Check Engine Lamp
The check engine lamp normally comes on when the ignition is first turned on. During this time, the engine management system runs a series of self-diagnostics.
If the engine lamp does not turn off after starting the engine or comes on at any other time, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.
Low Fuel Lamp
Flashing: If the low fuel lamp flashes continuously or remains on after filling the fuel tank, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.
Security/Fault Indicator Lamp
Flashing: The security system is armed.
Solid (security system armed): The alarm has been activated.
Solid (security system disarmed): If the lamp remains on, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.
Turn Signal Indicator Lamps
Flashing: A turn signal is activated. When the 4-way hazard flashers are operating, both turn indicators flash simultaneously.
Rapid flashing: A turn signal bulb is not operating. Exercise caution and use hand signals. Replace inoperative components at earliest opportunity.
Cruise Control Lamp
Off: Cruise control is not enabled.
Orange: Cruise control is enabled. Cruising speed is not set or has been disengaged.
Green: Cruising speed is set. Motorcycle speed is maintained by the cruise control system.
Auxiliary/Fog Lamp Indicator Lamp (models with)
The auxiliary/fog lamp indicator is on when the auxiliary/fog lamps are turned on.
Gear Indicator
See
Operation → Instruments → Indicator Lamps: With Fairing. On equipped models, the currently selected gear (1-6) is displayed in the odometer window. The gear indicator is calculated from the vehicle speed and engine speed. The gear indicator remains blank when the transmission is in neutral, the clutch lever is pulled in or the vehicle is not moving.
The gear indicator is momentarily inaccurate depending on rider clutch use characteristics and clutch wear. This condition can occur if the clutch is allowed to slip either due to excessive wear, misadjusted clutch or if the operator rides the clutch.
ABS Lamp (models with)

WARNING
If ABS lamp continues flashing at speeds greater than 5 km/h (3 mph) or remains on continuously, the ABS is not operating. The standard brake system is operational, but wheel lock up can occur. Contact a Harley-Davidson Dealer to have ABS repaired. A locked wheel will skid and can cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00361b)
Slow flashing: The ABS lamp begins flashing when the vehicle is turned on. The flashing lamp indicates that the system is in self-diagnosis mode. It continues to flash until motorcycle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph). ABS is not operational until the lamp turns off.

WARNING
Rapid flashing of the ABS lamp while the red fault indicator lamp is lit indicates a potential brake system fault. Move the motorcycle out of traffic applying both front and rear brakes to reduce speed and to stop motorcycle in a safe location. Contact a Harley-Davidson dealer for brake system repair. Operating a motorcycle with an improperly functioning brake system can adversely affect brake performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (08904a)
Rapid flashing with Solid security/fault indicator lamp: This indicates a potential brake system fault. Apply both front and rear brakes to reduce speed and to stop motorcycle. The brake controls could feel stiff when applied. If this occurs, move the motorcycle to a safe location to stop. Service is required to correct the fault before continuing to ride. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for service.
Solid: Continuous illumination of the lamp indicates an ABS fault. The ABS is disabled and the brakes are operating as if they were non-ABS brakes. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for service.
Table 1. ABS Lamp State
ABS LAMP | STATE |
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ABS Lamp Flashes | START-UP: ABS Lamp bulb check. |
ABS Lamp OFF | NORMAL OPERATION: After vehicle speed > 5 km/h (3 mph). |
ABS Lamp Continuous | ABS not functioning. |
ABS Lamp Rapid Flash with Solid Red Security/Fault Indicator Lamp | Brake System Fault, Do not ride. |
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Fault Lamp (models with)

WARNING
Be sure tires are properly inflated, balanced, undamaged, and have adequate tread. Inspect your tires regularly and see a Harley-Davidson dealer for replacements. Riding with excessively worn, unbalanced, improperly inflated, overloaded or damaged tires can lead to tire failure and adversely affect stability and handling, which could result in death or serious injury. (00014b)
Flashing (60 seconds, followed by solid lamp): TPMS fault has been detected. The security lamp also turns on to show that a diagnostic trouble code exists. This event can occur for a variety of reasons, including loss of signal from the sensors or sensor battery failure. Tire pressure data may not be available while the lamp is lit. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for service.
Solid: The system has detected that one or more tires have low pressure. Models with a radio will also indicate details for this condition on the radio. Models without a radio will show information in the odometer window display. Safely stop the vehicle and use a tire pressure gauge to check the pressure of each affected tire. Inflate the tires according to specifications in
Before Riding → Checking Tire Pressure and Inspecting Tires
or as specified on the label on the frame downtube. The lamp will turn off when you begin riding the motorcycle with the correct pressure in the tires. Also refer to
Before Riding → Checking Tire Pressure and Inspecting Tires to compensate tire pressures for tires that have recently been ridden. If tire pressure is adjusted per
Before Riding → Checking Tire Pressure and Inspecting Tires, readjust per recommendations at the earliest convenience.
NOTE
Do not use the TPMS system as a pressure gauge when adding or removing air from a tire. Sensor data is sent to the TPMS at varying intervals (depending on whether the vehicle is in motion, parked on the jiffy stand, or has a significant change in tire pressure). The tire pressure data may not refresh immediately when adding or removing air from the tire. Over or under-inflation can result.
Traction Control Lamp (models with)
Solid: Traction control has been turned off.
Slow flashing: The traction control lamp begins flashing when the vehicle is turned on. The flashing lamp indicates that the system is in self-diagnosis mode. It continues to flash until motorcycle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph). Traction control is not operational until the lamp turns off.
Rapid flashing: Traction control system active intervention.
Off: Traction control system is on.
Solid with Security/Fault indication lamp On: Continuous illumination of the lamp with the Security/Fault indication lamp indicates a traction control fault. Traction control is disabled and the motorcycle is operating as traction control turned off. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for service.
Rain Mode Lamp (models with)
Solid: Traction control is in Rain Mode.
Off: Traction control is in Road Mode.
Vehicle Hold Control Lamp (models with)
Solid: Vehicle Hold Control is engaged and maintaining brake pressure.
Slow flashing: Indication that brake pressure is being released, or is about to be released automatically. The rider should be prepared to engage the brake manually or drive off
Engine Coolant Temperature Lamp (models with)

WARNING
Do not loosen or remove pressure cap when cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure and hot coolant and steam can escape from pressure cap, which could cause severe burns. Allow motorcycle to cool before servicing the cooling system. (00091c)
NOTICE
If the engine coolant temperature indicator lamp remains lit, always check the coolant level. If the coolant level is normal and the lamp is still lit, stop the engine at once and do not ride further until the trouble is located and the necessary repairs are made. Failure to do so may result in engine damage. (00158a)
If coolant level is sufficient and the lamp remains on, stop the engine immediately. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for service.
Oil Pressure Lamp
NOTICE
If the oil pressure indicator lamp remains lit, always check the oil supply first. If the oil supply is normal and the lamp is still lit, stop the engine at once and do not ride further until the trouble is located and the necessary repairs are made. Failure to do so may result in engine damage. (00157a)
If the lamp is on while the engine is running, sufficient oil is not circulating through the engine.
If the engine oil level is sufficient and the lamp remains on, stop the engine immediately. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for service.