Honda NSS300 2013 Owner's Manual
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© 2013 Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Honda scooter. Your selection of a Honda
makes you part of a worldwide family of
satisfied customers who appreciate Honda’s
reputation for building quality into every
product.
To ensure your safety and riding pleasure:
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Read this owner’s manual carefully.
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Follow all recommendations and
procedures contained in this manual.
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Pay close attention to safety messages
contained in this manual and on the
scooter.
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The following codes in this manual indicate
each country.
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The illustrations here in are based on the
NSS300A ED type.
Country Codes
Code Country
NSS300
E UK
F France
ED European direct sales
U Australia, New Zealand
KO Korea
NSS300A
E UK
F France
ED European direct sales
U Australia, New Zealand
KO Korea
A Few Words About Safety
3
DANGER
3
WARNING
3
CAUTION
NOTICE
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very
important. Operating this scooter safely is an
important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about
safety, we have provided operating
procedures and other information on safety
labels and in this manual. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to
warn you about all hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a scooter. You
must use your own good judgement.
You will find important safety information in
a variety of forms, including:
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Safety labels on the scooter.
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Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert
symbol and one of three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
Other important information is
provided under the following titles:
Information to help you avoid
damage to your scooter, other
property, or the environment.
Contents
Scooter Safety P. 2
Operation Guide P. 18
Maintenance P. 43
Troubleshooting P. 78
Information P. 95
Specifications P. 108
Index P. 111
Scooter Safety
This section contains important information for safe riding of your scooter.
Please read this section carefully.
Safety Guidelines .........................................P. 3
Image Labels.................................................P. 6
Safety Precautions .....................................P. 11
Riding Precautions .....................................P. 12
Accessories & Modifications......................P. 16
Loading .......................................................P. 17
Safety Guidelines
Scooter Safety
Safety Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety:
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Perform all routine and regular inspections
specified in this manual.
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Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame
away before filling the fuel tank.
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Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly
enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust
gases is toxic and can kill you.
Always Wear a Helmet
It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective
apparel significantly reduce the number and
severity of head and other injuries. So always
wear an approved motorcycle helmet and
protective apparel.
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P. 11
Before Riding
Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally
focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check
that you and your passenger are both wearing
an approved motorcycle helmet and protective
apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding
onto the grab rail or your waist, leaning with
you in turns, and keeping their feet on the
footpegs, even when the scooter is stopped.
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have ridden other scooters, practice
riding in a safe area to become familiar with
how this scooter works and handles, and to
become accustomed to the scooter’s size and
weight.
Ride Defensively
Always pay attention to other vehicles around
you, and do not assume that other drivers see
you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an
evasive maneuver.
continued
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Safety Guidelines
Scooter Safety
Make Yourself Easy to See
Make yourself more visible, especially at night,
by wearing bright reflective clothing,
positioning yourself so other drivers can see
you, signaling before turning or changing lanes,
and using your horn when necessary.
Ride within Your Limits
Never ride beyond your personal abilities or
faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and
inattention can impair your ability to use good
judgement and ride safely.
Don’t Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one
alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and your
reaction time gets worse with every additional
drink. Don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your
friends drink and ride either.
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Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
It’s important to keep your scooter properly
maintained and in safe riding condition.
Inspect your scooter before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance. Never
exceed load limits (
your scooter or install accessories that would
make your scooter unsafe (
2
P. 17), and do not modify
2
P. 16).
If You are Involved in a Crash
Personal safety is your first priority. If you or
anyone else has been injured, take time to
assess the severity of the injuries and whether it
is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency
assistance if needed. Also follow applicable
laws and regulations if another person or
vehicle is involved in the crash.
If you decide to continue riding, first turn the
ignition switch to off, and evaluate the
condition of your scooter. Inspect for fluid
Safety Guidelines
Scooter Safety
3
WARNING
leaks, check the tightness of critical nuts and
bolts, and check the handlebar, brake levers,
brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously.
Your scooter may have suffered damage that is
not immediately apparent. Have your scooter
thoroughly checked at a qualified service facility
as soon as possible.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colourless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
If you run the engine in confined or even partly
enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain
a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide.
Never run your scooter inside a garage or other
enclosure.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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Image Labels
Scooter Safety
Except KO type
Image Labels
The following pages describe the label
meanings. Some labels warn you of
potential hazards that could cause serious
injury. Others provide important safety
information. Read this information carefully
and don’t remove the labels.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read,
contact your dealer for a replacement.
There is a specific symbol on each label.
