Starting the Engine
Start your engine using the following procedure,
regardless of whether the engine is cold or warm.
This scooter is equipped with a side stand
ignition cut-off system.
If the side stand is down, the engine cannot
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be started.
If you lower the side stand with the engine
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running, it will automatically shut off.
This scooter is equipped with a Honda SMART
Key system. Always keep Honda SMART Key on
you when you ride the scooter.
NOTICE
• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn
the ignition switch to the
10 seconds before trying to start the engine again
to recover battery for hybrid system voltage.
• Extended fast idling and revving the engine can
damage the engine, and the exhaust system.
• The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open.
• If the scooter is over-turned, you must first turn
the ignition switch to the
then inspect the scooter carefully.
(P.34)
(Off) position and wait
(Off) position and
Place the scooter on its centre stand.
a
Turn the ignition switch to the (On)
b
position.
To unlock the ignition switch.
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(P.37)
b
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