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MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL (US MODEL) R 18 MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
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Vehicle data Model Vehicle identification number Color number First registration License plate Retailer data Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Phone number Retailer's address/Phone (company stamp)
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YOUR BMW. We are pleased that you have chosen a BMW Motorrad vehicle and welcome you to the family of BMW riders. Familiarize your- self with your new vehicle so that you can ride safely and confi- dently in all traffic situations.
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GENERAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Steering lock Ignition Quick & easy reference Lighting Abbreviations and sym- Multifunction display bols Settings in the instru- Equipment ment cluster Technical data Anti-theft alarm sys- Timeliness of the status tem (DWA) of this manual Automatic Stability Additional sources of Control (ASC) information...
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Parking your motorcy- Wheels Muffler Light source Refueling Jump-starting Securing motorcycle Battery for transportation Fuses Diagnostic socket TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL ACCESSORIES General notes General notes General drive functions Onboard power sock- Anti-lock braking sys- tem (ABS) Luggage Automatic Stability Optional accessories Control (ASC) Riding mode Dynamic engine...
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Anti-theft alarm sys- Dimensions Weights Performance data SERVICE Reporting safety de- fects BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad Service History BMW Motorrad Mo- bility Services Maintenance work Maintenance sched- Maintenance confir- mations Service confirmations APPENDIX Certificate for elec- tronic immobilizer Certificate for Key-...
QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA TIMELINESS OF THE STATUS OF THIS MANUAL ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING PERMITS DATA MEMORY...
Technical data. or moderate injury. WARNING Hazard with Optional equipment. moderate risk. Failure to BMW Motorrad op- avoid this hazard can result in tional equipment is death or serious injury. already completely in- DANGER Hazard with stalled during motor- high risk.
(OE) tion documents or requested offered by BMW and selected from your BMW Motorrad re- optional accessories (OA). This tailer or other qualified service explains why the manual may partner or specialist workshop.
Authorized BMW Motorrad rider assistance systems. Con- retailer trol units also make comfort Your BMW Motorrad retailer is and infotainment functions pos- always happy to answer any of sible. your questions. Information about the stored...
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Internet. that collects or processes per- The vehicle owner can have sonal data. a BMW Motorrad retailer or Vehicle users have the right to other qualified service partner obtain comprehensive informa- or specialist workshop read out...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS mation about the vehicle's con- Legal requirements for the dition, component load, events disclosure of data or faults stored temporarily or The vehicle manufacture is re- permanently. quired by the law applicable in This information generally doc- this context to provide authori- uments the condition of a com- ties with the data stored by the ponent, module, system or the...
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Data input and data transfer tification number. in the vehicle The information can be read General information out by a BMW Motorrad re- Depending on the equipment, tailer or other qualified service comfort settings and individual- partner or specialist workshop.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS saved in the vehicle, it can be ticular app and the operating deleted at any time. system of the mobile end de- vice. This data is transmitted to third parties only upon personal re- Services quest as part of the use of on- General information line services.
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vehicle manufacturer's IT sys- tems which are intended for this purpose. Any collection, processing and use of personal data that goes beyond the provision of ser- vices take place only as per- mitted by law, on the basis of a contractual agreement or as a result of consent.
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OVERALL VIEW, LEFT SIDE OVERALL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE BEHIND THE RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
OVERALL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE Brake fluid reservoir for front wheel brake 116) Steering lock ( Vehicle identification number Engine oil indicator 111) Ground support point 131) Oil filler opening (under the cylinder head cover) 112) Brake fluid reservoir for rear wheel brake 117)
OVERVIEWS BEHIND THE RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL Onboard vehicle tool kit 108) Payload table Adjusting the spring preload at the rear wheel Replacing fuses ( 137) Jump-start terminal 131)
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT High beams and headlight flasher ( Cruise control ( Hazard warning system Riding mode ( Turn signals ( Horn Rocker button MENU ASC (...
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY INDICATOR LIGHTS SERVICE DISPLAY...
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DISPLAYS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS ABS ( High beams ( Neutral indicator light Cruise control ( ASC ( Turn signals ( General warning light Display in combination with warning symbols in the multifunction display...
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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY Value Riding mode ( Unit Trip computer ( Gear display Status Warning symbol Shown in combination with general warning light...
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DISPLAYS INDICATOR LIGHTS Layout Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning light. If several warnings are present, all corresponding warning lights and warning symbols are displayed. You will find an overview of Confirming warnings the potential warnings on the Warnings must be confirmed following pages.
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Overview of warning indicators Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up. is displayed. Electronic immo- bilizer is active lights up. is displayed. Radio-operated key outside re- ception range lights up. is displayed. Replacing the battery of the ra- dio-operated key blinks.
