Starting
Starting the engine
Switch on ignition.
Pre-Ride Check in progress.
( 78)
ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
( 79)
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)
OE
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 79)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off if
it is started with the transmission
in neutral and then a gear is en-
gaged before retracting the side
stand.
For cold starts and at low
ambient temperatures: pull the
lever to disengage the clutch
and twist the throttle grip
slightly.
Press starter button 1.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. ( 140)
Pre-Ride Check
The instrument cluster runs a
test of the 'General' warning light
when the ignition is switched on:
this is the "Pre-Ride-Check".
The test is aborted if you start
the engine before it completes.
Phase 1
General warning lamp
shows red.
CHECK! is indicated.
Phase 2
General warning lamp
shows yellow.
CHECK! is indicated.
The SET light comes on.
If the 'General' warning light does
not show:
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Riding