BMW C evolution Rider's Manual

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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine bmw‑motorrad.com Rider's Manual C evolution...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with We hope you will enjoy riding your new vehicle so that you can your BMW and that all your jour- ride it safely and confidently in all neys will be pleasant and safe traffic situations.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Equipment ....8 Ignition switch/steering 6 BMW ePOWER..59 Technical data ....8 lock .
  • Page 5 Lay up the E-Scooter ..122 9 Maintenance ... . 95 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 138 Restore the E-Scooter to General instructions ..96 BMW Motorrad Mobility use .
  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions About this Rider's Manual ... . 6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ......8 Technical data .
  • Page 8: About This Rider's Manual

    About this Rider's performed on your vehicle is a precondition for generous treat- Manual ment of goodwill claims. Read this Rider's Manual before you start your new E-Scooter. Sale of the E-Scooter Here you will find important in- Make sure that you also pass on formation concerning operation the Rider's Manual if you should of the vehicle which will allow...
  • Page 9 The vehicles are as- of equipment on the vehicle. sembled complete with (In Cabel Control and Indicates the end of an all the BMW Motorrad Protecting Device) Elec- item of information. optional extras originally tronics module between ordered.
  • Page 10: Equipment

    Actuality This Rider's Manual describes the optional extras (OE) offered The high safety and quality by BMW and selected optional standards of BMW E-Scooters accessories (OA). This explains are maintained by constant why the manual may also contain...
  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .
  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Brake-fluid reservoir for the rear-wheel brake ( 101) Helmet compartment 53) ( Spring preload ( Charging socket ( 69) (...
  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir for the front-wheel brake ( 100) Vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) (steering-head bearing, top right) Type plate (front panel car- rier, inside, right side) 12 V battery (behind side panel) ( 108) Fuses (behind side panel) 110) 12 V socket (right stowage compartment) (...
  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Toolkit ( Payload table Tyre pressure table...
  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Hazard warning lights sys- tem ( Using reverser ( 42). Turn indicators ( Horn On-board computer TRIP, odometer ( Daytime riding light...
  • Page 18: Right

    Multifunction switch, right – with heated grips Heated grips ( Riding mode ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...
  • Page 19: Cockpit

    Cockpit Indicator and warning lights Multifunction display Stowage compartments Charging socket (left) 114) 12 V socket and Rider's Manual (right stowage compartment) ( 114) Ignition switch/steering lock...
  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Indicator and warning lights ..20 Multifunction display ....22 Setup menu ......23 Expert menu (part 1) .
  • Page 22: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Indicator and warning lights Turn indicators, left General warning light High-beam headlight Daytime riding light Reserve (flashes yellow during charging and shows green when high- voltage battery unit is fully charged) DWA ( Photosensor ( Insulation fault (shows yel- low) ( High-voltage safety connector not connected (shows red) (...
  • Page 23 10 Turn indicators, right...
  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warnings ( Drive gauge ( Automatic daytime riding light ( Charge-status indicator Riding mode ( Total distance – with heated grips Heated grips ( Outside temperature warn- Top: distance information and Setup menu ( Bottom: on-board com- puter (...
  • Page 25: Setup Menu

    Setup menu with alarm system (DWA) Operating the anti-theft alarm ( 48). Using automatic daytime riding light ( 44). Setting time ( 49). Setting the date ( 49). Adjust the display bright- ness ( 50). Calling up Expert menu 50).
  • Page 26: Expert Menu (Part 1)

    Expert menu (part 1) You can switch certain functions on/off and change formats/units of measure in the Expert menu. Ambient temperature Time Date Average speed Average consumption Current consumption Overall consumption Energy recovery Extended range 10 Ecology points 11 High voltage level 12 On-board voltage...
  • Page 27: Expert Menu (Part 2)

    Expert menu (part 2) Operating period Time travelled at at least 10 km/h Time-of-day format Date format Distance covered unit Temperature unit Reset (reset to factory setting)
  • Page 28: Warnings

