APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 2010, Manual, Page: 76 / 136

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When riding downhill and when braking, in order to increase the braking
power by using engine compression.
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When going uphill, when the engaged gear does not suit the speed (high
gear, moderate speed) and the number of engine revs falls.
CAUTION
DOWNSHIFT ONE GEAR AT A TIME; WHEN SHIFTING TO A LOWER GEAR,
DOWNSHIFTING MORE THAN ONE GEAR AT A TIME COULD OVERREV THE
ENGINE; THAT IS, THE MAXIMUM RPM VALUE PERMITTED FOR THE ENGINE
COULD BE EXCEEDED.
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Release the throttle grip (2) ( Pos. A )
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If necessary, pull the brake levers gently and reduce speed.
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Operate the clutch lever (3) and lower the gearshift lever (4) to engage a
lower gear.
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Release the brake levers when it is operated.
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Release the clutch lever (3) and accelerate moderately.
IF AN ENGINE OVERHEATING ALARM INDICATOR IS SHOWN ON THE MULTI-
FUNCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY, STOP THE VEHICLE AND LET THE ENGINE RUN
AT 3000 rpm FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES, SO THAT THE COOLANT FLOWS
REGULARLY IN THE SYSTEM; THEN SET THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO "OFF"
AND CHECK THE COOLANT LEVEL.
IF THE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR CONTINUES FLASHING AFTER CHECKING
THE COOLANT LEVEL, CONTACT AN OFFICIAL APRILIA DEALER.
DO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO "KEY OFF", BECAUSE THE COOLING FANS
WOULD STOP REGARDLESS OF THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE, WHICH
WOULD CAUSE A FURTHER TEMPERATURE RISE.
IF THE GENERAL WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
DURING REGULAR ENGINE OPERATION, THIS MEANS THAT SOME FAILURES
HAVE BEEN DETECTED.
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