2
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Safety check1
2
Refuel
– Always use super (premium) unleaded fuel to DIN 51607 or 
equivalent standard, 
minimum octane number 
95 (RON) or 85 (MON)
 Close the fuel filler cap
Capacity
L Note:
The fuel gauge and RID do not 
operate unless the ignition is 
switched on.
OEOptional extra
– Usable tank capacitiy 22 litres  (5.5 gal)
– Usable tank capacitiy 30 litres  (5.5 gal)
OE (GS Adventure only)
–  When the reserve fuel level   (approx. 4 litres/0.9 gal) is 
reached, this is indicated by 
orange  warning light  1
Fuel level indicator 2 in 
RIDOE (b 75)
L Note:
If only two bars are visible, 
approx. 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal)  of 
fuel remain in the tank (also indi-
cated by orange  warning light 1).
Fuel
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fitted or the national-market 
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