Aprilia ETV MILLE CAPONORD User Manual 2003

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precedes important information or instruc­tions.

The operations preceded by this
symbol must be repeated also on

the opposite side of the vehicle.
If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the

reassembly of the units repeat the disas­sembly operations in reverse order.

The terms “right” and “left” are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the nor­mal riding position.

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Before starting the engine, carefully read
this manual and in particular the section
“SAFE DRIVE”.

Your and other people’s safety depends
not only on your quickness of reflexes and
on your agility, but also on what you know
about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on
your knowledge of the basic information for
“SAFE DRIVE”. Therefore, get a thorough
knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as
to be able to drive in the traffic safely.

127( Keep a stock of one bulb per type

with the vehicle (see technical data).

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NOTE This manual must be considered

as an integral part of the vehicle and must
always accompany it, even in case of re­sale.

aprilia has carried out this manual with the
maximum attention, in order to supply the
user with correct and updated information.
However, since aprilia constantly im­proves the design of its products, there
may be slight discrepancies between the
characteristics of your vehicle and those
described in this manual. For any clarifica­tion concerning the information contained
in this manual, do not hesitate to contact
your aprilia Official Dealer.

For control and repair operations not ex­pressly described in this publication, for the
purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts,
accessories and other products, as well as
for specific advice, contact exclusively
aprilia Official Dealers and Service Cent­ers, which guarantee prompt and accurate
assistance.

Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish
you a nice ride.

All rights as to electronic storage, repro­duction and total or partial adaptation, with
any means, are reserved for all Countries.

NOTE In some countries the antipollu-

tion and noise regulations in force require
periodical inspections.

The user of the vehicle in these countries
must:

– contact an aprilia Official Dealer to have

the non-homologated components re-

placed with others homologated for use

in the country in question;

– carry out the required periodical inspec-

tions.

NOTE Soon after purchasing the vehi-

cle, write down the identification data indi­cated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICA­TION LABEL in the table here below. This
label is positioned on the frame, under the
saddle; to read it, it is necessary to remove
the saddle, see p. 78 (REMOVING THE
RIDER SADDLE).

These data indicate:

– YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2, ...);
– I.M. = modification code (A, B, C, ...);
– COUNTRY CODES = homologation coun-

try (I, UK, A, ...).

and are to be supplied to the aprilia Official
Dealer as reference data for the purchase
of spare parts or specific accessories of
the model you have acquired.

In this manual the various versions are in­dicated by the following symbols:

automatic light switching version

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(Automatic Switch-on Device)

optional

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catalytic version

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VERSION:

I

U

a

p

F

B

d

f

E

G

O

Y

D

J

Italy

United King­dom

Austria

Portugal

Finland

Belgium

Germany

France

Spain

Greece

Holland

Switzerland

Denmark

Japan

Singapore

S

Slovenia

s

Israel

i

South Korea

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Malaysia

M

Chile

c

Croatia

H

Australia

A

United States of

u

America

Brazil

Ä

South Africa

R

New Zealand

n

Canada

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SAFE DRIVE ............................................................. 5

BASIC SAFETY RULES ...................................... 6

CLOTHING .......................................................... 9

ACCESSORIES ................................................. 10

LOAD ................................................................. 10

ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ....... 12

ARRANGEMENT OF THE

INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS .................................. 14

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ....................... 15

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ..... 16

SETTING BUTTONS ......................................... 20

MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS ........................ 22

CONTROLS ON THE LEFT PART OF THE

HANDLEBAR ..................................................... 22

CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT PART OF THE

HANDLEBAR ..................................................... 23

IGNITION SWITCH ............................................ 24

STEERING LOCK .............................................. 25

PARKING LIGHTS ............................................. 25

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ....................................... 26

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE

PASSENGER SEAT .......................................... 26

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE GLOVE/TOOL KIT

COMPARTMENT COVER ................................. 26

GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT ................ 27

SPECIAL TOOLS

OUTLET ............................................................. 28

ACCESSORIES ................................................. 28

MAIN COMPONENTS ............................................. 29

FUEL .................................................................. 29

BRAKE FLUID - recommendations .................... 30

DISC BRAKES ................................................... 31

FRONT BRAKE ................................................. 32

REAR BRAKE .................................................... 34

CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations ................. 35

