APRILIA HABANA 125 - PART2 User manual

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To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in
possession of all the requirements pre-
scribed by law (driving licence, minimum
age, psychophysical ability, insurance,
state taxes, vehicle registration, number
plate, etc.).
Gradually get to know the vehicle by driv-
ing it first in areas with low trafficand/or pri-
vate areas.
The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or
psychotropic substances notably increases
the risk of accidents.
Be sure that you are in good psychophysi-
cal conditions and fit for driving and pay
particular attention to physical weariness
and drowsiness.
Most road accidents are caused by the
driver’s lack of experience.
NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and,
in any case, make sure that the driver has
all the requirements for driving.
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Rigorously observe all road signs and na-
tional and local road regulations.
Avoid abrupt movements that can be dan-
gerous 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 driv-
ing conditions.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the ve-
hicle or make you lose control.
Avoid riding in the slipstream created by
preceding vehicles in order to increase
your speed.
Always keepboth hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboard (or on the
footrests), in the correct driving posture.
Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs
while driving.
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The driver should pay attention and avoid
distractions caused by people, things and
movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read,
etc.) while driving.
Use only the vehicle’s specific fuels and lu-
bricants indicated in the “LUBRICANT
CHART”; check all oil, fuel and coolant lev-
els regularly.
If the vehicle has been involved in an acci-
dent, make sure that no damage has oc-
curred to the control levers, pipes, wires,
braking system and vital parts.
If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by
an aprilia Official Dealer, who should care-
fully check the frame, handlebars, suspen-
sions, safety parts and all the devices that
you cannot check by yourself.
Always remember to report any malfunc-
tion to the technicians to help them in their
work.
Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered endangers your
safety.
Never change the position, inclination or
colour of: number plate, direction indica-
tors, lights and horns.
Any modification of the vehicle will result in
the invalidity of the guarantee.
For only vehicles up to 50 cm3
Any modification of the engine or of other
members which is aimed at increasing the
speed or the power of the vehicle is prohib-
ited by the law; in fact, any modification re-
sulting in an increase of the maximum
speed or of the engine displacement would
change the scooter into a motorcycle,
COOLER
OIL
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which implies the following obligations for
the owner:
–new homologation;
–new registration;
–appropriate driving license.
Further, said modifications cause the loss
of the insurance cover, since insurance
policies expressly prohibit to make techni-
cal changes aimed at increasing the vehi-
cle performance levels.
For the reasons stated above, the failure to
comply with the tampering prohibition is
punished by law with appropriate sanctions
(including the confiscation of the vehicle),
which, according to the case, can be com-
bined with the sanctions provided for not
using the crash helmet and/or the number
plate, for the violation of fiscal obligations
(ownership tax) and with penal sanctions
provided for using the vehicle without driv-
ing license.
For only vehicles over 50 cm3
Any modification of the vehicle and/or the
removal of original components can com-
promise 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.
In particular, avoid all modifications that in-
crease the vehicle’s performance levels or
alter its original characteristics.
Never race with other vehicles.
Avoid off-road driving.
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Before starting, always wear a correctly
fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is
homologated, in good shape, of the right
size and that the visor is clean.
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
and/or reflecting colours.
In this way you will make yourself more vis-
ible to the other drivers, thus notably re-
ducing the risk of being knocked down, and
you will be more protected in case of fall.
This clothing should be very tight-fitting
and fastened at the wrists and ankles.
Strings, belts and ties should not be hang-
ing loose; prevent these and other objects
from interfering with driving by getting en-
tangled with moving parts or driving mech-
anisms.
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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).
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The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any ac-
cessory.
Avoid installing accessories that cover
horns or lights or that could impair their
functions, limit the suspension stroke and
the steering angle, hamper the operation of
the controls and reduce the distance from
the ground and the angle of inclination in
turns.
Avoid using accessories that hamper ac-
cess to the controls, since this can prolong
reaction times during an emergency.
Big fairings and windshields installed on
the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forc-
es that affect the stability of the vehicle, es-
pecially when riding at high speed.
