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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
Engine speedChoose engine speeds in
accordance with the coolant
temperature reading (
b 6), and
do not use maximum engine
speeds unless the engine has
reached its regular operating
temperature.
In the red zone of the rev. coun-
ter the fuel supply is interrupted
in order to protect the engine,
so that misfiring occurs.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at
9,400 rpm.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gearshifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch exces-
sively when changing gear.
Vary your speed only by using
the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
The digital cockpit display
shows which gear has been
selected (
b 7).
Riding, gear shifts
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AABSFault, 78
ABS - anti-lock brake system, 74
Adjusting footrest plate, 19
Adjusting headlight beam throw,
50, 51, 52
Adjusting headlight for opposite rule of the road, 51
Adjusting headlight for RHD/LHD traffic, 51
Anti-lock Brake System Notes, 74-79
Anti-lock brake system, 72
BBMW Integral ABS, 72-79 ABS - Anti-lock Brake System,
74
Brake booster, 74
Brake-fluid reservoir, 5
Changing brake fluid, 36
Checking brake fluid level, 36
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION, 75
Safety reserves, 73
Self-diagnosis with pull-away
test, 76
Sensitive electronic control, 72
Troubleshooting chart, 79
Brake booster, 74 Brake fluid level
CheckFront brake, 38
Rear brake, 39
Brake system with BMW Integral ABS, 36,
37, 38
Brake system, general, 34, 35
Brake system, checking, 34
CCapacity, 31
Case, 23
Catalytic convertor Safety instructions, 57
Checking brake pads, 35
Checking oil level, 28
Clock, 7
Clock (in cockpit), 7
Closing the system case, 24
Clutch lever, adjusting, 32
Cockpit Overview, 6
Cockpit instruments, 6
Coolant level Check, 40, 41
Coolant temperature, 66
Coolant temperature gauge, 6
Cruise control, 14, 15
Cruise-control system
Notes, 14
Operation, 16, 17
A - D
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TTank cap, 4
Telltale and warning lightsABS, 7, 66
Battery charge current, 8
Battery charge light, 67
Coolant temperature, 8, 67
Cruise control, 7
Engine oil pressure, 8, 66
High-beam headlight, 8
Low fuel level, 8, 66
Neutral, 7
Turn indicator, right, 7
Telltale lights Turn indicator, left, 7
Toolkit, 4
Tools, 4, 20
Tread depth, tyres, 45, 46
Troubleshooting ABS, 79
Troubleshooting chart, 79
Turn indicator switch, left, 12
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 13
Tyres
Inflation pressure, 46
Running in, 63WWarning lightLow fuel level, 66
Warning lights
ABS, 66
Battery charge light, 67
Coolant temperature, 67
Engine oil pressure, 66
General, 66
Warnings
Braking, 70
T - Z
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