2000 BMW MOTORRAD C1 check engine light

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Introduction
General information and
controls
Model overview ..................... 4
Optional extras/accessories .. 5
General view, left side ........... 6
General view, right side ......... 7
Safety elements .................... 8
Cockpit ................................. 9
Instrument cluster ............... 10
Telltale and warning lights ... 11
Odometer ............................ 12
Clock .................................. 13
Ignition switch and
steering lock ................ 14 - 15
Switch array ........................ 16
Hazard warning flashers ...... 17
Left handlebar fitting ........... 18
Right handlebar fitting ......... 19
Wiper and washer system ... 20
Front fairing panel ............... 21
Seat .................................... 22
Backrest.............................. 23
Stowage compartment ........ 25
Rear seat ............................ 26
Luggage rack ...................... 27 Safety check
Checklist ............................. 28
Coolant ............................... 29
Engine oil ..................... 30 - 31
Fuel .............................. 32 - 33
Brakes ......................... 34 - 38
Windscreen wiper ............... 39
Lights ........................... 40 - 43
Washer system ............ 44 - 45
Tyres and rims ............. 46 - 47
Accessories and
loads ............................ 48 - 49
Contents



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General information and controls
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1Flashing turn indicator
repeater, left, green
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2 “Seat belt ” telltale light, red
1 (b66)
3 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight, blue
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4 Warning light, engine oil
pressure, red
p
5Warning light, coolant
temperature, red
\b (b29)
– lights up for approx. 5 sec
after ignition is switched
on 6
Warning light, fuel
level/approx. 2.5 litres
(4.4 Imp. pints) remaining in
tank, orange
m (b32)
7 Flashing turn indicator
repeater, right, green
t
8 Warning lights, ABS check,
red
l (b78)
9 Warning lights, ABS check,
red
l (b78)
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description
Telltale and warning lights
 

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Safety check
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. This is to
ensure that your BMW C1 com-
plies with road-vehicle use and
safety laws.
Your vehicle must be in perfect
technical order: this is a basic
prerequisite for your safety and
the safety of other road users.
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
dealer. He will provide the nec-
essary advice and assistance. For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
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Coolant level
– Fuel level
– Windscreen wiper
– Handbrake levers
– Brake pressure
– Brake fluid levels
(front and rear)
– Lights
– Condition of wheels and
tyres, tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight
Check at regular intervals
(each 2nd/3rd stop for fuel):
– Engine oil level
– Brake pads
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Safety check
Coolant
Checking coolant level
e Important:
Always keep the fluid level
above the minimum mark. Add
coolant only when the engine is
cold.
 Place the BMW C1 on its
stand
– after making sure that the
ground is level and firm
 Open the seat
 Check coolant level in expan-
sion tank:
MAX Maximum level
MIN Minimum level
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e Important:
Never overfill the expansion
tank.
 Top up the coolant if neces-
sary (Service and Technical
Booklet
b 24)
 Close the seat
\f Note:
If the expansion tank is full and
coolant temperature is high (as
indicated by red warning light
\b
b 11) or coolant consumption
is excessive, consult a special-
ist workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW dealer.
MAX
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Safety check
Engine oil
Winter operation
\f Note:
If temperatures under 10 °C per-
sist for lengthy periods and dur-
ing the cold season of the year,
use SAE 5 W-40 engine oil.
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Checking the oil level
e Important:
The red
p (b 11) engine oil
pressure warning light indicates
that the oil pump's delivery rate
is too low: it is not an oil level
indicator. The warning light
goes out after 1-2 seconds,
once oil pressure has built up –
the red
p engine oil pressure
warning light must remain off at
all times when the vehicle is in
motion. Check the oil level reg-
ularly, each time that fuel is
added (or at least every second
time). Always check engine oil
level with the engine at its regu-
lar operating temperature. With
the engine at its regular operat-
ing temperature, wait
approx. 1 minute for the oil to
drain back into the sump.
Checking the oil level just after
the engine has been run or
when it is not properly warm will
falsify the reading and could
lead to the engine being operat-
ed with the wrong quantity of
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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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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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Starting – Riding – Parking
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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Telltale and warning lights
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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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