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the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle It also describes features, details and devices to assure
you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new vehicle well and that it will
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Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS
Ed. 04_04/2018 Cod. 1Q000478 (IT-FR-DE-ES-NL-EN) - 1Q000479 (EN-PT-DE-ES-FR-EL)

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  • Page 1 Vespa would like to thank you for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle It also describes features, details and devices to assure you that you have made the right choice.
  • Page 2 The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your vehicle; details are also given of routine maintenance procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an Authorised PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains instructions for simple repairs.
  • Page 3 Personal safety Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal injury. Safeguarding the environment Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam- aging the environment. Vehicle intactness The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INDEX VEHICLE..................Refuelling.................. 38 Dashboard................Tyre pressure................40 Analogue instrument panel............Shock absorbers adjustment............ 41 Clock..................11 Running in................. 42 Digital lcd display..............13 Starting up the engine............... 43 *MODE* button..............14 Precautions................44 Keyswitch.................. 15 Difficult start up................. 44 Locking the steering wheel............
  • Page 6 Rear-view mirrors..............75 Front and rear disc brake............75 Puncture..................76 Inactivity of the vehicle.............. 77 Cleaning the vehicle..............77 TECHNICAL DATA..............83 Data..................84 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........89 Warnings................... 90 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE............ 93 Scheduled servicing table............94 Recommended products............96 SPECIAL FITTINGS..............
  • Page 7: Vehicle

    Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS Chap. 01 Vehicle...
  • Page 8: Dashboard

    Dashboard (01_01) 01_01...
  • Page 9: Analogue Instrument Panel

    A = Instrument panel B = Front brake lever C = Throttle grip D = ASR button E = Engine stop switch F = Starter button G = MODE button H = Ignition switch I = Bag hook L = Saddle release button M = Horn button N = Turn indicator control O = Light switch...
  • Page 10 01_02 A = Speedometer...
  • Page 11: Clock

    B = Engine control warning light C = Immobilizer / Engine temperature warning lamp D = Turn indicator warning light E = Low fuel warning light F = Digital display G = Low engine oil pressure warning light H = High beam warning light I = ABS warning light Clock (01_03, 01_04, 01_05) The digital display shows the current time when the ignition switch is turned to ON.
  • Page 12 Press and hold the MODE button to enter 'hours' setting mode. The values flash to confirm that the setting mode is active. Each time the MODE button is pressed briefly increases the hours value by one. 01_04 After setting the hours value, press and hold the MODE button to enter 'minutes' set- ting mode.
  • Page 13: Digital Lcd Display

    Digital lcd display (01_06, 01_07) A = Fuel gauge with fuel pump symbol B = Total and trip odometer/Km-miles C = ASR system icon D = Clock 01_06 When the ignition switch is turned to ON, all the functions of the digital display illumi- nate for a few seconds.
  • Page 14: Mode* Button

    Press the MODE briefly to cycle through the modes and select TOTAL odometer mode, then turn the ignition switch to OFF. Turn the ignition switch to ON while pressing and holding the MODE button. Release the MODE button for 2 to 4 seconds. WARNING TO GO FROM «KM»...
  • Page 15: Keyswitch

    - «PROLONGED PRESS»: A PRESS OF THE INDICATED BUTTON, FOR A PE- RIOD OF MORE THAN TWO SECONDS. Keyswitch (01_09) The ignition switch is located on the front leg shield back plate near the bag hook. SWITCH POSITIONS ON «1»: Ready to start position, non-extractable key, mechanical anti-theft device disabled.
  • Page 16: Releasing The Steering Wheel

    Releasing the steering wheel (01_11) Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF». CAUTION NEVER TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING. 01_11 Switch direction indicators (01_12) Move the switch «A» towards the left to indicate a left turn; move the switch «A» towards the right to indicate a right turn;.
  • Page 17: Horn Button

    Horn button (01_13) Press button «A» to operate the horn. 01_13 Light switch (01_14) The low beam headlamp is lit when the light selector switch A is turned to 0. Turning the switch to 1 turns on the high beam headlamp. CAUTION DO NOT REST OR TRANSPORT OBJECTS AND/OR CLOTHING ON TOP OF THE FRONT LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH THE LIGHT ON OR JUST TURNED OFF.
  • Page 18: Start-Up Button

