PIAGGIO Vespa GTS 300 HPE 2019, Owner'S Manual

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With your foot push the projection of the stand « L » in order to open it and at the same
time lean the vehicle on you.
WARNING
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ENGINE STARTING IS INHIBITED IF THE SIDE STAND
IS EXTENDED.
WARNING
THE SIDE STAND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHENEVER IT
IS LOWERED.
TAMPERING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
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Automatic transmission (02_13)
To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans-
mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system has been designed to
provide the best performance possible (acceleration and fuel consumption) whether
on the flat or travelling uphill.
If you stop on while travelling uphill (traffic lights, traffic tailback etc.), only use the
brake to keep the vehicle still and let the engine idle. Using the engine to keep
the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat, due to the friction of the clutch
mechanism itself against the capstan.
It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of prolonged clutch slippage (other
than those previously indicated) such as driving uphill fully laden on steep slopes, or
starting off with driver and passenger at slopes greater than 25%.
Take the following precautions if the clutch overheats:
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