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Main switch/steering lock
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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IGNI
TI
O
N
P
LOCK
ON
OFF
OPEN
PUSH
PUSH
NOTE:
The headlight comes on automatical-
ly when the engine is started and
stays on until the key is turned to
“OFF” or the sidestand is moved
down.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”
position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the scooter is mov-
ing, otherwise the electrical sys-
tems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the scoot-
er is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.
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