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DISPLAYS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights flashes ASC intervention rapidly. blinks. ASC self-diagno- sis not completed lights up. ASC switched off lights up. ASC error is displayed. Anti-theft alarm battery discharged lights up. is displayed in Fuel has reached combination with reserve volume odometer...
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Remove other ignition keys from the ignition key ring. Have defective ignition keys is displayed. replaced, preferably by an au- thorized BMW Motorrad re- Possible cause: tailer. The battery for the radio- Radio-operated key outside operated key is no longer reception range charged to full capacity.
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The throttle grip is in neutral. at a specialist workshop, Should the engine oil temper- preferably an authorized ature frequently be too high, BMW Motorrad retailer. have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by an au- thorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.
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Vehicle voltage eliminated at a specialist tends to drop particularly at workshop, preferably an au- low rotational speed and when thorized BMW Motorrad re- the engine is idling. tailer. When driving at low rotational Possible cause: speed, switch off electrical...
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DISPLAYS Possible cause: workshop, preferably an au- Alternator is faulty, battery is thorized BMW Motorrad re- faulty or alternator regulator tailer. fuse is blown. ABS self-diagnosis not Have the malfunction completed corrected as soon as possible blinks. at a specialist workshop,...
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3 mph (min 5 km/h)) preferably an authorized Ride off slowly. It must be BMW Motorrad retailer. noted that the ASC function is ASC intervention not available until the self-di- flashes rapidly.
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After the low-fuel warning BMW Motorrad retailer. light is switched on, the Anti-theft alarm battery odometer for the fuel reserve discharged is displayed auto-...
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Service due is displayed. Hill Start Control automatically deactivated lights up. Possible cause: Service is due because of the mileage or the date. blinks. Have service performed reg- ularly by a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
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3 will ularly by a specialist work- be displayed and counted shop, preferably an authorized down in steps of 100 mi. BMW Motorrad retailer. 2 display must SERV The operating safety and road be confirmed by pressing safety of the vehicle remains button 1.
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STEERING LOCK IGNITION LIGHTING MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY SETTINGS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (DWA) AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) RIDING MODE CRUISE CONTROL HILL START CONTROL REVERSER HEATED GRIPS RIDER'S SEAT...
OPERATION STEERING LOCK Locking the steering lock WARNING Reduced steering angle due to locked steering column Accident hazard Unlock the steering lock be- Turn the ignition key 2 in the fore every journey. steering lock counterclock- Remove the ignition key wise 3.
pocket) and to also carry the IGNITION spare key as an alternative. Radio-operated key Range of Keyless Ride The indicator light for the radio-operated key radio-operated key flashes as long as the radio-operated Approx. 3.3 ft (Approx. 1 m) key is being searched for. Turning on the ignition If the radio-operated key or the Requirement...
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OPERATION Removing the rider's seat 64). Insert spare key or the dead folded-in radio-operated key 1 into the ring antenna 2. The spare key or dead, folded-in, radio-operated key must be inserted into the opening of the circular antenna. Press button 1. Period in which the en- Lights and all electrical cir- gine must be started.
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ulations. Do not dispose of the battery in the household DANGER waste. Swallowing a battery Risk of injury or death ATTENTION An ignition key contains a button cell as a battery. Bat- Unsuitable or improperly in- teries or button cells can be serted batteries swallowed and cause severe Component damage...
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If you lose an ignition key, you Danger of falling due to can have it disabled by your blocking of rear wheel authorized BMW Motorrad re- Do not operate the emer- tailer. gency ON/OFF switch when For this purpose, you should riding.
Parking lights The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely nec- essary. Engine turned off High beams and headlight Operating position flasher The engine can only be...
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OPERATION roadside parking lights turn Turn ignition on and then off again to turn off the roadside parking lights. Hazard warning system The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the haz- Immediately after turning off ard warning flashers for longer the ignition, pull switch 1 than absolutely necessary.
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100 km/h): After a speed-de- pendent distance is covered or during acceleration. Speed is above 60 mph (100 km/h): After turn signals blink five times. When button 1 is pushed to the right or left and held slightly longer, the turn signals Press button 1 to the left to will only turn off automatically turn on the left-side turn sig-...
OPERATION MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY Selecting the display Requirement switching off the ignition and the date has changed. The vehicle is stationary. Distance covered after reach- Turning on the ignition ing the reserve volume: MI R 39). can only be selected for the The trip computer is dis- reserve volume.
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Remaining distance covered until service: can only SERV be selected if service is due within 600 mi (1000 km) or if service is overdue. Service date: can only SERV be selected if service is due within one month, or if service is overdue.
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OPERATION Resetting the trip odometer Press and hold button 2 until the desired average value 3 is Turning on the ignition reset. 39). Press the button 1 briefly and repeatedly until the trip odometer to be reset 3 is dis- played.
