Honda Pioneer SXS500M 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Taking Care of the Unexpected 197
Emergency Gear Selection &
Operation
If the shift paddles do not operate, use the following procedure to
manually select a gear so you may drive the vehicle to a location
where it can be loaded and transported to a dealer.
1. Make sure unit is on level ground.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” (
q
) position.
3. Remove the seat bottom (page 106).
4. Gear change tool is located under the seat bottom on left side.
5. Check the neutral indicator:
If the transmission is in neutral, go to step 6.
If the transmission is not in neutral, fold open the rubber dust
cover and use the gear change tool to shift to neutral so you will
be able to start the engine, Refer to
How to Shift Gears Manually:
(page 198).
6. Apply the parking brake.
7. Turn the key to start the engine.
8. Select the gear you want. For running on level ground: 3rd or 4th
gear position. For mountain roads: 2nd or 3rd gear. Refer to How
to Shift Gears Manually: (page 198).
9. Return the gear change tool to its holder under the seat bottom.
10. Install the rubber dust cover.
11. Install the seat bottom.
12. Get into the SXS. Drive it at a safe speed to a place where it can
be repaired or serviced.
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