    Warnings pending on the urgency of the warning. Mode of presentation If multiple warnings are active at Warnings are indicated by the the same time the three highest- corresponding warning lights. priority warnings are shown. The possible warnings are listed on the next pages.
  • Page 29 Warnings, overview Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display lights up yellow appears on the Electronic immobiliser active ( display lights up red appears on the Serious fault in high-voltage battery unit display lights up yellow appears on the Fault in high-voltage battery unit ( display lights up red...
  • Page 30 Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display appears on the RBS/TCA fault ( display flashes TCA self-diagnosis not completed lights up yellow appears on the TCA fault ( display flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS fault ( lights up yellow appears on the Front light failure (...
  • Page 31 Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display appears on the Ambient temperature ( display appears on the Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( display lights up yellow appears on the Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( display lights up red appears on the Insufficient battery charge current display...
  • Page 32 Have fault rectified as soon lights up red. Have the defective key re- as possible by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. placed, preferably by an au- appears on the display. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Fault in high-voltage battery unit lights up yellow.
  • Page 33 Have fault rectified as soon ging procedure to start or con- as possible by an authorised Possible cause: tinue. BMW Motorrad dealer. An insulation fault has been de- Switch off operational readi- tected. A high-voltage cable has Fault in electric drive ness ( 41).
  • Page 34 The E-Scooter must be rid- BMW Motorrad dealer. Only an authorised den at a speed of at least 5 km/h BMW Motorrad dealer is ABS self-diagnosis not for TCA self-diagnosis to com- permitted to disconnect the high- completed plete.
  • Page 35 Replacing bulbs for low-beam 106). Have fault rectified as soon and high-beam headlight as possible by an authorised 104). Possible cause: BMW Motorrad dealer. LED flashing turn indicator faulty. Possible cause: Replacing LED turn indicators Front light failure Parking light defective. 106).
  • Page 36 BMW Motorrad dealer. forming on bridges and where The anti-theft alarm will only be Replacing LED rear light the road is in shade.
  • Page 37 This error message shows briefly trical machine or ABS on ac- Consult an authorised only after the Pre-Ride-Check count of discharged battery. BMW Motorrad dealer. completes. Risk of accident Possible cause: Do not continue your journey. On-board system voltage...
  • Page 38: Service-Due Indicator

    Have the service carried out as the Pre-Ride-Check. soon as possible by an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. If service is overdue, the due date or the odometer reading at which service was due...
  • Page 39: Service-Due Indicator

    is accompanied by the 'general' NOTICE warning light showing yellow. The Service warning sym- If the service-due indicator ap- bol lights up in addition to pears more than a month be- the general warning light. The fore the service date, the date Service symbol remains perman- saved in the instrument cluster ently visible in accordance with...
  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..40 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ......41 Reverser .
  • Page 42: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Turn the key to position 1, same key. Consult an authorised while moving the handlebars BMW Motorrad dealer. slightly. Turn the vehicle key to posi- Operational readiness OFF. Lock the handlebars tion 1.
  • Page 43: Emergency Off Switch

    Switching off operational Emergency off switch readiness (kill switch) Electrical machine OFF E-Scooter ready for opera- tion Turn the vehicle key to posi- Emergency off switch (kill tion 1. switch) Light is switched off, side lights Emergency off switch 1 is a kill remain on for a short time.
  • Page 44: Reverser

    Reverser down and at position 2 by a letter Using reverser Gently turn the electronic throttle grip and reverse-park WARNING the vehicle. Less perceptibility of electric Walking speed propulsion. Risk of accident When you use electric propul- E-Scooter reverses at no more sion, you must always bear in than walking speed.
  • Page 45: Daytime Riding Light

    switch on operational readiness for longer than absolutely necessary. The low-beam headlight switches on automatically as soon as the E-Scooter is ready to ride. In daytime the daytime riding light can be switched on as an Push switch 1 forward to Immediately after switching off alternative to the low-beam head- switch on the high-beam...
  • Page 46 running light makes the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. This improves daytime visibility. Using automatic daytime riding light NOTICE The changeover between Press button 1 to switch on daytime running light and low WARNING the daytime riding light and beam headlight including front switch off the low-beam head- side lights can be effected...
  • Page 47: Hazard Warning Lights System

