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Starting – Riding  – Parking
Riding
\f Note:
Your BMW C1 has automatic 
transmission.
Always comply with the legisla-
tion applicable to use of the 
seat belts and a crash helmet 
(
b67).
Preconditions for carrying a 
passenger (
b76).
You cannot pull away until you 
have fastened both seat belts.
Moving off: Fasten the seat belts (b66)
 If applicable, put on your hel-
met (
b67)
 Lift the BMW C1 off its stand 
(
b58)
 Start the engine (
b71)
 Switch on the headlight
 Speedily increase engine revs 
until the BMW C1 pulls away 
When the vehicle is rolling 
smoothly, place your feet on 
the running board
 Speedily continue increasing 
engine revs until you reach 
your desired road speed 
\f Note:
The windscreen can fog under 
adverse weather conditions.
Engine speedLimit engine speed in accord-
ance with engine temperature, 
using the highest engine 
speeds only when the engine 
has reached its regular operat-
ing temperature.
Accelerating/decelerat-
ing:
 Use the throttle twistgrip to 
match your speed to the flow 
of traffic
 Use the brakes in an emer-
gency
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description