise control.
SET: With cruise control activated, press the left side of the switch (SET) to set the cruising speed (or decrease the current cruising speed).
RESUME: With cruise control activated, press the right side of the switch (RES) to resume cruising speed (or increase the current cruising speed).
| 1 | Clutch hand lever |
| 2 | Horn/trip switch |
| 3 | Headlamp dimmer switch |
| 4 | Left turn signal switch |
| 5 | Electric starter/hazard 4-way flasher switch |
| 6 | Engine OFF/RUN switch |
| 7 | Brake hand lever |
| 8 | Throttle control grip |
| 9 | Right turn signal switch |
| 10 | Cruise control switch |
Figure 1. Handlebar Controls