    Manual operation of the Short-press button 3 to switch NOTICE on the automatic daytime riding light when the automatic light. system is switched on The hazard warning flashers Option indicator 4 is high- place a strain on the 12 V If you press the button for the lighted.
  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    The defined time and distance can be set by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Press button 1 to switch on Push button 1 to the left to the hazard warning flashers.
  • Page 49 Resetting trip distance recorder Switch on operational readi- ness ( 40). Select distance recorder de- sired. Press button 1 briefly to select Press button 1 briefly to select the display in the field 2. the display in the field 2. The following average values can be The following values can be dis- reset:...
  • Page 50: Setup Menu

    Resetting the average Setup menu Long-press button 1 to exit the Setup menu. values Entering Setup menu Switch on operational readi- Operating the anti-theft Requirement ness ( 40). alarm The Setup menu is available only when the vehicle is at a standstill. with alarm system (DWA) Switch on operational readi- Switch on operational readi-...
  • Page 51 Option indicator 4 is high- This completes the process. lighted. The settings you made are ac- After the operating readiness is cepted. switched off, the DWA indicator Setting the date light in the upper area of the display flashes. NOTICE Press button 3 briefly to switch off the anti-theft alarm.
  • Page 52: Expert Menu

    Hold down button 2 until the first number you want to change in the date 3 is underscored. Short-press button 2 to set the number. Hold down button 2 until the next number is underscored. Press and hold down button 2 until the underscore disap- Repeatedly short-press but- Repeatedly short-press but-...
  • Page 53 The Expert function is special. You can use it to reset all the parameters you have changed to their factory default settings. Selecting information types Requirement An example is used below to ex- plain how the general informa- Repeatedly press button 1 The information unit selected tion can be displayed in the Ex- briefly until the desired inform-...
  • Page 54 Restoring factory defaults Eco points High voltage This function resets all para- On-board voltage meters to their factory default Operating period settings, in other words to their Time travelled at at least as-delivered condition. 10 km/h Entering Setup menu ( 48).
  • Page 55: Heated Handlebar Grips

    fore the RESET bar is completely Stage 2 is for heating the grips NOTICE full. quickly: it is advisable to switch back to stage 1 as soon as the The heated-grip function is avail- As soon as symbol 4 is full grips are warm.
  • Page 56: Stowage Compartments

    Stowage compartments Rear stowage NOTICE compartment Front stowage Be careful not to leave the Open the rear seat. compartment vehicle key inside the helmet compartment, because without the key the rear seat can no longer be opened. It is advisable not to remove the vehicle key until the rear seat has been closed, or alternatively to have the second vehicle key with...
  • Page 57: Adjustment

    Adjustment Mirrors ......56 Headlight ......56 Brakes .
  • Page 58: Mirrors

    Consult a specialist workshop, loaded and reduce spring preload Turn adjusting screw 1 of the preferably an authorised accordingly when the vehicle is left brake lever or adjusting BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are lightly loaded.
  • Page 59 Adjusting spring preload Basic setting of spring for spring strut preload, rear Make sure the ground is level Spring strut with spring ten- and firm and place the E- sion fully relieved (One-up rid- Scooter on its stand. ing without luggage) preloaded to 4 of 7 clicks (Two-up riding and luggage) If you want to increase spring...
  • Page 61: Bmw Epower

    BMW ePOWER Principle ......60 General instructions ....60 Charging cable .
  • Page 62: Principle

    Principle Energy recovery best possible use of the vehicle’s energy recovery capability. The high-voltage battery unit is The vehicle can be operated partly recharged by energy re- without any emissions whatso- General instructions covery while the vehicle is on the ever on account of its electric move.
  • Page 63 Injury or damage to property, e.g. DANGER CAUTION by electric shock or fire. Have cleaning undertaken Handling of electrical current Non-compliance with the only by appropriately trained not in compliance with cor- instructions posted at the persons. rect procedure. charging station Injury or damage to property, e.g.
  • Page 64: Charging Cable

