Honda GL1800 Goldwing. Owners Manual

Starting & Stopping the Engine

Starting Procedure

This motorcycle has a fuel-injected engine with an automatic fast idle. Follow

the procedure indicated below.

Any Air Temperature

Press the start button with the throttle completely closed.

The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open (because the electronic

control module cuts off the fuel supply).

Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, it may be flooded with excess

fuel. To clear a flooded engine:

1. Leave the engine stop switch set to RUN.

Open the throttle fully.

Press the start button for 5 seconds.

Follow the normal starting procedure.

If the engine starts, then open the throttle slightly if idling is unstable.

If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds, then follow steps

1ʵ

again.

If the engine still won’t start, refer to If Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start,

page

215

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Starting & Stopping the Engine

Bank Angle Sensor Ignition Cut-off System

Your motorcycle’s banking (lean angle) sensor system is designed to

automatically stop the engine and fuel pump if the motorcycle is overturned.

Before restarting the engine, you must turn the ignition switch to the OFF

position and then back to ON. The engine will not restart until you perform this

procedure.

How to Stop the Engine

Normal Engine Stop

To stop the engine, shift into neutral and turn the ignition switch OFF.

The engine stop switch should normally remain in the RUN position even when

the engine is OFF.

If your motorcycle is stopped with the ignition switch ON and the engine stop

switch OFF, the headlight and taillight will remain on, resulting in battery

discharge.

Emergency Engine Stop

To stop the engine in an emergency, use the engine stop switch. To operate, turn

the switch to the OFF position.

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Shifting Gears

Your motorcycle has five forward gears in a one-down, four-up shift pattern

which is coordinated with a hydraulically actuated clutch system.

Learning when to shift gears comes with experience. Keep the following tips in

mind:

As a general rule, shift while moving in a straight line.

Close the throttle and pull the clutch lever in completely before shifting.

Improper shifting may damage the engine, transmission, and drive train.

Learn to recognize the engagement point as you release the clutch lever. It is

at this point the transmission of power to the rear wheel resumes.

Upshift to a higher gear or reduce throttle before engine rpm (speed) gets too

high. Learn the relationship between engine sound and the normal shifting

points.

Downshift to a lower gear before you feel the engine laboring (lugging) at

low rpm.

Avoid downshifting to help slow your motorcycle when engine rpm is near its

allowable maximum (near the tachometer red zone). In this situation, the rev

limiter in the engine ignition control module may not prevent excessive

engine speed which could damage the engine.

To prevent transmission damage, do not coast or tow the motorcycle for long

distances with the engine off.

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Shifting Gears

Recommended Shift Points

Ride in the highest gear that lets the engine run and accelerate smoothly. This

will give you good fuel economy and effective emissions control. When

changing gears under normal conditions, use these recommended shift points:

Shif ting Up:

From 1st to 2nd:

12 mph (20 km/h)

From 2nd to 3rd:

19 mph (30 km/h)

From 3rd to 4th:

25 mph (40 km/h)

From 4th to OD:

31 mph (50 km/h)

Shif ting Down:

From OD to 4th:

22 mph (35 km/h)

From 4th to 3rd:

16 mph (25 km/h)

Pull the clutch lever in when speed drops below 12 mph (20 km/h), when engine

roughness is evident, or when engine stalling is imminent; and shift down to 1st

gear for acceleration.

While You Are Riding

While you are riding, occasionally check your gauges and indicators. Continuing

to ride with the low oil pressure indicator (red) on or the coolant temperature

gauge needle at the H (hot) mark can cause serious engine damage. Also keep an

eye on the fuel gauge and the low fuel indicator.

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Riding in Reverse

Your motorcycle’s reverse system allows you to back out of a parking position

at slow speed.

Make sure there are no obstacles or people in the area. Avoid steep or uneven

surfaces. Carrying a passenger while reversing is not recommended because it

makes balance and control more difficult to maintain.

1. Sit astride the motorcycle, in your normal riding position, with both feet on

the ground.