    Start-up button (01_15) Starter button «A». To start the vehicle see the "starting the engine" section. 01_15 Engine stop button (01_16) With the emergency stop switch «A» in position «1» RUN it is possible to start the engine; if the emergency stop switch «A» is in position «0» OFF it is not possible to start the engine, and if it is running, it will stop.
  • Page 19: System Abs

    System ABS (01_17, 01_18, 01_19) The vehicle is equipped with a locking ABS system on the wheels. A: Tone wheel B: Speed sensor • ABS: It is a hydraulic - electronic device that limits the pressure within the braking circuit when a sensor, located on the wheel, detects its tendency to lock.
  • Page 20: System Asr

    When switching the key to «ON», the ABS control unit performs a control of the sys- tem, during which the ABS warning light flashes. This phase ends when exceeding 5 Km/h of speed with the switching off of the warning light. In case of error of the system, the ABS warning light remains fixed.
  • Page 21 FOR THE CALIBRATION OF THE CONTROL UNIT PERFORM THE PROCEDURE BELOW. ASR BUTTON 1: activation / deactivation. 01_20 ASR ICON 2: ASR status indicator icon. 01_21 FLASHING MODE: - Frequency of 5 flashes per second (5Hz), with vehicle running: the system is up and running (conditions of low grip and intervention to reduce engine power);...
  • Page 22 - Frequency of 2 flashes per second (2 Hz), with vehicle running: the system is in calibration phase; for the specific procedure refer to the following. - Lit with moving vehicle: the system is disabled and will not intervene in case of loss of grip.
  • Page 23 CAUTION IT IS EMPHASIZED THAT THE RIDING AUXILIARY SYSTEM CANNOT CHANGE THE PHYSICAL LIMITS OF GRIP AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER MANAGEMENT OF POWER, BOTH ON STRAIGHT STRETCHES AND IN TURNS. THEREFORE, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ALWAYS USE THE VEHICLE WITH THE UTMOST CARE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
  • Page 24 IN CASE OF REPEATED INTERVENTIONS OF THE ASR, EVEN ON ROAD SUR- FACES WITH GOOD GRIP OR SMALL THROTTLE OPENINGS, IT IS NECESSARY TO CHECK FOR WEAR AND/OR THE STATE OF INFLATION OF TIRES FIRST. IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. CAUTION IN THE EVENT OF MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY, THE ABS - ASR SYSTEM TURNS OFF.
  • Page 25: The Immobilizer System

    - Once the procedure is complete, turn the ignition switch to «OFF», wait at least 30 seconds for the next key «ON». In case of failure to complete the procedure within 2 minutes the ASR symbol «2» will stay on steady and the ASR will remain off until the next key «OFF». - To restart the ASR, it is necessary to turn the key to «ON», and repeat the procedure until getting the positive result.
  • Page 26: Immobilizer Device Enabled Indicator Led

    Immobilizer device enabled indicator led (01_23) CAUTION WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE WARNING LIGHT «A» HAS THE FUNCTION TO SIGNAL THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE. REFER TO THE SECTION «MAINTENANCE» / «COOLANT LEVEL». Activation of the "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER" system is signalled by a flashing «A» indicator.
  • Page 27: Programming The Immobilizer System

    for the new programming procedure are deleted from the memory. Any lost keys will therefore not be enabled to start the engine. WARNING EACH KEY HAS ITS OWN AND UNIQUE CODE, WHICH MUST BE STORED IN THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT MEMORY. VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE KEY.
  • Page 28 way you can program up to 3 keys, by repeating the above operation and respecting the indicated times. FINAL PHASE After having removed the key to be programmed, insert the "MASTER" key again and turn it to the "ON" position (this operation must be completed within 10 seconds of removing the previous key).
  • Page 29: Saddle Opening Remote Control

    Saddle opening remote control (01_25) The vehicle is equipped with a remote control to open the saddle and for the recog- nition of the vehicle itself. This remote control is supplied together with the keys and it has been programmed to control the opening device control unit at the manufacturing stage.
  • Page 30: Remote Control Programming

    Remote control programming (01_26) To program the new radio commands, do the following: 1. disconnect the battery of the vehicle; 2. reconnect the battery of the vehicle; 3. within 5 seconds of reconnecting the battery, simultaneously press buttons "1" and "3" on the remote control twice. the «Bike Finder» device will confirm the process with an optical signal by the quick flashing of the turn indicator;...
  • Page 31: Usb Socket

