Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Key switch
- LOCK = Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device
enabled.
The parking brake (where available) cannot be released when pressed and cannot be pressed when released.
- "OFF" = Ignition disabled, extractable key, mechanical antitheft device disabled and enabled/disabled parking brake (where available).
- ON = Ready to start, non-extractable key, mechanical antitheft device disabled.
- "SEAT COMPARTMENT OPENING" = Seat compartment opening position, this position is reached by pressing the key from "OFF" or "ON" and turning it anticlockwise.
- "FUEL TANK COVER OPENING" = Fuel tank cover opening position. Press the key when in "OFF" or "ON" and turn it clockwise.
Locking the steering wheel
Turn the handlebar to the left (as far as it will go), turn the key to "LOCK" and remove the key.
Releasing the steering wheel
Reinsert the key and turn it to "OFF".
CAUTION
DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO "LOCK"
OR "KEY OFF" WHILE RIDING.
Switch direction indicators
Move switch "F" to the left to indicate a left turn; move switch "F" to the right to indicate a right turn. Push the central part of switch "F" to deactivate the turn indicators.
Horn button
Push the button "E" to sound the horn.
Light switch
When the light switch "H" is set to "0", the low-beam light is on. When set to "1", the high-beam light is activated. If the light switch "H" is pressed when set to "2", the high-beam light flashing is activated. The switch goes back to "0" automatically.
Emergency flashing light button
It enables the activation of the four turn indicators simultaneously. The control "D" can be enabled only with the key set to "ON", but once enabled, it keeps functioning even if the key is set to "OFF" or "LOCK". To disable this function, simply turn the ignition switch to "ON".
Start-up button
To start the engine, pull either brake lever and then press the starter button "R".
The vehicle is equipped with special starter procedure management. The starter motor remains active until the engine starts even if switch "R" is released.
Keep one of the two brakes operated (front or rear) so as to not interrupt the starter procedure.
The throttle grip must remain in the minimum position, because any other position inhibits the vehicle starter.
The starter motor will remain active for a maximum of 5 consecutive seconds.
WARNING
IF THE VEHICLE IS
EQUIPPED WITH THE SUSPENSION LOCKING DEVICE, IT WILL START, BUT WILL REMAIN (ALSO
BY USING THE THROTTLE GRIP) IDLE IF THE RIDER IS NOT SEATED ON THE SADDLE IN
RIDING POSITION.
Engine stop button
The engine can be started when the emergency stop switch "N" is set to "1" RUN; if the emergency stop switch "N" is set to "0" OFF, the engine cannot be started or it shuts off if already running.
Front suspension unlock-lock switch
The "Q" switch engages and disengages the front suspension locking system (where available).
As the topic is so complex, find the instructions for using this control in the Use chapter.
See also:
Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Dashboard
Ignition key-switch Bag hook Parking brake (where available) Emergency turn indicator switch Horn button Turn signal switch Rear brake lever Light switch Analogue instrument panel Digital instrument panel Warning light unit Emergency cut-off switch RUN/OFF Front brake lever Throttle grip Front suspension locking-unlocking switch (if available) Starter button MODE button
Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > The immobilizer system
In order to enhance theft protection, the vehicle is equipped with a "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER " 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.