CLUTCH ............................................................ 36

COOLANT .......................................................... 38

TYRES ............................................................... 40

ENGINE OIL ...................................................... 41

ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE CONTROL
LEVER AND THE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER 42

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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL

LEVER CLEARANCE ....................................... 42

AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCHING
VERSION
CATALYTIC SILENCER
EXHAUST SILENCER/EXHAUST TERMINAL . 43

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .................................... 44

GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE .......... 44

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ..... 46

PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS ..... 47

STARTING ........................................................ 48

DEPARTURE AND DRIVE ............................... 51

RUNNING-IN ..................................................... 54

STOPPING ........................................................ 55

PARKING .......................................................... 55

POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND 56

SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ........... 58

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 58

REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART ...... 60

IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................... 62

JOINTS WITH CLICK CLAMPS AND WITH

SCREW CLAMPS ............................................. 62

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND

TOPPING UP .................................................... 63

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL

FILTER .............................................................. 64

AIR CLEANER .................................................. 66

FRONT WHEEL ................................................ 68

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS .............................. 70

REAR WHEEL .................................................. 71

POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT
SUPPORT STAND

REMOVING THE OIL SUMP GUARD .............. 75

REMOVE THE LEFT FAIRING ......................... 75

REMOVAL OF THE FUEL TANK ...................... 76

REMOVING THE FUSE BOX COVER ............. 78

REMOVING THE RIDER SADDLE ................... 78

REAR-VIEW MIRRORS .................................... 79

DRIVE CHAIN ................................................... 80

CHECKING THE STEERING ............................ 82

CHECKING THE REAR FORK

FULCRUM AXIS ............................................... 82

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o

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m

..................................... 74

INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR

SUSPENSIONS ................................................ 83

FRONT SUSPENSION ..................................... 83

REAR SUSPENSION ........................................ 84

CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR .............. 86

IDLING ADJUSTMENT ..................................... 87

ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR

CONTROL ......................................................... 87

CHECKING THE STAND .................................. 88

SPARK PLUGS ................................................. 90

BATTERY .......................................................... 92

CHECKING AND CLEANING THE

TERMINALS ...................................................... 92

REMOVING THE BATTERY ............................. 93

CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL ........ 93

RECHARGING THE BATTERY ........................ 94

INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................ 94

LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ............ 95

CHECKING THE SWITCHES ........................... 95

AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONTROL ..... 95

CHANGING THE FUSES .................................. 96

HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE

HEADLIGHT BEAM ........................................... 98

ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL HEADLIGHT

BEAM ................................................................ 98

DASHBOARD LIGHTING .................................. 99

BULBS ............................................................... 99

CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS .......... 100

CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION

INDICATOR BULBS ........................................ 101

CHANGING THE REAR DIRECTION

INDICATOR BULBS ........................................ 102

CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB ............ 102

CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE

BULB ............................................................... 103

TRANSPORT ........................................................ 104

CLEANING ........................................................... 104

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY .................. 106

TECHNICAL DATA .............................................. 107

LUBRICANT CHART ....................................... 110

Importers .................................................. 112-113

WIRING DIAGRAM - ETV mille Caponord ...... 114

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To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in
possession of all the requirements pre­scribed by law (driving licence, minimum
age, psychophysical ability, insurance,
state taxes, vehicle registration, number
plate, etc.).

Gradually get to know the vehicle by driv­ing it first in areas with low traffic and/or pri­vate areas.

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The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or
psychotropic substances notably increases
the risk of accidents.

Be sure that you are in good psychophysi­cal conditions and fit for driving and pay
particular attention to physical weariness
and drowsiness.

Most road accidents are caused by the
driver’s lack of experience.
NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,
in any case, make sure that the driver has
all the requirements for driving.

Rigorously observe all road signs and na­tional and local road regulations.

Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan­gerous for yourself and other people (for
example: rearing up on the back wheel,
speeding, etc.), and give due consideration
to the road surface, visibility and other driv­ing conditions.

Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve­hicle or make you lose control.

