Triumph Tiger 1050 2008, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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General Information
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
1. Ignition switch/Steering lock
2. OFF position
3. ON position
4. LOCK position
5. PARK position
Ignition Switch Positions
This is a four position, key operated switch.
The key can be removed from the switch
only when it is in the OFF, LOCK or P (PARK)
position.
To LOCK: Turn the key to the OFF position,
push and fully release the key, then rotate it
to the LOCK position.
To PARK: Turn the key from the LOCK
position to the P position. The steering will
remain locked. The front position lights, tail
light and license plate light will illuminate.
Note:
• Do not leave the steering lock in
the P position for long periods of
time as this will cause the battery
to discharge.
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Warning
For reasons of security and safety, always
move the ignition switch to the OFF
position and remove the key, when leaving
the motorcycle unattended.
Any unauthorized use of the motorcycle
may cause injury to the rider, other road
users and pedestrians and may also cause
damage to the motorcycle.
Warning
With the key in the LOCK or P position the
steering will become locked.
Never turn the key to the LOCK or P
positions while the motorcycle is moving as
this will cause the steering to lock. Locked
steering will cause loss of motorcycle
control and an accident.