Set time display CLOCK SETTINGS IN THE INSTRU- Set date DATE MENT CLUSTER Configure displays Selecting SETUP SET DISPLAY Requirement Set units UNIT The vehicle is stationary. Reset displays RESET Exit the menu SETUP SETUP EXIT Exiting SETUP Requirement There are four ways to exit SETUP.
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OPERATION Setting the clock Speed for using SETUP WARNING max 6 mph (max 10 km/h) Adjusting the clock while When the permissible speed riding for operation is exceeded, Accident hazard ends without saving SETUP Adjust the clock only when the settings. the motorcycle is stationary.
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Press and hold button 2 until Briefly press button 1 repeat- the hours 3 blink. edly until SETUP ENTER Briefly press button 1 to in- displayed. crement hours. Press and hold button 2 to Briefly press button 2 to open SETUP decrement hours.
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OPERATION Briefly press button 1 to in- crement day. Briefly press button 2 to decrement day. The day is set. Press and hold button 2 until is displayed. SET YEAR Briefly press button 1 repeat- edly until 3 is SET BRIGHT displayed.
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Press and hold button 2 to activate SET UNIT Briefly press button 1 in each case to select the following parameters in SET UNIT Change fuel consumption display indicator to L/100 KM/L Change the time display to If you want to reset the units Change date format to to the factory setting, press button 1 repeatedly until...
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OPERATION Date Average consumption Current consumption Clock If you want to complete the configuration, press button 1 repeatedly until SET DISPLAY EXIT displayed. Briefly press but- Press and hold button 2 to ton 1 repeatedly until exit SET DISPLAY SET DISPLAY ENTER is dis- SET UNIT ENTER displayed.
is dis- The anti-theft alarm system is SET UNIT ENTER played. active. ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (DWA) with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Activating the DWA Turning on the ignition 39). Setting the DWA ( 57). Turn off the ignition. To deactivate the motion sen- If the DWA is activated, the sor (for example, if the motor- DWA will automatically be...
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The type of alarm with unauthorized ignition key tone can be set by an autho- 4 blinks: DWA disconnected rized BMW Motorrad retailer. from vehicle battery 5 blinks: motion sensor 3 Deactivating the DWA Turning on the ignition 39).
Setting the DWA The ASC function can also be deactivated while rid- Turning on the ignition 39). ing. Selecting SETUP ( 49). Press and hold button 1 until Briefly press button 1 repeat- the ASC indicator and warn- edly until is dis- ing light 2 changes its display SET DWA...
3 mph (min 5 km/h) The current riding mode 2 is displayed. RIDING MODE Use of the riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed riding scenarios for your vehicle from which you can select the one matching your situation: RAIN: Riding on roads that are slick from rain.
motion under the following Saving the speed conditions: The throttle grip is in Neutral. Brake is not engaged. with cruise control Additionally, for vehicles with cruise control: Cruise control is deactivated. The riding mode that is set and its corresponding adap- tations of engine characteris- Briefly push button 1 forward.
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OPERATION Press button 1 forward and During an ASC interven- hold. tion, cruise control is auto- The speed increases continu- matically deactivated for safety ously. reasons. If button 1 is no longer The indicator light for cruise pressed, the speed reached is control goes out.
Turning off cruise control Briefly press button 1 repeat- Push switch 1 to the left. edly until is dis- SET HSC The system is turned off. played. Button 2 is locked. Briefly press button 2 to change the value that is set. HILL START CONTROL The following settings are avail- with Hill Start Control...
OPERATION Hill Start Control is only Hill Start Control is deacti- a convenience system for vated. For more information on easier hill-starting and should, Hill Start Control, see the therefore, not be confused with "Technology in detail" chapter a parking brake. 103).
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Activating reverser Automatic cancellation Reversing is canceled automati- cally: if the gradient is too steep if there is an obstacle if the reversing motor over- heats if the side stand is folded out if the front wheel brake is op- erated Turn the selector lever 1 to will blink in the display if re-...
OPERATION Turn the selector lever 1 to Heating off the F position. Gear display 2 switches from Low heater output Medium heater output HEATED GRIPS with heated grips High heater output The heated grips option can only be activated when the engine is running. High heater output is used for fast heating of the grips;...
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Pull rider's seat 1 toward rear Installing the rider's seat and remove. without passenger package with passenger package Insert rider's seat 1 in the mount 4. Park the motorcycle, making Position the rider's seat 1 in sure the ground is level and the rear area and install the firm.
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OPERATION Insert the passenger seat 2 in the retainer 1. Position the passenger seat 2 in the rear area and install the holder 4 using the screw 3.
If there are doubts as to the correct headlight range, have the adjustment checked by a specialized work- shop, preferably by an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Loosen nut 1 with tool from on-board toolkit. Turn mirror arm 2 into de- sired position.