Avoid riding in the slipstream created by
preceding vehicles in order to increase
your speed.

Always drive with both hands on the han­dlebars and both feet on the footrests (or
on the rider’s footboards), in the correct
driving posture.

Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs
while driving.

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The driver should pay attention and avoid
distractions caused by people, things and
movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read,
etc.) while driving.

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Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lu­bricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT
CHART”; check all oil, fuel and coolant lev­els regularly.

If the vehicle has been involved in an acci­dent, make sure that no damage has oc­curred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
braking system and vital parts.

If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by
an aprilia Official Dealer who should care­fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen­sions, safety parts and all the devices that
you cannot check by yourself.

Always remember to report any malfunc­tion to the technicians to help them in their
work.

Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered endangers your
safety.

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Never change the position, inclination or
colour of: number plate, direction indica­tors, lights and horns.

Any modification of the vehicle will result in
the invalidity of the guarantee.

Any modification of the vehicle and/or the
removal of original components can com­promise vehicle performance levels and
safety or even make it illegal.

We recommend respecting all regulations
and national and local provisions regarding
the equipment of the vehicle.

In particular, avoid all modifications that in­crease the vehicle’s performance levels or
alter its original characteristics.

Never race with other vehicles.
Avoid off-road driving.

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Before starting, always wear a correctly
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
homologated, in good shape, of the right
size and that the visor is clean.

Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you
will make yourself more visible to the other
drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of
being knocked down, and you will be more
protected in case of fall.

This clothing should be very tight-fitting
and fastened at the wrists and ankles;
strings, belts and ties should not be hang­ing loose; prevent these and other objects
from interfering with driving by getting en­tangled with moving parts or driving mech­anisms.

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Do not keep objects that can be dangerous
in case of fall, for example pointed objects
like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your
pockets (the same recommendations also
apply to passengers).

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The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any ac­cessory.
Avoid installing accessories that cover
horns or lights or that could impair their
functions, limit the suspension stroke and
the steering angle, hamper the operation of
the controls and reduce the distance from
the ground and the angle of inclination in
turns.
Avoid using accessories that hamper ac­cess to the controls, since this can prolong
reaction times during an emergency.
Big fairings and windshields installed on
the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forc­es that affect the stability of the vehicle, es­pecially when riding at high speed.

Make sure that the equipment is well fas­tened to the vehicle and not dangerous
during driving.
Do not install electrical devices and do not
modify those already existing to avoid elec­trical overloads, because the vehicle could
suddenly stop or there could be a danger­ous current shortage in the horn and in the
lights.
aprilia recommends the use of genuine
accessories (aprilia genuine accessories).

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Be careful and moderate when loading
your luggage. Keep any luggage loaded as
close as possible to the center of gravity of
the vehicle and distribute the load uniform­ly on both sides, in order to reduce umbal­ance to the minimum. Furthermore, make
sure that the load is firmly secured to the
vehicle, especially during long trips.

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Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger­ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards
and forks, because the vehicle might re­spond more slowly in turns and its ma­noeuvrability could be unavoidably im­paired.

Do not place bags that are too bulky on the
vehicle sides and do not ride with the crash
helmet, because they could hit people or
obstacles, making you lose control of the
vehicle.

Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se­cured to the vehicle.

Do not carry bags which protrude too much
from the luggage-rack or which cover the
lights, horn or indicators.

Do not carry animals or children on the
glove compartment or on the luggage rack.

Do not exceed the maximum load allowed
for each side-bag.

When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability
and its manoeuvrability can be compro­mised.

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1) Headlight

2) Left rear-view mirror

3) Clutch fluid reservoir

4) Ignition switch/steering
lock/parking lights

5) Engine oil tank cap

6) Saddle lock

7) Rider left footrest

8) Rider saddle

9) Battery

10) Passenger seat

11) Electronic unit

12) Rear fork

13) Drive chain

14) Passenger left footrest
(snapping, closed/open)

15) Centre stand m

16) Side stand

17) Shifting lever

18) Engine oil filter

19) Engine oil tank

20) Engine oil level

21) Horn

22) Left fairing

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1) Rear light

2) Glove/tool kit compartment

3) Main fuse carrier (30A)