2. Make sure the transmission is in neutral (neutral indicator is ON) and the side

stand is up.

3. Start the engine. (Make sure the RVS switch is OFF.)

4. Push the RVS switch to ON, then make sure the reverse system indicator

comes on.

RIGHT HANDLEBAR

start/reverse button

reverse (RVS) switch

5. When you are ready to back up, push the start/reverse button and hold it in.

The motorcycle will move in reverse as long as you hold the button in.

To prevent battery discharge, do not push the start/reverse button more than a

minute.

6. Guide the motorcycle backward cautiously, using your legs to maintain

balance.

Use extreme care to maintain balance while reversing on loose surfaces (sand,

dirt, gravel) or grease-covered pavement.

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Riding in Reverse

7. Release the start/reverse button, and the motorcycle will stop.

8. After your motorcycle is stopped, push the RVS switch to OFF. Make sure

the reverse gear indicator goes off and the neutral indicator comes on.

To avoid damaging the reverse system, do not engage or disengage reverse

when the motorcycle is moving.

If the reverse switch is in the ON position with the engine off, the engine cannot

be started.

Reverse System Overload

The reverse system is designed to move the motorcycle at a constant slow speed.

If the motorcycle begins moving slower or faster than this speed, because of

obstacles or a steep pavement angle, the system will shut off and the reverse

system indicator will turn OFF.

To resume reverse operation or normal forward operation, push the RVS switch

to the OFF position and carefully roll the motorcycle to a more level,

unobstructed surface, then start again.

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Braking

Your motorcycle is equipped with a Linked Braking System. Operating the front

brake lever applies the front brake and a portion of the rear brake. Operating the

rear brake pedal applies the rear brake and a portion of the front brake. For full

braking effectiveness, use both the lever and pedal simultaneously, as you

would with a conventional motorcycle braking system.

To slow or stop, apply the brake lever and brake pedal smoothly, while

downshifting to match your speed.

Gradually increase braking as you feel the brakes slowing your speed. The

increase in engine compression from downshifting will help slow your

motorcycle.

To prevent stalling the engine, pull the clutch lever in before coming to a

complete stop. For support, put your left foot down first, then your right foot

when you have finished braking.

When possible, reduce your speed or complete braking before entering a turn.

Avoid braking or closing the throttle quickly while turning. Either action may

cause one or both wheels to slip and reduce your control of your motorcycle.

Your ability to brake in a turn and to brake hard in an emergency situation are

important riding skills. We suggest attending a Motorcycle Safety Foundation

experienced rider training course (page

) to retain these skills.

When riding in wet or rainy conditions, or on loose surfaces, the ability to

maneuver and stop will be reduced. All of your actions should be smooth under

these conditions. Rapid acceleration, braking or turning may cause loss of

control.

For your safety, exercise extreme caution when braking, accelerating or turning.

When descending a long, steep grade, use engine compression braking by

downshifting, with intermittent use of both brakes. Continuous brake application

can overheat the brakes and reduce their effectiveness.

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Braking

Riding with your foot resting on the brake pedal or your hand on the brake lever

may actuate the brakelight, giving a false indication to other drivers. It may also

overheat the brakes, reducing effectiveness.

(Models not equipped with ABS)

As with a conventional motorcycle braking system, excessively hard application

of the brake controls may cause wheel lock, reducing control of the motorcycle.

Applying the brakes too hard may cause the wheels to lock and slide, reducing

control of your motorcycle. If this happens, release the brake controls, steer

straight ahead until you regain control, then reapply the brakes more gently.

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Braking

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

(Models equipped with ABS)

This model is also equipped with an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) designed to

help prevent wheel lock up during hard braking on uneven or other poor

surfaces while running straight. Although the wheel may not lock up

if you are

braking too hard in a turn the motorcycle can still lose traction, causing a loss of

control.

In some situations, a motorcycle with ABS may require a longer stopping

distance to stop on loose or uneven surfaces than an equivalent motorcycle

without ABS.

