Front Suspension Locking System - PIAGGIO MP3 LT 500 i.e. Series Manual

Front suspension locking system (02_15, 02_16, 02_17, 02_18)

The front suspension locking system simply prevents vehicle tilting when the «T »
switch is pressed. The vehicle can be stopped without your feet touching the ground.
The warning light «C» starts flashing when the ignition switch is set to «ON» and the
lock is deactivated. This means that the system is enabled for activation.
When the «T» switch is turned to «1 » a continuous sound alarm signals that the
locking system is engaged and, at the same time, the warning light «C» turns on
steadily.
02_15
When the «T switch is turned to «2» an intermittent sound alarm signals that the lock-
ing system is disengaged and, at the same time, the warning light «C » starts flashing
again. Warning light «C » turns off when riding starts. This means that the lock is not
enabled.
Engaging roll lock is possible only if the following conditions occur at the same time:
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Throttle completely untwisted.
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Engine rpm below 2,500 rpm.
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Vehicle speed below 10 km/h.
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Locking system WARNING light «A » off (the system has not detected fail-
ures)
If one of these conditions is not checked, the warning light «C » remains off and locking
02_16 cannot be engaged (in normal riding conditions, the warning light «C» is off).
With engine on, system locked (warning light «C» on) and if the rider is properly seated
in riding position, the suspension locking system is disengaged automatically and the
warning light «C » turns off when the throttle is twisted to start the ride.
For riders' safety, the vehicle has a rider detection sensor in the saddle which ena-
bles the system to prevent vehicle motion and suspension unlocking (in case of locked
suspension) when the rider is not properly seated in riding position: in such case, the
WARNING light «A» turns on steadily.
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