Moto Guzzi California 2012 Owner's manual

MOTO GUZZI WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU

for choosing one of its products. We have compiled this booklet to provide a comprehensive overview of your vehicle's quality features. Please read it
carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details
and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle
well and that it will continue to give you satisfactory service for many years to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle; should the vehicle
be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.

Moto Guzzi California

Ed. 02_10/2012

The instructions in this manual have been prepared to offer mainly a simple and clear guide to its use; it also describes routine maintenance procedures
and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Moto Guzzi Dealer or Workshop, The booklet also contains instructions
for simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this booklet require the use of special tools and/or particular technical knowledge; for
these operations, please take your vehicle to an authorised Moto Guzzi Dealer or Workshop.

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Personal safety

Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal

Safeguarding the environment

Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam-

aging the environment.

The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious

damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee

The symbols illustrated above are very important. They are used to highlight parts of the
booklet that should be read with particular care. The different symbols are used to make
each topic in the manual simple and quick to locate. Before starting the engine, read this
booklet thoroughly and the "SAFE RIDING" section in particular. Your safety as well as
other's does not only depend on the quickness of your reflexes and agility, but also on
how well you know your vehicle, the state of maintenance of the vehicle itself and your
knowledge of the rules for SAFE RIDING. For your safety, get to know your vehicle well
so as to safely ride and master it in road traffic IMPORTANT This booklet is an integral
part of the vehicle, and must be handed to the new owner in the event of sale.

injury.

Vehicle intactness

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INDEX

GENERAL RULES....................................................................... 7

Foreword............................................................................... 8

Motorcycle care..................................................................... 8

Carbon monoxide.................................................................. 11

Fuel....................................................................................... 11

Hot components.................................................................... 12

Start off and Riding................................................................ 12

The braking........................................................................... 13

Warning lights........................................................................ 13

Used engine oil and gearbox oil............................................ 14

Brake and clutch fluid............................................................ 15

Battery hydrogen gas and electrolyte.................................... 15

Stand..................................................................................... 16

Reporting of defects that affect safety................................... 16

VEHICLE...................................................................................... 17

Arrangement of the main components...................................... 19

Dashboard................................................................................ 21

Instrument panel....................................................................... 22

Light unit................................................................................... 23

Digital lcd display...................................................................... 24

Alarms................................................................................... 29

Mapping selection................................................................. 31

Control buttons...................................................................... 33

Advanced functions............................................................... 35

Ignition switch........................................................................ 40

Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 41

Parking lights......................................................................... 42

Horn button............................................................................... 42

Switch direction indicators........................................................ 43

High/low beam selector............................................................. 43

Passing button.......................................................................... 44

Daytime/night lights switch........................................................ 45

Heated handgrip control............................................................ 45

Flasher button........................................................................... 46

Start-up button.......................................................................... 47

Engine stop switch.................................................................... 47

Button Cruise Control................................................................ 47

System ABS.............................................................................. 49

MGTC system(Moto Guzzi Controllo Trazione)........................ 53

Opening the saddle............................................................... 55

Identification.............................................................................. 56

Provision for the installation of accessories.............................. 57

USE.............................................................................................. 59

Checks...................................................................................... 60

Refuelling.................................................................................. 63

Rear shock absorbers adjustment............................................ 64

Rear shock absorbers setting................................................ 65

Front fork adjustment................................................................ 66

Justering af greb til forbremse.................................................. 66

Clutch lever adjustment............................................................ 67

Running in................................................................................. 67

Starting up the engine............................................................... 68

Parking...................................................................................... 68

Catalytic silencer....................................................................... 69

Stand......................................................................................... 70

Suggestion to prevent theft....................................................... 71

Basic safety rules...................................................................... 72

MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 77

Foreword................................................................................... 78

Engine oil level check............................................................ 78

Engine oil top-up................................................................... 80

Engine oil change.................................................................. 81

Engine oil filter replacement.................................................. 81

Universal joint oil level.............................................................. 81

Gearbox oil level....................................................................... 82

Tyres......................................................................................... 82

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Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 84