ABS cannot make up for road conditions, bad judgment, or improper operation

of the brakes. It is still your responsibility to ride at reasonable speeds for

weather, road surface, and traffic conditions, and to leave a margin of safety.

ABS is self-checking and always on.

ABS may also be activated by braking while riding over a sharp drop or rise in

the road level.

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Braking

It is important to follow the tire recommendations (see page195). The ABS

computer works by comparing wheel speed.

Non-recommended tires can affect wheel speed and may confuse the ABS

computer.

ABS does not function at very low speeds (approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or

below).

ABS does not function if the battery is discharged.

ABS Indicator Light

(Models equipped with ABS)

Normally, this light comes on when the ignition is turned ON and goes off after

starting to ride. If there is an ABS problem, the indicator light comes on and

remains on or blinks. The ABS system does not operate when the ABS indicator

light is on or blinking.

ABS indicator light

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Braking

If the ABS indicator light blinks while riding, stop the motorcycle in a safe

place and turn off the engine. Turn the ignition ON again. The light should

come on, and then go off after starting to ride. If it does not go off or if it blinks

again, ABS is not functioning.

However, the Linked Braking System will still provide normal stopping ability,

but you should have the ABS system checked by your Honda dealer as soon as

possible.

The ABS indicator may blink if you place the motorcycle on its center stand and

turn the rear wheel. This is normal. Turn the ignition OFF to stop the blinking.

A red LED is used for the ABS indicator light. Be sure that the LED lights when

the ignition is ON. If the LED fails to light, see your Honda dealer.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Your motorcycle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

that turns on every time you start the engine and it monitors the pressure in your

tires while riding.

Each tire has its own pressure sensor. If the air pressure of a tire becomes

significantly low while riding, the sensor in that tire sends a signal that causes

the low tire pressure indicator to turn on.

As required by the FCC (USA only):

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

f ollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmf ul interf erence,

and (2) this device must accept any interf erence received, including

interf erence that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modif ications not expressly approved by the party responsible f or

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device also complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210.

Operation is subject to the f ollowing two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause interf erence, and (2) this device must accept any interf erence that may

cause undesired operation of the device.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Low Tire Pressure Indicator

If the low tire pressure indicator flashes, check your tires as soon as possible.

If the low tire pressure indicator lights constantly, one or more of your tires is

significantly underinflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as

possible. For more information on temporary repair, see If You Have a Flat Tire

on page

218

Check the air pressure when the tires are cold. This means the motorcycle has

been parked for at least 3 hours. Add or release air, if needed, to match the

recommended cold tire pressures on page

190

When the low tire pressure indicator flashes or lights, but you continue to ride,

the low tire pressure indicator will go off in some cases. It is still necessary to

check the air pressures of both tires after the tires cool. Air in the tires is

expanded with heat.

If the low tire pressure indicator does not turn off after inflating the tires to the

specified values, have your Honda dealer to check the system as soon as

possible.

Riding on a underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire

failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect

the motorcycle’s handling and stopping ability.

low tire pressure indicator

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Because tire pressure varies by temperature and other conditions, the low tire

pressure indicator may turn on unexpectedly.

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it

is the rider’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-

inflation has not reached the level of turning on the low tire pressure indicator.

For example, if you check and fill your tires in a warm area, then ride in

extremely cold weather, the tire pressure will be lower than measured and could

be underinflated and cause the low tire pressure indicator to turn on. Or, if you

check and adjust your tire pressure in cooler conditions, and ride into extremely

hot conditions, the tire may become overinflated. However, the low tire pressure

indicator will not turn on if the tires are overinflated.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator comes on and stays on if

there is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system.

If this happens, the system will shut off and no longer monitor tire pressure.

Have the system checked by your Honda dealer as soon as possible.

Also the TPMS indicator may light for the following reasons:

Interference of other electronic devices by using the same radio frequency.

