2000 BMW MOTORRAD C1 coolant temperature

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General information and controls
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1Flashing turn indicator
repeater, left, green
s
2 “Seat belt ” telltale light, red
1 (b66)
3 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight, blue
q
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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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.
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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
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Before you start
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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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Index
Spray nozzles, 39
StandEasy-lift mechanism, 55-61
Starter button, 19
Starting, 71
Stopping, 74-75
Stowage compartment, 7 Locking, 25
Opening, 25
TTelltale and warning lightsABS check, 11, 73
Engine oil pressure, 11, 72
Fuel level, 11
High-beam headlight, 11
Seat belt, 11
Turn indicator, left, 11
Turn indicator, right, 11
Tread depth, tyres, 47
Trip meter, 10, 12
Turn indicator Repeater, 11
Turn indicators Switch, 18
Type plate, 6
Tyres
Running in, 63
Tyre pressures, 47
VValve caps, 47
WWarning lightsABS check, 11
Coolant temperature, 11
Engine oil pressure, 11
Fuel level, 11
Washer system, 20
Operation, 19
Windscreen washer system, 6, 44-45
Windscreen wiper, 7 Spray nozzles, 39
Switch, 19
Wiper blade, 39
Wiper blade, 39
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