MOTO GUZZI GRISO 1100 Manual page 47

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To shift down, proceed as follows:
u Release the throttle grip (2) (Pos.A).
u If necessary, pull the brake levers
moderately and decrease the speed of the
vehicle.
u Pull the clutch lever (3) and lower the
gear shift lever (4) to shift down.
u If the brake levers are pulled, release
them.
u Release the clutch lever and accelerate
moderately.
CAUTION
If the alarm LED " " and the "
!
SERVICE" diagnosis icon come on
during engine normal operation, it
m e a n s t h a t t h e c o n t r o l u n i t h a s
detected a failure. In most cases, the
engine will keep running, although
giving less performance. Immediately
contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised
Dealer.
To avoid the overheating of the clutch,
keep the engine running with vehicle at
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rest, engaged gears and pulled clutch
lever for the shortest time possible.
Avoid opening and closing the throttle
repeatedly and continuously, so that
you do not accidentally lose control of
the vehicle. If you have to brake, close
the throttle and put on both brakes in
order to obtain uniform deceleration,
properly exerting pressure on the
braking parts.
Using one brake only reduces braking
force significantly and may lock a wheel
resulting in loss of grip.
If you stop uphill, decelerate completely
and use the brakes only to keep the
vehicle steady.
The use of the engine to keep the
v e h i c l e s t e a d y m a y c a u s e t h e
overheating of the clutch.
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WARNING
When approaching a bend, slow down
or brake in good time. Take the bend at
moderate, steady speed or accelerate
slightly. Late braking may put the
vehicle into a skid.
If the brakes are operated continuously
on downhill stretches, the friction
surfaces may overheat, thus reducing
the braking efficiency. Exploit the
engine compression and shift down by
putting on both brakes intermittently.
Never ride downhill with the engine off!
If the road surface is wet or slippery
(snow, ice, mud, etc.), ride slowly, do
not brake or swerve suddenly, or you
may lose grip and fall.
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