Using replacement wheels not equipped with tire pressure sensors.

tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Changing a Tire with TPMS

Each wheel is equipped with a tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire

behind the valve stem. You must use TPMS specific wheels. Always have your

tires serviced by your Honda dealer.

tire pressure sensor

valve stem

Using a puncture-repairing agent can damage the TPMS sensors, causing the

TPMS indicator to turn on. Have you motorcycle checked by your Honda

dealer as soon as possible.

Use caution to not damage the TPMS sensor if an internal plug patch must be

used to repair the tire. If you have a tire prof essionally repaired at a non-

Honda f acility, we recommend that you have the work checked by your Honda

dealer. TPMS wheels require special handling when changing the tire. Failure

to follow the proper tire replacement procedure can result in damage to the

TPMS sensor.

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Parking

Look for a level parking area. If you can’t park on a paved surface, make sure

the ground surface is firm.

If you must park on a hill, leave the transmission in gear and position the rear

tire against the curb at a 45 degree angle.

Make sure flammable materials such as dry grass or leaves do not come in

contact with the exhaust system when parking your motorcycle. Refer to

Catalytic Converters, page

255

2. Use the side or center stand to support the motorcycle while parked.

To lower the side stand, use your foot to guide it down. Remember that

lowering the side stand with the transmission in gear will stop the engine,

even if the clutch lever is pulled in. That is a function of the side stand

ignition cut-off system.

Check that the side stand is down all the way. The side stand indicator only

indicates that the side stand ignition cut-off system (page

73) is activated.

To lower the center stand, stand on the left side of the motorcycle. Hold the

passenger handgrip attached to the seat. Press down on the tip of the stand

with your right foot and, simultaneously, pull up and back on the passenger

handgrip.

3. Use the steering lock, which locks the handlebar in place. Turn the handlebar

all the way to the left or right. Push in on the ignition key and turn it to LOCK.

Remove the key.

(To unlock the steering lock, insert and push down on the key and turn it to

the right to the OFF position.)

TO LOCK

PUSH IN

ignition key

TURN TO LOCK

TURN TO OFF

PUSH IN

TO UNLOCK

(cont’d)

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Parking

4. Use the helmet holder(s) to secure your helmet(s) with your motorcycle:

Open the travel trunk (page52).

Turn the knob in the trunk to unlock the helmet holders.

Hang your helmet(s), using the D-ring on the helmet strap.

Push the holder in to lock it.

knobs

LOCK

OPEN

helmet holders

Riding with a helmet attached to the helmet holder can cause damage to the

helmet, or damage to the paint or f inish of your motorcycle.

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Parking

Theft-prevention Tips

Park your motorcycle in a locked garage whenever possible. If a garage isn’t

available, park in a concealed area or in a well-lit area with enough pedestrian

traffic to discourage a thief.

Always take the ignition key with you.

Always use the steering lock (page

), even if you’re parking for just a

minute or two. A thief can easily push an unlocked motorcycle to a waiting

truck.

In addition to the steering lock, use a good quality anti-theft device made

specifically to lock a motorcycle to a secure object.

If you decide to use an anti-theft device, select one of good quality and be

sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Keep your owner’s manual, current registration, and insurance information

with your motorcycle. This will make it easier for the authorities to find you

if your motorcycle is stolen and recovered.

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Riding with a Passenger or Cargo

Your motorcycle is designed to carry you and one passenger. Whenever you add

a passenger or cargo, you must be careful not to exceed the total load limits for

this vehicle (Load Limits,

page

). Make sure your cargo is properly secured

(Loading Guidelines,

page

51).

Also consider adjusting the suspension (page

180

) for the extra load.

Be aware that carrying a passenger or heavy cargo can affect acceleration,

braking, and handling.

Before riding with a passenger, make sure your passenger is wearing the proper

protective apparel (page

Tell your passenger to hold the passenger handgrip, lean with you in the turns,

and keep their feet on the passenger footrests at all times, even when the

motorcycle is stopped at a traffic light.

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Riding with Cruise Control

Cruise Control

The cruise control system allows you to maintain a steady speed between

30ʵ100 mph (48ʵ161 km/h). When cruise control is on, your speed will still

vary slightly, particularly going up and down hills.

