APRILIA RSV mile, Use & Maintenance Book

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STEERING LOCK
Never attempt to place the ignition
switch in the locked “
"
” (LOCK) posi-
tion while the vehicle is moving. This
will cause loss of control of the vehicle
with possible subsequent accident, se-
rious injury or even death.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
◆
Place the vehicle on the stand, see p. 83
(PLACING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).
◆
Turn the handlebar completely counter-
clockwise (leftwards).
◆
Turn the key (2) to position “
#
” (OFF).
◆
Release the key (2)
NOTE
Turn the key (2) and steer the
handlebar at the same time.
◆
Press the key (2) and turn it counter-
clockwise (leftwards), steer the handle-
bar slowly until the key (2) reaches posi-
tion “
"
” (LOCK).
◆
Remove the key (2).
PARKING LIGHTS
When you have to park your vehicle in a
dark or badly lighted area (parking lot or
street), it is sometimes useful to leave the
parking lights on so that your vehicle will be
easily visible.
OPERATION
To leave the parking lights on:
◆
Lock the steering, see beside () without
extracting the key (2).
◆
Turn the key (2) to position “
'
”
(PARKING); the parking lights automati-
cally illuminate.
◆
Remove the key (2).
Do not leave the ignition switch (1) in the
“
'
” (PARKING) position for extended
periods of time, as this will cause the
battery to become completely run down.