Make sure that the equipment is well fas-
tened to the vehicle and not dangerous
during driving. Do not install electrical de-
vices and do not modify those already ex-
isting to avoid electrical overloads, be-
cause the vehicle could suddenly stop or
there could be a dangerous current short-
age in the horn and in the lights.
aprilia recommends the use of aprilia
genuine accessories.
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Be careful and moderate when loading
your luggage. Keep any luggage loaded as
close as possible to the center of gravity of
the vehicle and distribute the load uniform-
ly on both sides, in order to reduce umbal-
ance to the minimum. Furthermore, make
sure that the load is firmly secured to the
vehicle, especially during long trips.
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Avoid hanging bulky, heavy and/or danger-
ous objects on the handlebars, mudguards
and forks: 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, because they could hit peo-
ple or obstacles, making you lose control of
the vehicle.
Do not carry any bag if it is not tightly se-
cured to the vehicle.
Do not carry bags which protrude too much
from the luggage-rack or which cover the
lights, horn or indicators.
Do not carry animals or children on the
glove compartment or on the luggage-
rack.
Do not exceed the maximum load allowed
for each side-bag.
When the vehicle is overloaded, its stability
and its manoeuvrability can be compro-
mised.
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1) Left rear-view mirror
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2) Left inspection cover
3) Central inspection cover
4) Glove compartment
5) Battery
6) Fuse carrier
7) Passenger grab rail
8) Saddle lock
9) Air cleaner
10) Kick starter
11) Centre stand
12) Side stand &
13) Spark plug
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1) Crash helmet / glove compartment
2) 2 stroke oil tank plug
3) Fuel tank plug
4) Ignition switch / steering lock
5) Bag hook
6) Right inspection cover
7) Right rear-view mirror
( win the countries where required)
8) Brake fluid reservoir (front brake)
9) Horn
10) Fuel tank
11) Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia “Body-
Guard”armored cable &).
12) 2 stroke oil tank
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1) Left rear-view mirror
2) Glove compartment
3) Left inspection cover
4) Central inspection cover
5) Passenger left footrest
6) Air cleaner
7) Passenger grab rail
8) Saddle lock
9) Kick starter
10) Centre stand
11) Engine oil filler cap
12) Engine oil level sight glass
13) Side stand &
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1) Crash helmet / glove compartment
2) Right inspection cover
3) Fuel tank plug
4) Ignition switch / steering lock
5) Bag hook
6) Fuse carrier
7) Right rear-view mirror
8) Brake fluid reservoir (front brake)
9) Horn
10) Fuel tank
11) Anti-theft hook (for the aprilia “Body-
Guard”armored cable &).
12) Spark plug
13) Passenger right footrest
14) Battery
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1) Electrical controls on the left side of the handlebar
2) Rear brake lever
3) Instruments and indicators
4) Throttle grip
5) Front brake lever
6) Electrical controls on the right side of the handlebar
7) Ignition switch/steering lock (n- m- s)
8) Speedometer
8) Speedometer –km/h scale only ^
9) Total kilometres odometer
10) Green low beam and parking light warning light (p)
11) Blue high beam warning light (a)
12) Fuel level indicator (g)
13) Green direction indicator warning light (c
14) Amber low fuel warning light (g)
15) wvRed 2 stroke oil reserve warning light (j)
15) xuRed engine oil pressure warning light (j)
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Description Function
Direction indicator warning light cIt blinks when the direction indicators are on.
wv2 stroke oil reserve warning light j
It comes on when the ignition switch is in position “n”and the start push button
“r“is pressed, thus checking the proper functioning of the bulb.
If the light does not come on during the starting, provide for replacing the bulb.
If the warning light comes on and does not go out
after the start push button “r” has been released,
or if it comes on during normal functioning, this means that the 2 stroke
oil reserve is being used; in this case, top up the 2 stroke oil tank, see p.
26 (wv2 STROKE OIL).
xuEngine oil pressure warning light j
It comes on every time the ignition switch is brought to position “n”and the
engine is not running, thus testing the correct operation of the bulb.
If during this phase the lamp does not turn on, it must be replaced.
