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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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Telltale and warning lights
2
30
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
oil.
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Safety check
e Important:
To avoid damage to the engine:
– never exceed the maximum
oil level.
– always keep the oil level
above the minimum mark.
Wait one minute after switch-
ing off and check engine oil
level with the engine at regu-
lar operating temperature.
Place the BMW C1 on its
stand
– make sure that the ground is
level and firm
Unscrew and remove
dipstick 1, clean it and push it
back in to check the oil level
(do not screw in)
Check oil level against lines
marked on dipstick:
MAX Maximum level
MIN Minimum level
The difference is equivalent to
approx. 0.2 litre (0.352 Imp.
pints)
Add engine oil through filler
neck if necessary
Reinstall the dipstick
Engine oil
MAX
1
MIN
BMW recommends Castrol
33
70
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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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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