Honda SXS1000S2R, Owner'S Manual

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Instruments & Controls
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Driver Controls
(cont’d)
The drive mode select switch, located below the multi-function
display, has two drive modes: 2WD and
I
- 4WD (page 95).
You can switch between 2WD mode and
I
- 4WD mode by pressing
the drive mode select switch at any time the engine is running; you
can also select
I
- 4WD mode while driving.
It is not recommended changing the drive mode under high throttle
or excessive rear tire slippage.
When
I
- 4WD mode is selected and the ignition switch turned OFF
(
w
) and then back to ON (
q
), the drive mode temporarily defaults to
2WD mode. Once the engine is re-started,
I
- 4WD mode will
automatically resume.
•
I
- 4WD mode remains engaged until the 2WD mode is selected
or the engine is stopped.
•
I
- 4WD mode will only engage while the engine is running.
Drive Mode Select Switch
drive mode select switch