    What to do after an accident Injury or damage to property, e.g. If you and your vehicle are in- by cable fire. volved in an accident, the fol- DANGER Use only approved charging lowing additional safety precau- cables and charging stations tions apply in relation to the high- Touching high-voltage cables for recharging.
  • Page 65: Charging Process

    Standard charging cable with Mode3-charging cable DANGER Mode3 charging cable You can use the standard char- ging cable to charge by connect- The Mode3 charging cable has Use of damaged charging ing to a household socket with a special plug for safe charging cable.
  • Page 66 ATTENTION NOTICE NOTICE Charging current not You can interrupt charging at any The standard charging cable matched to the grid supply time and resume later, for ex- does not work at temperatures ample if other power supply is lower than -32 °C. Before char- Risk of fire, e.g.
  • Page 67 from the charging station. Fol- Disconnect the standard char- low the instructions on the ging cable from the voltage charging station if you are char- supply by unplugging the plug ging at a charging station. from the wall socket. The standard charging cable Plug the plug back in after 3 automatically runs all the test seconds.
  • Page 68 will be indicated by the The standard charging cable corresponding charge current automatically runs all the test display 1 flashing twice. steps required. The test was The Silent Charge mode is successful and charging will begin if symbol 4 lights up used for charging at a charge green.
  • Page 69 numerical percentage value 2. After a certain time the TFT display is automatically switched to Stand-by-Modus (power eco- nomy mode). INFO TRIP Press the button briefly to display the current state of charge again. Starting the charging The symbol 1 for the active Remove the charging socket procedure charging procedure and the...
  • Page 70 supply by unplugging the plug charging station if you are char- ging at a charging station. from the wall socket. The standard charging cable Plug the plug back in after 3 seconds. automatically runs all the test steps required. The test was Critical faults which indicate successful if LED 1 lights up damage to the standard char-...
  • Page 71 The status displays and fault messages are listed in the "Technical Data" section. Pay attention to the indicators The bar display 1 for the state on the charging cable. of charge appears. The state of charge is also indicated as a The standard charging cable numerical percentage value 2.
  • Page 72 The charging procedure is vehicle. The following test not started until the operating steps are run: readiness is switched off. The Testing the wall socket for in- charging procedure will be in- correct wiring terrupted if operating readiness Testing for the presence of a is switched back on during the protective earth charging procedure.
  • Page 73 Fault current test negative The status displays and fault messages are listed in the Check the maximum permiss- "Technical Data" section. ible steady charging current for the wall socket. Pay attention to the indicators on the charging cable. The standard charging cable automatically runs all the test The symbol 1 for the active steps required.
  • Page 74 Ending the charging procedure Requirement The following steps must be taken in this order to end the charging procedure. Requirement Unlock the connector before un- The bar display 1 for the state plugging it. End the charging Remove the padlock 2 from procedure at the charging sta- of charge appears.
  • Page 75: Using The Epower Energy Display

    the charging socket 1 on the Using the ePOWER by efficient acceleration and is ePOWER E-Scooter. displayed in the 2 field energy display of the drive gauge. efficiently There are four possible states of Energy recovery and energy con- the two fields, which each consist sumption depend on the riding of 10 segments: style.
  • Page 76: Range

    back from the electrical machine and the high-voltage battery. Repeatedly press button 1 The first selectable riding briefly until the riding mode you mode 1 and the riding mode want is selected. currently active 2 are displayed. The mark 1 must be exactly in NOTICE ROAD : Standard mode.
  • Page 77 Display of the range trend 1 given the current riding style: rising constant declining The range 2 indicates how much further you can travel until the next charge.
  • Page 79: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....78 Comply with checklist ....79 Starting .
  • Page 80: Safety Instructions

    This applies even to short journeys, and to every season max 9 kg ATTENTION of the year. Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be Tampering with the E- with topcase glad to advise you on the correct Scooter Note the maximum permissible clothing for every purpose.
  • Page 81: Comply With Checklist

