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8
General information and controls
d Warning:
If the front crash element is
damaged, have the damage
assessed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW dealer - safety-
relevant component.
Avoid catching/trapping the
seat belt strap.
1 Front crash element
2 Roof frame
3 Handlebar impact cushion
4 Main frame
5 Seat belts (
b64-69)
d Warning:
Have the side crash elements
replaced, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW dealer, if they
are cracked, broken off or
damaged in any other way -
safety-relevant components.
6 Right shoulder bar with side
crash element
7 Head rest
8 Roof frame padding
9 Left shoulder bar with side
crash element
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
Safety elements
129534768
33
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Protection on the roadThe safety concept of the
BMW C1 offers you the most
protection against the weather
and accidents that a two-
wheeler can provide. We re-
commend that you wear weath-
erproof, protective clothing
when you ride the BMW C1.
Risk of fatal accidentYour BMW C1 is equipped with
a digital electronic engine man-
agement system (BMS) and a
high-output ignition system.
d Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, never
touch electrically live parts of
the ignition system or the
Digital Motor Electronics.