Cruise control is intended for use only on straight, uncongested highways. Do

not use cruise control on city streets, winding roads, during bad weather, or at

any other time when you need total control of the throttle.

Improper use of the cruise

control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only

when traveling on open

highways in good weather.

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Riding with Cruise Control

RIGHT HANDLEBAR

RESUME/ACCEL switch

CRUISE ON

indicator

CRUISE SET

SET/DECEL switch

indicator

CRUISE CONTROL master switch

To Set Cruise Control

Make sure you are in 4th gear or OD (5th gear), and that your speed is

between 30 and 100 mph (48 and 161 km/h).

Any speed above 100 mph (161 km/h) will be memorized as 100 mph (161

km/h).

Push the CRUISE CONTROL master switch. (The CRUISE ON indicator

will come on.)

Accelerate to the desired speed.

Push the SET/DECEL switch. (The CRUISE SET indicator will come on.)

To Change the Set Speed

To Fine Tune the Set Speed

To increase the set speed

tap the RESUME/ACCEL switch.

To decrease the set speed

tap the SET/DECEL switch.

Each quick tap (brief push and release) on either switch will change your

speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

To Automatically Change the Set Speed

To increase the set speed

hold the RESUME/ACCEL switch in. The

system will accelerate your motorcycle automatically. When you reach the

desired speed, release the switch.

To decrease speed

hold the SEL/DECEL switch in. The system will

automatically slow your motorcycle. When you reach the desired speed,

release the switch.

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Riding with Cruise Control

To Manually Increase the Set Speed

Use the throttle to accelerate until you reach the desired speed.

Push and release the SET/DECEL switch.

To Manually Increase Vehicle Speed

Use the throttle in the normal manner to accelerate.

To return to the set speed, close the throttle and coast without applying the

brakes. The cruise system will maintain the speed you previously set.

To Cancel Cruise Control

To Disengage the System

Push the CRUISE CONTROL master switch until the CRUISE ON indicator

goes off. (The set speed will be erased from memory.)

To Temporarily Disengage the System

Pull the brake lever or clutch lever slightly, or step on the brake pedal slightly,

or close the throttle. (The set speed will remain in memory.)

2. To resume cruise control:

If you are still over 30 mph (48 km/h)

push the RESUME/ACCEL

switch.

If you are under 30 mph (48 km/h)

use the throttle to increase road

speed above 30 mph (48 km/h) and then push the RESUME/ACCEL

switch.

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Riding in Bad Weather

If you decide to ride your motorcycle in the rain, fog, or other bad-weather

conditions, ride carefully. Wet road surfaces reduce traction, especially in turns,

and increase stopping distances when you brake.

If the weather turns bad while you are riding, take extra care and do not use

cruise control.

When riding in the rain, we recommend you adjust your windscreen height

below eye level, if possible, for better visibility (page63).

Avoid using any kind of water-dispersing product on the windscreen. It will

damage the plastic.

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Audio Systems

This section gives information about the controls and displays that make up your

audio system. All essential controls are within easy reach.

As required by the FCC (USA only):

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for Radio Receiver.

Operation is subject to the condition that this device may not cause harmful

interference. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Trade Name:

Panasonic

Model No:

CRʵLH0660A CRʵLH0560A CRʵLH0862AJ

CRʵLH0561A CRʵLH0562A CRʵLH0863AJ

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Audio Systems

MODE Knob/Button Function

VOLUME Knob/Button Function

100

Display Locations

101

Controls Locations

103

Audio Component Locations

105

System Control

106

Switch Output

107

VOLUME Control

108

Tone Control

109

Fader Control

111

Ambience (AMB)

112

Beep Set

113

Auto Volume Control (AVC)

114

Muting

115

AM/FM Radio

116

Radio Antenna

116

Select Band

117

Select Station

118

Preset Stations

119

Auto Select

120

(cont’d)

Audio Systems

XM Radio (USA only)

