Table Of Contents - Honda Gold Wing 2018 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Welcome3
A Few Words About Safety4
Motorcycle Safety5
Safety Guidelines6
Always Wear A Helmet6
Before Riding6
Take Time To Learn & Practice6
Ride Defensively7
Make Yourself Easy To See7
Keep Your Honda In Safe Condition7
If You Are Involved In A Crash7
Emergency Shut-Down Procedure For Motorcycles Equipped With Dual Clutch Transmission8
Carbon Monoxide Hazard8
Safety Labels9
Safety Precautions13
Protective Apparel13
Airbag System14
Important Safety Precautions15
Riding Precautions16
Break-In Period16
Brakes16
Riding In Bad Weather17
Parking18
Refueling And Fuel Guidelines18
Honda Selectable Torque Control19
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)19
Accessories & Modifications20
Loading20
Parts Location21
Operation Guide21
Instruments25
Display Check25
Multi-Information Display26
Basic Operations27
Information Bar28
Helpful Information30
System Information30
Vehicle Setting31
Info 1 Display37
Changing The Info 1 Display37
Available Driving Distance [Range]40
Info 2 Display42
Info 3 Display44
Indicators47
Switches51
Center Panel51
Ignition Switch52
Left Handlebar53
Right Handlebar55
Passenger Seat57
Honda Smart Key57
Steering Lock58
Locking58
Unlocking58
Honda Smart Key System59
Operating Range60
Operating The Ignition Switch61
Answer Back System62
Parking Brake63
Parking Brake Lever63
Idling Stop System64
Switching The Idling Stop System On Or Off64
Activating The Idling Stop System65
Stopping The Engine By The Idling Stop System65
Safety Precautions For The Idling Stop System65
Restarting The Engine66
How Rider Injuries Occur In A Frontal Crash67
Airbag System Components68
How The Airbag System Works69
Airbag System Service69
Audio System70
About Your Audio System70
Audio System Component Locations71
Volume Level Range: Level 0 To 3075
Audio Setting76
Bass76
Treble77
Bass Boost77
Fader77
Auto Volume (Speaker)78
Auto Volume (Headset)78
Cb Roger Beep79
Beep79
Language80
Tts Language80
Clock80
Time Zone81
Dst82
Apple Carplay/Ipod82
System Reset83
Bluetooth Setting84
Supported Bluetooth ® Version/Profiles84
Phone Pairing85
From Phone85
Inquiry86
To Connect The Paired Device Manually87
To Reconnect A Paired Device Automatically87
To Delete The Paired Device87
To Connect/Disconnect Available Functions Individually88
Rider Hs Pairing/Passenger Hs Pairing89
To Edit The System Name90
Private Mode91
Phonebook Download91
Mic. Level92
Playing The Fm/Am Radio93
To Store A Station Manually94
To Store A Station Automatically94
To Select A Preset Station94
Connecting Your Iphone/Ipod/Usb Device95
Playing Audio99
For Usb Device Playback101
Apple Carplay102
Using Bluetooth ® Handsfree Calling105
Preparation105
Making A Call105
To Make A Call Using A Phone Number106
Dial By Number106
Speed Dial106
To Store A Phone Number In The Speed Dial List107
To Rearrange The Order Of The Speed Dial List108
To Delete A Stored Speed Dial Number108
To Make A Call Using The Imported Phonebook109
To Make A Call Using The Call History109
Ring Tone110
To Receive A Call110
To Reject A Call110
To Make A Second Call111
To Switch Between Multiple Calls111
Sending Dtmf Tones During A Call112
Starting The Engine113
If The Engine Does Not Start114
Quick Engine Starting114
When You Stop The Engine114
Shifting Gears115
Recommended Shift Points115
Dual Clutch Transmission115
If Neutral Is Not Selected When You Turn The Ignition Switch To On116
When You Can Change Between Neutral (N) And At Mode (D)116
Riding In Mt Mode117
Downshifting Blipping Control117
Gear Shift Operation117
Walking Speed Mode118
Moving In Reverse120
Reverse System Overload120
Riding Mode121
Selecting The Riding Mode121
Honda Selectable Torque Control (Torque Control)123
Cruise Control124
To Set Cruise Control124
To Change The Set Speed125
To Cancel Cruise Control125
To Temporarily Disengage The System126
Hill Start Assist127
Refueling128
Opening The Fuel Fill Cap128
Closing The Fuel Fill Cap128
Storage Equipment129
Travel Trunk, Saddlebags And Fairing Pocket129
Using The Remote Transmitter131
Shelter Case132
Helmet Holder132
Tool Kit133
Comfort & Convenience Adjustment134
Handle Grip Heater134
Seat Heater135
Adjustable Windscreen137
Windscreen Ventilation Louver138
Maintenance139
Importance Of Maintenance140
Maintenance Safety140