Removing the air filter............................................................... 84

Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 85

Braking system fluid top up................................................... 85

Checking clutch fluid................................................................. 86

Topping up clutch fluid.......................................................... 86

Use of a new battery............................................................. 86

Checking the electrolyte level................................................ 87

Charging the battery.............................................................. 87

Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 88

Fuses........................................................................................ 89

Lamps....................................................................................... 92

Headlight adjustment............................................................. 95

Front direction indicators........................................................... 96

Additional light activation....................................................... 97

Bulb replacement.................................................................. 98

Rear optical unit........................................................................ 99

Rear turn indicators................................................................... 99

Number plate light..................................................................... 100

Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 100

Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 101

Periods of inactivity................................................................... 103

Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 104

TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 111

Kit equipment............................................................................ 119

PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE............................................... 121

Scheduled maintenance table................................................... 122

SPECIAL FITTINGS..................................................................... 127

Accessories index..................................................................... 128

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Moto Guzzi California

Chap. 01

General rules

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Foreword

NOTE
CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE INTERVALS SPECI-

FIED IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN PARTICULAR RAINY OR DUSTY CONDI­TIONS, OFF ROAD OR FOR TRACK USE.

Motorcycle care

Moto Guzzi recommends using quality products for cleaning the vehicle. The use of
unsuitable products can damage vehicle components. For cleaning do not use sol­vents such as "nitro thinner", "cold cleaning agents", or similar fuels, or cleaning
products that contain alcohol.

WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE

Moto Guzzi recommends softening with water and then carefully removing the insects
and stubborn stains before washing the vehicle.

To prevent stains, do not wash the motorcycle immediately after exposure to sunlight,
and do not wash it in the sun.

If the vehicle is used during the winter months, be sure to frequently wash your mo­torcycle. To remove anti-icing salt sprayed on roads in the winter, wash the motorcycle
with cold water immediately after use.

CAUTION
AFTER CLEANING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, THE EFFICIENCY OF THE BRAKING

SYSTEM MAY BE TEMPORARILY AFFECTED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WA­TER ON THE FRICTION SURFACES. CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN BRAKING
SPACE, OPERATE THE BRAKES REPEATEDLY TO RESTORE NORMAL CON­DITIONS. CARRY OUT THE PRE-RIDE CHECKS BEFORE USE.

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USE OF HOT WATER INTENSIFIES THE EFFECT OF THE SALT. USE ONLY
PLENTY OF COLD WATER TO WASH AND REMOVE ANTI-ICING SALT

USE OF HIGH PRESSURE WASHING SYSTEMS (OR STEAM CLEANERS) CAN
DAMAGE THE SEALS, OIL SEALS, BRAKING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AND THE SADDLE. DO NOT USE STEAM OR HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING SYS­TEMS.

CLEANING OF SENSITIVE PARTS
BODYWORK

To keep the motorcycle bright, wash it regularly, especially if used in areas with high
levels of pollution or mud. Aggressive stains from tree resins, gasoline, oil, brake fluid
or bird excrement in general

must be removed immediately, otherwise permanent stains on the paint can appear.
After washing it is easy to identify marks and residual stains, remove them from the
body using a soft cloth and brand-name, non-abrasive polish, and protect with a pro­tective wax for cars. Periodic care, a thorough cleaning and regular protective wax for
the bodywork preserves the aesthetic quality of the motorcycle over the long term.

PLASTIC COMPONENTS

IF THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS ARE CLEANED USING AGGRESSIVE AGENTS,
THE SURFACE MAY BE DAMAGED. DO NOT USE CLEANING PRODUCTS CON­TAINING ALCOHOL, SOLVENTS OR THAT ARE ABRASIVE FOR THE CLEANING

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OF PLASTIC PARTS. ROTARY BRUSHES OR SPONGES WITH HARD SURFA­CES CAN MAKE SCRATCHES

CHROME PARTS AND POLISHED METAL

TREAT THE PARTS MADE OF CHROME, ALUMINIUM OR POLISHED STEEL IN
A SPECIAL MANNER. WASH THEM WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CAR SHAM­POO, POLISH AND REGULARLY BRIGHTEN THEM WITH POLISH PASTE, PRO­TECT THEM WITH WAXES OR SUITABLE ACID-FREE PRODUCTS (E.G.
VASELINE)

