VESPA GTV 250 i.e. Owner's 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 scooter. Please read it carefully before riding

the scooter for the first time. It contains information, tips and precautions for using your scooter. 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 vehicle and it will serve you

well for a long time to come. This booklet forms an integral part of the scooter; should the scooter be sold, it must be transferred to the new owner.

Vespa GTV 250 i.e.

The instructions given in this manual are intended to provide a clear, simple guide to using your scooter; 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

contains instructions for simple repairs. Any operations not specifically described in this manual require the use of special tools and/or particular technical

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 those

parts of the booklet that should be read with particular care. As you can see, each sign

consists of a different graphic symbol, making it quick and easy to locate the various

topics.

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INDEX

VEHICLE...................................................................................... 7

Dashboard................................................................................ 8

Analogue instrument panel....................................................... 8

Clock......................................................................................... 9

Setting the total and trip odometers...................................... 9

Key switch................................................................................. 9

Locking the steering wheel.................................................... 9

Releasing the steering wheel................................................ 10

Switch direction indicators........................................................ 10

Horn button............................................................................... 11

Light switch............................................................................... 11

Start-up button.......................................................................... 11

Engine stop button.................................................................... 12

The immobilizer system............................................................ 12

Keys...................................................................................... 12

Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led............................... 13

Operation............................................................................... 13

Programming the immobilizer system................................... 14

Accessing the fuel tank............................................................. 15

The saddle................................................................................ 16

Opening the saddle............................................................... 17

Identification.............................................................................. 18

Rear top box opening................................................................ 19

USE.............................................................................................. 21

Checks...................................................................................... 22

Refuelling.................................................................................. 22

Tyre pressure............................................................................ 24

Shock absorbers adjustment.................................................... 25

Running in................................................................................. 26

Starting up the engine............................................................... 26

Precautions........................................................................... 27

Difficult start up......................................................................... 27

Stopping the engine.................................................................. 28

Stand......................................................................................... 28

Automatic transmission............................................................. 29

Safe driving............................................................................... 29

Rear rack.................................................................................. 31

MAINTENANCE........................................................................... 33

Engine oil level.......................................................................... 34

Engine oil level check............................................................ 34

Engine oil top-up................................................................... 34

Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)................................. 34

Engine oil change.................................................................. 35

Hub oil level.............................................................................. 36

Tyres......................................................................................... 38

Spark plug dismantlement........................................................ 39

Removing the air filter............................................................... 40

Cooling fluid level...................................................................... 41

Checking the brake oil level...................................................... 43

Battery....................................................................................... 44

Use of a new battery............................................................. 45

Long periods of inactivity.......................................................... 46

Fuses........................................................................................ 47

Front light group........................................................................ 50

Headlight adjustment............................................................. 51

Front direction indicators........................................................... 52

Rear optical unit........................................................................ 53

Rear turn indicators................................................................... 53

Rear-view mirrors...................................................................... 53

Front and rear disc brake.......................................................... 54

Puncture.................................................................................... 55

Periods of inactivity................................................................... 56

Cleaning the vehicle.................................................................. 56

TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................... 61

Kit equipment............................................................................ 65

SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 67

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Warnings................................................................................... 68

PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE............................................... 71

Scheduled maintenance table................................................... 72

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Vespa GTV

250 i.e.

Chap. 01

Vehicle

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01_01

Dashboard (01_01)

A = Starter button

B = Engine block Run-Off switch

C = Throttle control

D = Front brake lever

E = Instrument panel

F = Rear brake control lever

G = Horn button

H = Turn indicator switch

I = Light switch

01_02

Analogue instrument panel (01_02)

A = Fuel gauge

B = Headlight warning light

C = High-beam warning light

D = Speedometer

E = ABS Warning light (wiring)

F = Coolant temperature warning light

G = Antitheft device Led (immobilizer)

H = Engine control telltale light and injection system failure warning light

I = Turn indicator warning light

L = Odometer

M = Low oil pressure warning light

N = Low fuel warning light

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01_03

Clock (01_03)

Located on the instrument panel, it displays hours and minutes with 1 to 24 hour time.

Besides hours and minutes, month and day can also be displayed with the «T» button.

In order to adjust the above mentioned functions, operate button «U».

01_04

Setting the total and trip odometers (01_04)

The «TRIP» button displays the total and partial kilometres covered when pressed

repeatedly for less than 1 second. It resets the trip odometer when pushed more than

3 seconds. Push the «TRIP» button again to return to total odometer value.

01_05

Key switch (01_05)

LOCK = ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device enabled.

OFF = ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device disabled.

ON = Ready to ignition position, non-extractable key, mechanical antitheft device dis-

abled, lights on.

Locking the steering wheel

Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to position «LOCK»

and remove the key.

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CAUTION

DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING.

Releasing the steering wheel

Reinsert the key and turn it to «OFF».

CAUTION

DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO «LOCK» OR «OFF» WHILE RIDING.

01_06

Switch direction indicators (01_06)

Lever towards "S" = Left turn indicator is switched on;

Lever towards "D" = Right turn indicator is switched on;

The lever returns automatically to position "0" and the turn indicator "B" remains on;

press the lever to turn them off.

