8.3
Starting off
Info
The plug-in stand must be removed before riding.
When you are riding, the side stand must be folded up and secured with the rubber strap.
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Pull the clutch lever, shift into first gear, release the clutch lever slowly and at the same time open the throt-
tle carefully.
(SX)
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Remove plug-in stand
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(XC)
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Take the motorcycle off side stand
stand with rubber strap
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
Condition
Ambient temperature: < 20 °C (< 68 °F)
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Push the cold start button in all the way.
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Press the start button.
Info
Press the start button for a maximum of 5 seconds.
Wait for 15 seconds before a further attempt at start-
ing.
At low temperatures, wait for 30 seconds.
At temperatures below 6 °C (43 °F), several attempts at
starting may be necessary to warm-up the lithium-ion
battery and thereby increase the starting power.
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After 6 unsuccessful starting attempts, do not try
again, and check the vehicle for other malfunctions
instead.
During the starting process, the malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
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1
and secure the side
2
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