4) Rear shock absorber

5) Fuel tank

6) Air cleaner

7) Fuel tank filler cap

8) Front brake fluid tank

9) Right rear-view mirror

10) Secondary fuse carrier
(15A)

11) Air temperature sensor

12) Coolant expansion tank cap

13) Coolant expansion

14) Rear brake control lever

15) Rider right footrest

16) Rear brake pump

17) Rear brake fluid tank

18) Passenger right footrest
(snapping, closed/open)

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2) Direction indicator switch (6)

3) Horn push button (*)

4) Dimmer switch (8 - 7)

5) High beam signaller push button (7)/LAP push button (multifunc-

tion)

6) Clutch lever

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7) Instruments and indicators

8) Front brake lever

9) Throttle grip

10) Engine stop switch (2 - 1)

11) Start push button (+)

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2) Green direction indicator warning light LED (6)

3) Red engine oil pressure warning light LED (.)

4) Amber side stand down warning light LED (Æ)

5) Red diagnostic warning light LED (EFI)

6) Blue high beam warning light LED (7)

7) Amber low fuel warning light LED (-)

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8) Right multifunction digital display (fuel level-air temperature ­coolant temperature - clock/injection system error codes)

9) SET and MODE programming buttons

10) Green neutral indicator warning light LED (/)

11) Revolution counter

12) Left digital display (odometer)

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aCAUTION

The switching km/mi °C/°F is set and fixed by APRILIA in the
vehicle production phase, according to the country of desti­nation.
This setting cannot be modified successively.

Description Function

Direction indicator warning light LED

High beam warning light LED

Revolution counter rpm

Amber low fuel warning light LED

Side stand down war warning light
LED

Engine oil pressure warning light
LED

Neutral indicator warning light LED

Blinks when the direction indicators are on.

6

Comes on when the high beam bulbs are on or when the headlight signaller is operated.

7

Indicates the number of revolutions of the engine per minute.

aCAUTION

Comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 4 ± 1 L.

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In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 29 (FUEL).

Comes on when the side stand is down.

Æ

Comes on whenever the ignition switch is in position “2” and the engine is not running, thus
checking the functionality of the LED.

If the light LED does not come on in this phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.

.

aCAUTION

this means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient.
In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact an

Comes on when the gear is in neutral.

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NOTE Whenever the ignition switch is turned to position “2”,

all the LED warning lights, including the dashboard lighting
LEDs, come on on the dashboard for approximately three sec­onds, thus testing the correct operation of the LEDs.

Never exceed the engine max. speed rate, see p. 54 (RUNNING-IN).

If the engine oil pressure warning light LED “
the start or comes on during the normal operation of the engine,

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Description Function

Comes on for approximately three seconds whenever the ignition switch is turned to position

2”, thus testing the correct operation of the LED.

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Diagnostic warning light LED EFI

Speedometer (km/h) It indicates the driving speed.

Digital display
(left side)

Multifunction
digital display
(right side)

Odometer (km - mi) Indicates the partial or total number of kilometres (miles) covered.

Fuel level indicator

aCAUTION

operation of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly. In
many cases, the engine keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediately
contact an

Indicates the fuel level in the tank.
The fuel quantity is shown by the indicator range (analog display).
When the fuel tank is full, the indicator range is completely on.
As the fuel level decreases, the marked area of the indicator range decreases

accordingly.
When no segment of the indicator range is on and the low fuel warning light

LED blinks, this means that the quantity of fuel left in the tank amounts to less

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than 5 ± 1

In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 29 (FUEL).

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aCAUTION

low fuel warning light LED blinks, contact an

If the diagnostic warning light LED “EFI” comes on and blinks
when the engine is started or starts blinking during the normal

Official Dealer.

When no segment of the indicator range is on, the
numerical display blinks indicating “

NOTE The digital sector is used to display the air temperature (T°AIR).

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To alternate the
data displayed,
see p. 20 (SET­TING BUT­TONS).

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Description Function

Displays the air temperature.
This temperature is displayed in the numerical sector (numerical display).

