Honda CB500X - Owner's Manual > Indicators

If one of these indicators does not come on when it should, have your dealer check for problems.

• Left turn signal indicator
• Right turn signal indicator
• REV indicator
• High beam indicator
• PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
• Neutral indicator

• Low oil pressure indicator
• ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) indicator

REV Indicator

Comes on briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

Initial setting

REV indicator blinking fastest RPM: 8,750 r/min (rpm)

REV indicator blinking interval RPM: 250 r/min (rpm)

Switches

• Horn button
• Turn signal switch
• Headlight dimmer switch
  • : High beam
  • : Low beam
• Engine stop switch
  • Run
  • Stop
• Start button
• Hazard switch
• Ignition Switch

• ON
• OFF
• LOCK

Steering Lock

Lock the steering when parking to help prevent theft.

A U-shaped wheel lock or similar device is also recommended.

Locking

1. Turn the handlebar all the way to the left.
2. Push the key down, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
   • Jiggle the handlebar if the lock is difficult to engage.
3. Remove the key.

Unlocking

Insert the key, push it in, and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

Starting the Engine

Start your engine using the following procedure, regardless of whether the engine is cold or warm.

1. Make sure the engine stop switch is in the (Run) position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Shift the transmission to Neutral ( N indicator comes on). Alternatively, pull in the clutch lever to start your motorcycle with the transmission in gear so long as the side stand is raised.
4. Press the start button with the throttle completely closed.

NOTICE

• If the engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before trying to start the engine again to recover battery voltage.

• Extended fast idling and revving the engine can damage the engine, and the exhaust system.

• Snapping the throttle or fast idling for more than about 5 minutes may cause exhaust pipe discoloration.

• The engine will not start if the throttle is fully open.

If the engine does not start:

1. Open the throttle fully and press the start button for 5 seconds.

2. Repeat the normal starting procedure.

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

4. If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds before trying steps 1 & 2 again.

Shifting Gears

Your motorcycle transmission has 6 forward gears in a one-down, five-up shift pattern.

If you put the motorcycle in gear with the side stand down, the engine will shut off.

Recommended Shift Points

Shifting Up

Shifting Down

NOTICE Improper shifting can damage the engine, transmission, and drive train. Also, coasting or towing the motorcycle for long distances with the engine off can damage the transmission.

Refueling

Do not fill with fuel above the level plate.

Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline only

Recommended fuel octane number: Pump Octane Number (PON) 86 or higher.

Tank capacity: 4.62 US gal (17.5 L)

Opening the Fuel Fill Cap

Open the lock cover, insert the ignition key, and turn it clockwise to open the cap.

Closing the Fuel Fill Cap

1. After refueling, push the fuel fill cap closed until it locks.
2. Remove the key and close the lock cover.
   • The key cannot be removed if the cap is not locked.

WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

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