Ignition Switch; Steering Lock - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual

IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch (1) is located on the
upper plate of the steering head.
NOTE
The key (2) operates:
– the ignition switch/steering lock (1);
– the fuel tank lock (3);
– the glove/tool kit compartment lock (4).
Two keys are supplied with the vehicle
(one spare key).
NOTE
Do not keep the spare key on the
vehicle.
NOTE
Setting the ignition key in the
" " position automatically turns on the
lights.
The lights will turn off when the ignition
switch is in the " " position.
Position
1
The steering
is locked.
It is neither
possible to
start the
(LOCK)
engine, nor to

Steering lock

switch on the
lights.
Neither the
engine, nor
the lights can
be switched
on.
(OFF)
The engine
and the lights
can be
switched on.
(ON)
The steering
is locked. It is
not possible
to start the
engine.
(PARKING)
The headlight
and taillight
parking lights
are turned on.
Function Key removal
It is possible
to remove the
key.
The
immobilizer
system is
activated after
the key is
removed.
(where the
immobilizer
system is
fitted)
It is possible
to remove the
key. The
immobilizer
system is
activated after
the key is
removed.
(where the
immobilizer
system is
fitted)
It is not
possible to
remove the
key.
It is possible
to remove the
key. The
immobilizer
system is
activated after
the key is
removed.
(where the
immobilizer
system is
fitted)
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STEERING LOCK
WARNING
Never attempt to place the ignition switch
in the locked " " (LOCK) position while
the vehicle is moving. This will cause loss
of control of the vehicle with possible
subsequent accident, serious injury or
even death.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page 77
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
u Turn the handlebar
counterclockwise.
u Turn the key (2) to the " " (OFF) position.
u Release the key (2)
NOTE
Turn the key (2) and steer the
handlebar at the same time.
u Press the key (2)
counterclockwise, steer the handlebar
slowly until the key (2) reaches the "
(LOCK) position.
u Remove the key (2).
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completely
and turn it
"
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