Refuelling - BMW S 1000 XR Rider's Manual

Refuelling

Fuel grade
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulphur-free or
with the lowest sulphur content
possible.
ATTENTION
Leaded fuel.
Damage to catalytic converter.
Do not attempt to run the
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
with metallic additives, e.g.
manganese or iron.
ATTENTION
Engine operation with eth-
anol E85.
Damage to engine and fuel sup-
ply system.
Do not attempt to run the en-
gine on ethanol E85, i.e. a
fuel with an ethanol content
of 85 %, or flex fuel.
You can run the engine on fuel
with a maximum ethanol con-
tent of 10 %, i.e. E10.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super Plus, unleaded (max.
10 % ethanol, E10)
98 ROZ/RON
91 AKI

Refuelling

WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable.
Risk of fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled.
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
Surfaces become unsightly or
dull.
Clean plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its side stand.
Open the protective cap 2.
Use ignition key 1 to unlock
fuel filler cap by turning it
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