VESPA GTS 300 i.e. ABS 2018 User manual

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Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS
Ed. 04_04/2018 Cod. 1Q000478 (IT-FR-DE-ES-NL-EN) - 1Q000479 (EN-PT-DE-ES-FR-EL)

The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your vehicle; details are also given of routine maintenance
procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an Authorised PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also
containsinstructionsforsimplerepairs.Anyoperationsnotspecificallydescribedinthisbookletrequiretheuseofspecialtoolsand/orparticulartechnical
knowledge: to carry out these operations refer to any authorised PIAGGIO Dealer or Service Centre.
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Personal safety
Failure to completely observe these instructions will result in serious risk of personal
injury.
Safeguarding the environment
Sections marked with this symbol indicate the correct use of the vehicle to prevent dam-
aging the environment.
Vehicle intactness
The incomplete or non-observance of these regulations leads to the risk of serious
damage to the vehicle and sometimes even the invalidity of the guarantee.
The signs that you see on this page are very important. They are used to highlight parts
of the booklet that should be read with particular care. The different symbols are used
to make each topic in the manual simple and quick to locate.
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INDEX
VEHICLE...................................................................................... 7
Dashboard................................................................................ 8
Analogue instrument panel....................................................... 9
Clock......................................................................................... 11
Digital lcd display...................................................................... 13
*MODE* button...................................................................... 14
Keyswitch.................................................................................. 15
Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 15
Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 16
Switch direction indicators........................................................ 16
Horn button............................................................................... 17
Light switch............................................................................... 17
Start-up button.......................................................................... 18
Engine stop button.................................................................... 18
System ABS.............................................................................. 19
System ASR.............................................................................. 20
The immobilizer system............................................................ 25
Keys...................................................................................... 25
Immobilizer device enabled indicator led.............................. 26
Operation............................................................................... 26
Programming the immobilizer system................................... 27
Saddle opening remote control................................................. 29
Remote control programming................................................ 30
USB socket............................................................................... 31
Accessing the fuel tank............................................................. 32
Opening the saddle to access the helmet compartment by
remote control....................................................................... 33
Opening the saddle............................................................... 33
Identification.............................................................................. 34
Rear top box opening................................................................ 35
Bag clip..................................................................................... 36
USE.............................................................................................. 37
Checks...................................................................................... 38
Refuelling.................................................................................. 38
Tyre pressure............................................................................ 40
Shock absorbers adjustment.................................................... 41
Running in................................................................................. 42
Starting up the engine............................................................... 43
Precautions........................................................................... 44
Difficult start up......................................................................... 44
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 45
Stand......................................................................................... 46
Automatic transmission............................................................. 47
Safe driving............................................................................... 47
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 51
Engine oil level.......................................................................... 52
Engine oil level check............................................................ 52
Engine oil top-up................................................................... 53
Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. 54
Engine oil change.................................................................. 54
Hub oil level.............................................................................. 55
Tyres......................................................................................... 57
Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 58
Removing the air filter............................................................... 59
Cooling fluid level...................................................................... 60
Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 62
Battery....................................................................................... 62
Use of a new battery............................................................. 63
Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 64
Fuses........................................................................................ 65
Lamps....................................................................................... 68
Front light group........................................................................ 69
Head light adjustment............................................................ 71
Front direction indicators........................................................... 72
Rear optical unit........................................................................ 73
Rear turn indicators................................................................... 74
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Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 75
Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 75
Puncture.................................................................................... 76
Inactivity of the vehicle.............................................................. 77
Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 77
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 83
Data.......................................................................................... 84
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 89
Warnings................................................................................... 90
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.................................................... 93
Scheduled servicing table......................................................... 94
Recommended products........................................................... 96
SPECIAL FITTINGS..................................................................... 97
Luggage rack............................................................................ 98
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Vespa GTS 300 i.e. ABS
Chap. 01
Vehicle
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Dashboard (01_01)
01_01
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A= Instrument panel
B= Front brake lever
C= Throttle grip
D= ASR button
E= Engine stop switch
F= Starter button
G= MODE button
H= Ignition switch
I= Bag hook
L= Saddle release button
M= Horn button
N= Turn indicator control
O= Light switch
P= Rear brake lever
Analogue instrument panel (01_02)
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01_02
A= Speedometer
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B= Engine control warning light
C= Immobilizer / Engine temperature warning lamp
D= Turn indicator warning light
E= Low fuel warning light
F= Digital display
G= Low engine oil pressure warning light
H= High beam warning light
I= ABS warning light
01_03
Clock (01_03, 01_04, 01_05)
The digital display shows the current time when the ignition switch is turned to ON.