With temperatures under -20 °C (-4 °F) the writing “

-20 °C (-68 °F) and 50 °C (122 °F) the exact temperature value is displayed;
over 50 °C (122 °F) the writing “” (“”) is displayed.

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Multifunction
digital display
(right side)

Air temperature
indicator

moderate speed, since there may be ice formation, and avoid abrupt
brakings or manoeuvres that may cause loss of grip.

T°AIR

When the air temperature is equal to or lower than 3 °C (37.4 °F), the display
blinks indicating the temperature for ten seconds [even if in the meantime the
temperature increases and exceeds 3 °C (37.4 °F)].

If the temperature remains under 3 °C (37.4 °F), the procedure is repeated
every five minutes for three times.

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When the digita l display bli nks ind ica ting a tempe­rature equal to or lower than 3°C (37.4 °F), drive at

When the digital display blinks showing the writing

BB” or the writing “”, contact an

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data displayed,
see p. 20 (SET­TING BUT­TONS).

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Description Function

Indicates the temperature of the coolant in the engine, see p. 20 (SETTING
BUTTONS).

The temperature is indicated by the indicator range (analog display) and by
the value expressed in °C (°F) (digital display).

Up to 35 °C (97 °F) the writing “

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To lower the coolant temperature the cooling fans operate even when
the engine is not running and are switched off automatically.

aCAUTION

sly damaged.

If a temperature of 116 – 125 °C (241 – 257 °F) is displayed and the second­last segment of the indicator range blinks, stop the engine, wait for the cooling
fans to be switched off and check the coolant level, see p. 38 (COOLANT).

If a temperature of 126 – 135 °C (259 – 275 °F) is displayed and the last two
segments of the indicator range blink, stop the vehicle and let the engine idle
for approximately two minutes, thus allowing the coolant to circulate regularly
in the system; then, press the engine stop switch to position “
the coolant level, see p. 38 (COOLANT). If the situation on the dashboard re­mains the same after the coolant level has been checked, do not start the
vehicle and contact an aprilia Official Dealer.

After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every 7500 km (4600 mi),
the word “SERVICE” appears.

aCAUTION

regular service intervals chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR SERVICE INTER­VALS CHART).

Multifunction
digital display
(right side)

Coolant temperatu­re indicator (°C/°F)

Service operation in­dicator “SERVICE”

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” is displayed.

The switching on and off of the cooling fans does
not depend on the position of the ignition switch.

If the maximum allowed temperature (125°C or
257 °F) is exceeded, the engine may be seriou-

1” and check

In this case contact an
who will carry out the operations indicated in the

APRILIA

Official Dealer,

To alternate the
data displayed,
see p. 20 (SET­TING BUT­TONS).

Clock

Indicates the hour and minutes according to the presetting, see p. 20 (SET­TING BUTTONS).

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2

1

120

140

100

160

PUSH

80

60

40

20

0

180

km/h

200

220

240

km

5

4

3

2

1

0

3

EFI

6

7

8

9

10

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min

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MARELLI

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4

5

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6

TAIR

9

C

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ENGINE

CONTROL
DIAGNOSIS

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8

C

TIME

EFI

MODE

ENGINE

CONTROL
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aWARNING

The operations described below must
be carried out with the vehicle at rest.
Performing these operations while the
vehicle is running may be cause of acci­dents.

NOTE The following information is to be

considered as referred to the vehicle at
rest.

When the ignition key (1) is turned to posi­tion “2”, the following lights come on on
the dashboard within three seconds:

– all the warning lights LED;
– all the dashboard lighting LEDs;
– all the segments on the left display;
– all the segments and writings on the

right multifunction display;

– the pointers of the indicators move to the

bottom of the indicator range;

thus testing the operation of LEDs, writ­ings, segments and instruments.

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After three seconds, the engine oil pres­sure warning light LED “.” (2) remains
on on the dashboard (and will remain on
until the engine is started) and the follow­ing will appear on the displays:

– total number of kilometres covered (3);
– fuel quantity (4);
– air temperature (5);
– coolant temperature (6) [up to 35 °C

(95°F) the writing “---” is displayed];

– hour and minutes (7).

