Piaggio 400ie - Manual (Page 37)

Automatic transmission
To ensure simple, pleasurable riding, the vehicle is equipped with automatic trans-
mission with regulator and centrifugal clutch. The system is designed to provide the
best performance (acceleration and consumption) while riding on both flat roads and
uphill.
If you have to stop on an uphill slope (traffic lights, traffic jam, etc.) use only the brake
to keep the vehicle still, leaving the engine running at idle speed. Using the
engine to keep the vehicle still can cause the clutch to overheat, due to the
friction of the clutch masses against the capstan. Besides, avoid accelerating
with the hand brake engaged. It is therefore recommended to avoid conditions of
prolonged clutch slippage (besides those previously indicated) like driving uphill fully
laden on steep slopes or starting off with driver and passenger at slopes greater than
25%.
Observe the following precautions if the clutch overheats:
1. Do not continue riding in such conditions.
2. Let the clutch cool down with the engine at idle speed for a few minutes.
Safe driving
Some simple tips are provided below that will enable you to use your vehicle on a daily
basis, confidently and safely. Your skill and your mechanical knowledge are the basis
of safe riding. We recommend practising riding in traffic-free zones, in order to acquire
a good knowledge of your vehicle.
1. Before riding off, remember to put on your helmet and fasten it correctly.
2.Reduce speed on rough roads and drive with care.
3. After riding on a long stretch of wet road without using the brakes, braking can be
poor at the beginning. Given these conditions, it is a good idea to operate the brakes
from time to time.
4. Avoid setting off by mounting the vehicle while it is resting on the support. In any
case, the rear wheel should not be turning when in comes into contact with the ground,
in order to avoid abrupt departures.
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