Have the headlight base set- ting readjusted by a specialist Turn the adjustment wheel 1 workshop, preferably an au- to the desired position by ap- thorized BMW Motorrad re- plying gentle pressure from tailer. the rear. The adjusting screw is easier to turn when the clutch lever is pressed forward.
SETTING From position 1: Shortest dis- plying gentle pressure from tance between handlebar grip the rear. and clutch lever The adjustment screw is To position 5: Longest dis- easier to turn when the tance between handlebar grip brake lever is pressed forward. and clutch lever Adjustment options: From position 1: Shortest dis-...
Align the turn signals horizon- tally and vertically perpendic- ATTENTION ular to the longitudinal axis of Improper adjustment the vehicle. Damage to the adjustment Tighten the nuts with left- mechanism hand thread 1 on the left and Adhere to an adjustment right.
SETTING Basic setting of spring preload, rear Rotate hexagon head coun- terclockwise as far as it will go, then 6 rotations clock- wise. (One-up with vehicle load approx. 110 kg) Rotate hexagon head coun- terclockwise as far as it will Remove screw 2.
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Install screw 1. Gearshift lever on gearshift shaft M6 x 25 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Remove screw 2 and detach the front gearshift lever 1 from the gearshift shaft 3. Attach the front gearshift lever 1 in the desired position and slide it onto the gearshift shaft 3.
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SETTING 25 mm) between the lower Foot plate eccentric on edge of the foot plate 1 and gearshift lever upper edge of the running M6 x 25 board 2. 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Adjusting the foot plate 76). Adjusting the foot plate with running board ATTENTION Unintentional actuation of...
Your authorized Adjust spring preload and tire BMW Motorrad retailer will be pressure for the current gross happy to advise you and has vehicle weight. the correct clothing for every Pack heavy pieces of luggage purpose.
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Risk of poisoning Risk of burning Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which is colorless CAUTION and odorless but highly toxic. Intense heating up of the engine and exhaust system WARNING while driving Harmful exhaust gas Risk of burning Danger of suffocation Always wear a helmet, riding Do not inhale exhaust suit, gloves and boots.
RIDING REGULAR CHECK ATTENTION Observe checklist Use the following checklist to Unburned fuel in the cat- check your motorcycle at regu- alytic converter lar intervals. Damage to catalytic converter Note the points listed for In the event of a change to protection of the catalytic the load status: converter.
STARTING Starting the engine Turning on the ignition 39). Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. ABS self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( ASC self-diagnosis in Press starter button 1. progress. ( The starting procedure is Pull clutch. automatically canceled if You cannot start the mo- the battery voltage is too low.
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2 are turned on. The self-diagnosis rou- Phase 2 tine checks whether the The needle 3 for the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is speedometer moves to ready for operation. The self- maximum speed. diagnosis starts automatically when you start the ignition.
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The self-diagnosis rou- minimum speed before the tine checks whether the system can check operation BMW Motorrad ASC is ready of the wheel speed sensors: for operation. The self-diagno- min 3 mph (min 5 km/h)) sis runs automatically when you If an ASC error is displayed af- switch on the ignition.
311...746 miles corrected as soon as possible (500...1200 km) at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized Brake pads BMW Motorrad retailer. New brake pads must be run in before they achieve their op- BREAKING IN timum friction force. This ini- Engine...
Accident hazard pletely transferred to the road. Always think well ahead and Locking up of the front wheel avoid extreme angles. is prevented by BMW Motorrad Integral ABS. BRAKES How do you achieve the WARNING shortest braking distance?
RIDING DANGER WARNING Driving with overheated Poorer braking action due to brakes moisture and dirt Risk of accident due to brake Accident hazard Brake until brakes are dry or failure Adapt driving style. clean; clean if necessary. Use the engine brake to Brake early until the full avoid frequent braking.
Fuel ad- On slopes point the motor- ditives should be used when cycle uphill and engage 1st refueling with low-quality fu- gear. els or during longer periods of downtime. Your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer can...
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RIDING provide you with more detailed information. ATTENTION Recommended fuel Component damage quality Component damage due to overfilled fuel tank Premium unleaded (max. If the fuel tank is overfilled, 15% ethanol, E15) the excess fuel will flow 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) into the carbon canister and 90 AKI lead to component damage...
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Turn the fuel tank sealing Refuel with a fuel of the spec- cap 1 counterclockwise and ified quality, but no higher take it off. than the lower edge of the fuel filler neck 1. Lockable with fuel cap If refueling is carried out after running on fuel re- serve, the resulting filling ca- pacity must be greater than the...
RIDING Fuel reserve Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Position the fuel tank seal- ing cap and close off turning clockwise. Lockable with fuel cap Lock the fuel tank sealing cap using the ignition key. Turn ATTENTION clockwise. Pull the ignition key out and Motorcycle tips to the side swivel the protective cap over when raising...