ADJUSTING THE DASHBOARD
LIGHTING

It is possible to select three different levels
for the dashboard lighting: 100%; 60%;
25%.

For the adjustment, proceed as follows:

◆ Move the light switch (8) to position

“'”;

ì Bring the dimmer switch “8 - 7” (9)

to position “8”.

NOTE Three seconds after the last se-

lection, the button SET returns to the
switching mode total/partial kilometres
(miles) odometer.

◆ Turn the ignition switch (1) to position

“2” and, within three seconds, press the
button SET (10) in sequence, thus ob­taining the three lighting levels.

◆ Select the desired lighting level.

SWITCHING FROM km/mi, °C/°F

aCAUTION

The switching km/mi, °C/°F is set and
fixed by APRILIA in the vehicle produc­tion phase, according to the country of
destination.
This setting cannot be modified succes­sively.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

0

km

km/h

DIAGNOSIS

CONTROL

ENGINE

C

SETSETMODE

TIME

1

2

TAIR

SET

MODE

TAIR

L

4

TIME

MODE

5

C

ENGINE

CONTROL

SET

DIAGNOSIS

13

SWITCHING FROM TOTAL TO PARTIAL
KILOMETRE (MILE) ODOMETER

Left display

◆ Press and release the button SET (1);

the relevant total partial or total kilome­tres (miles) covered will appear on the
display.

NOTE Whenever the ignition switch is

turned to position “2”, the display always
indicates the total number of kilometres
(miles) covered.

To set the partial kilometre (mile) odom­eter to zero, proceed as follows:

◆ Display the partial number of kilometres

◆ Press the button SET (1) for more than

three seconds; the segments (2) are set
to zero.

covered, see above.

SETTING THE CLOCK (HOURS AND
MINUTES)

NOTE The setting of the clock can be

carried out only with the vehicle at rest.

◆ Press the MODE (3) push button for

more than three seconds, the segments
corresponding to the hours (4) will blink.

NOTE If the button SET (1) is pressed

and released, the data are changed one by
one; if the button SET (1) is kept pressed,
the data change scrolling quickly and cycli­cally.

◆ Press the SET (1) push button and se-

lect the desired hour.

◆ To confirm the time setting, press and re-

lease the button MODE (3), and the
minute segments (5) will blink.

◆ Press the SET (1) push button and se-

lect the desired minutes.

◆ To confirm the minute setting, press and

release the MODE (3) push button.

NOTE If the battery is removed, the

clock is set to zero.

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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch

is in position “2”.

1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (*)

The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.

2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (6)

To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left; to
indicate the turn to the right, move the switch to the right.
To turn off the direction indicator, press the switch.

3) DIMMER SWITCH (8 - 7)
When the light switch is in position “(”: if the dimmer switch
is in position “7”, the high beam comes on; while if it is in po­sition “8”, the low beam comes on.

3) DIMMER SWITCH (8 - 7)
When it is in position “8” the parking lights, the dashboard
light and the low beam are always on.
When it is in position “7”, the high beam comes on.

4) HIGH BEAM SIGNALLING PUSH BUTTON (7)

It makes it possible to use the high beam for signalling to
forthcoming vehicles while overtaking and in case of peril
and/or emergency.

The high beam blinking is operated by pressing the push but­ton, independently of the position of the light switch (( - '

).

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NOTE To disconnect the high beam blinking, release the push

button.

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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch

is in position “2”.

1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (2 - 1)

aWARNING

Do not operate the engine stop switch “2 - 1” in running
conditions.

This is a safety or emergency switch.
With the switch pressed in position “2”, it is possible to start
the engine; when the switch is pressed to position “1”, the
engine stops.

aCAUTION

To stop the vehicle, use exclusively the ignition switch (A).
Leave the engine stop switch (1) in position “2” and use it
only in case of emergency.

aCAUTION

With stopped engine and ignition switch in position “2”, the
battery may discharge.
If the engine stop switch must be used (1), immediately af­terwards turn the ignition switch (A) to position “1”.

2) LIGHT SWITCH (( - ' -

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When the light switch is in position “•”, the lights are off; when
the switch is in position “'”, the parking lights and the dash-
board light are on; when the switch is in position “(”, the
parking lights, the dashboard light and the low beam are on.
The high beam can be operated by means of the dimmer
switch.

