Automatic Transmission; Safe Driving - PIAGGIO X10 500ie Executive 2012 Owner's Manual

Automatic transmission (02_24)

To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans-
mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to provide the
best performance (acceleration and consumption) while driving on both flat roads and
uphill.
If you have to stop on an uphill slope (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) use only the brake
to keep the vehicle still, leaving the engine running at idle speed. Using the
motor to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat.
It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of prolonged clutch slippage (other
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than those previously indicated) such as driving uphill fully laden on steep slopes, or
starting off with driver and passenger at slopes greater than 25%.
Take the following precautions if the clutch overheats:
1.Do not continue riding in such conditions.
2. Let the clutch cool down with the engine at idle speed for a few minutes.

Safe driving (02_25)

Some simple tips are provided below that will enable you to use your vehicle on a daily
basis in greater safety and peace of mind. Your skill and your mechanical knowledge
are the basis of a safe ride. We recommend trying out the vehicle in traffic - free zones,
in order to acquire a good knowledge of the vehicle it self.
1. Before riding off, remember to put the helmet on and fasten it correctly.
2. Reduce speed on rough roads and ride with care.
3. After riding on a long stretch of wet road without using the brakes, braking can be
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time to time.
4. Do not brake hard on wet, unsurfaced or slippery roads.
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