Starting - APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual

STARTING

WARNING
This vehicle is extremely fast and pow-
erful, and must be used with the great-
est care. Do not ride this vehicle if you
are not an experienced, trained motor-
cycle rider. This vehicle is capable of
extremely high speeds and extremely
high performance and must be used
with due respect for these capabilities.
Do not place anything inside the front
part of the fairing between the handle-
bar and the dashboard. Any object
placed in this area could jam the forks,
and also could restrict visibility of the
dashboard.
NOTE
Before starting the engine, care-
fully read the ≈safe drive∆ chapter, see p.
17 (SAFE DRIVE).
WARNING
Exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, which is extremely poisonous if in-
haled.
Avoid starting the engine in closed or
badly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.
NOTE
When the side stand is extended
the engine will not start unless the trans-
mission is in neutral. Note also that if you
attempt to shift into gear with extended
side stand, the engine will stop.
With the side stand retracted, the engine
may be started with the gear selector in
neutral without pulling in the clutch lever.
The engine may be started while the trans-
mission is in gear only if the clutch lever is
pulled in.
WARNING
Be careful not to drop the vehicle when
you first sit on it.
◆
Sit astride the vehicle, see p. 71 (GET-
TING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE).
WARNING
Ensure that the side stand is correctly
stowed.
◆
Ensure that the dimmer switch (1) is in the
low beam ≈ ∆ position.
◆
Ensure that the engine stop switch (2) is
in the ≈ ∆ (ON) position.
◆
Turn the ignition key (3) to the ≈ ∆ (ON)
position.
At this point, on the dashboard, within
three seconds:
√ all the warning lights LED come on;
√ all the dashboard lighting LEDs come on;
√ all the segments appear on the left dis-
play;
√ all the segments and writings appear on
the right multifunction display;
√ the pointers of the indicators move to the
bottom of the indicator range;
thus testing the operation of LEDs, writ-
ings, segments and instruments.
The fuel pump will pressurize the fuel
supply circuit, sending out a hum for
about three seconds.
After three seconds, the red engine oil
pressure warning light LED ≈
mains on on the dashboard (and will re-
main on until the engine starts) and the fol-
lowing will appear on the displays:
√ total number of miles (5) that the vehicle
has traveled since new;
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