APRILIA Mana GT ABS 2012 Manual page 112

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Avoid parking the vehicle under trees. During some seasons, resins, fruits or
leaves containing aggressive chemical substances that may damage the
paintwork may fall from trees.
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Clean the instrument panel with a soft, damp cloth.
CAUTION
BEFORE WASHING THE VEHICLE, COVER THE ENGINE AIR INTAKES AND THE
EXHAUST PIPES.
CAUTION
AFTER CLEANING YOUR MOTORCYCLE, BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE TEM-
PORARILY AFFECTED DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF WATER ON THE FRICTION
SURFACES OF THE BRAKING CIRCUIT. ALLOW LONGER BRAKING DISTAN-
CES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS. BRAKE REPEATEDLY TO RESTORE NORMAL
OPERATION. CARRY OUT THE PRE-RIDE CHECKS.
To clean off dirt and mud deposited from painted surfaces, soften caked dirt with a
low-pressure water jet. Sponge off using a car body sponge soaked in a car body
shampoo and water solution (2 - 4% parts of shampoo in water). Then rinse with plenty
of water, and dry with a chamois leather. To clean the engine outer parts, use de-
greasing detergent, brushes and old cloths. Anodised or painted aluminium parts such
as forks, wheel rims, frame, footrests etc. should be washed using water and mild
soap. Using aggressive detergents may damage the surface treatment of these com-
ponents.
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TO CLEAN THE HEADLIGHTS USE A SPONGE SOAKED IN WATER AND MILD
DETERGENT, RUBBING THE SURFACE GENTLY AND RINSING FREQUENTLY
WITH PLENTY OF WATER. REMEMBER TO CLEAN THE VEHICLE CAREFULLY
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