Operating The Ignition Switch - Honda Gold Wing 2018 Owner's Manual

Honda SMART Key System
Anyone in possession of the Honda SMART
Key can perform the following operations if
the Honda SMART Key is within the
system's operating range:
• Unlocking the steering lock
• Activating the electrical system
(P110)
• Starting the engine
• Operating the audio system
other accessories.
• Opening the travel trunk, saddlebags
and fairing pocket (P126)
You should always keep the Honda SMART
Key on your person when you get on and
off the motorcycle or while riding.
Do not place the Honda SMART Key in the
travel trunk (
GL1800/D/DA
shelter case (
Except GL1800DA
pocket.
If the ignition switch is ON, the motorcycle
can be operated even by a person who
does not have a verified Honda SMART
Key.
58
(Continued)
Whenever you leave your motorcycle, turn
the ignition switch to OFF and lock the
steering.

Operating the Ignition Switch

❙
(P55)
To Activate the Electrical System
(P58)
a Make sure that the Honda SMART Key
is activated and enter the operating
(P67) and
range for the motorcycle.
b Turn the ignition switch to ON.
u The electrical system activates and
the engine can be started.
), saddlebags,
) or fairing
(P58)
(P57)
(P49)
Honda SMART Key
❙
To Turn Off the Electrical System
! ! a Turn the
(Lock). (P49)
u The windscreen moves to the lowest
position automatically.
! b Leave the operating range
(P57)
Honda SMART Key
the Honda SMART Key system to
(P56)
deactivation.
Always make sure the ignition switch is
OFF.
If the Honda SMART Key System
Does Not Work Properly
or switch
(P184)