    RESTORE FUNCTIONS IT WILL BE ENOUGH TO PRESS THE ACTIVATION BUT- TON OF THE REMOTE CONTROL FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS, AS DESCRIBED. USB socket (01_27) Inside the front glove compartment on the left side, in the versions where available, is a USB port «A».
  • Page 32: Accessing The Fuel Tank

    USB port Output voltage (5.00±0.25) Vdc Charging current 500mA max Accessing the fuel tank (01_28, 01_29) With the key set to «OFF» or «ON», or with engine on, it is possible to electrically open the saddle by pressing the button «C». If the saddle opening system does not work, operate the emergency lever «A».
  • Page 33: Opening The Saddle To Access The Helmet Compartment By Remote Control

    Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment by remote control (01_30) The vehicle is equipped with a remote control to open the saddle and for the recog- nition of the vehicle itself. • By pressing the buttons «1» or «2» of the remote control for about 3 seconds, the «Bike Finder»...
  • Page 34: Identification

    01_32 Identification (01_33, 01_34, 01_35) The identification registration numbers consist of a prefix followed by a number stam- ped on both the chassis «A» and the engine «B». These numbers must always be indicated on spare parts requests. To read the chassis number, lift the saddle and remove the helmet compartment «C».
  • Page 35: Rear Top Box Opening

    01_35 Rear top box opening (01_36) Insert the key in the ignition switch and press down until the storage compartment opens. If the switch is set to "LOCK", turn the key to "OFF" or "ON" before pressing it down. 01_36...
  • Page 36: Bag Clip

    Bag clip (01_37) To use the retractable bag hook «B» mounted on the leg shield back plate, pull it slightly towards the back of the vehicle. 01_37...
  • Page 37: Use

    Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS Chap. 02...
  • Page 38: Checks

    Checks (02_01) Before using the vehicle, check: 1. That there is enough fuel in the fuel tank. 2. The level of the front and rear brake fluid. 3. That the tyres are correctly inflated. 4. The correct functioning of side lights, headlamp, turn indicators, stop light and li- cense plate light.
  • Page 39 CAUTION ALWAYS USE PETROL WITH A MAXIMUM OF 10% BIOETHANOL CONTENT (E10). DO NOT USE PETROL WITH AN ETHANOL CONTENT HIGHER THAN 10%; THIS USE COULD DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND/OR COMPRO- MISE ENGINE PERFORMANCE. 02_03 CAUTION PETROL DAMAGES THE PLASTIC PARTS OF THE BODYWORK. CAUTION USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
  • Page 40: Tyre Pressure

    FUEL TANK CAPACITY Fuel tank 8.5 ± 0.5 litres Tyre pressure (02_04) Check tyre pressure and wear periodically as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table. Tyres feature wear indicators; replace tyres as soon as these indicators become visible on the tyre tread. Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the sides or irregular tread wear;...
  • Page 41: Shock Absorbers Adjustment

    Rear tyre Tubeless 130/70 - 12'' 62P TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE Front tyre pressure (with 1.8 bar (-) passenger) Rear tyre pressure (with 2.0 bar (2.2 bar) passenger) Shock absorbers adjustment (02_05, 02_06) Spring pre-loading can be regulated on four positions using a special shock absorber wrench, turning the ring nut at the bottom of the shock absorbers.
  • Page 42: Running In

    WARNING WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERA- TION IN ORDER TO AVOID INJURIES. WARNING 02_06 IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO ADJUST THE PRE-LOAD DIFFERENTLY ON THE TWO SHOCK ABSORBERS Running in WARNING DURING THE FIRST 1,000 KM DO NOT RIDE THE VEHICLE OVER 80% OF ITS MAXIMUM SPEED.
  • Page 43: Starting Up The Engine

    Starting up the engine (02_07, 02_08) The vehicle is equipped with a system connected to the side stand which inhibits en- gine starting when the side stand is extended. The engine cannot be started if the side stand is extended, and stops if the side stand is extended while the engine itself is running.
  • Page 44: Precautions

    CAUTION DO NOT START-UP THE ENGINE IN CLOSED AREAS BECAUSE EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC. Precautions CAUTION NEVER STRESS THE ENGINE AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE. BE CAREFUL NEVER TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SPEED WHILE RUNNING DOWNHILL, IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ENGINE. IN ANY CASE, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE ENGINE FROM PROLONGED OVER-REVVING, THE REVOLUTION LIMITER WILL BE ACTIVATED IF THE EN- GINE SPEED EXCEEDS THE ESTABLISHED THRESHOLD.
  • Page 45: Stopping The Engine