The warning light must go off when the engine is running.
If the warning light comes on during the normal
running of the engine, this means that the oil pres-
sure in the circuit is insufficient. In this case, immediately stop the engine
and contact your APRILIA Official Dealer.
Total kilometres odometer It indicates the total number of kilometres covered.
Speedometer It indicates the driving speed.
Parking light and low beam warning light pComes on when the lights are on.
High beam warning light aIt comes on when the headlight in high beam position.
Low fuel warning light gIt comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about 2 L.
Fuel level indicator gIt indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.
aCAUTION
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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch
is in position “n”.
NOTE The lighting system works only when the engine is run-
ning.
1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (f)
The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.
2) DIMMER SWITCH ( a- b)
When the light switch is in position “o”: if the dimmer switch
is in position “a”, the high beam comes on, while if it is in po-
sition “b”, the low beam comes on.
2) DIMMER SWITCH ( a- b)_
When it is in position “b”the parking lights, the dashboard
light and the low beam are always on.
When it is in position “a”, the high beam comes on.
NOTE The lights can be switched off only by stopping the
engine.
3) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (c)
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.
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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch
is in position “n”.
NOTE The lighting system works only when the engine is run-
ning.
1) LIGHT SWITCH (o- p- •) ( _not provided )
NOTE Before operating the light switch, make sure that the
dimmer switch ( a- b) is in position “b”.
When the light switch is in position “•”, the lights are off; when
the switch is in position “p”, the parking lights and the dash-
board light are on; when the switch is in position “o”, the
parking lights, the dashboard light and the low beam are on.
The high beam can be operated by means of the dimmer
switch ( a- b).
1a) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (n- m)
(in the countries where required)
aCAUTION
Do not operate the engine stop switch “n- m”in running
conditions.
This is a safety or emergency switch. With the switch in po-
sition “n”, it is possible to start the engine; the engine can
be stopped by moving the switch to position “m”.
aCAUTION
With stopped engine and ignition switch in position “n”,
the battery may run down.
When the vehicle has come to a halt, stop the engine, and
move the ignition switch to position “m”.
2) START PUSH BUTTON (r)
When the start push button is pressed and one of the brake
levers (front or rear) is activated at the same time, the starter
makes the engine run.
For the starting procedure, see p. 34 (STARTING)
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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch
is in position “n”.
NOTE The lighting system works only when the engine is run-
ning.
1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (f)
The horn is activated when the push button is pressed.
2) DIMMER SWITCH ( a- b- a)
When the light switch is in position “o”: if the dimmer switch
is in position “a”, the high beam comes on, while if it is in po-
sition “b”, the low beam comes on.
The high beam signaller is operated by pressing the dimmer
switch (a- b- a) to position (A) (a), independently of
the position of the light switch (o- p- •).
NOTE When the dimmer switch is released, the high beam
signaller is disconnected.
2) DIMMER SWITCH ( a- b- a)_J
When it is in position “b”the parking lights, the dashboard
light and the low beam are always on.
When it is in position “a”, the high beam comes on.
The high beam signaller is operated by pressing the dimmer
switch ( a- b- a) to position (A) ( a).
NOTE When the dimmer switch is released, the high beam
signaller is disconnected.
NOTE The lights can be switched off only by stopping the
engine.
3) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (c)
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.
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NOTE The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch
is in position “n”.
NOTE The lighting system works only when the engine is run-
ning.
1) LIGHT SWITCH (o- p- •) ( _Jnot provided )
NOTE Before operating the light switch, make sure that the
dimmer switch ( a- b- a) is in position “b”.
When the light switch is in position “•”, the lights are off; when
the switch is in position “p”, the parking lights and the dash-
board light are on; when the switch is in position “o”, the
parking lights, the dashboard light and the low beam are on.
The high beam can be operated by means of the dimmer
switch ( a- b- a).
2) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (n- m)
aCAUTION
Do not operate the engine stop switch “n- m”in running
conditions.
