What is the function of the Rear signature light on an RTL? How does it turn on & off?

[Metalman]

According to the manual, the white rectangular light in the back of the Spyder is a signature light. What is its function and how does it turn on and off? I have looked through the manual fairly thoroughly, I have used the search function on this forum, and I have searched YouTube with no results.

 

[ARNIE R]

Reverse light?

 

[mbranscum]

It lights up when you put it in reverse. Like a car.

 

[Metalman]

If it is, that light is in addition to the two backup lights on the saddlebags.

 

[KX5062]

It should be a back up light, a leftover from earlier models.

 

[Metalman]

Interesting. Perhaps it's called a signature light because it signifies that it's a particular model of a Spyder. I have seen signature lights for the front of Spyders and assume they come on with the headlights and other lights.

 

[Metalman]

Here is the reason for my confusion. The illustration comes from the PDF manual.