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3

3) START PUSH BUTTON (+)

When the start push button “+” is pressed, the starter makes
the engine run. For the starting, see p. 48 (STARTING).

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The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the
upper plate of the steering column.

NOTE The key operates the ignition

switch/steering lock, the fuel tank lock (2)
and the passenger seat lock (3).

Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the

vehicle.

3

PUSH

Position Function Key removal

The stee­ring is loc­ked. It is

It is possible
to remove the
key.

neither pos-

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lock

sible to start
the engine,
nor to switch
on the
lights.

Neither the
engine, nor
the lights

It is possible
to remove the

key.
can be
switched on.

The engine
and the
lights can be

It is not possi-

ble to remove

the key.
switched on.

The parking

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on.

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Never turn the key to position “&” in
running conditions, in order to avoid
losing control of the vehicle.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

◆ Turn the handlebar completely leftwards.

◆ Turn the key to position “1”.

◆ Press the key and rotate it to position “&”.

NOTE If it is necessary to switch on the

parking lights, see p. 25 (PARKING
LIGHTS).

◆ Extract the key.

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The vehicle is provided with front and rear
parking lights. Even if it is always advisable
to park the vehicle in the appropriate park­ing areas and in any case in illuminated
places, the parking lights are very useful
when it is necessary to park the vehicle in a
dark or badly illuminated area, or in any
case when the vehicle must be visible.

OPERATION
To switch on the parking lights, proceed

as follows:

◆ Lock the steering without extracting the

key (1), see p. 25 (STEERING LOCK).

◆ Turn the key (1) to position “:” (PARK-

ING).

◆ Make sure that both parking lights (front

and rear) are on and operate correctly.

◆ Remove the key (1).

aCAUTION

Do not leave the parking lights on for
long periods, in order to avoid the wear
of the battery due to the current con­sumption required by the lights. The
complete wear of the battery makes it
impossible to start the vehicle.

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◆ Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.

56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).

◆ Introduce the key (1) in the seat lock.

◆ Rotate the key (1) clockwise, lift and

withdraw the seat (2) from behind.

NOTE The glove/tool kit compartment is

positioned under the passenger seat.

To reach it, proceed as follows:

◆ Remove the glove/tool kit compartment

cover (3).

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To lock the seat (2), proceed as follows:

NOTE Before lowering and locking the

seat (2), make sure that you have not left
the key in the glove/tool kit compartment.

◆ Insert the two front couplings (4) in the

relevant seats (5).

◆ Lower and press the passenger seat (2),

making the lock snap.

aWARNING

Before leaving, make sure that the seat
(2) is properly locked.

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If a larger surface for the luggage is need­ed, when the rider travels alone the pas­senger seat can be removed. To carry out
this operation, it is necessary to lock the
glove/tool kit compartment cover (3).

In this case:

◆ Remove the passenger seat, see p. 26

(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE PASSEN­GER SEAT).

◆ Remove the lock coupling (6) from its

seat.

◆ Insert the lock coupling (6) and fit it cor-

rectly in the appropriate seat (7) on the
glove/tool kit compartment cover (see
figure).

◆ Correctly position the glove/tool kit com-

partment cover (3) in its seat.

10

6

6

7

◆ Lower and press the glove/tool kit com-

partment cover (3), making the lock
snap.

Maximum allowed weight: 9 kg.

aWARNING

The luggage must not be excessively
bulky and it must be firmly anchored to
the passenger grab rails.

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To reach the glove/tool kit compartment,
proceed as follows:

◆ Remove the saddle, see p. 26 (UNLOCK-

ING/LOCKING THE PASSENGER
SEAT).

The tool kit (8) includes:
– 2.5 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 mm bent hexagon

spanners (9);
– 8 – 10 mm double fork spanner (10);
– 13 – 14 mm double fork spanner (11);
– 26 mm simple box spanner (12);
– extension for simple box spanners (13);
– 6 – 7 mm double socket spanner (14);
– 8 – 10 mm double socket spanner (15);
– 16 mm socket spanner for spark plug

(16);
– double-ended, cross-/cut-headed screw-

driver (17);
– tool case (18);

9

12

13

17

14

16

Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg.

