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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
Optional extras/accessories
**** ( bRider's Manual, optional accessories)
Basic
Family
’s Friend
Executive
Fun audio system with active speakers****
On-board computer❒❒❒
Cellphone holder
Stowage-compartment attachment kit
Luggage rack
Topcase❒❒❒
Large stowage compartment
Lid and lock for small stowage compartment❒❒❒
Luggage net
Rear-passenger package❒❒❒
Map-reading light
Removable hardtop
Heating package
ABS
Alarm system****
Hazard warning flashers
Running-board rubbing strips❒❒❒
Standard
Optional extras, can be ordered ex-works
❒Optional accessories for retrofitting
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General view, right side
9Stowage compartment
(
b25)
– Battery***
– Documentation
10 Lap-and-shoulder seat belt
(
b67)
11 Windscreen wiper with
cleaning nozzle (
b20)
12 Oil filler neck, engine,
engine oil dipstick (
b31)
13 Seat belt buckle, right
(
b67) 14
Coolant expansion tank
(
b29)
– Toolkit***
– Fuse box***
– Repair kit*** for tubeless
tyres
*** (Service and Technical Booklet, b Chapter 2)
( ) Figure in brackets bpage
number for description
131412
10119
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KeysYou will be supplied with two
master keys.
\f Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, stowage-compartment
lock and seat lock are all oper-
ated with the same key.
On request, the luggage carrier
and the topcase can be ar-
ranged to lock with the same
key.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
1Large, lockable stowage
compartment* with 12 V
power socket
2 Switch
C, hazard warning
flashers* (
b17)
* Optional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
3 Switch for heating package*
E = heatable grips
= handgrip and seat
heating
4 Switch
K for “headlight ” ON
Switch array
4132
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General information and controls
1
2
A
B
Stowage compartment,
opening/locking
Remove rear seat** (b26) or
luggage system* (
b27), if
installed
Turn key in stowage-com-
partment lock to position 1
Lift the front of the lid up and
to the rear
– The battery and the bulbs for
the rear light and brake light
are accessible. Instructions
on removing/installing the
battery, battery maintenance
and changing bulbs
(
b Service and Technical
Booklet - Chapter 2)
– Documentation
– Repair kit for tubeless tyres
Close the lid
Turn key in stowage-com-
partment lock to position 2
Install rear seat** (
b26) or
luggage system* (
b27), as
applicable
Stowage-compartment
attachment kit*
Mounting points A,B for rear
seat** or luggage system*
*Optional extra
** Optional accessories
( ) Figure in brackets
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description
Stowage compartment
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Luggage rack*
d Warning:
After an accident or if the
BMW C1 has fallen over,
check that the luggage sys-
tem is correctly secured.
Max. load on luggage system:
20 kg (44 lbs).
Installing the luggage rack
• Seat the luggage rack in the aperture in the rear of the
backrest
Seat the luggage rack in the rear anchorage
Close handle 1 and secure
with lock 2 to prevent theft
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description
e Important:
When installing, make sure that
the luggage rack is secure and
correctly engaged and locked!
See the notes on installation on
page 55!
Removing the luggage
rack
Turn the key in lock 2 as indi-
cated by the arrow
Raise handle 1
– The luggage rack is disen- gaged
Hold handle 3 and pull the
luggage rack up and to the
rear to remove
–The stowage compartment is accessible
* Optional extra
321
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Safety check
Correct loading
d Warning:
Overloading can impair the
stability of your BMW C1.
Pack heavy items at the
bottom
Load your BMW C1 with no
more than a total of max.
20 kg (44 lbs)
– in the stowage compart-
ment
– on the lid of the stowage
compartment
– in the luggage system
Check that fastenings are
correctly positioned and tight
e Important:
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit of 360 kg (793 lbs).
Do not exceed the wheel load
limits of 130 kg (287 lbs) at the
front and 250 kg (551 lbs) at the
rear.
Correct tyre pressures to suit
the gross weight (
b 47)
The gross weight consists of:
– BMW C1 with full tank
– rider
– two-up or
–luggage
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description
Accessories and loads