ETV mille Caponord use+maintenancebook aprilia part# 8104310
© 2001 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE) 3!&%49 7!2.).'3 The following precautionary warnings are used throughout this manual in order to convey the following messages: warning. When you find this aSafety symbol on the vehicle or in the manual, be careful to the potential risk of personal injury.
NOTE This manual must be considered as an integral part of the vehicle and must always accompany it, even in case of resale. aprilia has carried out this manual with the maximum attention, in order to supply the user with correct and updated information. However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its products, there may be slight discrepancies between the characteristics of your vehicle and those described in this manual.
!",% /& #/.4%.43 SAFE DRIVE BASIC SAFETY RULES ...................................... 6 CLOTHING .......................................................... 9 ACCESSORIES ................................................. 10 LOAD ................................................................. 10 ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS ....... 12 ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS .................................. 14 INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS ....................... 15 INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE .....
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"!3)# 3!&%49 25,%3 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 ETV mille Caponord 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 abrupt movements that can be dangerous for yourself and other people (for example: rearing up on the back wheel, speeding, etc.), and give due consideration to the road surface, visibility and other driving conditions. Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control. 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. 8 use and maintenance ETV mille Caponord 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 indicators, 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 ETV mille Caponord !##%33/2)%3 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, because 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 and do not ride with the crash helmet, 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.
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+%9 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Rear light Glove/tool kit compartment Main fuse carrier (30A) Rear shock absorber Fuel tank 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Air cleaner Fuel tank filler cap Front brake fluid tank Right rear-view mirror Secondary fuse carrier (15A) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) Air temperature sensor Coolant expansion tank cap Coolant expansion Rear brake control lever Rider right footrest Rear brake pump 17) Rear brake fluid tank 18) Passenger right footrest (snapping, closed/open) use and maintenance ETV mille Caponor
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).3425-%.43 !.$ ).$)#!4/23 4 3 5 EFI 2 1 4 5 6 3 100 80 200 40 8 8 10 T AIR min -1 1 0 180 km/h 60 7 9 2 120 140 160 7 6 x1000 MAGNETI MARELLI SERVICE 220 0 C F 240 20 km 11 12 TIME EFI MODE ENGINE SET CONTROL DIAGNOSIS 10 9 +%9 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Speedometer Green direction indicator warning light LED (6) Red engine oil pressure warning light LED (.
).3425-%.43 !.$ ).$)#!4/23 4!",% aCAUTION The switching km/mi °C/°F is set and fixed by APRILIA in the vehicle production phase, according to the country of destination. This setting cannot be modified successively.
Follow ã Description Diagnostic warning light LED Function Comes on for approximately three seconds whenever the ignition switch is turned to position “2”, thus testing the correct operation of the LED. If the diagnostic warning light LED “EFI” comes on and blinks aCAUTION EFI when the engine is started or starts blinking during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly.
Follow ã Multifunction Air temperature digital display indicator (right side) Displays the air temperature. This temperature is displayed in the numerical sector (numerical display). With temperatures under -20 °C (-4 °F) the writing “ ” is displayed; between -20 °C (-68 °F) and 50 °C (122 °F) the exact temperature value is displayed; over 50 °C (122 °F) the writing “ ” (“ ”) is displayed. the digital display blinks indicating a tempeaWARNING When rature equal to or lower than 3°C (37.
Follow ã Indicates the temperature of the coolant in the engine, see p. 20 (SETTING BUTTONS). The temperature is indicated by the indicator range (analog display) and by the value expressed in °C (°F) (digital display). Up to 35 °C (97 °F) the writing “ ” is displayed. aCAUTION The switching on and off of the cooling fans does not depend on the position of the ignition switch.
2 4 EFI 5 1 T AIR 4 5 6 3 100 PU SH 80 180 km/h 60 200 40 1 0 8 8 6 9 2 120 140 160 7 10 C T AIR min -1 x1000 9 MAGNETI MARELLI 220 0 ENGINE SET CONTROL DIAGNOSIS C 240 20 TIME EFI MODE km TIME ENGINE MODE 3 3%44).' "544/.3 aWARNING The operations described below must be carried out with the vehicle at rest. Performing these operations while the vehicle is running may be cause of accidents.
T AIR 4 5 6 3 L 7 5 4 9 2 1 0 T AIR 8 km/h C 10 C km TIME ENGINE TIME MODE ENGINE MODE 2 SET SET CONTROL DIAGNOSIS CONTROL DIAGNOSIS 1 3 1 SWITCHING FROM TOTAL TO PARTIAL KILOMETRE (MILE) ODOMETER Left display U Press and release the button SET (1); the relevant total partial or total kilometres (miles) covered will appear on the display.