121

Receiving Satellite Radio Service

121

Operating the XM Radio

124

XM Radio Display Messages

124

Select Channel

125

Preset Channel

126

Weather Information

127

Weather Band (WB)

127

Auxiliary Function

129

Auxiliary (AUX) Input

129

Input Jack Setup

130

Intercom (I-COM) System

132

System Control

132

VOLUME Control

133

Intercom Muting

134

Navigation System

135

System Control

135

Switch Output

135

Navi Volume Control

136

Audio Systems

Audio Systems

MODE Knob/Button Function

(Models not equipped

(Models equipped with

When

with Navigation System)

Navigation System)

audio is

INITIAL

OFF

INITIAL

OFF

DISPLAY

When audio is ON

‘‘BASS’’

‘‘Bass’’

‘‘TREBLE’’

‘‘Treble’’

‘‘FADER’’

‘‘Fader’’

‘‘AMB’’

‘‘BEEP’’

‘‘Beep’’

:Push the MODE Knob/Button

Audio Systems

Audio Systems

VOLUME Knob/Button Function

(Models not equipped

(Models equipped with

with Navigation System)

Navigation System)

‘‘AUDIO’’

‘‘Audio’’

‘‘INTERCOM VOL’’

‘‘Intercom’’

‘‘INTERCOM

‘‘Intercom Mute’’

MUTE’’

‘‘Auto VOL SPK’’

‘‘AUTO VOL SPK’’

‘‘Auto VOL HS’’

‘‘AUTO VOL HS’’

‘‘NAVI VOL’’

:Push the VOLUME

Knob/Button

:When INT. COM is

:When the speaker

is used

:When the headset is

:Vehicle equipped

used

with Navigation

System

100

Audio Systems

Audio Systems

Display Locations

(Models not equipped with Navigation System)

ambience indicator

mute indicator

auto volume indicator

clock display

auto select

indicator

audio mode

radio preset

indicator

channel

intercom mode

indicator

radio station

radio band

stereo indicator

(Models equipped with Navigation System)

For USA

auto volume indicator

ambience indicator

auto select indicator

clock display

mute indicator

radio band

audio mode

indicator

radio preset

channel

NAVI mode

indicator

stereo

indicator

intercom mode

indicator

radio station

For Canada

ambience indicator

mute indicator

auto volume indicator

auto select

clock display

indicator

audio mode

radio station

indicator

radio preset

channel

NAVI mode

indicator

stereo

indicator

intercom mode

indicator

radio band

Audio Systems

101

Audio Systems

(Models equipped with Navigation System)

Press the DISP button to toggle between the Multi Information Display (time,

audio, odo and trip), a Navi full screen map with the time, and a split screen

with the Multi information condensed in a bar below the map.

For USA

For Canada

DISP button

If you are not in the Navigation System when you turn the ignition switch OFF,

you will see the audio display when you turn the ignition switch ON again. If

you were in the system, you will see the system disclaimer with ENT

highlighted.

102

Audio Systems

Audio Systems

Controls Locations

(Models not equipped with Navigation System)

LEFT HANDLEBAR

CB radio levers

(for accessory CB radio)

TALK lever

(for accessory CB radio)

VOLUME lever

TUNE/DISC lever

MUTE button

CB button (for accessory CB radio)

preset buttons

I-COM button

AUDIO button

A. SEL button

VOLUME

MODE

knob/button

FM2 button

AUX button

FM1 button

AM button

WB button

CD button (for accessory CD changer)

The CB and CD levers and buttons function when the Honda accessory CB

radio and/or CD changer are installed. For CB and CD operating instructions,

refer to the accessory manuals.

Audio Systems

103

Audio Systems

(Models equipped with Navigation System)

LEFT HANDLEBAR

CB radio levers

(for accessory CB radio)

TALK lever

VOLUME lever

(for accessory

CB radio)

TUNE/DISC lever

MUTE button

CB button (for accessory CB radio)

preset buttons

I-COM button

AUDIO button

NAVI button

A.SEL button

AM button

AUX button

MODE

knob/button

VOLUME

knob/button

button

FM button

XM button

For Canada only

CD button (for accessory CD changer)

The CB and CD levers and buttons function when the Honda accessory CB

radio and/or CD changer are installed. For CB and CD operating instructions,

refer to the accessory manuals.

