Engine Oil - BMW R 1200RT 2016 Rider's Manual

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ATTENTION
Center stand retracts if mo-
torcycle is lifted too high.
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Component damage cause by
tipping over
When raising the motorcy-
cle, make sure that the center
stand remains on the ground.
Apply uniform pressure to push
front wheel stand down and
raise motorcycle.

Engine oil

Check engine oil level
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of the oil
filling quantity, as the oil
level is temperature-depen-
dent (the higher the tempera-
ture, the higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Only check the oil level after
a longer journey or when the
engine is warm.
Switch off engine at operating
temperature.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
center stand.
Wait five minutes to allow oil to
drain to the oil pan.
Read the oil level in the
display 1.
Specified level of engine
oil
between MIN and MAX mark-
ing