Maintenance Schedule141
Maintenance Level142
Maintenance Legend142
Maintenance Fundamentals143
Pre-Ride Inspection143
Periodic Checks144
Replacing Parts145
Battery146
Cleaning The Battery Terminals147
Charging147
Fuses148
Engine Oil148
Brake Fluid (Clutch Fluid)149
Final Drive Oil149
Recommended Coolant149
Crankcase Breather149
Tires (Inspecting/Replacing)150
Checking The Air Pressure150
Inspecting For Damage150
Inspecting For Abnormal Wear150
Inspecting Tread Depth151
Tire Service Life152
Air Cleaner152
Tire Identification Number (Tin)152
Removing & Installing Body Components153
Removal153
Installation153
Cylinder Head Side Cover154
Fog Light Cover154
Left Engine Side Cover155
Side Cover155
Spark Plug156
Changing Spark Plug156
Checking The Engine Oil157
Adding Engine Oil157
Changing Engine Oil & Filter158
Changing Clutch Oil Filter160
Checking The Coolant161
Adding Coolant161
Changing Coolant161
Checking The Final Drive Oil162
Adding Final Drive Oil162
Changing Final Drive Oil162
Checking Brake Fluid163
Inspecting The Brake Pads164
Checking The Parking Brake165
Adjusting The Brake Light Switch165
Side Stand166
Checking The Side Stand166
Checking Clutch Fluid167
Checking The Throttle168
Cleaning The Crankcase Breather169
Other Adjustments170
Adjusting The Headlight Aim170
Adjusting The Clutch And Brake Levers170
Adjustment Method170
Selecting The Electrical Adjustable Suspension171
Gl1800/D/Da171
Adjusting The Rear Suspension172
Spring Preload172
Gl1800B/Bd172
Other Replacement173
Replacing The Honda Smart Key Battery173
Troubleshooting175
Engine Will Not Start176
Starter Operates But Engine Does Not Start176
Starter Does Not Operate176
Overheating (High Coolant Temperature Indicator Is On)177
Warning Indicators On Or Flashing178
Low Oil Pressure Indicator178
Pgm-Fi (Programmed Fuel Injection) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil)178
Combined Abs Indicator178
Torque Control Indicator179
Honda Smart Key Indicator179
Clutch Temperature Indicator180
Low Tire Pressure Indicator180
Gl1800Bd/D/Da180
Tpms Indicator181
Hill Start Assist (Hsa) Indicator181
Airbag Indicator Gl1800Da181
Other Warning Indications182
Fuel Gauge Failure Indication182
Handle Grip Heater Failure Indication182
Seat Heaters Failure Indication183
Coolant Temperature Gauge Failure Indication183
If The "-" Is Blinking In The Gear Position Indicator While Riding (Gl1800Bd/D/Da)184
When The Idling Stop System Does Not Operate Properly (Gl1800D/Da Canada Model)185
Idling Stop Indicator Does Not Come On185
Engine Is Not Stopped By The Idling Stop System While The Idling Stop Indicator Is On185
Engine Does Not Start Even If The Throttle Is Opened186
When The Honda Smart Key System Does Not Operate Properly187
Activating The Electrical System In An Emergency188
Id Number Input Success189
Id Number Input Failure189
Id Number Input Cancel189
If The Saddlebags Or Travel Trunk Won't Open190
To Open The Saddlebags Emergency190
To Open The Travel Trunk Emergency191
Tire Puncture192
Emergency Repair Using A Tire Repair Kit192
Removing Wheels192
Front Wheel193
Rear Wheel196
Audio System Trouble198
Electrical Trouble206
Battery Goes Dead206
Burned-Out Light Bulb206
Headlight206
Brake Light/Taillight/Rear Turn Signal Light207
Blown Fuse208
Information210
Keys211
Emergency Key211
Instruments, Controls, & Other Features213
Assist-Slipper Clutch System216
Legal Information On Apple Carplay217
Caring For Your Motorcycle219
Washing219
Aluminum Components220
Panels220
Windscreen220
Instrument Panel221
Exhaust Pipe And Muffler221
Storing Your Motorcycle222
Transporting Your Motorcycle222
You & The Environment223
Choose Sensible Cleaners223
Recycle Wastes223
Vehicle Identification Number224
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) Explanation225
Emission Control Systems226
Exhaust Emission Requirements226
Noise Emission Requirements227
Exhaust Emission Control System227
Evaporative Emission Control System228
Fuel Permeation Emission Control228
Noise Emission Control System228
Problems Affecting Motorcycle Exhaust Emissions228
Catalytic Converter229
Oxygenated Fuels230
Authorized Manuals231
Warranty Coverage And Service232
Honda Contacts233
Customer Support234
Reporting Safety Defects235
Usa235
Specifications236
Main Components238
Service Data238
Bulbs239
Torque Specifications239
Information Record240
Index241