Controls & Features; Ignition Switch; Start Button; Engine Stop Switch - Honda CRF450L 2019 Owner's Manual & Off-Road Handbook

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch (1) is used for starting and
stopping the engine (page 26) and to lock the
steering for theft prevention (page 29). Insert the
key and turn it to the right for the ON position.
Push down on the key and turn it to the left to the
LOCK (steering lock) position.
Key Position Function
ON Electrical circuits on.
OFF No electrical circuits function.
LOCK No electrical circuits function.
(steering lock) Locks the steering head.
OFF
(1)
LOCK

(1) ignition switch

Leaving the ignition switch in the ON position
with the engine stopped will drain the battery.
Do not turn the key while riding.

Start Button

(1) start button

ON
The start button (1) is used for starting the engine.
Pushing the button in starts the engine. See
Starting Procedure, page 25.
The starter motor will not operate if the engine stop
switch is in the
button is pushed.

Engine Stop Switch

The engine stop switch (2) is used to stop the
engine in an emergency. To operate, push the
switch to the
The switch must be in the
start the engine, and it should normally remain in
the (Run) position even when the engine is
OFF.
If your motorcycle is stopped with the ignition
switch ON and the engine stop switch
position, the headlight, position light, taillight and
license light will remain on, resulting in battery
discharge.
(2)
(1)

(2) engine stop switch

(Stop) position when the start
(Stop) position.
(Run) position to
(Stop)
Controls & Features

Headlight Dimmer Switch

The headlight dimmer switch (1) is used to change
between the high and low beams of the headlight.
To operate, press the switch to
beam, (Lo) for low beam.
(1)
(2)
(3)

(1) headlight dimmer switch

(2) passing light control switch

(3) turn signal switch

(4) horn button

Passing Light Control Switch

When this switch (2) is pressed, the headlight
flashes on to signal approaching cars or when
passing.

Turn Signal Switch

The turn signal switch (3) is used to signal a turn or
a lane change. To operate, move the switch all the
way in the proper direction and release it. The
appropriate turn signal lights will start blinking. To
cancel the light, push the switch in.

Horn Button

The horn is used to alert other motorists.
To operate, push the horn button (4).
Instruments & Controls
(HI) for high
(4)
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