APRILIA RSV 1000 R - 2003 Manual page 137

BULBS
Carefully read p. 84 (MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
Do not use the vehicle if the lights are
not functioning properly.
Do not use the vehicle if the headlight is
a d j u s t e d i n c o r r e c t l y . T h i s c o u l d
temporarily blind oncoming cars, and
also reduce the rider's ability to see any
obstacle along the road while riding at
night.
It is always advisable to reduce speed
when riding at night, so as to have the
time necessary to avoid any obstacle
and to adapt to the poorer visibility that
inevitably results from darkness.
Failure to observe this warning can
cause you to collide with another
object, with consequent risk of serious
injury or even death.
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WARNING
Risk of fire.
K e e p f u e l a n d o t h e r f l a m m a b l e
substances away from the electrical
components.
B e f o r e c ha n g i n g a b u l b , t u r n t h e
ignition switch (1) to the "
position and wait a few minutes so that
the bulb cools down.
Change the bulb wearing clean gloves
or using a clean and dry cloth.
Do not leave fingerprints on the bulb,
since these may cause its overheating
and consequent breakage.
If you touch the bulb with your bare
fingers, remove any fingerprints with
alcohol in order to avoid any damage.
TAKE CARE TO AVOID DAMAGING THE
ELECTRIC CABLES.
NOTE
Before changing a bulb, check
t h e f u s e s , s e e p . 1 3 0 ( C H A N G I N G
FUSES).
CHANGING THE DASHBOARD
BULBS
In the unlikely event that the dashboard
" (OFF)
bulbs need changing, please see your
Local aprilia Dealer. This operation is
difficult and delicate, and should be
entrusted to your local dealer.
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