    WARNING THE THROTTLE GRIP MUST REMAIN IN THE MINIMUM POSITION BECAUSE ANY OTHER POSITION INHIBITS THE VEHICLE STARTER. CAUTION IF NECESSARY, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE. Stopping the engine (02_09, 02_10) Close the throttle grip completely then turn the ignition switch A to OFF (key released and removable), or turn the engine stop switch B to 0.
  • Page 46: Stand

    Stand (02_11) CENTRE STAND Push with your foot on the centre stand's fork "F" while lifting the vehicle backward, holding onto the handlebar. 02_11 SIDE STAND With your foot push the projection of the stand «L » in order to open it and at the same time lean the vehicle on you.
  • Page 47: Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission (02_12) To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans- mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system has been designed to provide the best performance possible (acceleration and fuel consumption) whether on the flat or travelling uphill. If you stop on while travelling uphill (traffic lights, traffic tailback etc.), only use the brake to keep the vehicle still and let the engine idle.
  • Page 48 Your ability and your knowledge of the vehicle form the basis of safe riding. So try out the vehicle somewhere without traffic until you have gained a good familiarity of the vehicle itself. ALWAYS RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS 1. Before riding off, remember to put the helmet on and fasten it correctly. 2.
  • Page 49 CAUTION ANY ELABORATION THAT MODIFIES THE VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCES, SUCH AS TAMPERING WITH ORIGINAL STRUCTURAL PARTS IS STRICTLY FORBID- DEN BY LAW, AND RENDERS THE VEHICLE NO LONGER CONFORMING TO THE APPROVED TYPE AND DANGEROUS FOR RIDING.
  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS Chap. 03 Maintenance...
  • Page 52: Engine Oil Level

    Engine oil level Four stroke engine oil is used in the engines in order to lubricate the timing bodies, the bench bearings and the head-engine block-piston assembly. An insufficient quantity of oil can seriously damage the engine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and certain consumption should be considered normal.
  • Page 53: Engine Oil Top-Up

    03_02 ENGINE OIL CAPACITY Engine oil 1.3 l Engine oil top-up (03_03) The oil should be topped up after having checked the level and in any case by adding oil without ever exceeding the MAX. level. Check and top up engine oil, if needed, according to the scheduled maintenance table at an Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 54: Warning Light (Insufficient Oil Pressure) (03_04

    Warning light (insufficient oil pressure) (03_04) The vehicle is equipped with a warning light that comes on when the key is turned to «ON». This warning light will turn off when the engine comes on. If the light comes on while braking, at idle speed or while turning a corner, it is necessary to check the oil level and top it up if required.
  • Page 55: Hub Oil Level

    ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY Engine oil 1.3 l Hub oil level (03_05, 03_06) Check that there is oil in the rear hub. Do the following in order to check the hub oil level: 1) Park the scooter on level ground and rest it on its stand.
  • Page 56 CAUTION RIDING THE VEHICLE WITH INSUFFICIENT HUB LUBRICATION OR WITH CON- TAMINATED OR IMPROPER LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. CAUTION USED OIL IS HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
  • Page 57: Tyres

    HUB OIL CAPACITY Rear hub oil 250 cm³ Tyres (03_07) Check tyre pressure and wear periodically as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table. Tyres feature wear indicators; replace tyres as soon as these indicators become visible on the tyre tread. Also check that the tyres do not show signs of splitting at the sides or irregular tread wear;...
  • Page 58: Spark Plug Dismantlement

    TYRES Front tyre 120/70 - 12'' 51P Tubeless Rear tyre Tubeless 130/70 - 12'' 62P TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE Front tyre pressure (with 1.8 bar (-) passenger) Rear tyre pressure (with 2.0 bar (2.2 bar) passenger) Spark plug dismantlement (03_08, 03_09) Proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 59: Removing The Air Filter

    CAUTION THE SPARK PLUGS MUST BE DISMANTLED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE IS DESCRIBED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTE- NANCE TABLE. THE USE OF NON-CONFORMING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS AND ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS AND SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE. 03_09 N.B.
  • Page 60: Cooling Fluid Level