Press the MODE button to cycle through the modes and select total odometer mode.
N.B.
IN THE NAVIGATION OF THE DISPLAY ARE DEFINED:
- «BRIEF PRESS»: A PRESS OF THE INDICATED BUTTON, FOR A PERIOD OF
LESS THAN TWO SECONDS;
- «PROLONGED PRESS»: A PRESS OF THE INDICATED BUTTON, FOR A PE-
RIOD OF MORE THAN TWO SECONDS.
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01_04
Press and hold the MODE button to enter 'hours' setting mode. The values flash to
confirm that the setting mode is active. Each time the MODE button is pressed briefly
increases the hours value by one.
01_05
After setting the hours value, press and hold the MODE button to enter 'minutes' set-
ting mode. The values flash to confirm that the setting mode is active. Each time the
MODE button is pressed briefly increases the minutes value by one.
After setting the minutes value, press and hold the MODE button to exit clock setting
mode.
If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds, the clock setting mode is exited automat-
ically.
CAUTION
FOR SAFETY, THE CLOCK SETTING FUNCTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT A VE-
HICLE SPEED OF 0 KM/H.
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01_06
Digital lcd display (01_06, 01_07)
A= Fuel gauge with fuel pump symbol
B= Total and trip odometer/Km-miles
C= ASR system icon
D= Clock
01_07
When the ignition switch is turned to ON, all the functions of the digital display illumi-
nate for a few seconds.
MULTIFUNCTION INDICATOR B
Press the MODE button briefly to cycle through the following indicator modes:
•Total Odometer (TOTAL)
•Trip odometer A (TRIP A)
•Trip odometer B (TRIP B)
To reset the trip odometers, select TRIP A or TRIP B then press and hold the
MODE button. Press and hold the MODE button while in TOTAL odometer mode to
access clock setting mode.
N.B.
IN THE NAVIGATION OF THE DISPLAY ARE DEFINED:
- «BRIEF PRESS»: A PRESS OF THE INDICATED BUTTON, FOR A PERIOD OF
LESS THAN TWO SECONDS;
- «PROLONGED PRESS»: A PRESS OF THE INDICATED BUTTON, FOR A PE-
RIOD OF MORE THAN TWO SECONDS.
SELECTING KM OR MILES AS UNIT OF MEASUREMENT B
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Press the MODE briefly to cycle through the modes and select TOTAL odometer
mode, then turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Turn the ignition switch to ON while pressing and holding the MODE button.
Release the MODE button for 2 to 4 seconds.
WARNING
TO GO FROM «KM» TO «MILE» THE MULTIFUNCTION INDICATOR «C» MUST
BE SET TO TOTAL ODOMETER (TOTAL).
CAUTION
FOR SAFETY, THIS SELECTION PROCEDURE IS ONLY PERMITTED AT A VE-
HICLE SPEED OF 0 KM/H.
01_08
*MODE* button (01_08)
Press the MODE button briefly and release to cycle through the following display
functions:
•Total Odometer (TOTAL)
•Trip odometer A (TRIP A)
•Trip odometer B (TRIP B)
Press and hold the MODE button to:
•access the clock settings from the TOTAL odometer screen.
•reset the relative odometer reading in the TRIP A or TRIP B trip odometer
screens.
N.B.
IN THE NAVIGATION OF THE DISPLAY ARE DEFINED:
- «BRIEF PRESS»: A PRESS OF THE INDICATED BUTTON, FOR A PERIOD OF
LESS THAN TWO SECONDS;
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- «PROLONGED PRESS»: A PRESS OF THE INDICATED BUTTON, FOR A PE-
RIOD OF MORE THAN TWO SECONDS.
Keyswitch (01_09)
The ignition switch is located on the front leg shield back plate near the bag hook.
01_09
SWITCH POSITIONS
ON «1»: Ready to start position, non-extractable key, mechanical anti-theft device
disabled. Saddle opening and case opening possible.
OFF «2»: Ignition disabled, non-extractable key, mechanical anti-theft device disa-
bled. Saddle opening and case opening possible.
CLOSE «3»: Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical anti-theft device disabled.
