Instrument And Control Functions; Main Switch/Steering Lock - Yamaha Tenere 700 2021 Owner's Manual

Main switch/steering lock

ON
OFF
LOCK
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power and the vehicle lights are turned
on. The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed.
TIP
 To prevent battery discharge, do
not leave the key in the on position
without the engine running.
 The headlight comes on automat-
ically when the engine is started.
 The headlight will stay on until the
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key is turned to "OFF", even if the
engine stalls.
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
Never turn the key to "OFF" or
"LOCK" while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
LOCK
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The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.

Instrument and control functions

To lock the steering
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1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
2. With the key in the "OFF" position,
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3. Remove the key.
TIP
If the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebars back to the right slight-
ly.
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the left.
push the key in and turn it to
"LOCK".
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