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between the rear wheel cover and the rear frame. Place the tensioning belts on the left and right around the rear frame and guide them down through the rear wheel swinging arm. Tighten all tensioning belts evenly. The vehicle is lashed down securely (suspension is com- ATTENTION pressed).
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GENERAL NOTES GENERAL DRIVE FUNCTIONS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) RIDING MODE DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL HILL START CONTROL ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS...
To prevent the vehicle from lever acts only on the rear rolling away uncontrollably, the wheel brake. maximum RPM is limited to The BMW Motorrad Integral 3600 RPM under the following ABS adapts the braking force conditions: distribution between the front...
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How is the BMW Motorrad If the maximum transferable Integral ABS noticeable to the brake pressure is exceeded rider?
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BMW Motorrad ABS? gral function. If the footbrake The BMW Motorrad ABS en- lever is not actuated until after sures riding stability on any sur- this, the brake pressure already face within the limits of riding built up can be felt as counter- physics.
AUTOMATIC STABILITY CON- TROL (ASC) How important is regular maintenance? How does ASC work? BMW Motorrad ASC compares the wheel centrifugal velocities WARNING of the front and rear wheels. Brake system not regularly The speed difference is used...
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If implausible with the ground again. If this happens, BMW Motorrad values are detected over an recommends that you respond extended period of time, the by twisting back the throttle...
Automatic Stability Control RIDING MODE (ASC) Selection In the RAIN riding mode: In order to adjust the motorcy- maximum stability on wet cle to the road condition and roads. Acceleration may be the desired riding experience, it reduced on dry roads. is possible to select one of the In the ROLL riding mode: following riding modes:...
Hard brake onset in sporty First, the desired riding mode riding style. is preselected. The switchover does not take place until the Like the BMW Motorrad ASC, affected systems are in the re- the dynamic engine brake quired state. control compares the wheel...
Detection of emergency If the gas is shut off (throttle braking position <5%) during the intervention of the Emergency braking is de- tected when the front wheel Dynamic Brake Control, the brake is applied quickly and engine torque required by with force.
TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL Behavior when the vehicle is The rider must brake the vehi- rolling back or skidding cle manually. After two minutes, or when The brake pressure increases the brake is applied, Hill Start when the vehicle is rolling Control is deactivated com- back with Hill Start Control pletely.
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The angle is greater than 7°. The speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h). The low beams are switched...
trim panel also logically apply Open-ended wrench Key range: 10/13 mm to the left side. Adjusting the spring preload at the rear wheel ( 73). Adjusting the mirror arm 70). SIDE PANELS Removing side trim panel Park the motorcycle, making sure the ground is level and Insert the side trim panel 2 in firm.
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MAINTENANCE Installing fairing bracket, left Remove screws 3 from the Insert the left-side fairing sup- right fairing support 2. Loosen the right fairing sup- port 2 in grommets 3. port 2 from the grommet 1 Install screws 1 in the left fair- and remove it.
ATTENTION rear-wheel stand. Your authorized Use of the front wheel stand BMW Motorrad retailer without an additional auxil- will be very happy to assist iary stand you in choosing a suitable Component damage caused auxiliary stand.
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If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. ATTENTION BMW Motorrad recom- Lateral tipping of the vehicle mends occasionally check- Component damage cause by...
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with Option 719 design pack- age Aero ATTENTION Use of too little or too much engine oil Engine damage Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Slowly and gradually top up the engine oil to the target level. Remove screws 1 using the Engine oil refilling quan- onboard vehicle tool kit and...
Have all work on the brake system carried out by ex- perts. Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking the front brake pad Attach the cover 2 and install thickness screws 1. Park the motorcycle, making...
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0.04 in (min 1 mm) Have brake pads renewed (Only friction material without at a specialist workshop, carrier plate. The wear marks preferably an authorized (grooves) must be clearly BMW Motorrad retailer. visible.)
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Make sure that brake fluid BMW Motorrad retailer. is used from a sealed con- tainer only. Hold the motorcycle upright, making sure that the ground...
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If the brake fluid level falls be- low the approved level: Have the defect rectified as soon as possible by a special- ist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking the rear brake fluid level Align the handlebars so that...
MAINTENANCE authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. CLUTCH Checking clutch function Pull the clutch lever. There is a clearly perceptible pressure point. If no clear pressure point can Check the brake fluid level at be felt: Have the clutch checked the brake fluid reservoir 1.
Risk of accident due to preferably an authorized poorer rideability BMW Motorrad retailer. If necessary, replace the tyres before the legally spec- Checking spokes ified minimum tread depth Park motorcycle. Ensure that is reached.
If you want to convert your motorcycle to different wheels, please contact a specialist workshop, preferably a Remove cable tie 2. BMW Motorrad retailer. In Remove screws 3. some cases the data stored Loosen the left-hand brake in the control units must be caliper 1.