RADIATOR

IF USING THE MOTORCYCLE IN THE WINTER ON ROADS WITH DEICING SALT,
REGULARLY WASH THE RADIATOR TO PREVENT AESTHETIC DAMAGE AND
THE ENGINE FROM OVERHEATING. WASH USING PLENTY OF WATER. FOR
EXAMPLE USE GARDEN RUBBER WITH WATER AT LOW PRESSURE.

RUBBER PARTS

Clean the rubber parts using water and mild shampoo (brand-name, suitable for car
bodies)

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THE USE OF SILICONE SPRAY TO CLEAN THE RUBBER SEALS MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE. DO NOT USE OTHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING SILICON FOR
CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE

Carbon monoxide

If you need to keep the engine running in order to perform a procedure, please ensure
that you do so in an open or very well ventilated area. Never let the engine run in an
enclosed area. If you do work in an enclosed area, make sure to use a smoke-ex­traction system.

CAUTION

EXHAUST EMISSIONS CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, A POISONOUS GAS
WHICH CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND EVEN DEATH.

Fuel

CAUTION

THE FUEL USED TO POWER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND MAY BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IT IS
THEREFORE RECOMMENDED TO CARRY OUT REFUELLING AND MAINTE­NANCE PROCEDURES IN A VENTILATED AREA WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED
OFF. DO NOT SMOKE DURING REFUELLING OR NEAR FUEL VAPOUR. AVOID

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ANY CONTACT WITH NAKED FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER HEAT SOURCES
WHICH MAY CAUSE IGNITION OR EXPLOSION.

DO NOT ALLOW FUEL TO DISPERSE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

VEHICLE FALL OR EXCESSIVE INCLINATION CAN CAUSE FUEL TO SPILL OUT.

Hot components

The engine and the exhaust system components get very hot and remain in this con­dition for a certain time interval after the engine has been switched off. Before handling
these components, make sure that you are wearing insulating gloves or wait until the
engine and the exhaust system have cooled down.

Start off and Riding

NOTE
TAKE PARTICULAR CARE WHEN NEGOTIATING BENDS, AS BANKING EX-

CESSIVELY MAY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE. AP­PROACH BENDS WITH CAUTION AND AT AN APPROPRIATE SPEED.

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CAUTION
IF THE FUEL RESERVE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE RIDING, THIS

INDICATES THAT THE FUEL LEVEL IS LOW AND ONLY LIMITED RANGE IS RE­MAINING.

REFUEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

The braking

CAUTION
STOP THE VEHICLE MAINLY USING THE FRONT BRAKE. THE REAR BRAKE

MUST ONLY BE USED TO BALANCE THE BRAKING EFFECT, AND ONLY TO­GETHER WITH THE FRONT BRAKE.

Warning lights

IF IF THE ALARM WARNING LAMP LIGHTS AND THE MESSAGE "SERVICE" OR
"URGENT SERVICE" IS DISPLAYED WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING NOR­MALLY, THIS INDICATES THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT HAS DE­TECTED A FAILURE.

IN MANY CASES THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE WITH LIMITED
PERFORMANCE; IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN Official Moto Guzzi Dealer.

IF THE ALARM WARNING LIGHT AND THE WORD ON THE ENGINE OIL PRES­SURE DISPLAY REMAIN ON, OR IF THEY TURN ON DURING ENGINE REGULAR
OPERATION, IT MEANS THAT THE OIL PRESSURE IN THE CIRCUIT IS TOO

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LOW.IN THIS CASE THE ENGINE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF IN ORDER
TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE DAMAGE.

CARRY OUT ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK. IF THE OIL PRESSURE LEVEL RE­MAINS LOW ALTHOUGH THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED ABOVE HAS BEEN
PROPERLY CARRIED OUT, CONTACT AN OFFICIAL Moto Guzzi DEALER TO
HAVE THE CIRCUIT CHECKED.