For navigation system operating instructions, refer to the Navigation System

Manual.

104

Audio Systems

Audio Systems

System Control

To turn the audio system on

push the AUDIO button.

(Models not equipped with

(Models equipped with

Navigation System)

AUDIO button

For USA

For Canada

To turn the audio system off

push and hold the AUDIO button.

CB and CD are optional equipment. They are only indicated if installed.

106

Audio Systems

Audio Systems

VOLUME Control

To increase the volume

push the VOLUME lever up or turn the

VOLUME knob/button clockwise.

To decrease the volume

push the VOLUME lever down or turn the

VOLUME knob/button counterclockwise.

To increase or decrease the volume rapidly

push the VOLUME lever up or

down and hold it down.

(VOLUME level range: from 0 to 30)

(Models not equipped with

(Models equipped with

Navigation System)

VOLUME lever

VOLUME knob/button

108

Audio Systems

Audio Systems

Tone Control

The tone (Bass

Treble) is automatically adjusted in accordance with the

vehicle speed.

Bass:

To select the Bass control, push the MODE knob/button until ‘‘BASS’’

(‘‘Bass’’) is displayed (page

). Then, within 5 seconds, change the bass

control.

To emphasize bass

turn the MODE knob/button clockwise.

To reduce bass

turn the MODE knob/button counterclockwise (Bass

control ranges from 6 down to

ʵ6.)

(Models not equipped with

(Models equipped with

Navigation System)

MODE knob/button

For USA

For Canada

Audio Systems

109

Audio Systems

Treble:

To select the Treble control, push the MODE knob/button until ‘‘TREBLE’’

(‘‘Treble’’) is displayed (page

). Then, within 5 seconds, change the treble

control.

To emphasize treble

turn the MODE knob/button clockwise.

To reduce treble

turn the MODE knob/button counterclockwise.

(Treble level ranges from 6 down to

ʵ6.)

(Models not equipped with

(Models equipped with

Navigation System)

For USA

For Canada

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Fader Control

To balance the sound between the front and rear speakers

push the MODE

knob/button until ‘‘FADER’’ (‘‘Fader’’) is displayed (page

). Then, within 5

seconds, change the fader control. (The control range: F (front) and R (rear)

each have 9 segments.)

(Models not equipped with

(Models equipped with

Navigation System)

MODE knob/button

For USA

For Canada

‘‘FADER’’ (‘‘Fader’’) can be shown on the display, but the Fader control does

not function properly without the rear speaker. The rear speaker is an optional

equipment for the models without the Premium Audio.

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Ambience (AMB)

The ‘‘ambience’’ circuit blends and boosts certain frequencies from both

channels, for a ‘‘live performance’’ effect. AMB may be used for stereo

programs from the FM radio. However, the ambience circuit may make weak

FM stereo signals sound worse.

To use the circuit

push the MODE knob/button until ‘‘AMB’’

(‘‘Ambiance’’) is displayed (page

). Then,

within 5 seconds, change the ambience setting.

To change the setting

turn the MODE knob/button (There are three

settings: HI (High), LO (Low), OFF (Off).

(Models not equipped with

(Models equipped with

Navigation System)

MODE knob/button

For USA

For Canada

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Beep Set

To use the circuit

push the MODE knob/button until ‘‘BEEP’’

(‘‘Beep’’) is displayed (page

). Then, within 5

seconds, change the beep setting.

To change the setting

turn the MODE knob/button. (ON (On) or OFF

(Off))

(Models equipped with Navigation System)

At the same time, the Beep function of the Navigation System is also set.

(Models not equipped with

(Models equipped with

Navigation System)

MODE knob/button

For USA

For Canada

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