Contents
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Motorcycle Safety............................... |
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Important safety information you |
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related labels on your motorcycle. |
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Instruments & Controls..................... |
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The location and function of indicators |
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and controls on your motorcycle and |
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operating instructions for various |
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Before Riding...................................... |
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The importance of wearing a helmet and other protective gear, how to make sure you and your motorcycle are ready to ride, and important information about loading.
Basic Operation & Riding ................. |
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How to start and stop the engine, shift |
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gears, and brake. Also, riding |
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precautions and important information |
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about riding with a passenger or cargo. |
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Servicing Your Honda ....................... |
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Why your motorcycle needs regular maintenance, what you need to know before servicing your Honda, an owner maintenance schedule, and instructions for specific maintenance and adjustment items.
Tips....................................................... |
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How to store and transport your |
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motorcycle and how to be an |
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environmentally responsible rider. |
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Taking Care of the Unexpected........ |
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What to do if you have a flat tire, your |
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engine won’t start, etc. |
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Technical Information ....................... |
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ID numbers, technical specifications, |
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and other technical facts. |
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Consumer Information...................... |
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Information on warranties, emission |
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controls, how to get Honda service |
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manuals, and... |
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‘‘Reporting Safety Defects’’ ......... |
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Index..................................................... |
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Quick Reference |
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Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire |
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sizes, and air pressures. |
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Contents
2011
Honda VT750C2B Shadow Phantom 750 OWNER’S MANUAL
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing your Honda motorcycle.
When you own a Honda, you’re part of a worldwide family of satisfied customerspeople who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every product.
Before riding, take time to get acquainted with your motorcycle and how it works. To protect your investment, we urge you to take responsibility for keeping your motorcycle well maintained. Scheduled service is a must, of course. But it’s just as important to observe the break-in guidelines, and perform all pre-ride and other periodic checks detailed in this manual.
We also recommend that you read this owner’s manual before you ride. It’s full of facts, instructions, safety information, and helpful tips. To make it easy to use, the manual contains a detailed list of topics at the beginning of each section and an index at the back of the book.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a 
symbol. This information is
intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment.
Introduction
Introduction
Read the Warranties Booklet (page 209 ) thoroughly so you understand the coverages that protect your new Honda and are aware of your rights and responsibilities.
If you have any questions, or if you ever need special service or repairs, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Please report any change of address or ownership to your dealer so we will be able to contact you concerning important product information.
You may also want to visit our website at www.honda.com.
Happy riding!
California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Introduction
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this motorcycle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on 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 motorcycle. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
Safety Labels –– on the motorcycle.
Safety Messages –– preceded by a safety alert symbol 
and one of three signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
Safety Messages
A Few Words About Safety
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.
Safety Headings –– such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.
Safety Section –– such as Motorcycle Safety.
Instructions –– how to use this motorcycle correctly and safely.
This entire manual is filled with important safety information –– please read it carefully.
Safety Messages
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This section presents some of the most |
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important information and |
Accessories & Modifications.................. |
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recommendations to help you ride your |
Safety Labels ........................................... |
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motorcycle safely. Please take a few |
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moments to read these pages. This section |
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location of safety labels on your |
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Important Safety Information
Your motorcycle can provide many years of service and pleasure if you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the challenges you can meet while riding.
There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you ride. You’ll find many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The following are a few that we consider to be most important.
Always Wear a Helmet
It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly reduce the number and severity of head injuries. So always wear an approved motorcycle helmet and make sure your passenger does the same. We also recommend that you wear eye protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective gear (page 30 ).
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Important Safety Information
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, take time to become familiar with how this motorcycle works and handles. Practice in a safe area until you build your skills and get accustomed to the motorcycle’s size and weight.
Because many crashes involve inexperienced or untrained riders, we urge all riders to take a motorcycle operator course approved by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). See page 32 .
Ride Defensively
The most frequent motorcycle collision happens when a car turns left in front of a motorcycle. Another common situation is a car moving suddenly into your lane.
Always pay attention to other vehicles around you, and do not assume that other drivers see you. Be prepared to stop quickly or make an evasive maneuver. For other riding tips, see the booklet, You and
Your Motorcycle Riding Tips, which came with your new motorcycle (USA only).
