ABS improves vehicle handling by taking into account the physical limitations on the vehicle's grip on the road.
The driver bears full responsibility for choosing the appropriate speed depending on the weather and road conditions, always leaving a safe margin.
Under no circumstances can the ABS system compensate for driver error or improper use of the brakes.
Note. When the ABS system is operating, a pulsation is felt on the brake handle.
Attention!
- The wheel's anti-lock braking system does not prevent you from falling when cornering.
- Emergency braking with the vehicle tilted, the steering wheel turned, on rough or slippery roads, or with insufficient traction creates a lack of stability that is difficult to overcome. Be careful and prudent when driving, always brake gradually.
- Don't overuse speed. A vehicle's grip on the road is determined by physical laws that no ABS system can override.
When starting the vehicle after an initial check of the instrument panel, the ABS warning light stops flashing when the speed reaches 5 km/h.
If the ABS warning light continues to flash or stays on, a fault has been detected and the ABS system has been automatically disabled.
In this case, do the following:
- stop the vehicle;
- turn the key to the OFF-ON position;
- accelerate to a speed above 5 km/h: the ABS warning lamp should turn off;
- The ABS anti-lock braking system is working. If the ABS disabled indication remains:
Note. In this case, contact an authorized Aprilia dealer.
Note:
- The ABS anti-lock braking system is designed in conjunction with the rest of the vehicle for use on paved roads and is not intended for off-road use.
- If the vehicle is used on unpaved roads and/or very rough roads, the ABS anti-lock braking system may automatically disengage; in any case, the braking system works well as a traditional braking system without ABS and provides standard braking performance.
- To reactivate the system, turn the vehicle off and on again, then accelerate above 5 km/h.
Attention! The ABS anti-lock braking system acts on both the front and rear wheels, receiving information about wheel rotation/locking from speed sensors. Be sure to check the cleanliness of the speed sensors and regularly check that the distance to the speed sensor remains constant when the wheel rotates a full revolution. After removing and reinstalling the wheels, it is very important to make sure that the distance between the speed sensor and the measuring sensor is the same as specified. For inspection and adjustment, contact an authorized Aprilia service center.
Attention! If brake pads made from an unapproved type of friction material are used with the ABS anti-lock braking system, braking performance may be reduced, which will significantly impair driving safety.
Characteristics
Distance between speed sensor and rear measuring sensor 0.1-2.00 mm
Distance between speed sensor and front measuring sensor 0.1-3.17 mm