    Cooling fluid level (03_11, 03_12, 03_13, 03_14) The cooling of the engine operates by forced circulation of liquid. The cooling circuit contains a coolant, made up of a mixture of 50% purified water and 50% glycoethylene antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors. The liquid that is found in the container is already mixed and ready to use.
  • Page 61 WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF SCALDING, DO NOT UNSCREW THE EXPANSION TANK COVER WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL HOT. WARNING 03_13 TO PREVENT AVOID HARMFUL FLUID LEAKAGE WHILE RIDING, ENSURE THAT THE LEVEL NEVER EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM VALUE. TO ENSURE CORRECT ENGINE OPERATION, KEEP THE RADIATOR GRILLE CLEAN.
  • Page 62: Checking The Brake Oil Level

    Checking the brake oil level (03_15) The front and rear brake fluid reservoirs are both positioned on the handlebar. Proceed as follows: - Rest the vehicle on its centre stand with the handlebars perfectly horizontal; - Check the fluid level through the sight glass «A». A certain lowering of the level is caused by wear on the pads.
  • Page 63: Use Of A New Battery

    AND CLOTHES. IN THE CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, RINSE WITH ABUN- DANT OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR. WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. Use of a new battery Ensure that the terminals are connected correctly and check voltage.
  • Page 64: Long Periods Of Inactivity

    Long periods of inactivity If the vehicle is not used for a long time, the performance of the battery will deteriorate. This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due to residual absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption. The deterioration of the battery's performance is also the result of environmental conditions and how clean the terminals are.
  • Page 65: Fuses

    WARNING USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA- TIONS IN FORCE. Fuses (03_18, 03_19, 03_20, 03_21) The electrical system is equipped with: 1. six protection fuses «A» located in the glove compartment to the left. 2.
  • Page 66 Fuse «B». 03_20 Fuses «A». 03_21 FUSE «B» Fuse no. 1 Capacity: 30 A Protected circuits: System general.
  • Page 67 FUSES «A» Fuse no. 2 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits: key-on power for turn indicators, daytime running lights, instrument cluster. Fuse no. 3 Capacity: 7.5 A Protected circuits: key-on power for horn, brake light, headlamp relay (coil), USB socket, turn signal flasher unit, provision...
  • Page 68: Lamps

    Fuse no. 7 Capacity: 10A Protected circuits: battery power for engine management ECU, injection load relay (contacts), electric fan relay (coil). Lamps (03_22) In this section are listed the bulb types for the vehicle fitting. 03_22 BULBS High/low beam light bulb Type: Halogen (H4) Power: 12V - 55W/60W Quantity: 1...
  • Page 69: Front Light Group

    Front and rear turn indicator bulbs Type: Capless Power: 12V - 6W Quantity: 4 Rear tail light bulb Type: Capless Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 1 Stop light bulb Type: Capless Power: 12V - 16W Quantity: 1 Licence plate light bulb Type: Capless Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 1...
  • Page 70 This gives access to the bulbs. Turn the ring and take out the bulb of the high-beam/ low-beam headlamp «D». To reassemble, repeat the operation but in reverse order. WARNING THE TWIN-FILAMENT (HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM) BULB IS HALOGEN: DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH YOUR FINGERS TO AVOID COMPROMISING ITS 03_24 FUNCTIONING...
  • Page 71: Head Light Adjustment

    CAUTION DO NOT REST OR TRANSPORT OBJECTS AND/OR CLOTHING ON TOP OF THE FRONT LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH THE LIGHT ON OR JUST TURNED OFF. FAIL- URE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION MAY CAUSE THE GLASS TO OVERHEAT AND CONSEQUENTLY MELT. FRONT LIGHT ASSEMBLY BULBS High/low beam light bulb Type: Halogen (H4) Power: 12V - 55W/60W...
  • Page 72: Front Direction Indicators

    FER TO THE STATUTORY REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN EVERY COUNTRY WHERE THE VEHICLE IS USED. 03_28 Front direction indicators (03_29) To replace the front turn indicator bulbs, remove the tail light taking out the retaining screw "A", remove the bulb holder from its fitting; gently turn the bulb around 30º and remove it.
  • Page 73: Rear Optical Unit

    Power: - Quantity: 2 Rear optical unit (03_30) Remove screw «A» to remove the rear light assembly. Access to tail light bulbs, stop light bulb and licence plate light. To reassemble, repeat the operation but in reverse order. N.B. IF MISTING IS NOTICED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP GLASS, THIS DOES NOT INDICATE AN ABNORMALITY AND IS RELATED TO HUMIDITY AND/ OR LOW TEMPERATURES.
  • Page 74: Rear Turn Indicators