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ATTENTION Unintentional pressing to- gether of brake pads Component damage when mounting the brake caliper or when pressing the brake pads apart Do not actuate the brakes Remove screws 2. with the brake caliper re- Loosen the right-hand brake moved. caliper 1.
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MAINTENANCE ATTENTION Improper removal of the front wheel Damage to the wheel speed sensor When rolling out the front wheel, pay attention to the wheel speed sensor. Loosen screw 1 but do not remove. Place front wheel down and Slightly press the quick-re- roll it forward out of the front lease axle with the screw 1 suspension.
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Accident hazard specialized workshop, Observe running direction preferably an authorized arrows on tire or rim. BMW Motorrad retailer. ATTENTION Improper installation of the front wheel Damage to the wheel speed sensor When rolling in the front wheel, pay attention to the wheel speed sensor.
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MAINTENANCE Roll the front wheel into the Attaching front wheel stand front suspension. 111). Lubricate the quick-release Install screw 1. Brace quick- axle 1. release axle on the right side at the same time. Lubricant Screw on quick-release axle Optimoly TA M20 x 1.5 - 8.8 WARNING 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
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Position brake caliper 1 on Tighten the clamping bolts 1 left and install screws 3. on left and right to the appro- priate torque. Brake caliper on tele- scopic forks M10 x 40 - 10.9 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Fasten cable tie 2. WARNING Brake pads do not contact the brake disc...
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MAINTENANCE Removing the rear wheel Raise motorcycle, preferably ATTENTION with a rear-wheel stand. Actuation of the front wheel Shift into first gear. brake or rear wheel brake Mounting the rear-wheel with removed brake calipers stand ( 111). and brake pads (the front Removing the silencer wheel brake also actuates 129).
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Pull the rear wheel 1 off the rear-wheel drive 2 and re- move it. Remove screw 1. Check the jerk damper rub- ber 1 and replace it if neces- sary. Installing the rear wheel WARNING Remove the quick-release Use of a wheel which does axle 2;...
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Install the bushing 5. specialized workshop, Attach the sensor holder 4 preferably an authorized and quick-release axle 2. BMW Motorrad retailer. Align the identification marks 3 on the sensor holder 4 and rear wheel swinging arm 1 to each other.
WARNING Brake pads do not contact the brake disc Risk of accident due to de- layed braking effect. Before driving off, check that the braking effect kicks in without any delay. Install screw 1. Engage the brakes repeatedly Screw on rear wheel until the brake pads make quick-release axle contact with the discs.
Attach the silencer 1 to Replace defective light bracket 2 and 4. sources as quickly as Slide the silencer 1 onto the possible. For details please exhaust manifold 3. contact a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.
If an LED light source is Danger of short circuit faulty, please contact a spe- Use jump leads fitted with cialist workshop, preferably an fully insulated crocodile clips authorized BMW Motorrad re- at both ends. tailer. JUMP-STARTING ATTENTION Jump-starting with a voltage...
MAINTENANCE Begin by connecting one end BATTERY of the red jumper cable to Maintenance instructions the jump-start terminal 1 on Correct battery maintenance the discharged battery and combined with proper charg- the other end to the positive ing and storage procedures ex- terminal of the donor battery.
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BMW Motorrad has de- The motorcycle's onboard veloped a trickle-charger electronics know when specially designed for com- the battery is fully charged. The patibility with the electronics onboard socket is switched off of your motorcycle. Using this when this happens.
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MAINTENANCE Turning off the ignition 39). ATTENTION Removing fairing bracket, left Charging the battery con- 109). nected to the vehicle using the battery terminals Damage to the motorcycle's electronics Disconnect the battery be- fore charging on the battery terminals. Charge a disconnected bat- tery directly on the terminals.
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cable for the positive termi- nal 2 with the screw 1. Fasten cable ties 2 as an in- stallation aid on the adapter cable for the positive termi- nal 1. ATTENTION Battery makes contact with the silencer during removal/ installation Component damage Protect the silencer from being scratched, through a...
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MAINTENANCE routed between the battery Route the adapter cable for and battery carrier in the re- the positive terminal 1 as cess 2. closely as possible to the Du not crush the adapter ca- opening (arrow). ble for the positive terminal 1 between battery and battery carrier.
Setting the clock ( 50). electrical system checked Setting the date ( 51). by an authorized specialized workshop, preferably an FUSES authorized BMW Motorrad Replacing fuses retailer. Replace defective fuse in ac- ATTENTION cordance with following fuse assignment diagram. Bypassing defective fuses...
Vehicle experiences malfunc- tions Do not have the diagnos- 10 A (Anti-theft alarm system tic socket disconnected ex- (DWA), instrument cluster, cept during BMW Motorrad OBD connector, cut-off relay, service by a specialist work- ignition switch) shop or other authorized Fuse 2 persons.
