Content Source: 2020 Indian Scout Bobber / Bobber 20 Owner’s Manual (9929432 R03) > Features and Controls Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Switch Functions

Engine Starter Switch

  • Read the engine starting procedures before starting the engine. See Operating Speeds and Gears.
  • Press and release the starter switch to start the engine. The engine stop/run switch must be in the RUN position and the transmission must be in neutral, or the clutch must be disengaged.

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Engine Stop/Run Switch

Use the engine stop/run switch to turn the engine off quickly. Turn the key off after the engine stops.

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  • Press the top of the switch (STOP) to interrupt the circuits and stop the engine. The engine should not start or run when the switch is in the STOP position.
  • Press the bottom of the switch (RUN) to complete the circuits and allow the engine to start and run.
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The headlights and any accessories plugged into power ports will remain on until the ignition key is turned off.

Ignition/Light Key Switch

Motorcycle riders must remain as visible as possible at all times. To aid in this, the headlight must be on at all times while operating. The headlights automatically operate when the engine is running. Do not modify the ignition/light switch wiring to circumvent the automatic headlight feature.
The ignition/light key switch controls the electrical functions of the motorcycle. The switch is located on the ignition cover on the left side of the motorcycle.
Before starting the engine , read the instructions for starting the engine. See Starting the Engine.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the ignition key when leaving the motorcycle unattended.
Push the key into the ignition switch while turning it to the PARK position . In PARK, the taillight, front position lamp, indicator lights, and license plate light illuminate. Vehicle powered accessories (if equipped) can be operated and the instrumentation is active. The ignition key can be removed.
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Hazard Switch

The power switch must be ON to activate the flashers. When the flashers are active, all four turn signals flash. Flashers will continue to operate whether the power switch is in ON or PARK.
  • Press the switch for 1-2 seconds to activate the flashers.
  • Press the switch again to cancel the flashers.

Mode Button

  • The MODE button is located on the front side of the left handlebar controls. With the ignition switch on, use the MODE button to toggle through the modes of the multi-function display.
  • Use the MODE button to set the display units to either standard or metric units of measurement. See Multi-Function Display Modes.

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High/Low Headlight Beam Switch

The high/low headlight beam switch toggles the headlight between high beam and low beam. To activate the high beam, press the upper portion of the switch. To activate the low beam, press the lower portion of the switch.

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