2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S Meter Instruments Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S Meter Instruments

Meter Instruments

1. Tachometer
2. Left Meter Button
3. Right Meter Button
4. Multifunction Meter
5. Economical Riding Indicator
6. Clock
7. Multifunction Display
   1. Odometer
   2. Trip Meter A/B
   3. Current Mileage/Average Mileage/Cruising Range
8. Speedometer
9. Fuel Gauge
10. Gear Position Indicator

When the ignition switch is turned on, all LCD functions are shown for a few seconds, then the multifunction meter turns to operational mode.

Indicators

1. Left Turn Signal Indicator (Green)
2. ABS Indicator (Yellow) (ABS model)
3. Engine Warning Indicator (Yellow)
4. Right Turn Signal Indicator (Green)
5. High Beam Indicator (Blue)
6. Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
7. Battery Warning Indicator
8. Warning Indicator (Red)
9. Coolant Temperature Warning Indicator
10. Fuel Level Warning Indicator
11. Neutral Indicator (Green)

Indicator Initial Operation

When the ignition switch is turned on, all indicators go on-off as shown in the table. If any indicator does not operate as shown, have it checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

• When the ignition switch is turned on.
• After a few seconds
• When the engine starts.
• Goes on.
• Goes off.
• goes off shortly after the motorcycle starts moving.

When Warning Indicators Go On or Blink
When warning indicators appear, there could be a problem with vehicle function. Follow actions in the table after stopping the vehicle in a safe place. The numbers in this column correspond to reference numbers.

• After continuous riding on a rough road.
• When the engine is started with the stand raised and the transmission engaged, and the rear wheel turns.
• When accelerating so abruptly that the front wheel leaves the ground.
• When the ABS has been subjected to strong electrical interference.
• When tire pressure is abnormal. Adjust tire pressure.
• When a tire different in size from the standard size is being used. Replace with standard size.
• When the wheel is deformed. Replace the wheel.

Other Indicators

Speedometer/Tachometer

A. Speedometer
B. Tachometer
C. Red Zone

Speedometer
The speedometer is digital and can be set for km/h or mph. The unit setting can be changed according to local regulations. Make sure the unit setting (km/h or mph) is correctly displayed before riding. Refer to the Unit Setting in the Display Setting section.

Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (r/min, rpm).

NOTICE
Engine speed should not be allowed to enter the red zone; operation in the red zone will overstress the engine and may cause serious engine damage.

When the ignition switch is turned on, the tachometer needle momentarily sweeps from the minimum to the maximum reading, then back the minimum reading to check its operation. If the tachometer does not operate correctly, have it checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Display Setting

Multifunction Display

WARNING
For safety, do not operate the meter buttons while riding the motorcycle.

Push the left-meter button to select the display modes. The display modes can be shifted in the following order.

NOTE

• The multifunction display is displayed in the unit depending on the unit mode setting.
• When the battery is reconnected, the meter display is set to odometer by default.

A. Left Meter Button
B. Flow when pushing left meter button

Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance. This meter cannot be reset.

NOTE
When the figures come to 999999, the display is stopped and locked.

Trip Meter

To reset the trip meter: Push the left meter button and hold it in until the display turns to 0.0.

NOTE
When the trip meter reaches 9999.9 while riding, the meter resets to 0.0 and continues counting.

Current Mileage
The current mileage display is renewed every 4 seconds.

NOTE
When the ignition switch is turned on, the numerical value shows “— —.—.” After a few seconds of riding the numerical value is displayed.

Average Mileage
This display mode shows the average fuel consumption from the reset. The average mileage display is renewed every 5 seconds.

To reset the average mileage: Push the right meter button and hold it in until the average mileage values resets to “— —. —.”

NOTE

• When the battery is disconnected, the average mileage resets to “— “
• After resetting the average mileage, the numerical value is not displayed until the vehicle has travelled 100 m (328 f).

Cruising Range
This display shows the cruising range by numerical value, and indicates the cruising range from the remaining fuel in the fuel tank. This cruising range display is renewed every 20 seconds.

NOTE

• The cruising range value is no longer shown if the fuel level gets too low after the fuel level warning indicator staff blinks.
• To recover the cruising range value display add fuel to at least the level needed for the fuel level warning indicators to stop blinking. The cruising range may still be displayed with a low fuel level, but it will not be accurate until enough fuel is added to stop the fuel level warning indicator from blinking.

Unit Setting

A. Odometer
B. units

• Display the odometer in the multifunction display.
• Push the right meter button while pushing the left meter button to select the meter display units. The display units can be shifted in the following order.

Clock

To adjust the clock:

• Push the left meter button to select the odometer.
• Push the right meter button and hold it until both the hour and minute displays blink.
• Push the right meter button to select the hour or minute digits.
• Push the left meter button to adjust the hour or minute digits.
• To finish the adjustment, push the left meter button when both the hour and minute digits blink.

NOTE
When the battery is disconnected, the clock is reset to 1:00 and starts working again when the battery is connected.

Features

Gear Position Indicator
This display shows the corresponding gear position when the transmission is shifted. As the transmission is shifted, the corresponding gear position (1st 6th) is shown in this display. When the transmission is in neutral, “N” is displayed, and the neutral indicator goes on.

A. Gear Position Indicator
B. Neutral Indicator

NOTE
If the gear position display in the multifunction meter blinks ” the transmission is not properly shifted. Be sure to shift the transmission.

Economical Riding Indicator
When riding the motorcycle efficiently, the economical riding indicator appears on the multifunction meter to indicate favorable fuel consumption. Monitoring the economical riding indicator can help the rider maximize fuel efficiency.

A. Economical Riding Indicator

WARNING
Failing to properly observe the road ahead increases the chance of an accident resulting in severe injury or death. Do not concentrate on the economical riding indicator by taking your eyes off the road; observe using peripheral vision.

Fuel Gauge
The fuel in the fuel tank is shown by the number of segments displayed.

A. Segments
B. F (Full)
C. E (Empty)

NOTE

• When the fuel tank is full, all the segments are displayed. As the fuel level in the tank goes down, the segments disappear one by one from F (full) to E (empty).
• When the fuel level warning indicator and lowest segment blink, refer to the “When Warning Indicators Go On or Blink” of Indicators in this chapter.