    Starting Mounted luggage systems Check operation of the brake such as a topcase system. Pre-Ride-Check Check operation of the lights Tampering The instrument cluster runs a and signalling equipment. test of the display and the in- Checking tyre tread depth ATTENTION dicator and warning lights when 103).
  • Page 82 (background and ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis not values such as TRIP, INFO etc.) BMW Motorrad ABS performs completed reappears. self-diagnosis to ensure its op- The power gauge shows the erability. Self-diagnosis is per- The ABS function is not avail-...
  • Page 83 TCA self-diagnosis E-Scooter ready for TCA self-diagnosis not operation BMW Motorrad TCA performs a completed self-diagnosis to ensure its oper- When the Pre-Ride-Check and ational readiness. Self-diagnosis The TCA function is not the ABS self-diagnosis complete, is performed automatically when...
  • Page 84 E-Scooter is operational charge are reduced on account are riding, drive power is reduced of the sharp rise in the cells' in- step by step to allow the high- ternal resistance. voltage battery unit to cool. The reading shown by the ePOWER indicator in the instrument cluster NOTICE drops.
  • Page 85 Riding with ePOWER position of the electronic throttle twistgrip. The less you twist WARNING the electronic throttle twistgrip, the sharper the vehicle deceler- Less perceptibility of electric ates. Energy is recovered and propulsion. the high-voltage battery unit re- Risk of accident charges.
  • Page 86: Running In

    unavailable just after you pull Avoid late or sharp braking. In- Coasting to a slower speed or away. stead, make use of the energy stop on a stretch of road free recovery function to slow the of obstructions vehicle. WARNING Running in SAIL Without energy recovery...
  • Page 87: Brakes

    Tyres to the front wheel. The higher Brake fade. Destruction of the the wheel load, the more braking brakes due to overheating. New tyres have a smooth sur- force can be transmitted without Use both front and rear brakes, face. This must be roughened by the wheel locking.
  • Page 88: E-Scooter Parking

    Always check that the ground WARNING ATTENTION under the stand is level and firm. Wetness and dirt result in Poor ground underneath the diminished braking efficiency stand Extend the side stand and prop the E-Scooter on the stand. Risk of accident Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples Apply the brakes lightly while...
  • Page 89: Securing The E-Scooter For Trans

    Securing the E-Scooter Secure the vehicle to prevent it At the front, loop a strap over toppling, preferably with the as- the bottom fork bridge on each for transportation sistance of a second person. side and tension. Make sure that all components Push the E-Scooter onto the that might come into contact transportation surface and hold...
  • Page 90 Fasten the tensioning strap at the rear left on the retaining panel for the footrest. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the E-Scooter's suspension should be compressed tightly front and rear.
  • Page 91: Engineering Details

    Engineering details General instructions ....90 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..90 Torque Control Assist (TCA) ..91 Riding mode .
  • Page 92: General Instructions

    Within the limits imposed by and snow or a wet road all have pens the braking force that can physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en- much lower coefficients of friction be transmitted to the road can sures directional stability on any than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
  • Page 93: Torque Control Assist

    What significance fault messages can be issued. mentum take over and even devolves on regular In addition to problems with the BMW Motorrad ABS is unable maintenance? BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional to counteract their effects. riding conditions can lead to a...
  • Page 94: Riding Mode

    ROAD The TCA assists the rider on ECO PRO (ecologically optim- pullaway in particular and pre- ised mode) In ROAD mode, energy recovery vents uncontrolled spin of the by vehicle deceleration is me- You can switch modes on the rear wheel on low-grip road sur- dium and the vehicle has its full move.
  • Page 95 ECO PRO In ECO PRO mode, energy re- covery by vehicle deceleration is maximised and acceleration is reduced. This can suffice to optimise range by approximately 10-20 %. The ECO PRO mode is designed for maximum range.
  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....96 Standard toolkit ..... 96 Brake system .
  • Page 98: General Instructions

    General instructions BMW Motorrad dealer with Work not described here re- quires special tools and a thor- suitably trained personnel. The "Maintenance" chapter de- ough knowledge of the techno- scribes straightforward proced- Standard toolkit logy involved. ures for checking and replacing Carry out only the tasks certain wear parts.
  • Page 99: Brake System