Make Yourself Easy to See
Some drivers do not see motorcycles because they are not looking for them. To make yourself more visible, wear bright reflective clothing, position yourself so other drivers can see you, signal before turning or changing lanes, and use your horn when it will help others notice you.
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Important Safety Information
Ride within Your Limits
Pushing limits is another major cause of motorcycle crashes. Never ride beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Remember that alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and inattention can significantly reduce your ability to make good judgments and ride safely.
Don’t Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends drink and ride either.
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly maintained and in safe riding condition. To help avoid problems, inspect your motorcycle before every ride and perform all recommended maintenance. Never exceed load limits (page 37 ), and do not modify your motorcycle (page 6 ) or install accessories that would make your motorcycle unsafe (page 5 ).
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Accessories & Modifications
Modifying your motorcycle or using nonHonda accessories can make your motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider making any modifications or adding an accessory, be sure to read the following information.
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.
Accessories
We strongly recommend that you use only Honda Genuine Accessories that have been specifically designed and tested for your motorcycle. Because Honda cannot test all other accessories, you must be personally responsible for proper selection, installation, and use of non-Honda accessories.
Check with your dealer for assistance and always follow these guidelines:
Make sure the accessory does not obscure any lights, reduce ground clearance and lean angle, limit suspension travel or steering travel, alter your riding position, or interfere with operating any controls.
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Accessories & Modifications
Do not install any fairing or windscreen unless it was designed and tested by Honda for your motorcycle. Some fairings or windscreens, even smaller ones, can cause unstable handling of your motorcycle. This is especially true if the fairing or windscreen is poorly designed or improperly mounted.
Do not add any electrical equipment that will exceed the motorcycle’s electrical system capacity (page 190 ). A blown fuse can cause a loss of lights or engine power (page 173 ).
Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your motorcycle. This motorcycle was not designed for these attachments, and their use can seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling.
Modifications
We strongly advise you not to remove any original equipment or modify your motorcycle in any way that would change its design or operation. Such changes could seriously impair your motorcycle’s handling, stability, and braking, making it unsafe to ride.
Removing or modifying your lights, exhaust system, emission control system, or other equipment can also make your motorcycle illegal.
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Safety Labels
Safety labels on your motorcycle either warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury or they provide important safety information. Read these labels carefully and don’t remove them.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement.
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Safety Labels
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Instruments & Controls |
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This section shows the location of all |
Operation Component Locations ............ |
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gauges, indicators, and controls you would |
Gauges, Indicators & Displays................ |
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normally use before or while riding your |
Odometer/Tripmeter/Digital Clock |
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motorcycle. |
Display................................................. |
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Odometer ............................................. |
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The items listed on this page are described |
Tripmeter 1 & 2................................... |
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in this section. Instructions for other |
Digital Clock ....................................... |
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components are presented in other sections |
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of this manual where they will be most |
Ignition Switch .................................... |
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useful. |
Start Button.......................................... |
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Engine Stop Switch ............................. |
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Headlight Dimmer Switch .................. |
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Turn Signal Switch.............................. |
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Horn Button......................................... |
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Operation Component Locations
headlight dimmer |
engine stop |
switch |
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clutch lever |
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front brake |
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turn signal |
horn button |
start button |
throttle grip |
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steering lock
rear brake pedal |
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Operation Component Locations
ignition switch |
helmet holder |
shift lever
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
The gauges, indicators and displays on your motorcycle keep you informed, alert you to possible problems, and make your riding safer and more enjoyable. Refer to the gauges, indicators and displays frequently. Their functions are described on the following pages.
(9) (10) (1) (2) (3)
(8) (7) (6) (5) (4)
(1)speedometer
(2)turn signal indicator
(3)high beam indicator
(4)PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
(5)high coolant temperature indicator
(6)odometer/tripmeter/digital clock display
(7)low oil pressure indicator
(8)neutral indicator
(9)odometer/tripmeter/digital clock select and reset button
(10)fuel reserve indicator
USA: Odometer & tripmeter read in miles.
Canada: Odometer & tripmeter read in kilometers.
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Lamp Check
The PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), low oil pressure indicator and fuel reserve indicator come on when you turn the ignition switch ON so you can check that they are working.
The low oil pressure indicator remains on until after the engine is started. The PGMFI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and fuel reserve indicator light for a few seconds and then go off when you turn the ignition switch ON.