Used engine oil and gearbox oil

CAUTION

IT IS ADVISABLE TO WEAR PROTECTIVE IMPERMEABLE GLOVES WHEN
SERVICING THE VEHICLE.

THE ENGINE OR GEARBOX OIL MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE SKIN
IF HANDLED FOR PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME AND ON A REGULAR BA­SIS.

WASH YOUR HANDS CAREFULLY AFTER HANDLING OIL.
HAND THE OIL OVER TO OR HAVE IT COLLECTED BY THE NEAREST USED

OIL RECYCLING COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

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Brake and clutch fluid

Brake and clutch fluid

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUIDS CAN DAMAGE THE PLASTIC OR RUBBER PAIN­TED SURFACES. WHEN SERVICING THE BRAKING SYSTEM OR THE CLUTCH
SYSTEM, PROTECT THESE COMPONENTS WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. ALWAYS
WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES WHEN SERVICING THESE SYSTEMS. BRAKE
AND CLUTCH FLUIDS ARE EXTREMELY HARMFUL FOR YOUR EYES. IN THE
EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH THE EYES, RINSE THEM IMMEDI­ATELY WITH ABUNDANT COLD, CLEAN WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Battery hydrogen gas and electrolyte

CAUTION

THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC, CORROSIVE AND AS IT CONTAINS
SULPHURIC ACID, IT CAN CAUSE BURNS WHEN IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN.
WHEN HANDLING BATTERY ELECTROLYTE, WEAR TIGHT-FITTING GLOVES
AND PROTECTIVE APPAREL. IN THE EVENT OF SKIN CONTACT WITH THE
ELECTROLYTIC FLUID, RINSE WELL WITH PLENTY OF CLEAN WATER. IT IS
PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR EYES BECAUSE EVEN TINY
AMOUNTS OF BATTERY ACID MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. IF THE FLUID GETS
IN CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES, WASH WITH ABUNDANT WATER FOR FIF­TEEN MINUTES AND CONSULT AN EYE SPECIALIST IMMEDIATELY. THE BAT­TERY RELEASES EXPLOSIVE GASES; KEEP IT AWAY FROM FLAMES,
SPARKS, CIGARETTES OR ANY OTHER HEAT SOURCES. ENSURE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION WHEN SERVICING OR RECHARGING THE BATTERY.

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KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
BATTERY LIQUID IS CORROSIVE. DO NOT POUR OR SPILL ON PLASTIC COM-

PONENTS IN PARTICULAR. ENSURE THAT THE ELECTROLYTIC ACID IS COM­PATIBLE WITH THE BATTERY BEING ACTIVATED.

Stand

BEFORE SETTING OFF, MAKE SURE THE STAND HAS BEEN COMPLETELY
RETRACTED TO ITS POSITION.

DO NOT REST THE RIDER'S OR PASSENGER'S WEIGHT ON THE SIDE STAND.

Reporting of defects that affect safety

Unless otherwise specified in this Use and Maintenance Booklet, do not remove any
mechanical or electrical component.

CAUTION
SOME CONNECTORS IN THE VEHICLE MAY BE ACCIDENTALLY SWAPPED

AND MAY COMPROMISE NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION IF INCORRECTLY IN­STALLED.

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Moto Guzzi California

Chap. 02

Vehicle

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02_01

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02_02

Arrangement of the main components (02_02)

key:

1. Front headlight assembly

2. Front left turn indicator

3. Windshield (if applicable)

4. Instrument panel

5. Clutch pump

6. Left rear-view mirror

7. Left light switch

8. Fuel tank cap

9. Fuel tank

10. Rider/passenger saddle

11. Passenger handgrip (if applicable)

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12. Left side saddle pannier (if applicable)

