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APRILIA SL MILLE - PART 2 1999 Manual

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  • Page 1 safe drive...
  • Page 2 The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or Most road accidents are caused by the psychotropic substances notably increases driver’s lack of experience. To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in the risk of accidents. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, possession of all the requirements pre- Be sure that you are in good psychophysi- in any case, make sure that the driver has...
  • Page 3 Rigorously observe all road signs and na- Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve- Always drive with both hands on the han- tional and local road regulations. hicle or make you lose control. dlebars and both feet on the footrests (or Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan- on the rider’s footboards), in the correct Avoid riding in the slipstream created by...
  • Page 4 If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer, who should care- fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen- sions, safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by yourself.
  • Page 5 ONLY ORIGINALS Never change the position, inclination or Any modification of the vehicle and/or the colour of: number plate, direction indica- removal of original components can com- Before starting, always wear a correctly tors, lights and horns. promise vehicle performance levels and fastened crash helmet.
  • Page 6 (aprilia genuine accessories).
  • Page 7 Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger- Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se- Do not exceed the maximum load allowed ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards cured to the vehicle. for each side-bag. and forks, because the vehicle might re- Do not carry bags which protrude too much When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability spond more slowly in turns and its ma-...
  • Page 8 1) Headlight 9) Passenger left footrest 15) Shifting lever 2) Left rear-view mirror (snapping, closed/open) 16) Engine oil filter 3) Clutch fluid reservoir 10) Passenger grab rail 17) Engine oil tank 4) Fuel tank 11) Drive chain 18) Engine oil level 5) Engine oil tank cap 12) Rear fork 19) Horn...
  • Page 9 1) Rear light 7) Fuel tank plug 15) Rear brake pump 2) Glove/tool kit compartment 8) Coolant expansion tank cap 16) Rear brake control lever 3) Passenger seat 9) Air cleaner 17) Rider right footrest (alternatively: glove/tool kit compart- 10) Front brake fluid tank (with spring, always open) ment cover) 11) Right rear-view mirror...
  • Page 10 1) Ignition switch/steering lock ( 8) Clutch lever 2) Cold start lever ( ) 9) Instruments and indicators 3) Dimmer switch ( 10) Front brake lever 4) Direction indicator switch ( 11) Throttle grip 5) Horn push button ( 12) Start push button ( ) 6) Light switch ( - •...
  • Page 11 1) Green direction indicator warning light ( 7) Right multifunction digital display (coolant temperature - clock 2) Blue high beam warning light ( - battery voltage - chronometer - diagnostic) 3) Revolution counter 8) Red engine oil pressure warning light LED ( 4) Programmable red line warning light LED ( max ) 9) Green neutral indicator warning light ( ) 5) Amber low fuel warning light ( )
  • Page 12 Comes on, whenever the ignition switch is brought to position “ ”, thus testing the correct ope- ration of the LED. If the light LED does not come on in this phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer. Engine oil pressure If the engine oil pressure warning light LED “...
  • Page 13 “ and check the coolant level, see p. 36 (COOLANT) TER). If the writing “ ” is still displayed after the coolant level has been che- cked, contact an aprilia Official Dealer Multifunction If the maximum allowed temperature (120°C - digital display CAUTION 248 °F) is exceeded, the engine may be se-...

  • Page 14: Segment Operation Check

    lar service intervals chart, see p. 52-53 – The coolant temperature is set in °C. ( R E G U L A R S E R V I C E I N T E R V A L S – The digital clock is set to zero. When the ignition key (1) is rotated to posi- CHART).

  • Page 15: Setting The Instantaneous, Maxi- Mum And Average Speed (Left Dis- Play)

    Press the push button to change the To display the maximum speed (14) and The writing “AVS” (18), the average speed unit of measurement from “km” to “mi” the distance “trip 1” (10), press the push (16) and the distance “trip 2” (17) are dis- (from “km / h”...
  • Page 16 NOTE SETTING THE RED LINE THRESHOLD For the setting: It is not possible to set the red line (WITH ENGINE OFF ONLY) at values lower than 2000 rpm or higher Press the push button , release it and than 12000 rpm. When the maximum rpm set is exceed- press it again within 3 seconds.

