These are some of the symbols that you may see on your motorcycle and may accompany safety words, see Safety First → Safety Definitions. The symbols indicate potential safety hazards and avoidance actions to prevent a hazardous situation. The symbols may be present in manuals, instructions, on the motorcycle and/or Parts & Accessory product labels. Refer to Safety First → Safe Operating Rules, the appropriate section in this manual and/or Parts & Accessory instructions for additional safety information.

Yellow triangle: Safety symbol alerting to a hazard. Table 1
Red circle with line: Prohibition symbol to avoid a situation which may lead to a hazard, personal injury and/or property damage. Table 2
Blue circle: Mandatory action to avoid a hazard resulting in personal injury and/or property damage. Table 3

Table 1. General Warning Symbols

SYMBOL	SYMBOL DEFINITION	SYMBOL	SYMBOL DEFINITION
	General Warning indicating a hazard.		Explosive material hazard.
	Crash hazard.		Corrosive chemical burn hazard.
	Electric shock hazard.		Hot surface hazard.
	Battery charging hazard.

Table 2. General Prohibition Symbols

SYMBOL	SYMBOL DEFINITION	SYMBOL	SYMBOL DEFINITION
	General prohibition sign to signify a prohibited action.		Do not expose to fire.
	Do not service without proper training or tools. Qualified technician only. Not user serviceable. No user replaceable parts. Refer service to qualified technician.		Do not perform action above indicated temperature.
	Do not touch.		Never tow a trailer.
	Keep away from open flame. Avoid smoking, flames, or sparks.		Do not use an extension cord.
	Do not add weight.

Table 3. General Mandatory Action Symbols

SYMBOL	SYMBOL DEFINITION	SYMBOL	SYMBOL DEFINITION
	General mandatory action.		Wear proper protective riding gear.
	Refer to appropriate manual or instructions.		Wear proper hand protection.
	Take a rider training course.		Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
	Wear a helmet and eye protection.		Wear proper eye protection.

Table 4. General Information Symbols

SYMBOL	SYMBOL DEFINITION	SYMBOL	SYMBOL DEFINITION
	Contains button or coin cell battery. Hazardous if swallowed.		Protect from rain or wet conditions.
	First responder cut loop. Emergency Personnel/First Responder use only.		Do not add more weight than specified.