safe drive
BASIC SAFETY RULES To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in possession of all the requirements prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum age, psychophysical ability, insurance, state taxes, vehicle registration, number plate, etc.). Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low traffic and/or private areas. 6 use and maintenance Atlantic 500 The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or psychotropic substances notably increases the risk of accidents.
Rigorously observe all road signs and national and local road regulations. Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control. Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan-gerous for yourself and other people (for example: rearing up on the back wheel, speeding, etc.), and give due consideration to the road surface, visibility, etc. Avoid riding in the slipstream created by preceding vehicles in order to increase your speed.
OIL The driver should pay attention and avoid distractions caused by people, things and movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read, etc.) while driving. COOLER Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT CHART”, check all oil, fuel and coolant levels regularly. If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, make sure that no damage has occurred to the control levers, pipes, wires, braking system and vital parts.
ONLY ORIGINALS A12 345 Never change the position,inclination or colour of: number plate,direction indica-tors, lights and horns. Any modification of the vehicle will result in the invalidity of the guarantee. Any modification of the vehicle and/or the removal of original components can compromise vehicle performance levels and safety or even make it illegal. We recommend respecting all regulations and national and local provisions regarding the equipment of the vehicle.
Do not keep objects that can be dangerous in case of fall, for example pointed objects like keys, pens,glass vials etc. in your pockets (the same recommendations also apply to passengers). 10 use and maintenance Atlantic 500 ACCESSORIES The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the choice, installation and use of any accessory.
KG! Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or dangerous objects on the handlebars, mudguards and forks: the vehicle might respond more slowly in turns and its manoeuvrability could be unavoidably impaired. Do not place bags that are too bulky on the vehicle sides, because they could hit people or obstacles, making you lose control of the vehicle. Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly secured to the vehicle.
ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS 3 5 2 4 1 11 KEY 1) Expansion tank 2) Coolant expansion tank plug 3) Rear brake reservoir 4) Air cleaner 5) Crash helmet compartment 6) Speed variator air cleaner cover 12 use and maintenance Atlantic 500 10 9 8 7) Central stand 8) Passenger left footrest 9) Side stand 10) Spark plug 11) Left inspection cover 7 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 12 13 KEY 1) Battery 2) Primary fuse carrier 3) Passenger grab rail 4) Fuel tank 5) Fuel tank filler cap 6) 7) 8) 9) 11 Fuel tank flap 10) Front brake reservoir 11) Ignition switch/steering lock/saddle 12) opening 13) Horn Secondary fuse carrier Right inspection cover Passenger right footrest Engine oil filling/level cap use and maintenance Atlantic 500 13
ARRANGEMENT OF THE CONTROLS / INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS 4 6 2 1 17 15 16 4 5 13 14 21 11 8 10 6 3 ABS 12 7 2 1 9 8 7 KEY 1) Electric controls on the left side of the handlebar 2) Front and rear brake lever (combined) 3) Left rear-view mirror 4) Instruments and indicators 5) Right rear-view mirror 6) Front brake lever 7) Accelerator grip 8) Electric controls on the right side of the handlebar 9) Ignition switch /steering lock ( - ) ).
INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE CAUTION When the key is in ON position “ ” all warning lights, the dashboard lights and all segments of the three displays come on for three seconds, thus carrying on an initial check of the instrument. Function Description ) It blinks when the right direction indicator is on.
Description Function ABS (Anti-Braking System) For preset vehicles only. It tests the anti-locking system. It comes on in case of malfunction. If the warning light comes on during the normal operation of CAUTION the engine, this means that there is a failure in the anti-locking system. In this case, immediately stop the engine and contact an aprilia Official Dealer. It indicates the approximate temperature of the coolant in the engine.