The meanings of each symbol and label are
as follows.
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Read instructions contained in Owner’s
Manual carefully.
Read instructions contained in Shop Manual
carefully. In the interest of safety, take the
scooter to be serviced only by your dealer.
DANGER (with RED background)
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING (with ORANGE background)
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if
you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION (with YELLOW background)
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
Image Labels
Scooter Safety
BATTERY LABEL
DANGER
• Keep flame and spark away from the battery.
Battery produce explosive gas that can cause
explosion.
• Wear the eye protection and rubber gloves when
handling the battery, or you can get burned or
lose your eyesight by the battery electrolyte.
• Do not allow children and other people to touch
a battery unless they understand proper
handling and hazards of the battery very well.
• Handle the battery electrolyte with extreme care
as it contains dilute sulfuric acid. Contact with
your skin or eyes can burn you or cause loss of
your eyesight.
• Read this manual carefully and understand it
before handling the battery. Neglect of the
instructions can cause personal injury and
damage to the scooter.
• Do not use a battery with the electrolyte at or
below the lower level mark. It can explode
causing serious injury.
continued
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Image Labels
Scooter Safety
RADIATOR CAP LABEL
DANGER
NEVER OPEN WHEN HOT.
Hot coolant will scald you.
Relief pressure valve begins to open at 1.1 kgf/cm
2
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ACCESSORIES AND LOADING WARNING LABEL
WARNING
ACCESSORIES AND LOADING
• The safety stability and handling of this scooter may be affected by
the addition of accessories and luggage.
• Read carefully the instructions contained in user’s manual and
installation guide before installing any accessory.
• The total weight of accessories and luggage added to rider’s and
passenger’s weight should not exceed 177 kg (390 lb), which is
the maximum weight capacity.
• The luggage weight must not exceed 12 kg (26 lb) under any
circumstances.
• The fitting of large fork-mounted or large handlebar mounted
fairing is not recommended.
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Scooter Safety
E, F, ED type
Image Labels
TYRE INFORMATION LABEL
Cold tyre pressure:
[Driver only]
Front 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Rear 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
[Driver and passenger]
Front 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi)
Tyre size:
Front 120/70-14M/C 55P
Rear 140/70-13M/C 61P
Tyre brand: DUNLOP
Front SCOOTSMART
Rear SCOOTSMART G
SAFETY REMINDER LABEL
For your protection, always wear helmet, protective apparel.
FUEL LABEL
Unleaded petrol only
DAMPER LABEL
GAS FILLED
Do not open. Do not heat.
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Image Labels
Scooter Safety
CARGO LIMIT LABEL
Do not exceed 10 kg (22 lb).
CARGO LIMIT LABEL
Do not exceed 1.5 kg (3.0 lb).
CARGO LIMIT LABEL
Do not exceed 0.5 kg (1.0 lb).
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Safety Precautions
Scooter Safety
3
WARNING
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Safety Precautions
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Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the
handlebar and feet on the floor.
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Keep passenger’s hands on the grab rail or
your waist, passenger’s feet on the footpegs
while riding.
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Always consider the safety of your passenger,
as well as other drivers and riders.
Face shield with unobstructed field of vision
or other approved eye protection.
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Make sure that you and any passenger
always wear an approved helmet and
Protective Apparel
Make sure that you and any passenger are
wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye
protection, and high-visibility protective
clothing. Ride defensively in response to
weather and road conditions.
Helmet
❙
Safety-standard certified, high-visibility, correct
size for your head.
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Must fit comfortably but securely, with the
chin strap fastened.
protective apparel.
Gloves
❙
Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion
resistance.
Boots or Riding Shoes
❙
Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle
protection.
Jacket and Trousers
❙
Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket
and durable trousers for riding (or a protective
suit).
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Riding Precautions
Scooter Safety
Riding Precautions
Running-in Period
During the first 500 km (300 miles) of running,
follow these guidelines to ensure your scooter’s
future reliability and performance.
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Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
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Avoid hard braking.
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Ride conservatively.
Brakes
Observe the following guidelines:
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For full brake effectiveness, operate both the
front and rear brakes together.
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Avoid excessively hard braking.
u Sudden braking can reduce the scooter’s
stability.
u Where possible, reduce speed before
turning; otherwise you risk sliding out.
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Exercise caution on low traction surfaces.
u The tyres slip more easily on such surfaces
and braking distances are longer.
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Avoid continuous braking.
u Repeated braking, such as when
descending long, steep slopes can
seriously overheat the brakes, reducing
their effectiveness.
