Honda CB500XA Owner's Manual page 55

Emergency Stop Signal
CB500XA only
Emergency stop signal activates when you
brake hard while driving at 50 km/h (31 mph)
or above to alert drivers behind you about
sudden braking by rapidly flashing both turn
signal lights. This may help to alert drivers
behind you to take appropriate means to
avoid a possible collision with your
motorcycle.
When the system activates:
Hard braking
Both turn signal indicators blink
The emergency stop signal stops operating
when:
You release the brake lever and pedal.
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The ABS is deactivated.
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Your motorcycle's decelerating speed
●
becomes moderate.
You press the hazard switch.
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Brakelight comes on
Both turn signals flash
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