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01_07

Horn button (01_07)

Push the «C» button to sound the horn.

01_08

Light switch (01_08)

0 = Low beam and side light

1 = High beam and side light

01_09

Start-up button (01_09)

Starter button "G"

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01_10

Engine stop button (01_10)

0 = OFF

1 = RUN

01_11

01_12

The immobilizer system

In order to enhance theft protection, the scooter is equipped with a «PIAGGIO IM-

MOBILIZER » electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when

the starter key is removed. Upon start-up, the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system

checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the immobilizer system

allow the scooter to be started.

Keys (01_11, 01_12, 01_13)

Two types of keys come with the vehicle.

The red-handgrip key "A" is the "MASTER" key.

Only a single copy of this key is supplied, which is necessary to program all your other

keys and for your dealer to perform some maintenance operations. For this reason it

is advised that it be used only in exceptional circumstances.

The blue key «B» (single copy supplied) is used for normal operations such as:

- engine start up

- glove-box opening

Together with the two keys, you will be given a CODE CARD bearing the same code

imprinted onto the two keys.

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01_13

01_14

WARNING

LOSING THE RED KEY PREVENTS ANY REPAIRS OF THE "PIAGGIO IMMOBIL-

IZER" SYSTEM AND THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.

WARNING

KEEP THE "CODE CARD" AND THE RED HANDGRIP KEY IN A SAFE PLACE

(NOT ON YOUR VEHICLE).

Immobilizerdevice enabled indicator led (01_14)

Activation of the «PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER» system is signalled by a flashing red

warning light.

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.

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

cannot be disabled, try with the other key supplied (red-coloured). If the engine cannot

be started, contact an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre, which is provided with

the electronic equipment required to detect and repair the system.

When additional keys are required, please note that data storage (up to 7 keys max.)

must be done on all keys, both new ones and existing ones.

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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 storage 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 BY

THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT.

VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE

KEY.

IF OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IS TRANSFERRED, THE RED-HANDGRIP KEY

(AS WELL AS THE OTHER KEYS) AND THE "CODE CARD" MUST ALSO BE

TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW OWNER.

Programming the immobilizer system

Below is described the procedure to follow for programming the PIAGGIO IMMOBIL-

IZER system and/or for storing other key codes. The programming procedure should

be carried out with the engine stop switch set to «RUN».

Procedure start - red key

Insert the red-handgrip 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.

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Final step - red key

After pulling out the last blue key, insert the red key again and turn it to "ON" (this

operation should be performed within 10 seconds of pulling out the previous key).

Leave it in this position for 1 to 3 seconds and return it to the «OFF» position.

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

SHOULD THE ENGINE START WITH THE RED KEY (WITH TRANSPONDER OFF),

OR IN THE EVENT OF WRONG OPERATION DURING PROGRAMMING, REPEAT

THE PROCEDURE FROM THE BEGINNING.

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Accessing the fuel tank (01_15, 01_16, 01_17)

With the key set to «OFF» or «ON», or with engine on, it is possible to electrically open

the saddle by pressing the button «C». If the saddle opening system does not work,

operate the emergency lever «A». Then, unscrew cap «B» and the fuel tank can be

reached.

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01_16

01_17

01_18

The saddle (01_18)

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

expose it to weather changes, when the scooter is parked protect it with the 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.

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01_19

01_20

01_21

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.

WARNING

DUE TO THE SPECIAL SADDLE STRUCTURE AND COVER CHARACTERISTICS,

USE THE SUPPLIED WATERPROOF PROTECTION, PLACED UNDER THE SAD-

DLE, EVERY TIME THE SCOOTER HAS TO BE PARKED IN THE OPEN FOR A

LONG TIME.

Opening the saddle (01_19, 01_20, 01_21, 01_22)

With the key set to «OFF» or «ON», or with engine on, it is possible to electrically open

the saddle by pressing button «C». If the electric opening does not work, use the

emergency lever "A". When the key is set to "LOCK" the saddle cannot be opened.

WARNING

DUE TO THE SPECIAL SADDLE STRUCTURE AND COVER CHARACTERISTICS,

USE THE SUPPLIED WATERPROOF PROTECTION, PLACED UNDER THE SAD-

DLE, EVERY TIME THE SCOOTER HAS TO BE PARKED IN THE OPEN FOR A

LONG TIME.

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01_22

01_23

01_24

Identification (01_23, 01_24, 01_25)

The identification registration numbers consist of a prefix followed by a number stam-

ped on both the chassis «A» and the engine «B». These numbers must always be

indicated on spare parts requests. To read the chassis number, lift the saddle and

remove the helmet compartment «C». We recommend checking that the chassis reg-

istration number stamped on the scooter corresponds with that on the scooter's

documents.

CAUTION

BE REMINDED THAT ALTERING IDENTIFICATION REGISTRATION NUMBERS

CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PENAL SANCTIONS (IMPOUNDING OF THE VEHICLE,

ETC.).

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01_25

01_26

01_27

Rear top box opening (01_26, 01_27)

Insert the key into the switch and press down until the glove compartment opens. If

the switch is set to "LOCK", turn the key to "OFF" or "ON" before pressing it down.

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