Goldwing GL1800 2019 User manual

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating and safety information.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual.
This guide helps you get quickly acquainted with your Honda Gold Wing, providing you
with reference instructions on select riding controls and convenience features. As with
the Owner’s Manual, this guide shows features from all Gold Wing trim levels – you
may find descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your particular model.
2019 GL1800 – Helpful Tips for Getting Started
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Activate or Deactivate the Honda
SMART Key System
to Activation or Deactivation
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for
more than 1 second.
Honda SMART Key LED
ON/OFF button
Status
Blinks 3 times:
(activation)
Honda SMART Key
system authentication
can be performed.
Lights briefly:
(deactivation)
Honda SMART Key
system authentication
can not be performed.
Operating the Ignition Switch
1. Make sure that the Honda SMART Key is
activated and enter the operating range
for the motorcycle.
The system can be operated when the
Honda SMART Key is within the shaded
area as shown.
■ To Switch the Honda SMART Key System
■ To Activate the Electrical System
■ To Check the Honda SMART Key System
The Honda SMART Key system allows you to operate the motorcycle.
The system runs a two-way authentication between the motorcycle and the Honda SMART
Key to verify it is the registered Honda SMART Key.
Honda SMART Key System
Press the ON/OFF button for less than 1
second. The LED of the Honda SMART Key
will show the status.
When the LED of the Honda SMART Key:
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
The electrical system activates and the
engine can be started.
For the engine starting procedure, refer to
the Owner’s Manual.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF or (Lock).
Always make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
■ To Turn Off the Electrical System
2. Leave the operating range with the Honda
SMART Key or switch the Honda SMART
Key system to deactivation.
Ignition switch
OFF ON
(Lock) ACC
ACC :
: Turning the ignition switch clockwise
: Turning the ignition switch counterclockwise
(Lock) : Locks steering.
OFF : Turns engine off.
ON : Turns electrical system
on for starting/riding.
Turns electrical system on for the
audio system and other accessories.

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•GL1800/D/DA equipped with the travel trunk,
saddlebags and fairing pocket.
•GL1800B/BD equipped with the saddlebags
and fairing pocket.
2. To open the travel trunk, press the travel
trunk release button.
The travel trunk unlocks and can be
opened.
3. To open the saddlebags, press the saddlebag
release button.
Each saddlebag unlocks and opens.
To close a compartment, place your hands
flat on the edges of its lid and press down
until it is firmly closed. Make sure the travel
trunk and saddlebags “OPEN” indicator is not
blinking before riding.
■ To Open the Travel trunk and Saddlebags
■ To Close the Travel Trunk & Saddlebags
Travel Trunk & Saddlebags
1. Make sure the Honda SMART Key is
activated, and then enter the operating
range with the Honda SMART Key.
Each compartment can be opened when
the Honda SMART key is within the
shaded area as shown.
“OPEN” Indicator
GL1800/D/DA
T
Saddlebag release
button
Saddlebag release
button
ravel trunk release
button

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Fairing Pocket
2. To open the fairing pocket, press the fairing
pocket opener.
The fairing pocket unlocks and can be
opened.
To close the fairing pocket, push the lid until it
is firmly closed.
Do not store valuables in the fairing pocket.
Make sure the fairing pocket is closed
before riding.
Refueling
1. Open the fairing pocket.
2. Slide the fuel lid opener to open the fuel lid.
3. Turn the fuel fill cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
For the refueling procedure, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
1. After refueling, be sure to tighten the fuel
fill cap firmly by tighten it clockwise until it
clicks.
2. Close the fuel lid by pushing it until it locks.
3. Close the fairing pocket.
■ To Open the Fairing Pocket
■ Opening the Fuel Fill Cap
■ To Close the Fairing Pocket
■ Closing the Fuel Fill Cap
Fairing Pocket & Refueling
1. Make sure the Honda SMART Key is
activated, and then enter the operating
range with the Honda SMART Key.
Take care not to store the deactivated Honda
SMART Key in the fairing pocket.
Fairing pocket opener
Fairing pocket lid
Fuel fill cap
Fuel lid openerFuel lid

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1. Sit astride the motorcycle, in your normal
riding position, with both feet on the
ground.
2. Make sure the transmission is in neutral
( Nindicator is on) and the side stand is up.
3. Start the engine.
For the engine starting procedure, refer
to the Owner’s Manual.
4. Press the Walking Speed mode switch
while applying the brake lever or pedal. The
Walking Speed mode indicator is displayed.
5. To move the motorcycle backward, press
and hold the shift down switch (-), and then
release the brakes.
To move the motorcycle forward, press
and hold the shift up switch (+), and then
release the brakes.
The motorcycle will move forward/
backward as long as you hold one of
the shift switches
Guide the motorcycle cautiously, using your
legs to maintain balance.
Use extreme care to maintain balance while
in Walking Speed mode on loose surfaces
(sand, dirt, gravel) or slick pavement.
Walking Speed Mode (GL1800BD/D/DA)
The Walking Speed mode assists the rider with getting the motorcycle into or out of tight areas
by maneuvering the motorcycle at slow speed.
Operate the motorcycle’s engine only in a well-ventilated area.
Make sure there are no obstacles or people in the area. Avoid steep or uneven surfaces.
Carrying a passenger while in Walking Speed mode is not recommended because it makes
balance and control more difficult to maintain.
When the shift up switch (+) (forward)
is pressed, “F” is displayed on the gear
position indicator.
When the shift down switch (-)
(backward) is pressed, “R” is displayed
on the gear position indicator.
It may take a few seconds before the
motorcycle starts to move.
When the engine is stopped in Walking
Speed mode, the clutch will disengage.
This will cause the motorcycle to
abruptly lose traction.
While in Walking Speed mode, do not
press the engine stop switch except in
an emergency. This will cause the
motorcycle to abruptly lose traction.
6. To stop the motorcycle, apply the brake
lever or pedal.
7. To end Walking Speed mode, apply the
brake lever or pedal. After the
motorcycle has stopped, press the
Walking Speed mode switch while
operating the brake lever or pedal, or
press the N side of the N-D switch.
Make sure the Walking Speed mode
indicator turns off and the indicator
comes on.
N
Walking Speed
mode switch
Walking Speed mode indicator
Gear position indicator
Shift up switch (+)
Shift down switch (-)