13. Brake light/left rear turn indicator

14. License plate light

15. Left silencer

16. Rear tone wheel

17. Left hand passenger footrest

18. Side stand

19. Gear lever

20. Engine oil level dipstick

21. Left rider footrest

22. Front tone wheel

23. Front fork

24. Left fog light (if applicable)

25. Brake light/right rear turn indicator

26. Rear right shock absorber

27. Battery

28. Rear brake pump reservoir

29. Right hand light switch

30. Right rear-view mirror

31. Front brake pump

32. Front right turn indicator

33. Right fog light (if applicable)

34. Engine protection (if applicable)

35. Rear brake lever

36. Right hand rider footrest

37. Rear brake pump

38. Right hand passenger footrest

39. Right silencer

40. Luggage protection (if applicable)

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02_03

Dashboard (02_03)

Instrument panel / controls location key:

1. Clutch control lever

2. Instruments and gauges

3. Ignition switch /steering lock

4. Front brake lever

5. Throttle grip

6. MODE switch

7. Turn indicator switch

8. Horn button

9. Light switch

10. Heated handgrip button (if applicable)

11. Cruise control button

12. Emergency telltale light button

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02_04

13. Starter button and engine stop switch (On/Off)

14. Day/night lights mode switch

Instrument panel (02_04, 02_05)

key:

1. Rpm indicator

2. Multifunctional digital display

3. Warning lights

CAUTION
PROLONGED EXPOSURE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT

WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS STATIONARY MAY CAUSE A TEMPORARY RE­DUCTION IN CONTRAST OF THE DIGITAL DISPLAY. THE DISPLAY WILL RE­TURN TO NORMAL ONCE IT HAS COOLED.

The instrument panel has an immobilizer which prevents start-up in case the system
does not identify a key which has been programmed before.

The vehicle is supplied with two keys already programmed. The instrument panel ac­cepts a maximum of four keys at the same time: contact an Official Moto Guzzi dealer
to enable these keys or to disable a key that has been lost.

02_05

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02_06

On start-up of the vehicle, for about ten seconds after the key is turned to the ON
position, the instrument panel reminds the rider to enter a five digit personal code.
This request is no longer displayed once the personal code is entered. For code en­tering procedure, see the CHANGE THE CODE section

It is important to remember the personal code because:

•

the vehicle can be started if the immobilizer system is faulty

•

the instrument panel need not be replaced should the ignition switch be
changed

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new keys can be programmed

Light unit (02_06)

key:

1. Cruise control warning light (green)

2. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) warning light (orange)

3. MGCT (Moto Guzzi Controllo Trazione) warning light (orange)

4. Turn indicator warning light (green)

5. Low fuel warning light (orange)

6. High beam warning light (blue)

7. Gear in neutral warning light (green)

8. General warning light (red)

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02_07

02_08

Digital lcd display (02_07, 02_08, 02_09, 02_10, 02_11, 02_12,
02_13, 02_14, 02_15, 02_16)

The following indicators will light up for a couple of seconds on the instrument panel
when the ignition key is set to "ON":

- the Moto Guzzi logo;

- all the warning lights;

- the back lighting. When the daytime light function is activated the back lighting
switches off after the key is turned ON.

The RPM indicator needle goes to the maximum value and then returns to zero.
After two seconds, all instruments immediately show the current value of the meas-

urements read.

NOTE
EVERY TIME THE SELECTOR IS HELD DOWN TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT THE

RIDER CAN GO FROM TRIP 1 TRIP2.

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02_09

The standard settings that can be viewed on the display are:

TRIP 1/TRIP 2 MODE

1) Ice alarm (can be displayed with temperature lower than 4°);

2) Ambient temperature (can be displayed in C° or in F°);

3) Any service key;

4) Speed (speedometer) (can be displayed in Kph or in Mph);

5) Gear selected;

6) Fuel level;

7) Any indication relative to power limitation in the ECU;

8) Selected engine mapping;

9) Trip computer or any alarms, specifically:

- total odometer

- Trip odometer

- Travelling time

- Average travelling speed

- Average fuel consumption

- Instant fuel consumption

- Reserve travel

- Battery voltage

- Clock
ONLY WITH THE VEHICLE AT A STANDSTILL:

- Menu

- MGCT (Moto Guzzi Controllo Trazione)

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02_10

02_11

FUEL LEVEL

On the digital display, on the right hand side, the fuel level in the tank can be viewed
through a series of bars (6).

