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.
Press the engine OFF/RUN switch to the RUN position. Put the transmission in neutral (neutral indicator lamp lit).
Press the START switch to operate starter motor.
NOTE
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.
With the ignition switch in the IGNITION or ACCESSORY position, press the hazard warning switch (triangle) to activate the four-way flashers.
Turn the ignition switch to 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).
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 Switch
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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.
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. 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
NOTE
See
Figure 1. The function of CRUISE/SET/RESUME switch (7) can be switched with the Push-to-talk/squelch (PTT) switch (10) if desired. See your Harley-Davidson dealer to have this procedure performed.
Grey replacement switch caps are available to help identify that the functions were re-programmed. See your Harley-Davidson dealer.
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.
Push-To-Talk (PTT)/Squelch Switch (if CB equipped)
NOTE
See
Figure 1. The function of CRUISE/SET/RESUME switch (7) can be switched with the Push-to-talk/squelch (PTT) switch (10) if desired. See your Harley-Davidson dealer to have this procedure performed.
Grey replacement switch caps are available to help identify that the functions were re-programmed. See your Harley-Davidson dealer.
See
Figure 1. The Push-To-Talk (PTT)/Squelch (SQ+/SQ-) switch is used to operate the CB radio or rider/passenger intercom on equipped vehicles. See the BOOM! BOX OWNER'S MANUAL for complete instructions.
PTT: With the CB or intercom turned on and headset connected, press and hold the PTT switch to transmit over the CB or through the intercom. Release the PTT switch to end transmission.
SQ+/SQ-: The CB audio remains muted until a CB signal stronger than the squelch level is received. Press SQ- to decrease the squelch threshold (allowing more signals and noise). Press SQ+ to raise the squelch threshold (allowing only stronger signals).
Voice Recognition Switch
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Figure 1. The voice recognition switch activates the voice recognition features on equipped vehicles. With a headset connected, press the voice command switch. The radio shows a list of available commands. Speak the desired command into the headset microphone. See the BOOM! BOX OWNER'S MANUAL.
Vehicle Information Switch
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Figure 1. On equipped vehicles, press the vehicle information switch to display the following items on the radio screen when the radio is turned on. See the BOOM! BOX OWNER'S MANUAL.
Air Temperature: Displays the measured ambient air temperature.
Engine Oil Pressure: Displays the engine oil pressure as "OK" or "Check Oil". If "Check Oil" displays, immediately stop the engine and check oil level.
HOME/VOLUME/PREVIOUS/NEXT Switch
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Figure 1. The HOME/VOLUME/PREVIOUS/NEXT five-way switch operates radio features on equipped vehicles. See the BOOM! BOX OWNER'S MANUAL.
HOME: Press the HOME switch straight in to transition to the HOME screen on the radio.
VOLUME: Press the switch up to increase volume or down to decrease volume.
PREVIOUS/NEXT: Press the switch to the left or right to seek up/down for a radio station or to select the previous/next media file.
CURSOR/SELECT Switch
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Figure 1. The CURSOR/SELECT five-way switch operates radio features on equipped vehicles. See the BOOM! BOX OWNER'S MANUAL.
SELECT: Press the SELECT switch straight in to select or toggle a feature on the radio screen.
CURSOR: Press the switch in the desired direction to move the cursor or selection on the radio screen.
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.
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)
Throttle Control Grip
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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.
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.
Slowly pull clutch hand lever in against handlebar grip to 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.
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.
Figure 1. Hand Controls and Switches