    If the wear indicating marks are be pushed in either direction: Viewing direction: on left and no longer clearly visible: Have the brakes checked by right between wheel and front an authorised BMW Motorrad suspension toward brake dealer. pads 1.
  • Page 100 Have the brake pads bottom right toward brake min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, replaced by an authorised pads 1. without backing plate.) BMW Motorrad dealer. Check rear brake pad If the brake pads are worn past thickness the minimum permissible thick- ness:...
  • Page 101 Have the brake pads replaced by an authorised Visually inspect the brake pads BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake-pad wear limit of to ascertain their thickness. parking brake Checking brake-pad Viewing direction: from the thickness, parking brake right toward brake pads 1.
  • Page 102 Brake fluid level, front missible thickness. Have the brake pads Brake fluid, DOT4 replaced by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. It is impermissible for the brake fluid level to drop below Check the brake-fluid Check the brake fluid level in the MIN mark.
  • Page 103 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid voir to sink. reservoir horizontal) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 104: Coolant

    Install valve caps fitted with radiator cowl. If the coolant drops below the rubber sealing rings and tighten permitted level: firmly. Have the coolant topped up as Check tyre pressures against soon as possible by an author- the data below. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 105: Rims And Tyres

    Scooter on its stand. available from your authorised Wear indicators are built into the Visually inspect the rims for BMW Motorrad dealer or in the main profile grooves on each defects. internet at: tyre. The tyre is worn out when Have damaged rims checked bmw-motorrad.com...
  • Page 106: Light Source

    Light source Replacing bulbs for low- beam and high-beam headlight Switch off operational readi- ness. Removing the side trim panel 106). Remove the right side panel to Disengage cover 1 to replace Disengage spring clip 1 from replace the bulb for the low- the bulb for the high-beam the latches and swing it up.
  • Page 107 Insert bulb 1, making sure that Install cover 1 or cover 2, as Pull number-plate light bulb 1 tab 2 is correctly seated. applicable. out of the light housing. Engage spring retainer 3 in the Installing side panel ( 107). catches.
  • Page 108: Body Panels

    Replace the defective bulb. Consult an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Light source for the number plate light Replacing LED rear light The LED rear light can be re- W5W / 12 V / 5 W placed only as a complete unit.
  • Page 109 Open flap 1. Detach side trim panel 1 from Seat the side panel in mount 1. the mountings 2 and 3. Remove screws 2. Tilt the side panel up and push Raise side trim panel slightly at it into locators 2 and 3. position 4 and remove.
  • Page 110: Battery

    Always comply with the notes ATTENTION set out below when charging the 12 V battery: Recharging a fully dis- charged 12 V battery via the 12 V power socket ATTENTION Damage to the vehicle electron- Vehicle electronics (e.g. clock) discharging the If a 12 V battery has connected 12 V battery discharged to the extent...
  • Page 111 cess, comply with the operat- Switch on operational readi- ness ( 40). ing instructions of the charger. Note the multifunction display: NOTICE If you switch on operational readiness and the multifunc- The 12 V battery has to be re- tion display fails to light up, charged at regular intervals in the battery is completely flat.
  • Page 112: Fuses

    Never attempt to jumper a electric circuits checked by a Install screw 2. blown fuse. specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Always replace a defective fuse ATTENTION with a new fuse of the same dealer. Battery not connected in ac- amperage.
  • Page 113: Diagnostic Connector

    Diagnostic connector Installing fuse Securing the diagnostic connector Disengaging diagnostic Disconnect the interface for connector the diagnosis and information Removing the side trim panel system. 106). Replace the defective fuse with a fuse of the correct amperage rating. NOTICE Screw on cap 3 and plug the The fuse assignments and fuse Unplug diagnostic connector 1 diagnostic connector 1 into the...
  • Page 115: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....114 Power sockets ..... 114 Topcase .
  • Page 116: General Instructions

    These parts and products have they are not sufficient in some switched on. There is then no been tested by BMW for safety, circumstances. longer any guarantee that the E- function and suitability. BMW Use only parts and accessor- Scooter will be able to start.
  • Page 117: Topcase