  • Page 17: Multifunction (Right Display)

    MULTIFUNCTION (RIGHT DISPLAY) The right display (multifunction) includes the coolant temperature in °C (°F) (8) and the digital clock (7) as standard settings. NOTE When the engine is cold, the writ- × ing “ ” blinks. By pressing the push button , the follow- ing functions can be obtained in sequence: Standard setting:...

  • Page 18: Setting The Hour

    SETTING THE HOUR SETTING THE MINUTES SETTING °C OR °F When the push button is pressed for When the push button is pressed for When the push button is pressed for the second time, the hour segments (21) the third time, the minute segments (22) the fourth time, the segments of the cool- start blinking in the lower part of the right start blinking in the lower part of the right...

  • Page 19: Chronometer (Right Display)

    The “LAP” push button (6) is not enabled the “LAP” push button (6) and the push CHRONOMETER (RIGHT DISPLAY) for 10 seconds and the last time stored button The chronometer makes it possible to (23) is shown on the display. The coolant temperature (8) and the digital measure the time per lap with the vehicle After which, the chronometer with the cur-...
  • Page 20 3) DIMMER SWITCH ( When the light switch is in position “ ”: if the dimmer switch is in position “ ”, the high beam comes on, while if it is in po- sition “ ”, the low beam comes on. 3) DIMMER SWITCH ( When it is in position “...

  • Page 21: Cold Start Lever

    The high beam blinking is operated by pressing the push button, independently of the position of the light switch ( - •). NOTE To disconnect the high beam blinking, release the push button. 6) COLD START LEVER ( ) The starter for the cold start of the engine is operated by rotat- ing the lever “...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Position Function removal The steer- It is possi- ing is ble to locked. remove the It is neither key. possible to start the Steering engine, nor lock to switch on the lights. Neither the It is possi- engine, nor ble to the lights remove the The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the...
  • Page 23 NOTE The vehicle comes with the To lock the seat (2), proceed as follows: glove/tool kit cover (4) to be used as an al- Introduce the lower point (3) under the ternative to the passenger seat. Position the vehicle on the side stand on rear saddle support plate.
  • Page 24 Small luggage can be anchored to the pas- The glove / tool kit compartment is posi- senger seat, by means of elastic bands tioned under the passenger seat; to reach that must be fixed to the two fastenings it, proceed as follows: (13).
  • Page 25 To perform some specific operations, it is advisable to use the following special tools (to be requested to an aprilia Official Deal- er): Tool Operations Page Pins (1) for the To position the vehicle on rear support the rear support stand...

  • Page 26: Fuel Tank Capacity

    DO NOT DISPOSE OF FUEL IN THE EN- VIRONMENT. WARNING KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. The fuel used for internal combustion Use only premium grade unleaded petrol, engines is extremely inflammable and m i n . O . N . 9 5 ( N . O . R . M . ) a n d 8 5 in particular conditions it can become (N.O.M.M.).
  • Page 27 THE BRAKE PAD WEAR). cy. Dirty pads must be replaced, while Have the brake fluid changed every two dirty discs must be cleaned with a high- years by an aprilia Official Dealer. quality degreaser. WARNING Do not use the vehicle if the braking system leaks fluid.
  • Page 28 Raise and remove the cover (3) together with the screws (1) and the gasket (4). CAUTION In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping up, do not shake the vehicle. Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid. If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean.
  • Page 29 CAUTION In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping up, keep the fluid in the tank parallel to the tank rim (in horizontal po- sition). Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid. If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean.
  • Page 30 This vehicle is provided with hy- FLUID IN THE ENVIRONMENT. the tank, see p. 35 (CLUTCH); have it draulic clutch control. changed by an aprilia Official Dealer every KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. CAUTION two years. When using the clutch fluid, take care...
  • Page 31 TOPPING UP Carefully read p. 34 (CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations). CAUTION The fluid may flow out. Do not operate the clutch control lever if the reservoir plug is loose or has been removed. WARNING Avoid any prolonged exposure of the brake fluid to the air.
  • Page 32 (MIN). Before departure, check the coolant level, see p. 37 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP); have the coolant changed every two years: for this operation, contact an aprilia Official Dealer. WARNING The coolant is noxious: do not swallow If the outdoor temperature is below 0°, CAUTION it;...

