# Left Handlebar Control

## Headlight Switch (1)

The headlight switch (1) has three positions: H, P and OFF, marked by a white dot.

* H: Headlight, taillight, potision light and meter lights on.
* P: Position light, taillight and meter lights on.
* OFF (dot): Headlight, taillight, potision light and meter lights off.

## Headlight Dimmer Switch (2)

Push the dimmer switch to "HI" to select high beam or to "LO" to select low beam.

## Passing Light Control Switch (3)

When this switch is pressed, the headlight flashes on to signal approaching cars or when passing.

## Turn Signal Switch (4)

Move to < to signal a left turn, > to signal a right turn. Press to turn signal off.

## Horn Button (5)

Press the button to sound the horn.

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