Combi Brake
❙
Your scooter is equipped with a brake system
that distributes the braking force between the
front and rear brakes.
The distribution of the braking force applied to
the front and rear brakes when operating the
front brake lever only and when operating the
rear brake lever only is different.
For full braking effectiveness, operate both the
front and rear brakes together.
Riding Precautions
Scooter Safety
Combined ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
❙
(NSS300A only)
This model is also equipped with an Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) designed to help prevent
the brakes from locking up during hard braking.
Always use the recommended tyres to ensure
correct ABS operation.
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ABS does not reduce braking distance. In
certain circumstances, ABS may result in a
longer stopping distance.
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ABS does not function at speeds below 10
km/h (6 mph).
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The brake lever and pedal may recoil slightly
when applying the brakes. This is normal.
Wet or Rainy Conditions
❙
Road surfaces are slippery when wet, and wet
brakes further reduce braking efficiency.
Exercise extra caution when braking in wet
conditions.
If the brakes get wet, apply the brakes while
riding at low speed to help them dry.
Parking
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Park on a firm, level surface.
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If you must park on a slight incline or loose
surface, park so that the scooter cannot
move or fall over.
●
Make sure that high-temperature parts
cannot come into contact with flammable
materials.
●
Do not touch the engine, muffler, brakes and
other high-temperature parts until they cool
down.
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Riding Precautions
Scooter Safety
Except U, KO type
U, KO type
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To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock
the handlebar, remove the key when leaving
the scooter unattended. Use of an anti-theft
device is also recommended.
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To reduce the likelihood of theft, always lock
the handlebar, remove the key and close the
shutter when leaving the scooter
unattended. Use of an anti-theft device is
also recommended.
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Parking with the Side Stand or Centre Stand
❙
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Use the side stand
Push the side stand down.
Slowly lean the scooter to the left until its
weight rests on the side stand.
Use the centre stand
Let down the centre stand, stand on the left
side of the scooter. Hold the left handle grip
and the left grab rail. Press down on the tip of
the stand with your right foot and,
simultaneously, pull up and back.
Riding Precautions
Scooter Safety
Left handle grip
Grab rail
Centre stand
Except U, KO type
U, KO type
4.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
and remove the key.
2
P. 29, 30
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, remove the key, and close the
shutter.
2
P. 29, 30
3.
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
u Turning the handlebar to the right reduces
stability and may cause the scooter to fall.
Refuelling and Fuel Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to protect the engine
and catalytic converters:
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Use only unleaded petrol.
●
Use recommended octane number. Using
lower octane petrol will result in decreased
engine performance.
●
Do not use fuels containing a high
concentration of alcohol.
●
Do not use stale or contaminated petrol or an
oil/petrol mixture.
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Avoid getting dust, or water in the fuel tank.
2
P. 100
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Accessories & Modifications
Scooter Safety
3
WARNING
Accessories &
Modifications
We strongly advise that you do not add any
accessories that were not specifically designed
for your scooter by Honda or make
modifications to your scooter from its original
design. Doing so can make it unsafe.
Modifying your scooter may also void your
warranty and make your scooter illegal to
operate on public roads and highways. Before
deciding to install accessories on your scooter
be certain the modification is safe and legal.
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Improper accessories or modifications
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
Do not pull a trailer with, or attach a sidecar to,
your scooter. Your scooter was not designed for
these attachments, and their use can seriously
impair your scooter’s handling.
Loading
Scooter Safety
3
WARNING
Loading
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Carrying extra weight affects your scooter’s
handling, braking and stability. Always ride at
a safe speed for the load you are carrying.
●
Avoid carrying an excessive load and keep
within specified load limits.
2
Maximum weight capacity / Maximum
luggage weight P. 108
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Tie all luggage securely, evenly balanced and
close to the centre of the scooter.
●
Do not place objects near the lights or the
muffler.
Overloading or improper loading can
cause a crash and you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
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Operation Guide
Parts Location
Engine oil drain bolt
(P68)
Front brake fluid reservoir
(P73)
Throttle grip
(P76)
Engine oil fill cap/dipstick
(P67)
Document bag
(P40)
Luggage box
(P40)
Battery
(P62)
Fuse box 1, Main fuse 1
(P91)
Front brake lever
Tool kit
(P59)
Coolant reserve tank
(P71)
Right fairing pocket
(P41)
Fuse box 2, 3
(P92)
Main fuse 2
(P94)
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Operation Guide
Side stand
(P75)
Left fairing pocket
(P41)
Helmet holder
(P39)
Seat
(P38)
Crankcase breather
(P63)
Oil filter
(P68)
Centre stand
(P14)
Spark plug
(P64)
Rear brake fluid reservoir
(P73)
Fuel fill cap
(P36)
Rear brake lever
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Operation Guide
Instruments
MODE
button
Speedometer Tachometer
RESET
button
Tachometer red zone
(excessive engine rpm range)
NOTICE
Do not operate the engine in the
tachometer red zone.
