Anyone notice this on their RT

[eddieshep999]

When reversing on my RT SE6 2015 Model I select the 4 way hazard flashers to give extra safety
I notice when you do this the R icon in the cluster also flashers
If you don't put on the hazard flashers the R icon remains steady
Just interested if others have found this as well

[remark2013]

I haven't noticed this, but I will check it out this weekend on our ryde.

Kent.

[IGETAROUND]

My 2014 RS does the hazard lights automatically when reverse is selected

[MisterP]

My 2014 RS does the hazard lights automatically when reverse is selected

i believe this is standard in Canada and other countries. I wonder why yours is configured that way?

[Chupaca]

All the ones I have seen turn on the four way automatically when you shift into reverse and the indicator flashes on the dash. This, unless you have backup lights, is the indication you are backing up and gives you some light if dark...

[Brogers57]

When I had my 2012 RS the flashers would come on when in reverse. Not sure if this is because they aren't as visible as the RT or not. I haven't noticed it on my 14' RTS yet.

[DrewNJ]

My 12' RS and my friends 11' RSS both flash in reverse.

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[tigerdr]

i believe this is standard in Canada and other countries. I wonder why yours is configured that way?

It's not a standard in Canada. Only RS are configurated that way. Another engineer bright idea....

[Purple Guy]

My 2014 RTL doesn't flash the hazard lights when in reverse...

[JayBros]

All the ones I have seen turn on the four way automatically when you shift into reverse and the indicator flashes on the dash. This, unless you have backup lights, is the indication you are backing up and gives you some light if dark...

Had to run an errand right after reading first post so I checked. My SE does not activate hazard lights when I shift into R but I have backup lights. I normally push R button with left thumb and shift into R with a left finger so I even did a two handed shift to make certain I was pushing the reverse button down far enough to make complete contact. If I push hazard switch R flashes in addition to lights. The 14 operator's guide addresses the hazard lights flashing when shifting into R on the SM model but not on the SE. It says in the info on the reverse button that backup lights turn on when vehicle is in reverse. In Basic Procedures section it explains the hazard flashing only when discussing operating in reverse on SM model. A quick look as the '15 operators guide shows explanations are the same as '14 manual.

[robmorg]

When reversing on my RT SE6 2015 Model I select the 4 way hazard flashers to give extra safety
I notice when you do this the R icon in the cluster also flashers
If you don't put on the hazard flashers the R icon remains steady
Just interested if others have found this as well

From what JayBros says above, the 2014's do this as well. My 2013 RT SE5 does not. You can, of course, turn on the flashers in reverse, but the "R" does not flash.

[Bob Denman]

If I'm backing up; I guess I've already got more than enough to worry about!

[jaherbst]

My 2014 RTL doesn't flash the hazard lights when in reverse...

Nor mine.

Jack

[Deanna777]

My 2014 RTL doesn't flash the hazard lights when in reverse...

On my 2014RTS-SE6 my hazard lights do not flash, when I am in reverse either. Deanna

[Deanna777]

From what JayBros says above, the 2014's do this as well. My 2013 RT SE5 does not. You can, of course, turn on the flashers in reverse, but the "R" does not flash.

my 2014RTS-SE6 the "R" does not flash. I will have to check the next time I go riding. Deanna

[tobor9]

The RS does not have a rev.Light,so it uses the hazard lights in rev.,the RT have a Rev.(white) light so it does not use hazard lights. did no one notice this?

[djhobin]

I have an 2013 ST and when in reverse the hazards have always flashed from day one.

[eddieshep999]

When reversing on my RT SE6 2015 Model I select the 4 way hazard flashers to give extra safety
I notice when you do this the R icon in the cluster also flashers
If you don't put on the hazard flashers the R icon remains steady
Just interested if others have found this as well

Just to clear up any confusion

When using reverse. the twin rear reversing lights come on and the R in the display remains steading
It's. when I operate the hazard switch manually when reversing that is when the R in the display flashes or course both the Green.arrows in the display also flash as well
It maybe a safety feature to warn you that the Reverse is selected whilst you are dispylaying the Hazards as most would assume you are not moving due to a breakdown. etc

[JayBros]

my 2014RTS-SE6 the "R" does not flash. I will have to check the next time I go riding. Deanna

Please remember when you put a '14 SE in reverse two Rs display, one on the analog speedometer and one in the digital cluster. If you push the hazard light switch it's the R in the analog speedo that flashes, not the R in the digital cluster.

[SpyderAnn01]

Had to run an errand right after reading first post so I checked. My SE does not activate hazard lights when I shift into R but I have backup lights. I normally push R button with left thumb and shift into R with a left finger so I even did a two handed shift to make certain I was pushing the reverse button down far enough to make complete contact. If I push hazard switch R flashes in addition to lights. The 14 operator's guide addresses the hazard lights flashing when shifting into R on the SM model but not on the SE. It says in the info on the reverse button that backup lights turn on when vehicle is in reverse. In Basic Procedures section it explains the hazard flashing only when discussing operating in reverse on SM model. A quick look as the '15 operators guide shows explanations are the same as '14 manual.

I don't think my hazard lights flash on my SM. I was going to go out to the garage to check but no one is here to tell me if they flash. I know for sure that the front hazard lights do not flash in reverse.

[remark2013]

I checked on our 2014 RTL and the hazards do not come on in "R", however if I turn on the hazards while in "R" the "R" does flash!

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

When reversing on my RT SE6 2015 Model I select the 4 way hazard flashers to give extra safety
I notice when you do this the R icon in the cluster also flashers
If you don't put on the hazard flashers the R icon remains steady
Just interested if others have found this as well

Check your manual. This may be a UK requirement. My 2013 RT does not flash the R regardless of which, reverse gear or hazard lights, I turn on first.

[Bob Denman]

Hazards on... bike in reverse...
Nothing was flashing!