When the fuel level drops far enough for only one bar to stay lit on the digital display
the fuel reserve warning light will turn on

Two kilometres after the low fuel warning light turns on, the kilometres travelled with
low fuel are shown on the digital display.

When the reserve fuel warning light is active, pressing a MODE control button will
cause it to disappear and reappear 60 seconds later.

NOTE
THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATION MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE INCLINA-

TION OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN IT IS ON THE SIDE STAND AS OPPOSED
TO WHEN IT IS IN MOTION.

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The instrument panel can display instantaneous fuel consumption.
The instrument panel can display average fuel consumption since the last journey log

reset.

02_12

When the thresholds of the maintenance intervals have been exceeded an adjustable
spanner icon will appear (3). Having a Moto Guzzi Dealership or authorised ga-
rage carry out scheduled service will eliminate this indication.

With the key set to "KEY OFF" the general alarm warning light flashes to indicate
activation of the locking system. To minimise battery consumption the light stops
flashing after 50 hours.

02_13

ICE ALARM

If the external temperature drops below 4 C° (39.2 F°), the ice symbol will appear in
the upper part of the digital display (1). Therefore, be particularly careful when riding.

When this temperature rises the symbol will disappear.

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02_15

02_16

BATTERY VOLTAGE

In this mode the correct battery voltage can be viewed

TIME ADJUSTMENT

The clock can be programmed with this option. To access this function press and hold
in the MODE button. Within this function, each time the right or left selector is pressed,
the time will be increased or decreased by one hour. Once 12 has been reached, the
next press of the selector will return to 1.

Hold down the selector to store the value and shift to the minute adjustment mode.
Each time the right or left selector is pressed, the minutes value will be increased or

decreased. Once 59 has been reached, the next press of the selector will return to 0.
To end the procedure press and hold in the selector.

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02_17

02_18

Alarms (02_17, 02_18, 02_19, 02_20, 02_21)

In case of failure, a different icon is displayed according to the cause at the bottom of
the display.

See an Official Moto Guzzi Dealership as soon as possible.

SERVICE ALARM

In case of failure found in the instrument panel or in the electronic control unit, the
instrument panel signals the failure by displaying the word SERVICE and the red
general warning light turns on.

If there is an immobilizer failure at ignition, the instrument panel requests you to enter
a user code. If the code is entered correctly, the instrument panel signals the failure
by displaying the word SERVICE and the red general warning light turns on.

URGENT SERVICE ALARM

A serious failure is signalled by a fast flashing (two flashes per second) of the general
warning light and by the URGENT and SERVICE words alternately being shown on
the digital display. See an Official Moto Guzzi Dealership as soon as possible. In these
cases the ECU activates a safety procedure limiting vehicle performance in order to
allow the rider to go to an Official Moto Guzzi Dealership at a reduced speed. Ac­cording to the type of failure, performance can be limited in two ways: a) by reducing
the maximum torque produced; b) by keeping the engine at idle speed but slightly
accelerated (during this operation, the throttle control is disabled).

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02_19

02_20

Oil failure

In case of oil pressure or oil pressure sensor failure, the instrument panel will signal
the fault with the flask and the steady lighting of the red general alarm warning light.

CAUTION
IF THIS SIGNAL APPEARS WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED ON (STEADY LIGHTING

OF THE WARNING LIGHT), A SENSOR FAULT IS SIGNALLED AND THERE IS
NO IMMEDIATE DANGER FOR THE ENGINE.

IF THE SIGNAL APPEARS AFTER ENGINE IGNITION (THE WARNING LIGHT IS
FLASHING), AN OIL PRESSURE FAULT IS SIGNALLED; SWITCH OFF THE EN­GINE IMMEDIATELY AND TAKE THE MOTORCYCLE TO AN Official Moto Guzzi
Dealership USING A ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE VEHICLE.

Electronic control unit disconnected alarm

In case no connection is detected, the disconnection icon is displayed on the instru­ment panel and the red general warning light turns on to signal this condition.

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