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Detach the diagnostic socket 2 from the holder 3. The interface for the diagnos- tic and information system can be connected to the diag- nostic socket 2. Fastening the diagnostic socket Disconnect the interface for the diagnostics and informa- tion system. Insert the diagnostic socket 2 into the holder 3.
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GENERAL NOTES ONBOARD POWER SOCKETS LUGGAGE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...
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Your authorized Safety risk BMW Motorrad retailer BMW Motorrad cannot ex- offers you qualified advice for amine or test each product choosing original BMW parts, of outside origin to ensure accessories and other products.
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Securing luggage on such as luggage systems or motorcycle windshields. You can find all optional WARNING accessories from BMW Motorrad on our website: Reduced riding stability bmw-motorrad.com. caused by overloading and uneven loading Accident hazard Do not exceed the gross weight limit and observe the loading information.
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CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING SENSITIVE MOTORCYCLE PARTS CARE OF PAINTWORK PAINT PRESERVATION STORING THE MOTORCYCLE PUTTING THE MOTORCYCLE INTO OPERATION...
Damage to motorcycle parts ongoing basis, contact a spe- Observe the dilution ratio on cialist workshop, preferably an the packaging of the clean- authorized BMW Motorrad re- ing agents. tailer. Do not use highly acidic or alkaline cleaning agents.
CLEANING SENSITIVE MO- WARNING TORCYCLE PARTS Plastics Damp brake disks and brake pads after washing the mo- torcycle, after riding through ATTENTION water or in the rain Use of unsuitable cleaning Poorer braking action, acci- agents dent hazard Damage to plastic surfaces Brake early until the brake Do not use abrasive cleaners rotors and brake pads are...
PUTTING THE MOTORCYCLE BMW Motorrad recommends INTO OPERATION BMW Motorrad high gloss pol- Remove the protective wax ish or agents that contain car- coating. nauba or synthetic wax for Clean the motorcycle.
TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Engine does not start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand is extended and Fold in side stand. gear is engaged. Clutch is not pulled. Pull back the clutch lever in neutral or when a gear is en- gaged.
THREADED CONNECTIONS Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on tele- scopic forks M10 x 40 - 10.9 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Clamping bolts in subframe M8 x 35 - 8.8 Tightening sequence: Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Screw on quick-re-...
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TECHNICAL DATA Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on handlebar fitting 9 lb/ft (12 Nm) Frame Value Valid Support for side cover on frame M5 x 14 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) micro-encapsulated...
TECHNICAL DATA ENGINE Engine number location Lower left part of crankcase Engine type A70B18A Engine design Air-/oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two chain- drive camshafts above the crankshaft Displacement 1802 cc (1802 cm Cylinder bore 4.2 in (107.1 mm) Piston stroke 3.9 in (100 mm) Compression ratio...
TECHNICAL DATA Rear wheel Type of rear-wheel guide Steel double armed swinging Design of rear-wheel Directly linked spring strut with suspension adjustable spring preload Spring travel on the rear wheel 3.5 in (90 mm), on rear wheel Basic setting of spring preload, Rotate hexagon head counter- rear clockwise as far as it will go.,...
WHEELS AND TIRES Recommended tire combina- An overview of the current tions tire approvals is available from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com/service. Speed category of front/rear H, minimum requirement: tires 130 mph (210 km/h)
Light source Bulb for parking light Bulbs for low-beam headlight Bulb for high-beam headlight Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indica- tors ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM Activation time Approx. 30 s Alarm duration Approx. 26 s Battery type (For Keyless Ride CR 2032 radio-operated key) DIMENSIONS...
TECHNICAL DATA WEIGHTS Unloaded vehicle weight 761 lbs (345 kg), DIN un- loaded vehicle weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Gross vehicle weight 1235 lbs (560 kg) Maximum payload 474 lbs (215 kg) PERFORMANCE DATA Maximum speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES MAINTENANCE WORK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS...
However, the NHTSA cannot be- come involved in individual problems between you, your autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer, or BMW of North America, LLC. You can contact the NHTSA by calling the Vehicle Safety Hot- line on 1–888–327–4236 (Teletypewriter TTY for the hearing impaired: 1–800–424–9153) for free, by visiting the website at...
BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE your motorcycle. With its worldwide retailer net- Have all preventive mainte- work, BMW Motorrad can at- nance and repair procedures tend to you and your motor- confirmed in the Service chap- cycle in over 100 countries ter in this manual.
The BMW pre-delivery check is electronic Service History. carried out by your authorized Objection BMW Motorrad retailer before At the BMW Motorrad retailer it turns the motorcycle over to or specialist workshop, the ve- you. hicle owner can object to the...
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appointment, service must be performed sooner. The service display in the mul- tifunction display reminds you of the next service appointment approx. one month or 620 mi (1000 km) before the entered values. More information on the topic of service is available at: bmw-motorrad.com/service The required scope of mainte- nance work for your vehicle can...
Oil change (including en- Annually or every gine and bevel gears) 12000 mi (20000 km) Standard scope of (whichever comes first) BMW Motorrad service For the first time after Engine oil change with one year, then every filter two years or 24000 mi...
MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS BMW Motorrad Service standard scope The repair procedures belonging to the BMW Motorrad Service standard package are listed below. The actual maintenance work applicable for your vehicle may differ. Performing the vehicle test using the BMW Motorrad diagnostic...
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SERVICE BMW pre-delivery check BMW running-in check performed performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
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BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table serves to provide evidence of maintenance and repair work, as well as installed optional accessories and special cam- paigns performed. Work performed at km Date...
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CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRONIC IMMOBILIZER CERTIFICATE FOR KEYLESS RIDE...
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Declaration of Conformity Radio equipment electronic United Arab Emirates immobiliser (EWS4) For all countries without EU Technical information Frequency Band: 134 kHz (Transponder: TMS37145 / Type DST80, TMS3705 Transponder Base Station IC) Philippiens Output Power: 50 dBµV/m Manufacturer and Address Manufacturer: BECOM Electronics GmbH Address: Technikerstraße 1,...
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Indonesia Taiwan 72790/SDPPI/2021 13349 低功 電波 射性電機管 辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低 功率射頻電 機,非經許可,公 司、商號或使用者均不得擅 自變 更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計 之特性及 功能。第十四條 低功 Dilarang melakukan perubahan 率射頻電機之使用不 得影響飛航 Spesifikasi yang dapat 安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有 Menimbulkan gangguan fisik 干 擾現象時,應立即停用,並改 dan/atau elektromagnetik 善至無干擾時方 得繼續使用。 前 terhadap lingkungan sekitarnya 項合法通信,指依電信法規定作...
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United States (USA) Canada Contains FCC ID: Contains IC: ODE-MREWS5012 10430A-MREWS5012 FCC § 15.19 Labelling This device complies with part 15 requirements of the FCC Rules and Industry This device complies with part Canada license-exempt RSS 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry standard(s).
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Certifications BMW Keyless Ride ID Device USA, Canada: Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 IC: 4008C-HUF5750 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and...
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USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Argentina: H-17115...
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Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose.
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The product is Iabeted with the CE marking: Velbert, October 15 th , 2013 Benjamin A. Müller Product Development Systems Car Access and Immobilization - Electronics Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG Steeger Straße 17, D-42551 Velbert...
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INDEX Recharging connected Abbreviations and symbols, 4 battery, 133 Removing, 134 Indicator and warning Technical data, 160 light, 30 Vehicle voltage critical, 29 Self-diagnosis, 84 Brake fluid Technology in detail, 96 Checking the front fill Accessories level, 116 General notes, 142 Checking the rear fill Adaptive front lighting, 104 level, 117...
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Front wheel stand Diagnostic socket Mounting, 111 Detaching, 138 Fuel Filler neck, 14 Fastening, 139 Fuel reserve, 32 Position on vehicle, 14 Refueling procedure, 90 Dimensions Technical data, 161 Technical data, 155 Dynamic Brake Control, 102 Fuel reserve Display distance covered: Technology in detail, 102 MI R, 46 Dynamic engine brake...
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INDEX Ignition Keyless Ride Battery of radio-operated key Operating element, 18 Turning off the ignition, 39 is dead or radio-operated key Turning on the ignition, 39 is lost, 40 Immobilizer Indicator light, 27 Indicator light, 27 Replacing the battery of the Spare key, 41 radio-operated key, 40 Indicator lights, 19...
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Motorcycle Right handlebar fitting, 18 Care, 144 Right side of vehicle, 15 Cleaning, 144 Lashing down, 92 Parking light, 44 Parking, 89 Payload table Putting into operation, 149 Position on vehicle, 16 Storage, 149 Performance data Muffler, 129, 130 Technical data, 162 Multifunction display, 19 Pre-Ride-Check, 83 Exiting SETUP, 49...
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INDEX Shift lever Standards, 5 Adjusting the gearshift Transmission, 156 lever, 74 Weights, 162 Socket Wheels and tires, 159 Information on use, 142 Tire pressures Position on vehicle, 14 Position on vehicle, 14 Spark plugs Tires Technical data, 160 Breaking-in, 86 Speed control Checking tire pressure, 118 Operating, 59...
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Reprinting, in whole or in hands frequently when ser- part, is only permitted with vicing your vehicle. the written permission of Further information is avail- BMW Motorrad, Aftersales. able at: Original Rider's Manual, printed www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ in Germany. passenger_vehicle...
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Important data for refueling: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Premium unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 90 AKI Alternative fuel quality Regular unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l) Fuel reserve Approx.
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