    Closing topcase Make sure that cables do not restrict the steering angle or with topcase obstruct handling. Make sure that cables cannot be trapped. Topcase Opening topcase with topcase Push the topcase lock forward. Topcase handle 2 pops up. Make sure that topcase handle 2 is extended.
  • Page 118 Removing the topcase Topcase handle 2 pops up. with topcase Make sure that topcase handle 2 is extended and that Turn the key to the RELEASE the key in the topcase lock is position in the topcase lock. Turn the key in topcase lock 1 in the RELEASE position.
  • Page 119 Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and topcase on the label. The values for the combination described here are as follows:...
  • Page 121: Care

    Care Care products ..... 120 Washing the vehicle ....120 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .
  • Page 122: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning to allow the friction and heat to and care products you can mover to soften and wash off...
  • Page 123: Cleaning Easily Damaged Compon

    Chrome Use of unsuitable cleaning with high air pollution or natural agents Use plenty of water and BMW sources of dirt, for example tree Damage to plastic surfaces shampoo to clean chrome, par- resin or pollen.
  • Page 124: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad recommends us- that the high-voltage battery unit Removing 12 V battery ing BMW tar remover for remov- is fully charged. 109). ing specks of tar. Remember to Spray the brake-lever, centre- wax the parts treated in this way.
  • Page 125: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 124 Riding specifications ....135 Threaded fasteners ....125 Status indicators for the charging cable (house symbol / current read- ing / car symbol) and what they...
  • Page 126: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Riding readiness cannot be switched on: Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended Retract the side stand. Starting without brake application Operate a brake lever when starting. 12 V battery flat Charge the 12 V battery ( 108).
  • Page 127: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Clamping screws (quick-release axle) in telescopic forks M6 x 30 Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 8 Nm Brake caliper to fork leg M8 x 32 - 10.9 28 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to output shaft M10 x 1.25 x 40...
  • Page 128: Charging Cable

    Status indicators for the charging cable (house symbol / current reading / car symbol) and what they mean shows green / shows green / off E-Scooter not connected shows green / shows green / shows green E-Scooter connected and ready for charging off / off / shows red after 3 seconds E-Scooter with degassing lead-acid batteries off / off / shows red...
  • Page 129: Drive

    Drive Location of engine number Electric motor top, centre Engine type JA0P07A Engine design Electrical machine, permanently excited synchron- ous machine with surface magnets, internal rotor Power rating 11 kW, Steady-state power 35 kW, short-term with Long Range 19 kW, Steady-state power 35 kW, short-term Torque 72 Nm...
  • Page 130: Transmission

    Transmission Gearbox type Planetary gears Final drive Type of final drive Propulsion-unit/swinging-arm assembly toothed- belt drive and planetary gears Frame Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right, on steering-head tube Type plate location Frame, front right, on steering head Chassis and suspension Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork...
  • Page 131: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel Type of front brake Hydraulically actuated twin-disc brake with 2-pis- ton floating calipers Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Brake disc thickness, front min 4.5 mm, Wear limit Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper, Brake for riding Bowden-cable-actuated disc brake with 1-piston floating caliper, Parking brake...
  • Page 132: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up-to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the in- formation posted on the bmw-motorrad.com web- site. Speed category, front/rear tyres...
  • Page 133 Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Rear wheel rim size 4.50" x 15" Tyre designation, rear 160/60 R 15 Load index, rear tyre min. 67 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 5 g Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold...
  • Page 134: Electrical System

    Electrical system Total capacity of the high-voltage battery unit 8 kWh, 3 modules, each with 12 battery cells: 94 Ah Battery Battery type Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 8 Ah Lighting Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W...
  • Page 135 Fuses Fuse 1 20 A, Relay, electric fan Fuse 2 4 A, Energy storage management, ILM (integrated charging module) Fuse 3 4 A, Multifunction switch, left Fuse 4 7.5 A, Anti-theft alarm, ignition lock, instrument cluster, diagnostic socket, control main relay Fuse 5 Not used Fuse 6...
  • Page 136: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2190 mm, measured over spray guard Height of motorcycle 1301 mm, across mirrors, at unladen weight Width of motorcycle 750 mm, across handlebars 947 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 765 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1745 mm, without rider at unladen weight Weights...
  • Page 137: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed 120 km/h, electronically regulated with Long Range approx. 129 km/h, electronically regulated Maximum speed for reverser approx. 3 km/h Range approx. 100 km, in everyday use (riding mode Road) with Long Range approx. 160 km, in everyday use (riding mode Road)
  • Page 139: Service