Saddle opening and case opening disabled.
LOCK «4»: Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical anti-theft device enabled.
Saddle opening and case opening disabled.
01_10
Locking the steering wheel (01_10)
Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to «LOCK» and remove
the key.
CAUTION
NEVER TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING.
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01_11
Releasing the steering wheel (01_11)
Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF».
CAUTION
NEVER TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING.
01_12
Switch direction indicators (01_12)
Move the switch «A» towards the left to indicate a left turn; move the switch «A»
towards the right to indicate a right turn;. Push in the switch «A» in the centre to de-
activate the turn signal indicators.
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01_13
Horn button (01_13)
Press button «A» to operate the horn.
01_14
Light switch (01_14)
The low beam headlamp is lit when the light selector switch Ais turned to 0. Turning
the switch to 1turns on the high beam headlamp.
CAUTION
DO NOT REST OR TRANSPORT OBJECTS AND/OR CLOTHING ON TOP OF THE
FRONT LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH THE LIGHT ON OR JUST TURNED OFF. FAIL-
URETOOBSERVETHISPRECAUTIONMAYCAUSETHEGLASSTOOVERHEAT
AND CONSEQUENTLY MELT.
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01_15
Start-up button (01_15)
Starter button «A». To start the vehicle see the "starting the engine" section.
01_16
Engine stop button (01_16)
With the emergency stop switch «A» in position «1» RUN it is possible to start the
engine; if the emergency stop switch «A» is in position «0» OFF it is not possible to
start the engine, and if it is running, it will stop.
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01_17
01_18
System ABS (01_17, 01_18, 01_19)
The vehicle is equipped with a locking ABS system on the wheels.
A: Tone wheel
B: Speed sensor
•ABS: It is a hydraulic - electronic device that limits the pressure within the
braking circuit when a sensor, located on the wheel, detects its tendency to
lock. This system prevents the wheels from locking to avoid the risk of falling.
In case of failure of the ABS system, immediately reported to the rider with ABS warn-
ing light on the instrument cluster, the vehicle retains the characteristics of a conven-
tional braking system. In case of ABS warning light, reduce speed and go to an
AuthorizedServiceCenterforthe appropriate checks. The safety providedbytheABS
doesnot, in any case, justifyriskymanoeuvres.Thestoppingdistance may be greater,
compared to a conventional vehicle equipped with traditional braking in the following
conditions:
•Riding on rough roads, with gravel or snow
•Riding on roads with holes or bumps
It is therefore recommended to reduce speed in these conditions.
AT VERY LOW SPEEDS (LESS THAN 5 KM/H) THE ABS SYSTEM IS DISABLED.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO PAY ATTENTION THEREFORE IN CASES OF BRAK-
ING IN LOW GRIP CONDITIONS AT LOW SPEED (FOR EXAMPLE BRAKING ON
GARAGE FLOOR TILES AFTER HAVING RIDDEN ON WET ROADS OR SIMILAR
SITUATIONS)
CAUTION
IN THE EVENT OF MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY, THE ABS - ASR SYSTEM
TURNS OFF.
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01_19
When switching the key to «ON», the ABS control unit performs a control of the sys-
tem, during which the ABS warning light flashes. This phase ends when exceeding 5
Km/h of speed with the switching off of the warning light.
Incaseoferror ofthesystem, theABSwarning lightremainsfixed. Thebrakingsystem
keeps the characteristics of a traditional system.
In this case, reduce speed and go to an Authorised Service Centre for the appro-
priate checks.
WARNING
IF THE WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING, THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT ACTIVE.
System ASR (01_20, 01_21)
ASR SYSTEM
The ASR system is a device to help riding that helps the rider during acceleration
manoeuvres, especially on slippery surfaces or in conditions that can cause sudden
slippage of the rear wheel. The ASR in these situations automatically intervenes by
reducing engine output within the limit imposed by the grip conditions, contributing
significantly to the maintenance of stability the vehicle.
WARNING
THE ASR SYSTEM IS BASED ON THE RECOGNITION OF SPEED DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR WHEEL. IN ORDER FOR THE SYSTEM TO MAIN-
TAIN MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY IN ALL CONDITIONS, THE CALIBRATION PRO-
CEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED EVERY TIME, EVEN IN CASE OF REPLACE-
MENT OF JUST ONE TIRE.
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