This is a safety or emergency switch. With the switch in po-
sition “n”, it is possible to start the engine; the engine can
be stopped by moving the switch to position “m”.
aCAUTION
With stopped engine and ignition switch in position “n”,
the battery may run down.
When the vehicle has come to a halt, stop the engine, and
move the ignition switch to position “m”.
3) START PUSH BUTTON (r)
When the start push button is pressed and one of the brake
levers (front or rear) is activated at the same time, the starter
makes the engine run.
For the starting procedure, see p. 34 (STARTING)
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The ignition switch is positioned on the
right side, near the steering column.
NOTE The key (1) operates the ignition
switch/steering lock, glove compartment
and the saddle lock.
Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).
NOTE Do not keep the spare key on the
vehicle.
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aWARNING
Never turn the key to position “s”in
running conditions, in order to avoid
losing control of the vehicle.
OPERATION
To lock the steering:
◆Turn the handlebar completely leftwards.
◆Turn the key to position “m”.
◆Press the key and rotate it to position “s”.
◆Extract the key.
Position Function Key
removal
s
Steering
lock
The steering
is locked.
It is neither
possible to
start the en-
gine, nor to
switch on the
lights.
It is possible
to remove
the key.
m
Neither the
engine, nor
the lights can
be switched
on.
It is possible
to remove
the key.
nThe engine
and the lights
can be
switched on.
It is not pos-
sible to re-
move the
key.
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To unlock and lift the saddle:
◆Position the vehicle on the stand.
◆Insert the key in the saddle lock (1).
◆Rotate the key anticlockwise and raise
the saddle (2).
NOTE Before lowering and locking the
saddle, make sure that you have not left
the key in the crash helmet / glove com-
partment.
◆To lock the saddle, lower and press it
(without exerting too much pressure),
thus making the lock snap shut.
aWARNING
Before leaving, make sure that the sad-
dle is properly locked.
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Thanks to the crash helmet/glove compart-
ment, you no longer have to carry the
crash helmet or other objects with you eve-
ry time you park the vehicle.
The compartment is positioned under the
saddle and can contain a “JET”helmet.
To reach it:
◆Raise the saddle (2), see beside (UN-
LOCKING / LOCKING THE SADDLE).
NOTE Position the helmet with the
opening facing downwards, as indicated in
the figure.
aWARNING
Do not load the crash helmet / glove
compartment too much.
Maximum allowed weight: 2.5 kg.
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The anti-theft hook (3) is positioned on the
right side of the vehicle, near the rider's
footboard.
To prevent the vehicle from being stolen, it
is advisable to secure it with the aprilia
“Body-Guard”armored cable &(4), avail-
able at any aprilia Official Dealer.
aWARNING
Do not use the hook to lift the vehicle or
for any purpose other than securing the
vehicle once it has been parked.
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The tool kit is positioned inside the crash
helmet / glove compartment.
To reach it, proceed as follows:
◆Lift the saddle, see p. 23 (UNLOCKING /
LOCKING THE SADDLE)
◆Take the tool kit (1).
The tool kit (1) includes:
–n. 1 tool case
–wvn. 1 21 mm spark plug socket
spanner
–xun. 1 16 mm spark plug socket
spanner
–n. 1 socket spanner rod
–n. 1 8/10 mm socket spanner
–n. 1 double-ended, cross-/cut headed-
screwdriver type PH size 2
–n. 1 screwdriver handle
–n. 1 3 mm hexagon spanner
–n. 1 4 mm hexagon spanner
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aWARNING
Do not hang excessively bulky bags or
parcels to the hook, as this may seri-
ously compromise the manoeuvrability
of the vehicle or the movement of your
feet.
The bag hook (2) is positioned under the
front part of the saddle.
Max. allowed weight: 1.5 kg.
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It is placed under the handlebar, on the in-
ner part of the shield.
To reach it:
◆Introduce the ignition key (3) in the lock.
◆Turn the key clockwise, pull it and open
the door (4).
aCAUTION
Before locking the door, make sure that
you have not left the key in the glove
compartment.
To lock the door (4), raise and press it. It is
not necessary to use the key.
Maximum allowed weight: 1.5 kg.
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