    Quantity: 1 Stop light bulb Type: Capless Power: 12V - 16W Quantity: 1 Licence plate light bulb Type: Capless Power: 12V - 5W Quantity: 1 Rear turn indicators (03_31) To gain access to the turn indicator bulbs, remove the fastening screws «E». The bulbs have a bayonet coupling, to remove them press gently and twist anticlock- wise about 30°.
  • Page 75: Rear-View Mirrors

    Rear-view mirrors The mirrors are adjusted by carefully pressing on the edges of them as required. Front and rear disc brake (03_32, 03_33) The brake disc and pad wear is automatically compensated, therefore it has no effect on the functioning of the front and rear brakes. For this reason it is not necessary to adjust the brakes.
  • Page 76: Puncture

    CAUTION THE PRESENCE OF SAND, MUD, SNOW MIXED WITH SALT, ETC. ON THE ROAD, CAN DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE LIFE OF THE BRAKE PADS. IN OR- DER TO AVOID THIS, WE RECOMMEND WASHING THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY WHEN RIDING IN THESE ROAD CONDITIONS. CAUTION AS THE WHEELS ARE FITTED WITH ABS TONE WHEELS, TYRES MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY AN AUTHORISED SERVICE NETWORK CENTRE.
  • Page 77: Inactivity Of The Vehicle

    WARNING THE WHEELS, COMPLETE WITH TYRES MUST ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RID- ING THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS. Inactivity of the vehicle (03_35) The following operations are recommended: 1.
  • Page 78 WARNING IF THE SCOOTER IS USED ON DUSTY ROADS IT IS NECESSARY TO SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION COVER FILTER SPONGE MORE FREQUENTLY. CAUTION DETERGENTS CAN POLLUTE WATER. THE VEHICLE MUST BE WASHED AT A WASH STATION EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM. WARNING THE USE OF A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED FOR ANY ENGINE CLEANING OPERATION;...
  • Page 79 CLOTHS SOAKED IN PETROL, DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. WARNING To avoid the appearance of oxidations, wash the vehicle every time it is used in certain areas or in special conditions of: ·...
  • Page 80 WARNING WHEN CLEANING THE VEHICLE WITH A PRESSURE CLEANER, DO NOT DI- RECT THE WATER JET ON ANY PART OF THE ENGINE OR BODYWORK FOR PROLONGED PERIODS. 03_36 STARTING FAILURE Emergency switch in «OFF» Set the switch back to «ON» Fuse blown Replace the damaged fuse and have the vehicle checked at an...
  • Page 81 LACK OF COMPRESSION Loose spark plug Screw in the spark plug tightly Cylinder head loose, piston gas Contact an Authorised Service rings worn Centre. Valve stuck Contact an Authorised Service Centre. HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION AND BAD PERFORMANCE Air filter blocked or dirty Contact an Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 82 badly regulated in the pre-loading stage AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CVT rollers and/or drive belt Contact an Authorised Service damaged Centre.
  • Page 83: Technical Data

    Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS Chap. 04 Technical data...
  • Page 84: Data

    Data (04_01) 04_01...
  • Page 85 VEHICLE TECHNICAL DATA Frame Stamped plate supporting body. Front suspension Single arm suspension (cantilever wheel) fitted with a dual-chamber hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial spring. Rear suspension Two double-acting shock absorbers, adjustable to four positions at pre-loading. Front brake Ø 220 mm hydraulically operated disc brake controlled from RH handlebar lever;...
  • Page 86 Maximum weight limit 340 kg Battery 12V-10Ah ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Type Single cylinder 4-stroke Engine capacity 278 cm³ Bore x Stroke 75x63 mm Compression ratio 11 ± 0.5: 1 Idle engine speed 1,700 ± 100 rpm Timing system 4 valves, single overhead camshaft, chain-driven.
  • Page 87 Start-up Electric Ignition Electronic inductive discharge ignition, high efficiency, with separate HV coil. α/N three-dimensional map Ignition advance managed by control unit Spark plug NGK CR8EKB Alternative spark plug Fuel supply Electronic injection with Ø 32-mm throttle body and electric fuel pump.
  • Page 88 UNIT OF MEASURE - CONVERSION - E NGLISH YSTEM (IS). NTERNATIONAL YSTEM 1 Inch (in) 25.4 Millimetres (mm) 1 Foot (ft) 0.305 Metre (m) 1 Mile (mi) 1.609 Kilometre (km) 1 US Gallon (US gal) 3.785 Litre (l) 1 Pound (lb) 0.454 Kilogramme (kg) 1 Cubic inch (in³) 16.4 Cubic centimetres (cm³)
  • Page 89: Spare Parts And Accessories

    Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS Chap. 05 Spare parts and accessories...
  • Page 90: Warnings

    Warnings (05_01, 05_02) WARNING TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND TO GUARANTEE PROPER STABILITY, PER- FORMANCE AND SAFETY, RIDE THE VEHICLE VERY CAREFULLY WHEN IT IS FITTED WITH ACCESSORIES OR WITH UNUSUAL LOADS. WARNING 05_01 IT IS ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT ORIGINAL PIAGGIO SPARE PARTS BE USED, AS THESE ARE THE ONLY ONES OFFERING YOU THE SAME QUALITY GUARANTEE AS THOSE INITIALLY FITTED ON THE VEHICLE.
  • Page 91 WARNING NEVER RIDE THE SCOOTER EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORIES (TOP BOX AND/ OR WINDSCREEN) AT A SPEED HIGHER THAN 100 km/h. THE VEHICLE CAN BE RIDDEN AT A HIGHER SPEED WITHOUT THE ACCES- SORIES MENTIONED BEFORE WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY LAW. IF THERE ARE ANY NON-PIAGGIO ACCESSORIES INSTALLED, OR AN AB- NORMAL LOAD, OR IF THE SCOOTER IS NOT IN A GENERALLY GOOD CON- DITION, OR WHENEVER WEATHER CONDITIONS DEMAND IT, SPEED SHOULD...
  • Page 93: Scheduled Maintenance

    Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS Chap. 06 Scheduled maintenance...
  • Page 94: Scheduled Servicing Table

    Scheduled servicing table (06_01) Adequate maintenance is fundamental to ensure long-lasting, optimum operation and performance of your vehicle. For this reason a series of checks and maintenance services has been prepared, available for purchase separately, listed together in the chart on the following page. It is a good idea to report small performance anomalies right away to an Authorised Service Centre, without waiting for the next scheduled service, so they can be re- paired immediately.
  • Page 95 EVER EVER Y 12 Y 24 km x 1,000 MONT MONT CVT Filter Engine oil filter Valve clearance Electrical system and battery Braking system Coolant Brake fluid Engine oil Hub oil Headlight direction adjustment Brake pads Sliding shoes / CVT rollers Tyre pressure and wear Vehicle road test Suspensions...
  • Page 96: Recommended Products

    Recommended products (06_02) Piaggio Group recommends the products of its "Castrol Official Partner" for the scheduled maintenance of its vehicles. Use lubricants and liquids having specifications that are equivalent, or superior, to the recommended products. These indications also apply when topping up fluid levels. 06_02 TABLE OF RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Product...
  • Page 97: Special Fittings

    Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS Chap. 07 Special fittings...
  • Page 98: Luggage Rack

    Luggage rack (07_01, 07_02, 07_03) The "GTS Super" and "GTS SuperSport" versions are equipped with a grab handle "1", as shown in the photo. 07_01 The "GTS" and "GTS Touring" versions are equipped with rear luggage carriers "2", as shown in the photo. During use of the vehicle without a load on the rear luggage carriers, it is recommen- ded to position the retainer hook «A»...
  • Page 101 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABS: 19 Fuel: 32 Maintenance: 51, 93 Tank: 32 Air filter: 59 Fuses: 65 Mirrors: 75 Technical Data: 83 Top box: 35 Transmission: 47 Turn indicators: 74 Tyre pressure: 40 Battery: 62, 63 Horn: 17 Puncture: 76 Tyres: 57 Brake: 62, 75 Hub oil: 55...
  • Page 102 The descriptions and images in this publication are given for illustrative purposes only. While the basic features as described and illustrated in this manual remain unchanged, Piaggio & C. S.p.A. reserves the right, at any time and without being required to update this publication beforehand, to make any changes to components, parts or accessory supplies which it deems necessary to improve the product, or which are required for manufacturing or commercial reasons.

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