The engine check lamp indicates whether the engine/engine management system is operating normally. The engine lamp color is amber.

The engine lamp normally comes on when the ignition is first turned on and remains on for approximately 4 seconds, as the engine management system runs a series of self-diagnostics.

If the engine lamp comes on at any other time, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.

Refer to Specifications → Specifications: 2009 Sportster Models → Capacities: 2009 Sportster 883 Models and Specifications → Specifications: 2009 Sportster Models → Capacities: 2009 Sportster 1200 Models. The low fuel lamp indicates when fuel falls below the reserve level in the fuel tank. The low fuel lamp color is amber.

The low fuel lamp will not turn off until there is sufficient fuel in the tank, the ignition switch has been turned off and back on, and the vehicle has begun forward speed.

The red battery charging lamp indicates either overcharging or undercharging of the battery. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Battery: General.

The red security lamp indicates when the security system is armed. Refer to HARLEY-DAVIDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM → HARLEY-DAVIDSON SMART SECURITY SYSTEM.

The red temperature lamp indicates extreme high temperatures. See a Harley-Davidson dealer if the condition persists.