APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Manual page 74

If, before shutting off the engine, you hear
the cooling fans functioning, stop the
engine but leave the ignition key in the
" " (ON) position. This will allow the
cooling fans to draw air through the
radiators, and lower the temperature. Turn
the ignition key to " " (OFF) only when
the cooling fans have stopped.
CAUTION
If the coolant temperature readout of
the multifunction display is between
115°C (239°F) and 135°C (275°F) - see
p a g e 3 4 ( M U L T I F U N C T I O N
COMPUTER), stop the vehicle and let
t h e e n g i n e r u n a t 3 , 0 0 0 r p m f o r
approximately two minutes to keep
coolant circulating in the system. After
two minutes, set the engine kill switch
to " " and check the coolant level,
see page 60 (COOLANT).
WARNING
Do not operate the vehicle if the maximum
temperature [120 °C (248 °F)] is exceeded.
Serious engine damage or even seizure
may result which can cause an upset and
serious injury or even death.
Whenever the ignition key is turned to "
(ON), the right side of the multifunction
efi
display will show " " for about three
seconds.
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If the symbol "
the normal running of the engine, this
means that the electronic unit has
detected an anomaly. In many cases,
the engine keeps running with reduced
p e r fo r m a n c e l ev e l s ; i m m e d i a t e ly
contact your Official aprilia dealer
Avoid opening and closing the throttle
repeatedly and continuously. Failure to
head this warning can cause you to
a c c i d e n t a l l y l o s e c o n t r o l o f y o u r
vehicle.
When you have to brake, close the
t h r o t t l e a n d a p p l y b o t h b r a k e s
simultaneously in order to obtain the
best brake performance.
By applying only the front brake or only
the rear brake, you reduce braking
performance considerably and run the
risk of locking up one wheel which can
cause an upset and subsequent serious
injury or even death.
If you stop uphill, use brakes only to
"
slow the vehicle and to keep it in place.
Slipping the clutch to keep the vehicle
in one place on an uphill grade will very
quickly ruin the clutch and overheat the
engine.
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CAUTION
efi
" is displayed during
.
WARNING
WARNING
Before entering a turn, slow down,
using the brakes and the engine, to a
constant speed and then accelerate
slightly through the turn. Avoid braking
at the last minute. This can cause you to
lose control of your vehicle.
If the brakes are operated continuously
on downhill grades, the discs and pads
w i l l o v e r h e a t , r e d u c i n g b r a k i n g
efficiency. Use engine compression and
downshift to retard your vehicle while
going downhill. Use the brakes as little
as possible to maintain a safe speed.
Never coast downhill with the engine off
and/or the clutch disengaged or the
transmission in neutral.
On roads that are wet or covered with
snow, ice or mud, ride very slowly,
avoiding braking or accelerating or
maneuvering quickly. Hold the handlebars
firmly.
Failure to heed these warnings can
c a u s e a n u p s e t w i t h s u b s e q u e n t
serious injury or death.