APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual page 26

Never race other vehicles with your vehi-
cle.
Brake with both the front and rear brakes.
The use of one brake only for sudden brak-
ing may cause the vehicle to skid or make
the rider lose control of the vehicle itself.
When riding down a steep hill, use the en-
gine as a brake by selecting the same
gear, or a lower gear, than you would use
to climb the hill. Use front and rear brakes
sparingly.
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use and maintenance ETV mille Caponord ABS
Always ride at the appropriate speed and
avoid unnecessary hard acceleration. This
not only is safer, but also reduces fuel
consumption and increases the life of the
vehicle.
If you must ride your vehicle in rainy
weather, or on loose surfaces, remember
that traction is greatly reduced. Under
these conditions, all handling of the vehi-
cle must be done gradually and smoothly.
Sudden acceleration, braking or turning
may make you lose control of your vehicle.
When traction is reduced, accelerate and
slow using your vehicle»s engine braking
insofar as possible. Avoid rapid, harsh ap-
plication of the brakes.
Gradually open and close the throttle, to
avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel.
On rough road surfaces, slow down and
ride with particular care.
Try to avoid wide open throttle accelera-
tions, unless they are necessary for such
things as passing.
Don»t allow your engine to ≈lug,∆ that is,
run at too low an rpm. Shift down to a low-
er gear. Also, don»t over-rev the engine.
Observe the redline on the tachometer.
Remember that excessively aggressive
cornering can cause your vehicle»s tires to
lose sideways traction, which can result in
an upset and serious injury or even death.