11

15

18

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To perform some specific operations, it is
advisable to use the following special tools
(to be requested to an aprilia Official Deal-
er):

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Tool Operations

Front support stand (1), see p.
74 (POSITIONING THE VEHI­CLE ON THE FRONT SUP­PORT STAND

Click clamp (2) installation pli­ers, see p. 62 (CLICK
CLAMPS).

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Front wheel di­sassembly.

Click clamp in­stallation.

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This vehicle is provided with an outlet (3)
for plugs with 20 mm diameter.

Do not connect any electrical equipment with
electrical input over 180 W or voltage differ­ent from 12 V to the outlet.

aWARNING

Do not use the outlet while the vehicle
is running, since the plug may come off
and fall on the moving parts of the vehi­cle.

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The vehicle may be equipped with the fol­lowing accessories (to be requested to the
aprilia Official Dealer):

– centre stand m;
– side bags m;
– bag on the tank m;
– rear case m.

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aWARNING

The fuel used for internal combustion
engines is extremely inflammable and
in particular conditions it can become
explosive.

It is important to carry out the refuelling
and the maintenance operations in a
well-ventilated area, with the engine off.

Do not smoke while refuelling or near
fuel vapours, in any case avoid any con­tact with naked flames, sparks and any
other heat source to prevent the fuel
from catching fire or from exploding.

Further, prevent fuel from flowing out of
the fuel filler, as it could catch fire when
getting in contact with the red-hot sur­faces of the engine.

In case some fuel has accidentally been
spilt, make sure that the area has com­pletely dried and before starting the ve­hicle verify that there is no fuel inside
the fuel filler neck.

Since petrol expands under the heat of
the sun and due to the effects of sun ra­diation, never fill the tank to the brim.

Screw the plug up carefully after refuel­ling. Avoid any contact of the fuel with
the skin and the inhalation of vapours;
do not swallow fuel or pour it from a re­ceptacle into another by means of a
tube.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE EN­VIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Use only premium grade unleaded petrol,
min. O.N. 95 (N.O.R.M.) and 85
(N.O.M.M.).

To refuel, proceed as follows:

◆ Raise the flap (1).

◆ Insert the key (2) in the tank plug lock

(3).

◆ Turn the key clockwise, pull and open

the fuel flap.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY (reserve includ­ed): 25

TANK RESERVE: 5 ± 1 L

L

aCAUTION

Do not put additives or other substanc­es into the fuel.

If you use a funnel or other similar
items, make sure that they are perfectly
clean.

aWARNING

Do not fill the tank completely; the max­imum fuel level must remain below the
lower edge of the filler neck (see figure).

◆ Refuel.

MAX

After refuelling:

MAX

1

3

2

NOTE The cap can be closed only when

the key (2) is inserted.

◆ With inserted key (2), close the cap by

pressing it.

aWARNING

Make sure that the cap is properly
closed.

◆ Withdraw the key (2).

◆ Close the flap (1).

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NOTE This vehicle is provided with front

and rear disc brakes, with separate hy­draulic circuits.

The following information refers to a single
braking system, but is valid for both.

aWARNING

Sudden resistance or clearance prob­lems on the brake lever may be due to
troubles in the hydraulic system.
For any doubt regarding the perfect
functioning of the braking system and
in case you are not able to carry out the
usual checking operations, contact
your APRILIA Official Dealer.

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aWARNING

Make sure that the brake discs are nei­ther oily nor greasy, especially after
maintenance or checking operations.

Check that the brake cables are neither
twisted nor worn out.

Prevent water or dust from accidentally
getting into the circuit.

In case maintenance operations are to
be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it
is advisable to use latex gloves.

If the brake fluid gets in contact with the
skin or the eyes, it can cause serious ir­ritations.

aWARNING

Carefully wash the parts of your body
that get in contact with the liquid. Con­sult a doctor or an oculist if the liquid
gets in contact with your eyes.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN
THE ENVIRONMENT.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

aCAUTION

When using the brake fluid, take care
not to spill it on the plastic or painted
parts, since it can damage them.