APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual page 80

Before and during downshift, rotate the
throttle clockwise to decelerate in order
to avoid overspeeding the engine.
Downshifting should be carried out in
the following situations:
◆
When riding downhill or when braking, in
order to increase the braking action by
using the compression of the engine.
◆
When riding uphill if the engine lugs
down (rpm decreases).
CAUTION
The switching on and off of the cooling
fan (18) do not depend on the position
of the ignition switch. To lower the cool-
ant temperature the cooling fan operate
even when the engine is not running
and is switched off automatically.
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WARNING
Do not operate the vehicle if the maxi-
mum temperature [120 °C (248 °F)] is ex-
ceeded. Serious engine damage or even
seizure may result which can cause an
upset and serious injury or even death.
If, while riding, the right side of the multi-
function display shows a temperature of
116 √ 125 °C (241 √ 257 °F) (19) and the
second-last segment of the indicator range
flashes, stop the engine, wait for the cool-
ing fan to be switched off and check the
coolant level, see p. 66 (COOLANT).
If display shows a temperature of 126 √
135 °C (259 √ 275 °F) (20) and the last two
segments of the indicator range flash, stop
the vehicle and let the engine idle for ap-
proximately two minutes, thus allowing the
coolant to circulate regularly in the system;
then, place the ignition key (3) in the ≈ ∆
(OFF) position and check the coolant level,
see p. 66 (COOLANT). If the situation on
the dashboard remains the same after the
coolant level has been checked, do not
start the vehicle and contact your Local
aprilia Dealer.
CAUTION
If the diagnostic warning light LED "EFI"
(17) on the dashboard starts flashing
during 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 per-
formance levels; immediately contact
your Local aprilia Dealer
.
WARNING
Avoid opening and closing the throttle
repeatedly and continuously. Failure to
head this warning can cause you to ac-
cidentally lose control of your vehicle.
When you have to brake, close the
throttle and apply both brakes simulta-
neously in order to obtain the best
brake performance.
WARNING
By applying only the front brake or only
the rear brake, you reduce the 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 on an uphill, use brakes only
to slow the vehicle and to keep it in
place. Slipping the clutch to keep the