Honda TALON SXS1000S4X 2022 Owner's Manual page 110

9. To launch the vehicle, release both shift paddles simultaneously.
– If the LAUNCH MODE indicator flashes during steps 6 - 9,
release the accelerator pedal and the shift paddles and wait
until the LAUNCH MODE indicator goes off. Follow steps 6 - 9
again.
– If the PGM-FI Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on, or
the gear position flashes or displays "–", turn the ignition
switch to the OFF (w) position, then to the ON (q) position
again.
– After launching, the vehicle will return to normal operation
after a few seconds or by releasing the accelerator pedal.
Launch Mode does not activate when:
• the shift paddles are not both pulled or released simultaneously
(step 7 & 9).
• the accelerator pedal is not applied more than 1/8th of its travel
when the shift paddles are released (step 8 & 9).
• the vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h) in step 8.
To Cancel Launch Mode After the LAUNCH MODE Indicator Comes On
Launch Mode will be canceled under the following conditions:
• when you press the LAUNCH MODE switch again.
• when you release either shift paddle.
• when you release the accelerator pedal and maintain zero
accelerator position until the LAUNCH MODE indicator turns off.
• when 30 seconds or more have elapsed from the LAUNCH MODE
indicator comes on.
Basic Operation
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