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Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following
procedure, regardless of whether the engine
is cold or warm.
This vehicle is equipped with a Honda SMART
Key system. Always keep Honda SMART Key
on you when you ride the vehicle.
(P35)
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a
Turn the ignition switch to the (On) position.
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b
Shift the transmission to Neutral ( indicator
to come on).
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c
Press the start button with the throttle
completely closed.
NOTICE
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If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the
ignition switch to the (Off) position and wait 10
seconds before trying to start the engine again to
recover battery voltage.
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Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine and the exhaust system.
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Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than about
5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe discolouration.
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