Refuelling - BMW K 1600GTL Exclusive Rider's Manual

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Refuelling

Fuel grade
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulphur-free or as
low-sulphur as possible.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Do not attempt to run the vehicle
on leaded fuel or fuel with metal-
lic additives, e.g. manganese or
iron.
You can run the engine on fuel
with a maximum ethanol con-
tent of 10 %, i.e. E10.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI

Refuelling

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
The steering lock is disengaged.
Fuel is highly flammable. A
naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
plosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly.
Wipe plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
There are two ways of opening
the fuel filler cap:
Version 1
Pull up tab 1 of the fuel filler
cap.
Red LED flashes on the instru-
ment panel.
Again pull up tab 1 of the fuel
filler cap.
Fuel filler cap unlocks.
Version 2
Switching off ignition (
The fuel filler cap can be
opened within the defined
waiting time after the ignition
has been switched off.
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