-!). ).$%0%.$%.4 #/.42/,3 4 #/.42/,3 /. 4(% ,%&4 0!24 /& 4(% (!.$,%"!2 NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position “2”. 3 1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (*) The horn is activated when the push button is pressed. 2 1 2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (6) To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left; to indicate the turn to the right, move the switch to the right. To turn off the direction indicator, press the switch.
#/.42/,3 /. 4(% 2)'(4 0!24 /& 4(% (!.$,%"!2 1 NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position “2”. A PU SH 1) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (2 - 1) aWARNING Do not operate the engine stop switch “2 - 1” in running conditions. This is a safety or emergency switch. With the switch pressed in position “2”, it is possible to start the engine; when the switch is pressed to position “1”, the engine stops. aCAUTION To stop the vehicle, use exclusively the ignition switch (A).
Position 1 Steering lock 2 3 The ignition switch (1) is positioned on the upper plate of the steering column. Two keys are supplied together with the vehicle (one spare key). NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the vehicle. 24 use and maintenance ETV mille Caponord It is possible The steering is loc- to remove the key. ked. It is neither possible to start the engine, nor to switch on the lights. The engine It is not possiand the ble to remove lights can be the key. switched on.
34%%2).' ,/#+ aWARNING Never turn the key to position “&” in running conditions, in order to avoid losing control of the vehicle. OPERATION To lock the steering: U Turn the handlebar completely leftwards. U Turn the key to position “1”. U Press the key and rotate it to position “&”. NOTE If it is necessary to switch on the parking lights, see p. 25 (PARKING LIGHTS). U Extract the key. PU SH 1 PU SH 1 0!2+).' ,)'(43 The vehicle is provided with front and rear parking lights.
!58),)!29 %15)0-%.4 5.,/#+).' ,/#+).' 4(% 0!33%.'%2 3%!4 U Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). U Introduce the key (1) in the seat lock. U Rotate the key (1) clockwise, lift and withdraw the seat (2) from behind. NOTE To lock the seat (2), proceed as follows: NOTE Before lowering and locking the seat (2), make sure that you have not left the key in the glove/tool kit compartment. U Insert the two front couplings (4) in the relevant seats (5).
10 6 11 9 7 14 6 12 15 13 U Lower and press the glove/tool kit com- partment cover (3), making the lock snap. Maximum allowed weight: 9 kg. aWARNING The luggage must not be excessively bulky and it must be firmly anchored to the passenger grab rails. ',/6% 4//, +)4 #/-0!24-%.4 To reach the glove/tool kit compartment, proceed as follows: U Remove the saddle, see p. 26 (UNLOCKI N G / L O C KI NG T HE PA SS E NG ER SEAT). The tool kit (8) includes: – 2.
1 30%#)!, 4//,3 m To perform some specific operations, it is advisable to use the following special tools (to be requested to an aprilia Official Dealer): Tool 2 Operations Front support stand (1), see p. Front wheel di74 (POSITIONING THE VEHI- sassembly. CLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND m). /54,%4 This vehicle is provided with an outlet (2) for plugs with 20 mm diameter. Do not connect any electrical equipment with electrical input over 180 W or voltage different from 12 V to the outlet.
-!). #/-0/.%.43 &5%, aWARNING The fuel used for internal combustion engines is extremely inflammable and in particular conditions it can become explosive. It is important to carry out the refuelling and the maintenance operations in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off. Do not smoke while refuelling or near fuel vapours, in any case avoid any contact with naked flames, sparks and any other heat source to prevent the fuel from catching fire or from exploding.
NOTE This vehicle is provided with front and rear disc brakes, with separate hydraulic circuits. aWARNING aWARNING Make sure that the brake discs are neither oily nor greasy, especially after maintenance or checking operations. The following information refers to a single braking system, but is valid for both. Check that the brake cables are neither twisted nor worn out. Carefully wash the parts of your body that get in contact with the liquid.
$)3# "2!+%3 aWARNING The brakes are the parts that most ensure your safety and for this reason they must always be perfectly working; check them before every trip. A dirty disc soils the pads, with consequent reduction of the braking efficiency. Dirty pads must be replaced, while dirty discs must be cleaned with a high-quality degreaser. The brake fluid must be changed every two years by an APRILIA Official Dealer. Use brake fluid of the type specified in the lubricant chart, see p. 110 (LUBRICANT CHART).
