Electrical System 16; Daytime Running Light (Drl); Removing The 12-V Battery - KTM 890 DUKE 2021 Owner's Manual

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16.1

Daytime running light (DRL)

16.2

Removing the 12-V battery

Warning

Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.

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Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.

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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.

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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.

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Keep sparks or open flames away from the 12 V battery.

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Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms.

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Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.

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Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor immediately if battery acid and

battery gases get into the eyes.

Warning

Danger of accidents When visibility is poor, the daytime

running light is not a substitute for the low beam.

Automatic switching between the daytime running light

and low beam may only be partially available when visi-

bility is significantly impaired due to fog, snow or rain.

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Ensure that the appropriate type of lighting is always

selected.

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If necessary switch off the daytime running lights

using the menu before going on a ride or when stopped

so that the low beam is switched on permanently.

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Note the legal regulations regarding the daytime run-

ning light.

The daytime running light (DRL) is integrated in the main head-

light.

The daytime running light (DRL) must only be switched on when

visibility conditions are good.

Activate the daytime running light (DRL) in the combination

instrument.

This is controlled by the ambient light sensor in the combination

instrument. When visibility conditions are good, the low beam is

switched off and the daytime running light is switched on.

Info

The position light

Preparatory work

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Remove the passenger seat. (