Instrument And Control Functions; Main Switch/Steering Lock - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

ON
OFF
LOCK
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Main switch/steering lock

Mai n swi t c h/ s t e er i n g l o ck
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions
below.
ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
1
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
are described
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way
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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.
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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 motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the
motorcycle is stopped before turn-
ing the key to "OFF" or "LOCK".
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The steering is locked, and the tail-
light and auxiliary light are on, but all
other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to "
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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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(Parking)
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