VESPA LXV 125 ie 2013 User manual

Vespa would like to thank you
for choosing one of its products. We have prepared this manual to help you to get the very best from your vehicle. Please read it carefully before riding
the vehicle for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your vehicle. It also describes features, details and devices to assure
you that you have made the right choice. We believe that if you follow our suggestions, you will soon get to know your new scooter and it will serve you
well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the vehicle; should the vehicle be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.
Vespa LXV 125 ie
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The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your vehicle; this booklet also details routine maintenance
procedures and regular checks that should be carried out on the vehicle at an authorised Dealer or Service Centre. The booklet also contains
instructions for simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this booklet require the use of special tools and/or particular technical
knowledge: to carry out these operations, refer to any authorised Dealer or Service Centres.
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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................................................................................ 9
Analogue instrument panel....................................................... 10
Keyswitch.................................................................................. 11
Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 12
Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 12
Switch direction indicators........................................................ 13
Horn button............................................................................... 13
Light switch............................................................................... 13
Start-up button.......................................................................... 14
Engine stop button.................................................................... 15
The immobilizer system............................................................ 15
Keys...................................................................................... 15
Immobilizer device enabled indicator led.............................. 16
Operation............................................................................... 17
Programming the immobilizer system................................... 17
Fuel tank................................................................................... 19
The saddle................................................................................ 19
Opening the saddle............................................................... 20
Identification.............................................................................. 20
Rear top box opening................................................................ 21
Helmet Anti-theft Device........................................................... 22
USE.............................................................................................. 23
Checks...................................................................................... 24
Refuelling.................................................................................. 24
Tyre pressure............................................................................ 25
Shock absorbers adjustment.................................................... 26
Running in................................................................................. 27
Starting up the engine............................................................... 28
Precautions........................................................................... 29
Difficult start up......................................................................... 30
Stopping the engine.................................................................. 31
Anti-theft ring............................................................................. 31
Catalytic silencer....................................................................... 32
Stand......................................................................................... 33
Automatic transmission............................................................. 33
Safe driving............................................................................... 34
MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 37
Engine oil level.......................................................................... 38
Engine oil level check............................................................ 38
Engine oil top-up................................................................... 39
Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. 40
Engine oil change.................................................................. 40
Hub oil level.............................................................................. 42
Tyres......................................................................................... 44
Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 45
Removing the air filter............................................................... 46
Air filter cleaning....................................................................... 47
Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 48
Braking system fluid top up................................................... 48
Battery....................................................................................... 49
Use of a new battery............................................................. 50
Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 51
Fuses........................................................................................ 52
Front light group........................................................................ 57
Head light adjustment............................................................ 60
Front direction indicators........................................................... 60
Rear optical unit........................................................................ 61
Rear turn indicators................................................................... 62
Number plate light..................................................................... 63
Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 63
Front disc brake........................................................................ 64
Rear drum brake....................................................................... 65
Puncture.................................................................................... 66
Inactivity of the vehicle.............................................................. 67
Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 67
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Troubleshooting........................................................................ 70
TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 75
Tool kit...................................................................................... 80
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 81
Warnings................................................................................... 82
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.................................................... 83
Scheduled servicing table......................................................... 84
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Vespa LXV 125 ie
Chap. 01
Vehicle
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01_01
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Dashboard (01_01)
A= Starter button
B= Throttle grip
C= Front brake lever
D= Run-Off switch
E= Instrument panel
F= Headlight switch
G= Rear brake lever
H= Turn indicator switch
I= Horn button
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01_02
Analogue instrument panel (01_02)
A= Fuel gauge
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B= High-beam warning light
C= Turn indicator warning light
D= Trip Counter
E= Speedometer
F= Low fuel warning light
G= Low engine oil pressure warning light
H= Engine control telltale light
I= Immobilizer LED warning light
Keyswitch (01_03)
The key switch «A» is located on the knee-guard panel.
01_03
SWITCH POSITIONS
ON«1»: Ready to start position, non-extractable key, mechanical antitheft device dis-
abled.
OFF «2»: Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device disabled.
LOCK «3»: Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device enabled.
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01_04
Locking the steering wheel (01_04)
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.
01_05
Releasing the steering wheel (01_05)
Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF».
CAUTION
NEVER TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING.
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01_06
Switch direction indicators (01_06)
Lever «H» towards «1» = left turn indicators ON;
Lever «H» towards «2» = right turn indicators ON;
Lever «H» goes back into position «0» automatically and the turn indicators stay ON;
press lever «H» to turn them off.
01_07
Horn button (01_07)
Press the «I» button to sound the horn.
Light switch (01_08)
When the light switch «F» is in position «0» the low-beam light is ON; when it is in
position«1»thehigh-beamlightisON.Bypressingandreleasingtheswitchinposition
«2» the high-beam light flashes.
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01_08
CAUTION
DO NOT PLACE, TRANSPORT OBJECTS AND/OR CLOTHES OVER THE FRONT
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, WHEN THE HEADLIGHT IS TURNED ON OR OFF.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PRECAUTION MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING AND
THE SUBSEQUENT FUSION OF THE GLASS.
01_09
Start-up button (01_09)
To start the engine press push button «A» after having pulled one of the two brake
levers.
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01_10
Engine stop button (01_10)
The engine can be started when the emergency stop switch «D» is in position «1»
RUN; if the emergency stop switch «D» is in position «0» OFF the engine cannot be
started or it stops if it was running.
CAUTION
WHILERIDINGOPERATETHEENGINESTOPSWITCHONLYINCASEOF EMER-
GENCY.
The immobilizer system
In order to enhance theft protection, the vehicle is equipped with a «PIAGGIO IMMO-
BILIZER » electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when the
ignition switch is removed. Upon start-up, the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system
checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the Immobiliser system
allow the vehicle to be started.