3 2 2 1 5 MIN 4 1 &2/.4 "2!+% CHECK U Position the vehicle on the stand, see p. 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). U Turn the handlebar partially rightwards, so that the fluid contained in the brake fluid tank is parallel to the edge of the brake fluid tank (1) (see figure). U Make sure that the fluid level exceeds the “MIN” mark.
5 - 6 mm 6 1 aCAUTION aCAUTION 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. Do not exceed the “MAX” level while topping up. It is advisable to top up until reaching the “MAX” level only with new pads. Do not reach the “MAX” level with worn out pads, since this will cause a fluid outflow when the pads are changed.
aCAUTION 2 4 MIN 2 MIN 5 3 1 2%!2 "2!+% CHECK U Keep the vehicle in vertical position, so that the fluid contained in the tank (1) is parallel to the plug (2). U Make sure that the fluid level exceeds the “MIN” mark. MIN= minimum level MAX= maximum level If the fluid does not reach at least the “MIN” mark: aCAUTION When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases progressively to compensate for their wear. U Check the brake pad wear, see p.
aCAUTION Make sure that the cable is neither twisted nor worn out. Prevent water or dust from accidentally getting into the circuit. In case maintenance operations are to be performed on the hydraulic circuit, it is advisable to use latex gloves. #,54#( &,5)$ RECOMMENDATIONS NOTE This vehicle is provided with hydraulic clutch control. aCAUTION Sudden resistance or clearance problems on the clutch lever may be due to troubles in the hydraulic system.
2 1 MIN 2 #,54#( NOTE Perform the maintenance operations with doubled frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks. Have the clutch checked by an aprilia Official Dealer every 7500 km (4687 mi). NOTE The engine is provided with an hydraulic control clutch, aided by the PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch) exclusive patented system, which avoids the bouncing of the rear wheel. CHECK U Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
3 2 4 2 1 5 aCAUTION Do not shake the vehicle, in order not to spill fluid while topping up. 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. U Raise and remove the cover (3) together with the screws (2). U Remove the gasket (4). NOTE In order to reach the “MAX” level, top up until covering the glass (5) completely, with the clutch fluid reservoir rim parallel to the ground.
#//,!.4 aCAUTION 1 Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is below the minimum prescribed level (LOW). NOTE Perform the maintenance operations with doubled frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks. Before departure, check the coolant level, see p. 39 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP); have the coolant changed every two years: for this operation, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
2 1 1 FULL LOW CHECKING AND TOPPING UP aWARNING Check the coolant level and top up the expansion tank with cold engine. U Stop the engine and wait until it has cooled down. U Keep the vehicle in vertical position, with the two wheels resting on the ground. U Make sure that the coolant contained in the expansion tank (2) is included between the “FULL” and “LOW” marks, by checking through the appropriate slot on the right fairing”.
492%3 After repairing a tyre, have the wheels balanced. This vehicle is provided with tubeless tyres. aWARNING NOTE Perform the maintenance operations with doubled frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks. aWARNING 1 Check the inflation pressure at room temperature every two weeks. Check the conditions of the tyres and the inflation pressure at room temperature every 1000 km (625 mi), see p. 107 (TECHNICAL DATA).
%.').% /), aWARNING Engine oil may cause serious damage to the skin if handled daily and for long periods. Wash your hands carefully after use. 3 KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. 2 MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH LIMIT (3): front and rear 2 mm and in any case not less than prescribed by the regulations in force in the country where the vehicle is used. aCAUTION Be particularly careful when installing/removing the tyres, in order to avoid scratching or damaging the rims with the vice.
3 2 3 1 1 4 7 1 8 5 6 4m m 2 3 4 4 2 !$*534).' 4(% &2/.4 "2!+% #/.42/, ,%6%2 !.$ 4(% #,54#( #/.42/, ,%6%2 It is possible to adjust the distance between the lever (1) end and the grip (2), by rotating the adjuster (3). The positions “1” and “4” correspond to an approximate distance of 105 and 85 mm, respectively, between the lever end and the grip. The positions “2” and “3” correspond to intermediate distances.
aCAUTION PU SH Do not use leaded petrol, since it causes the destruction of the catalytic converter. %8(!534 3),%.#%2 %8(!534 4%2-).!, aWARNING Tampering with the noise control system is prohibited. !54/-!4)# ,)'(4 37)4#().' 6%23)/. e The vehicles provided with this device can be immediately recognized, since the lights come automatically on as soon as the ignition switch is turned to position “2”. For this reason, no light switch is provided.
