2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Electronic Cruise Control System Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS Electronic Cruise Control System

Electronic Cruise Control System

This motorcycle is equipped with an Electronic Cruise Control system which is designed to maintain any speed between 48 137 km/h (30 85 mph) in the 3rd, 4th, 5th or OD (6th) gear position. Use the Electronic Cruise Control system on straight, uncongested roads or highways.

WARNING
The Electronic Cruise Control system automatically maintains a set vehicle speed that may not be appropriate in rapidly changing traffic situations, on hills or on winding roads and could cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Do not use the Electronic Cruise Control system when riding in heavy or varying traffic, on hills or when negotiating winding roads.

NOTE
When operating on public roadways, keep max. speed under traffic law limits.

Electronic Cruise Control Indicator Light
When the electronic cruise control ON/OFF button is pushed on, the electronic cruise control indicator light on the meter goes on.

Electronic Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
When the motorcycle is running at a set speed, the electronic cruise control set indicator light on the meter goes on.

A. Electronic Cruise Control Indicator Light
B. Electronic Cruise Control Set Indicator Light

Electronic Cruise Control Switch (SET/- and RESI+)
This switch has two positions: “RES/+” switch and “SET/-” switch. These switch functions allow a cruising speed to be set or changed.

A. “RESI+” Switch
B. “SET/-” Switch

To Set the Electronic Cruise Control

• Push the electronic cruise control ONIOFF button.
• The electronic cruise control indicator light on the meter will go on.

A. Electronic Cruise Control ONIOFF Button
B. Electronic Cruise Control Indicator Light

• Accelerate to the desired speed.
• Push the “SET/-” switch.
• The electronic cruise control set indicator light on the meter will go on.

A. Electronic Cruise Control Set Indicator Light

The speed you are going when you release the “SET/-” switch is the speed the electronic cruise control will hold.

NOTE
When running on a rough road under electronic cruise control, the motorcycle may be slightly above or below the set speed.

To Increase the set speed
For gradual acceleration, push and hold the “RESI+” switch until you reach the desired speed, and then release the switch. The Electronic Cruise Control system memory is now reprogrammed to the new set speed.

NOTE

• The set speed increases by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) with each tap the “RES/+” switch.
• For faster acceleration, operate the throttle grip until you reach the de- sired speed, push the “SET/-” switch and then release it.

A. “RESI+” Switch
B. “SET/-” Switch

NOTE
When running at speed above 137 km/h (85 mph), you cannot set the speed above 137 km/h (85 mph) by using the “SET/-” switch.

To Decrease the set speed
Push and hold the “SET/-” switch un- til you slow down enough, and then release the switch. The Electronic Cruise Control system memory is now reprogrammed to the new set speed.

NOTE

• The set speed decreases by 1.6 km/h (I mph) with each tap the “SET/-” switch.
• For temporary acceleration above the set speed, such as for passing, use the throttle conventionally.

When you want to return to the set speed, close the throttle and coast down without applying the front or rear brakes.

NOTE
When pulling the brake lever or stepping on the brake pedal, the electronic cruise control system is canceled.

To Cancel the Electronic Cruise Control

• Push the electronic cruise control ON/OFF button.
• The electronic cruise control set indicator light and the electronic cruise control indicator light on the meter will go off (this also erases the memory of the set speed).

A. Electronic Cruise Control ONIOFF Button
B. Electronic Cruise Control Indicator Light
C. Electronic Cruise Control Set Indicator Light

NOTE

• When the vehicle speed is below 48 km/h (30 mph), the Electronic Cruise Control is canceled (this also erases the memory of the set speed).
• If you must temporarily disengage the system (but want to remain the memory of the set speed):
  • Pull the brake lever.
  • pull the clutch lever.
  • Step lightly on the brake pedal.
  • Close the throttle more beyond the throttle position where it returns back by the return spring.
  • Shift gears.

NOTE

• The system is not disengaged when shifting change without using the clutch. When the system is disengaged temporarily, the electronic cruise control set indicator light goes off, while the electronic cruise control indicator light stays on.
• If you are still going in working condition, you can resume the set speed by simply pushing the “RES/+” switch.
• The electronic cruise control set the indicator light on the meter goes on again.