2022 Kawasaki CONCOURS 14ABS Ignition Switch Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki CONCOURS 14ABS Ignition

Ignition Switch

This motorcycle has the KIPASS, which can start the engine and lock the steering without taking out the key knob by only carrying the FOB (portable key). This is a four-position, key knob-operated switch. The key knob can be removed when it is in the “FSS position.

NOTE
OForcible operation of the ignition switch may cause any malfunction. If any unexpected message is displayed, turn the key knob to the “OFF” position, and then turn the key knobby to the “ON,” “LOCK” or “FSS” position slowly again.

For locking:

1. Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
2. Push the key knob down in the OFF position and turn it to LOCK.

For FSS:

1. Push the key knob down in the OFF position and turn it to FSS through the ON position.

WARNING

Turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” position while riding the motorcycle shuts down the entire electrical system (headlight, brake light, turn signal light, etc) and the engine will stop, which could cause an ac- cident resulting in severe injury or death. ignition switch while riding the motorcycle; only operate it when the motorcycle is at a standstill. Never operate the

NOTE

• The tail, city and license plate lights are on whenever the key knob is in the “ON” position. The headlight goes on when the starter button is re-leased after starting the engine.
• Do not leave the key knob at the “ON” position for an extended time with the engine stopped, or the battery may become totally discharged.

WARNING
Windshield movement can trap the hands and fingers and cause injury. When the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position, the windshield automatically moves to the bottom position. Keep hands and fingers away from the windshield when switching the ignition to “OFF.”

NOTICE
Do not leave the key knob at the “FSS” position for no mischief or antitheft. The key knob should be left at the “LOCK” position when parking the motorcycle. Kawasaki recommends that the key knob is removed at the “FSS” position only when opening the fuel tank, saddlebag, and removing the seat. If the FOB is not correctly communicated when the key knob is pushed in, push the key knob again after several seconds (about 10 seconds). When pushing the key knob, the key knob can be turned to “ON,” “Of,” “LOCK,” and “FSS” positions while the key

knob indicator is displayed in the multifunction meter. When the key knob is pushed in, then, when turning to “ON,” turn signal indicators and turn signal lights blink two times, the key knob indicator is displayed in the multifunction meter for 5 seconds. Key knob indicator display means that the FOB is correctly certificated.

A. Key Knob
B. Key Knob Indicator
C. Turn Signal Indicators and Turn Signal
Lights Blink Two Times

When turning the key knob to “OFF” or “FSS,” the turn signal indicators and turn signal lights blink one time and the key knob indicator is displayed in the multifunction meter for 5 seconds, and then the ignition switch cannot be turned. When leaving the motorcycle, make sure the ignition switch cannot be turned to any position.

A. Key Knob
B. Key Knob Indicator
C. Turn Signal Indicators and Turn Signal

Lights Blink One Time The warning indicator/immobilizer in- dicator goes on and the FOB warning message and indicator are displayed alternately in the multifunction meter when the engine stops without carrying the FOB (portable key).
The FOB warning message “NO TRANSPONDER” is displayed in the multifunction meter with the warning indicator/immobilizer indicator, then the FOB warning indicator is displayed in the multifunction meter for 10 seconds.
This warns that the FOB is not near the motorcycle and the engine can be started again while displaying the FOB warning indicator in the multifunction meter. Use the registered spare FOB by turning the key knob to “ON” again while displaying the FOB warning indicator in the multifunction meter

NOTE

• The engine cannot be started when the FOB warning indicator displays became to off after 10 seconds passed.
• lf the motorcycle cannot be started after the FOB warning indicator is displayed for 10 seconds, use the spare FOB or consult an authorized Kawasaki dealer for starting the engine
• Do not leave the motorcycle with the key knob turned to the “ON” position for antitheft.

A. FOB Warning Message “NO TRANSPONDER”
B.Warning Indicator/immobilizer Indicator

A. FOB Warning Indicator
B.Warning Indicator/immobilizer Indicator

NOTE

Olf KIPASS is a failure, steering may not be locked. Have the KIPASS checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer?