2000 BMW MOTORRAD C1 warning

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Starting – Riding – ParkingFastening the seat belts
\f Note:
Always fasten the lap-and-
shoulder belt first, then the
shoulder belt.
A steady pull causes the belts
to unreel, allowing you full free-
dom of movement. Sudden
braking, however, causes the
belt reels to lock.
The reels might also lock if you
ride on cobblestones or hit a
pothole.d Warning:
Make sure that both belts are
positioned about the middle
of your shoulders – never over
your neck – and that they are
snug against your torso.
Make sure that the lap belt
passes over your pelvis – not
your stomach – and that it is
snug.
 If necessary, pull the belt
run over your upper body
toward your shoulder
Seat belt
 

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Starting – Riding – ParkingIn an emergency only:
• Move switch 1 to the
V
position.
– The electrical circuits for the BMS engine management
system, fuel pump and starter
motor are deenergised
Switching on the ignition– Kill switch 1 in the run
position
U
 Deactivate the alarm system* (
bRider's Manual, optional
accessories)  The ignition switch should
be ON
N (b15)
– The following warning lights
are on:
– Engine oil pressure
p
(
b72)
–Coolant temperature
j,
goes out after
approx. 5 sec (
b73)
– Fuel level
m (b73)
– ABS telltale lights* go out when the self-test com-
pletes successfully (
b79)
*Optional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Before you start
V
U
1
 

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Engine oil pressureThered p warning light 1 goes
out when the engine starts and
accelerates above idle speed
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description
e Important:
If the red
p
engine oil pres-
sure warning light 1 comes on
during the journey, take the fol-
lowing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
• Operate the emergency off
switch
 Bring the BMW C1 safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level (
b30)
 Add engine oil if necessary
– If the oil level is correct, always consult a specialist
workshop without delay, pref-
erably an authorised BMW
dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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Coolant temperature
e Important:
If the red
\bcoolant tempera-
ture warning light 2 comes on
during the journey, take the fol-
lowing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
 Bring the BMW C1 safely to a
halt
 Switch off the ignition to stop
the engine
 Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b29)
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is ex-
cessive, always consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW dealer!
Fuel levelThe orange mindicator light 3
lights up when there are
approximately 2.5 litres (4.4
Imp. pints) of fuel left in the tank
(
b32).
ABS check*– ABS warning lights 4, 5
(
b79)
* Optional extra
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bpage number for
description
Telltale and warning lights
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Starting – Riding – Parking
d Warning:
The passenger is not inte-
grated into the safety concept
of the BMW C1, which means
that
– the passenger must
(always) wear a crash hel-
met.
– the passenger should wear
suitable protective clothing.
You must have the rear seat**
and rear footrests fitted on
your BMW C1 in order to carry
a pillion passenger.
– Safety risk
The pillion passenger must
hold onto grip 1 and not the
shoulder bars, as otherwise
handling is impaired. Riding with pillion passenger

Install rear seat** (
b26)
 Pull up handle 1
 Open footrests 2
 Adjust headlight beam throw,
if applicable (
b43)
** Optional accessories
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description
Pillion passenger
1
2
 

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Brakes
Wet brakesAfter washing or cleaning your
BMW C1, riding it through water
or in rainy weather, the brake
discs and pads may be wet (or
iced over in winter), so that
there is a delay before the
brakes take effect.
d Warning:
The brakes should always be
applied first to dry them.
Salt on brakesBrake applications may be
delayed if the vehicle was rid-
den on salt-covered roads and
the brakes were not applied for
some time afterwards.
d Warning:
The layer of salt on the brake
discs and pads must first be
worn away by braking.
Oil and grease on brakes
d Warning:
Brake discs and pads must be
free from oil or grease.
Dirt or mud on brakesIf you ride on muddy roads, the
brake discs and pads may
become dirty, so that the brak-
ing effect is delayed.
d Warning:
The brakes must first be
applied until the discs and
pads are clean.
Dirt on the brakes increases
the rate of pad wear.
 

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Starting – Riding – Parking
e Important:
Do not operate any powerful ra-
dio equipment on or near your
BMW C1. There is a slight risk
of it affecting operation of the
ABS.
* Optional extra
ABS checkStart-up is automatic when the
ignition is switched on.
Warning lights 1 and 2 light up.
ABS self-diagnosisAfter starting the engine and
riding away:
– Warning lights 1 and 2 go out
if the ABS is in correct work-
ing order
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)*
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)*
ABS faults–If ABS warning lights 1 and 2
flash simultaneously or
remain on all the time:
the ABS function is not availa-
ble
Possible causes of faults:
– Battery voltage is low
Recharge the battery.
\f Note:
This cause of fault does not ne-
cessitate a visit to the work-
shop. The system is fully
operational following the next
positive ABS self-test.
e Important:
If the fault persists seek spe-
cialist advice, preferably from
an authorised BMW dealer.
* Optional extra
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