use and maintenance
RSV 1000 TUONO R
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NOTE
The units of measurement of
speedometer (km or mi) and coolant
temperature (°C or F°), the red line
threshold, clock functions and lap timer are
u s e r - s e l e c t a b l e . S e e p a g e 1 6
(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER)
WARNING
On a new vehicle the red line threshold
i s s e t a t 6 0 0 0 r p m . I n c r e a s e t h e
threshold gradually as you become
familiar with your vehicle.
During running-in, never exceed the
r e c o m m e n d e d r p m , s e e p a g e 5 4
(RUNNING-IN).
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Operate a brake to lock at least one
wheel.
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Pull the clutch lever (7) completely and
shift the gearbox lever (8) into neutral
[green warning light
“
”
(9) on].
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The vehicle is equipped with a cold start
feature controlled by the ECU which
operates automatically when starting the
engine from cold.
CAUTION
To avoid excessive current draw from
the battery, do not hold down the starter
b u t t o n "
" f o r m o r e t h a n f i f t e e n
seconds.
If the engine does not start within
fifteen seconds, wait ten seconds
before operating the starter button "
"
again.
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Press the starter button
“
”
(10) - do
not open the throttle yet - and release the
button as soon as the engine starts.
CAUTION
Avoid pressing the starter button "
"
(10) when the engine is running, or the
starter motor may damage.
If the engine oil pressure symbol “
”
is displayed, it means that engine oil
pressure in the circuit is low.
I n t h i s c a s e , s t o p t h e e n g i n e
immediately and contact an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
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Keep at least one brake lever pulled and
do not accelerate until you start.
CAUTION
Never leave abruptly with cold engine.
To reduce the emission of polluting
substances and the consumption of
fuel, warm the engine up by proceeding
at low speed for the first miles.
CAUTION
I f t h e w o r d i n g “
S E R V I C E ” i s
d i s p l a y e d d u r i n g n o r m a l e n g i n e
operation, it means that the Engine
Control Unit has detected a fault.
CAUTION
I n m a n y c a s e s t h e e n g i n e k e e p s
running with limited performance;
contact an
aprilia
Authorised Dealer
immediately.
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