These indicators are identified in the table on pages 16 18 with the words: Lamp
Check.
When applicable, the high beam and neutral indicators come on when you turn the ignition switch ON and remain on until you select the low beam or shift out of neutral.
If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems.
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the odometer/tripmeter/digital clock display ( 1) will temporarily show all the modes and digital segments so you can make sure
the liquid crystal display is functioning properly.
The displays are identified in the table on
page 17 with the words: Display Check.
(1)
If any part of these displays does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems.
(1) odometer/tripmeter/digital clock display
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speedometer |
Shows riding speed in miles (USA) or kilometers |
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turn signal indicator |
Flashes when either turn signal operates. |
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high beam indicator |
Lights when the headlight is on high beam. |
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PGM-FI malfunction |
Lights when there is any abnormality in the PGM-FI |
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indicator lamp (MIL) |
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light for a few seconds and then go off when the |
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ignition switch is turned ON and the engine stop |
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switch is at RUN. If the indicator comes on at any |
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other time, reduce speed and take your motorcycle to |
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your dealer as soon as possible. Lamp Check. |
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high coolant temperature |
Lights when the coolant is over the specified |
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indicator (red) |
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the side of the road. See page 170 for instructions and |
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cautions. |
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odometer/tripmeter/ |
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digital clock display |
Display Check. |
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odometer |
Shows the total miles (USA) or kilometers (Canada) |
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ridden (page 21 ). |
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tripmeter 1 & 2 |
Shows the number of miles (USA) or kilometers |
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(Canada) ridden since you last reset the meter. The |
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tripmeter has two sub modes, ‘‘TRIP 1’’ and ‘‘TRIP |
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2.’’ To zero (0) the tripmeter, push and hold the |
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odometer/tripmeter/digital clock select and reset |
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button (page 21 ). |
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digital clock |
Shows hour and minute (page 22 ). |
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low oil pressure |
Lights when engine oil pressure is low enough to |
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indicator (red) |
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indicator lights during operation, pull safely to the |
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side of the road. See page 172 for instructions and |
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cautions. Lamp Check. |
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neutral indicator (green) |
Lights when the transmission is in neutral. |
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odometer/tripmeter/ |
Resets the tripmeter to zero (0) (page 21 ). |
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digital clock select and |
Selects the odometer, tripmeter 1, tripmeter 2 and |
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reset button |
digital clock (page 20 ). |
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Also used to set the digital clock (pages 22 24 ). |
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fuel reserve indicator |
When this indicator comes on while riding, fuel |
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reserved in the tank is about: |
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0.87 US gal (3.3 ) |
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Should also light for a few seconds and then go off |
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when the ignition switch is turned ON. Lamp Check. |
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Digital Clock Display |
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digital clock |
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select and reset button |
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Push the odometer/tripmeter/digital clock select and reset button (2 ) to select the odometer (3 ), tripmeter 1 (4 ), tripmeter 2 (5 ) and digital clock (6 ).
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(6)
(2)odometer/tripmeter/digital clock select and reset button
(3)odometer
(4)tripmeter 1
(5)tripmeter 2
(6)digital clock
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Odometer
The odometer shows the total miles or kilometers ridden.
Tripmeter 1 & 2
The tripmeter shows number of miles or kilometers ridden since you last reset the tripmeter.
The tripmeter has two sub modes, ‘‘TRIP 1’’ and ‘‘TRIP 2’’.
To reset the tripmeter, push and hold the odometer/tripmeter/digital clock select and reset button ( 1) for more than 2 seconds when the display in the ‘‘TRIP 1’’ or ‘‘TRIP 2’’ mode.
(1)
(1)odometer/tripmeter/digital clock select and reset button
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Digital Clock
Shows hour and minute. To adjust the time, proceed as follows:
1.Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.Show the digital clock ( 1).
3.Push and hold the odometer/tripmeter/ digital clock select and reset button ( 2) for more than 2 seconds. The clock will be set in the adjust mode with the hour display flashing.
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(1)
(2)
(1)digital clock
(2)odometer/tripmeter/digital clock select and reset button
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
4.To set the hour, push the odometer/ tripmeter/digital clock select and reset button until the desired hour is displayed.
The time is advanced by one hour, each time the button is pushed.
5.Push and hold the odometer/tripmeter/ digital clock select and reset button for more than 2 seconds. The minute display will start flashing.
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