  • Page 33: Checking And Topping Up

    CHECKING AND TOPPING UP If not, proceed as follows: Top up the expansion tank by adding c o o l a n t , s e e p . 9 0 ( L U B R I C A N T Unscrew and remove the cap (1).
  • Page 34 This vehicle is provided with tubeless tyres. WARNING Periodically check the tyre inflation pressure at room temperature, see p. 87 (TECHNICAL DATA). If the tyres are hot, the measurement is not correct. Carry out the measurement especially before and after long rides. If the inflation pressure is too high, the ground unevenness cannot be damp- WARNING...
  • Page 35 WARNING Engine oil can cause serious damage to the skin if handled every day and for long periods. Wash your hands careful- ly after using the oil. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE OIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT. Put it in a sealed container and take it to the filling station where you usually buy it or to an oil salvage center.
  • Page 36 Screw the rod in order to ensure a mini- mum clearance of 0.5 – 1 mm between the pump control rod (7) and the pump The brake control lever is positioned ergo- piston. It is possible to adjust the distance be- nomically during the assembly of the vehi- tween the lever (1) end and the grip (2), by cle.
  • Page 37 “ ”. tem is prohibited. tem increases, immediately contact your Before starting the vehicle, make sure that aprilia Official Dealer. Owners are warned that the law may pro- the dimmer switch is in position “ ” (front hibit: low beam).
  • Page 38 Component Check Page WARNING Front and rear disc Check the functioning, the idle stroke of the control levers, the 31, 32, brakes fluid level and make sure there are no leaks. Check the wear Before departure, always carry out a 33, 67 of the pads.
  • Page 39 The red line threshold is set at 6000 rpm tres/miles odometer (6) appear on the the engine either in neutral gear or with en- by aprilia. Increase the threshold gradu- left display (multifunction); gaged gears and pulled in clutch lever.
  • Page 40 Lock at least one wheel, by pulling a Press the start push button “ ” (13) CAUTION brake lever. without accelerating and release it as Never leave abruptly with cold engine. Position the shifting lever in neutral soon as the engine starts. To reduce the emission of polluting (green warning light “...

  • Page 41: Starting With Cold Engine

    STARTING WITH COLD ENGINE If the engine starts. When the room temperature is low (about Release the start push button “ ” (13) 0 °C / 32 °F), it may be difficult to start the and the throttle grip (14). engine at the first attempt.
  • Page 42 WARNING This vehicle is considerably powerful and must be used gradually and with the greatest care. Do not position any object inside the front part of the fairing (between the handlebar and the dashboard), in order not to hinder the rotation of the handle- bar and visibility toward the dashboard.
  • Page 43 The 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 gear engaged is not suitable to the speed (high gear, moderate speed) and the engine rpm de- creases.
  • Page 44 CAUTION WARNING WARNING If the writing “ ” appears on the Avoid opening and closing the throttle When visibility is insufficient, switch on right side of the multifunction display, grip repeatedly and continuously, so the low beam even during the day, in or- stop the vehicle and let the engine run that you do not accidentally lose control der to make your vehicle more visible.
  • Page 45 WARNING The running-in of the engine is important to After the first 1000 km (625 mi), have an ensure its correct functioning. Official Dealer carry out the If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or checks indicated in the column “After roads with many bends, so that the engine, running-in”...

  • Page 46: Positioning The Vehicle On The Side Stand

    NEVER leave the ignition key inserted and always use the steering lock. Park the vehicle in a safe place, possibly in a garage or a protected place. When possible, use an additional anti-theft device. Make sure that all documents are in order and the road tax has been paid.
  • Page 47 The vehicle is made up of not edible chart; in case of use on racetracks, car- Ask your aprilia Official Dealer to test the parts. Never bite, suck, chew or swallow ry out these operations more frequent- vehicle on the road after a repair or period- any part of the vehicle for any reason.

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