    Recycling ......138 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 138 BMW Motorrad Mobility services .
  • Page 140: Recycling

    "Service" chapter in this manual. BMW pre-delivery check how to carry out all maintenance For generous treatment of claims and repair work on your BMW E- submitted after the warranty Your authorised BMW Motorrad Scooter in a reliable manner. period has expired, evidence of dealer conducts the BMW pre- regular repairs is essential.
  • Page 141 To find out more about service 500...1200 km go to: bmw-motorrad.com/service BMW Service The BMW Service is carried out The following maintenance schedule lists the scopes of once a year; the extent of ser- vicing can vary, depending on maintenance work required for...
  • Page 143: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW Running-in check BMW Service standard scope Check the threaded fasteners of swinging-arm cover Replace the belt Change brake fluid, entire system for the first time after one year, then every two years...
  • Page 144: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope The activities in the BMW Motorrad Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of main- tenance work for your vehicle may differ. Checking battery charge state Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system...
  • Page 145 BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 146 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 147 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 148 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 149 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 150 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 151 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 152 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 153 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 154 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 155 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 156 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 157 BMW Service Item Completed BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Odometer reading Checking threaded fasteners of swinging arm cover (for maintenance) Next service Replacing belt at the latest Change brake fluid in entire system or, if reached beforehand Odometer reading Notes...
  • Page 158: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 159 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 161: Certificate

    Certificate BMW C evolution Battery Certific- ate for the high-voltage cell mod- ules services and conditions ..160...
  • Page 162: Bmw C Evolution Bat- Tery Certificate For The High- Voltage Cell Modules Ser- Vices And Conditions

    70 % of the original value defects as set out in the terms charge. on delivery of the BMW C evolu- and conditions of sale and sup- tion new vehicle, this percentage ply for new BMW C evolution 3.
  • Page 163 BMW C evolution have been undertaken with the BMW C evolution vehicle of Battery Certificate. regularity specified by the man- parts thereof (e.g.
  • Page 164: Index

    12 V battery Battery Charging socket Replacing, 109 Charging 12 V battery, 108 Charging area, 11 12 V socket General instructions, 108 Checklist, 79 Notes on use, 114 Position on the vehicle, 13 Confirmation of maintenance Position on the vehicle, 13 work, 142 Technical data, 132 Coolant...
  • Page 165 Emergency off switch (kill Left side of vehicle, 11 Lighting switch), 16 Multifunction display, 22 High-beam headlight, 104 Operation, 41 Right multifunction switch, 16 Low-beam headlight, 104 Engine Right side of vehicle, 13 Number-plate light, 105 starting, 79 Underneath the seat, 14 Replacing daytime riding Equipment, 8 light, 106...
  • Page 166 Service, 138 Maintenance Range Warning, 36 General instructions, 96 Kilometres travelled, 74 Service-due indicator, 36, 37 Maintenance schedule, 141 Rear seat Spring preload Helmet compartment, 11 Maintenance intervals, 138 Adjuster, 11 Operating, 53 Mirrors Adjusting, 56 Adjusting, 56 Rear-wheel drive Starting, 79 Mobility services, 138 Technical data, 128...
  • Page 167 Standards, 8 Pressures, 131 Wheels Checking rims, 103 Transmission, 128 Recommendations, 103 Technical data, 130 Tyres, 130 Running in, 85 Weights, 134 Table of tyre pressures, 14 Telltale lights Overview, 20 Vehicle Identification Number Threaded fasteners, 125 Position on the vehicle, 13 Toolkit Contents, 96 Position on the vehicle, 14...
  • Page 169 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2016 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 170 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit bmw­motorrad.com *01408388301* Order No.: 01 40 8 388 301 08.2016, 4th edition, 01...

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