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Moving in Reverse
Your vehicle’s reverse system allows you to
back out of a parking space at slow speed.
Make sure there are no obstacles or people
in the direction of travel. Avoid steep or
uneven surfaces. Carrying a passenger
while reversing is not recommended
because it makes balance and control more
difficult to maintain.
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a
Sit astride the vehicle, in your normal
riding position, with both feet on the
ground.
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b
Make sure the transmission is in neutral
(
indicator comes on) and the side
stand is up.
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c
Start the engine.
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d
Press the Reverse mode switch to turn
on the reverse mode.
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If the engine is not running, the
reverse system cannot be activated.
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e
When you are ready to back up, press
and hold the Reverse button.
The vehicle will move in reverse as long
as you hold the button down. (“R” is
displayed on the gear position
indicator.)
To prevent battery discharge, do not
press the Reverse button for more than
1 minute.
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f
Guide the vehicle backward cautiously,
using your legs to maintain balance.
Use extreme care to maintain balance
while reversing on loose surfaces (sand,
dirt, gravel) or slick pavement.
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g
Release the Reverse button, and the
vehicle will stop.
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h
After your vehicle has stopped, press
the Reverse mode switch to turn off the
system. Make sure the
indicator
comes on.
Reverse System Overload
The Reverse mode is designed to move the
vehicle at a constant slow speed.
If the vehicle begins moving slower or
faster than this speed because of obstacles
or a steep pavement angle, press the
Reverse mode switch to turn off the system
and carefully roll the vehicle to a more level,
unobstructed surface, and then start again.
GL1800 and GL1800B Canada model
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Reverse
button
Reverse mode switch
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the reverse system, do not engage
or disengage reverse when the vehicle is moving.
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