Excessive engine speed can adversely
affect engine life.
Fuel gauge
Needle in the red (E) mark, remaining
fuel approximately 3.6 litres
(0.95 US gal, 0.79 Imp gal)
Coolant temperature gauge ( )
Displays the temperature of the
engine coolant.
NOTICE
Riding with the needle in the H (Hot)
range may cause serious engine damage.
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Operation Guide
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned ON, all the meter and gauge needles swing to the
maximum scale on the dial once, all the mode and digital segments will show. If any part
of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems.
Odometer [TOTAL] & Tripmeter [TRIP A/B]
MODE button switches between odometer &
tripmeters.
• Odometer: Total distance ridden.
• Tripmeter: Distance ridden since tripmeter
was reset (press and hold RESET button to
reset to 0.0 km).
• When you reset the tripmeter, the average
fuel consumption meter is reset at the same
time.
Clock
To set the clock:
(P25)
Average fuel consumption meter
(P22)
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Instruments
Operation Guide
Except E, U, KO type
SELECT
RESET RESET
(Continued)
Average fuel consumption meter
Shows average fuel consumption in km/ℓ or
ℓ/100km based on the tripmeter A.
Select the km/ℓ or ℓ/100km, press and hold
the MODE button with the tripmeter.
After you reset the tripmeter A, the average
fuel consumption meter shows “ ”.
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Operation Guide
SELECT
SELECT SELECT
RESET RESET RESET
Shows average fuel consumption in mile/gal, km/ℓ or ℓ/100km based on the tripmeter A.
Select the mile/gal, km/ℓ or ℓ/100km, press and hold the MODE button with the tripmeter.
After you reset the tripmeter A, the average fuel consumption meter shows “ ”.
E type only
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Instruments
Operation Guide
U type only
RESET
KO type only
RESET
(Continued)
Shows average fuel consumption in ℓ/100km
based on the tripmeter A.
After you reset the tripmeter A, the average
fuel consumption meter shows “ ”.
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Shows average fuel consumption in km/ℓ
based on the tripmeter A.
After you reset the tripmeter A, the average
fuel consumption meter shows “ ”.
Operation Guide
To set the clock:
!a Turn the ignition switch ON.
!b Press and hold MODE and RESET buttons
until the hour digits start flashing.
!e Press RESET button until the desired minute
is displayed.
u Press and hold to advance the minute
fast.
!c Press RESET button until the desired hour is
displayed.
u Press and hold to advance the hour fast.
!f Press MODE button. The clock is set.
u The time can also be set by turning the
ignition switch OFF.
The display will stop flashing
automatically and the adjustment will be
cancelled if the button is not pressed for
!d Press MODE button. The minute digits start
about 2 minutes.
flashing.
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Operation Guide
Indicators
Comes on briefly when the ignition
switch is turned ON with the engine
stop switch in the RUN position.
If it comes on while engine is
running:
(P81)
PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel
Injection) malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL)
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
indicator (NSS300A only)
Comes on when the ignition switch is
turned ON.
Goes off when your speed reaches
approximately 10 km/h (6 mph).
If it comes on while riding:
(P82)
Low oil pressure indicator
Comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON.
Goes off when the engine starts.
If it comes on while engine is running:
(P81)
HISS indicator
(P79) (P98)
• Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is
turned ON.
Goes off if the ignition key has the correct
coding.
• Flashes every 2 seconds for 24 hours when the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Except U, KO type
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Operation Guide
High beam
indicator
Left turn signal indicator
Right turn
signal indicator
OIL CHANGE indicator
• Comes on briefly when ignition
switch is turned on.
•
Lights when the distance reaches
about 1,000 km (625 mile) for the
first time and every 12,000 km
(7,500 mile) after resetting the
indicator.
Lights when the distance reaches
about 600 mile (960 km) for the first
time and every 8,000 mile (12,800
km) after resetting the indicator.
u The indicator does not go off until it
is reset.
To reset the indicator, press and
hold RESET button while turning the
ignition switch to the ON position,
and keep hold RESET button for
more than 3 seconds.
Except E type
E type only
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