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Keys (01_11, 01_12, 01_13)
The vehicle is supplied with two types of keys. The red-handgrip key «A» is the
"MASTER" key. Only a single copy of this key is supplied, which is necessary to pro-
gramall yourother keysand foryour dealerto performsome maintenanceoperations.
We therefore recommend that it be used only under exceptional circumstances. The
blue key «B» (single copy supplied) is used for normal operations and for start-up.
Together with the keys comes a CODE CARD which is imprinted with the mechanical
code of the keys.
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01_12
01_13
WARNING
LOOSING THE RED KEY PREVENTS ANY REPAIRS OF THE 'PIAGGIO IMMO-
BILIZER' SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.
WARNING
KEEPTHE 'CODE CARD' ANDTHEREDHANDGRIPKEYIN A SAFE PLACE(NOT
ON YOUR VEHICLE).
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Immobilizer device enabled indicator led (01_14)
Activationof the«PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» systemis signalled bya flashingwarning
light «I» (see the "Analogue instrument panel" section).
In order to reduce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off automatically after 48
hours of uninterrupted functioning.
Should the system fail, different LED flashing patterns will be provided by an Author-
ised Piaggio-Gilera Service Centre with information on the type of fault detected.
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Operation
Every time the starter key is removed in the "OFF" or "LOCK" position, the safety
system activates the immobilizer system. Turning the key to "ON" disables the engine
lock, provided that the safety system recognises the code transmitted by the key. If
the code is not recognised, turn the key first to "OFF" and then to "ON"; if the lock
cannotbe disabled, trywith theother key supplied(red-coloured). Ifthe engine cannot
be started, contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre, which is provided with
the electronic equipment required to detect and repair the system. The Immobilizer is
also activated by switching off the engine with the RUN OFF switch. This happens
even if the starter key is in «ON».
When additional keys are required, please note that data storage (up to 3 keys max.)
must be done on all keys, both new ones and existing ones. Take your scooter to an
Authorised Piaggio Service Centre carrying with you the red-handgrip key and all
the blue keys in your possession. The codes of keys not submitted for the new pro-
gramming procedure are deleted from the memory. Any lost keys will therefore not be
enabled to start the engine.
WARNING
EACH KEY HAS ITS OWN AND UNIQUE CODE, WHICH MUST BE STORED IN
THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT MEMORY.
VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE
KEY.
IF OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER PERSON,
THE KEY WITH THE RED GRIP (AS WELL AS THE OTHER KEYS) AND THE
"CODE CARD" MUST BE ALSO TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW OWNER.
Programming the immobilizer system
Below is described the procedure to follow for programming the PIAGGIO IMMOBIL-
ISER system and/or for storing other key codes.
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Procedure start-red key
Insert the red ignition key in the switch key (in "OFF" position) and turn it to "ON". After
1 - 3 seconds, turn the key to «OFF » again and pull it out.
Intermediate step-blu key
Within ten seconds after pulling out the red key, insert the black key and promptly turn
it to «ON». After 1-3 seconds, turn the key to "OFF" again and pull it out.
In this way, a maximum of 3 blue keys can be programmed by repeating the above
procedure and keeping the indicated times.
Final step-red key
After extracting the last blue key, insert the brown key again and turn it to «ON» (carry
out this operation within 10 seconds after extracting the previous key). Leave it in this
position for 1 to 3 seconds and return it to «OFF».
Proper programming check
Insert the red key disabling the transponder (i.e., tilt the key cap by 90°) and turn the
key to "ON". Perform the engine start-up operation. Ensure that the engine does not
start. Insert the blue key and repeat the start-up operation. Check that engine starts.
WARNING
SHOULDTHEENGINESTART WITH THE RED KEY (WITH TRANSPONDEROFF),
OR IN THE EVENT OF WRONG OPERATION DURING PROGRAMMING, REPEAT
THE PROCEDURE FROM THE BEGINNING.
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01_15
Fuel tank (01_15)
The fuel tank cap «A» is under the saddle. To reach it, tip the saddle forwards.
01_16
The saddle (01_16)
Saddles fitted to this scooter are upholstered in Authentic Leather, and are a stylish
accessory to emphasise an already exclusive product such as your Vespa. As leather
is a natural and vivid material, it tends to get "very opaque" aspect as time goes by,
an aspect typical of Authentic Leather. This product may also show characteristic un-
dertones and strains.
To care and maintain the features of the saddle through time, follow these tips: Do not
exposeitto weatherchanges,whenthe scooterisparked protect itwiththe waterproof
cover supplied and stored under the saddle.
Periodically, especially during rainy seasons, apply commercially available water-
proofing products (footwear spray). Do not apply shoe polish or wax on the saddle so
as not to stain your clothes.
In case of forced and prolonged exposure to water, dry the saddle far from any heat
source, do not to use alcohol, solvent-based products and pay special care when
refuelling.
If the saddle gets stained, wipe the area and if necessary wash it with lukewarm water
and neutral soap.
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To prevent the waterproof cover from being taken away when the scooter is left un-
attended, fasten it with hook next to the saddle hinge.
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Opening the saddle (01_17)
Insertthe key into the saddlelock «A»,turn itanticlockwise andtip the saddle forward.
Identification (01_18, 01_19)
Identification registration numbers are made up of a prefix and a number, stamped on
the chassis and on the engine. These numbers must always be quoted when ordering
spare parts. We recommend checking that the chassis registration number stamped
on the vehicle corresponds with that on the vehicle documentation.
CAUTION
BE REMINDED THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS
CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE,
ETC.).
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