Suzuki dl650 Owner's Manual page 13

"P" (Parking) POSITION
( ~ x c e ~ t for -Australia)
When parking the motorcycle, loc
the steering and turn the key to t h c
"P" position. The key can now b~
removed and the 'position light anc
taillight will remain lit and the steerin!
will be locked. This position is fa
night time roadside parking t c
increase visibility.
*
Canadian model does not havc
position light.
NOTE: The key hole can be covered
by turning the lid for anti-theft pur-
pose.
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Turning the ignition switch to the
"P" (PARKING) or "LOCK" posi-
tion while the motorcycle is mov-
ing can be hazardous. Moving the
motorcycle while the steering is
locked can be hazardous. You
could lose your balance and fall,
or you could drop the motorcycle.
Stop the motorcycle and place it
on the side stand if equipped
before locking the steering. Never
attempt to move the motorcycle
when the steering is locked.
Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK
position and change the lid hole posi-
tion when leaving yc5r motorcycle.