Stopping The Engine; Parking - APRILIA CAPONORD Manual

NEVER RIDE WITH THE ENGINE OFF WHEN GOING DOWNHILL.
WHEN RIDING ON WET SURFACES OR WITH POOR GRIP (SNOW, ICE, MUD,
ETC.) RIDE AT A MODERATE SPEED AVOIDING SUDDEN BRAKING OR MA-
NOEUVRES THAT MAY LEAD TO LACK OF GRIP AND CONSEQUENTLY TO
FALLS.

Stopping the engine (03_26)

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Release the throttle grip (1) (Pos. A), brake gradually and at the same time
"downshift" gears to slow down.
Once the speed is reduced, before stopping the vehicle:
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Operate the clutch lever (2) so that engine does not shut off.
When the vehicle is at a standstill:
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Set the gearshift lever in neutral (green "N" indicator light lit).
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Release the clutch lever.
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03_26 While at a temporary halt, keep at least one of the vehicle brakes held.
CAUTION
WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AVOID ROUGH BRAKING, SUDDEN DECELERATION
AND BRAKING IN EXCESS.

Parking

It is very important to select an adequate parking spot, in compliance with road signals
and the guidelines described below.
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