2003 BMW MOTORRAD F 650 CS check engine

1
43
Safety check
2
Topping up the coolant
level
e Attention:
The coolant level must be be-
tween the MIN and MAX marks.
Never overfill the expansion
tank.
Take care not to damage cover
insert 2 when removing.
 Prop the motorcycle on its side stand
 As illustrated, take a full- handed grip of cover insert 2
 Without tilting the cover insert, pull it straight toward your
body as indicated by the arrow Open cap
3 of the expansion
tank
 Top up with coolant of the
correct specification
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 3)
L Note:
Engine cold: do not top up past
the MIN mark
 Hold the motorcycle upright and recheck the coolant level;
correct if necessary
 Reinstall the cap on the expansion tank
 Reinstall cover insert 2
Coolant
MAX
2
3
MIN
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Placing motorcycle on
side stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.  Switch off the ignition
 Keep both feet on the ground
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced
 U s e y o u r le f t f o o t a t t h e e x t e n -
sion pin to extend the side
stand fully (arrow)
 Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount from the motorcycle
 Turn the handlebars to full left
lock (
b9)
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Side stand
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Starting – Riding – Parking
ABS check– ABS warning light 1
(
b 64-68)
Coolant temperatureWarning light 2 j (red) flashes
for approx. 3 seconds after you
switch on the ignition.
The electronic engine manage-
ment system initialises itself
during this period.
e Attention:
If the coolant temperature
warning light
j comes on, stop
the engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b42).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is exces-
sive, consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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Starting – Riding – ParkingEngine oil pressureWarning light4 p (red) goes
out above idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
 Disengage the clutch
 Operate the kill switch (
b56)
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level
(b25)
e Attention:
If the motorcycle is being ridden
and warning light 4 lights up
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 3 m (yellow)
lights up, the usable quantity of
fuel left in the tank is approxi-
mately 4 litres.
Telltale and warning lights
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Starting – Riding – Parking
d Warning:
Do not operate high-power
radio equipment on the mo-
torcycle. There is a slight risk
of it affecting operation of the
ABS.
ABS checkAutomatic activation when you
switch on the ignition.
Warning light 1 comes on.
ABS self-diagnosis
When you start the engine and
pull away:
– Warning light 1 goes out to
indicate that ABS is opera-
tional
OEOptional extra
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
1
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Index
AAdjusting headlight beam throw, 44
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Check, 65
Notes, 64
Self-diagnosis, 65
Troubleshooting, 66
BBrake fluid levelCheck, 32
Checking
front brake, 33
Brake system, checking, 30
Brake-fluid level Checking
rear brake, 34
CCatalytic converter, 51Safety instructions, 51
Checking brake pads, 31, 34
Checking brake pressure, 29
Clock, 6, 10
Clutch lever, 28
Clutch-lever play, adjusting, 28
Cockpit, 6
Coolant, 42, 43
Coolant level Check, 42
Correct loading, 41
EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 13
Engine oil, 24
Engine oil pressure Warning light, 59
Environmental protection, 72
FFlashing turn indicator switch, 12
Flashing turn indicators Telltale lights, 7
Front brake Brake fluid level, 33
Fuel Octane number, 27
Fuel filler cap, 26
Fuel level Check, 26
Fuel tank capacity, 59
Fuse box, 5
GGearshifts, 60, 61
General view left side, 4
right side, 5
A – G
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Index
HHandlebar levers, 28, 29Clutch lever, 28
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Headlight flasher, button, 12
Headlight setting RHD/LHD traffic, 44
High-beam/low-beam headlight switch, 12
IIgnition switch and steering lock,8,9
LLeft handlebar fitting, 12
LHD traffic
Headlight adjustment, 44
Loading, 41
MMotorcycle accessories, 74
NNeutral, 56 Telltale light, 7
Notes on safety General, 49, 50, 51
OOctane number, fuel, 27
Odometer, 6, 10
Oil filler neck, 24
Oil levelCheck, 24
Engine oil pressure, 59
PProp the motorcycle on its side
stand, 52
RRemoving motorcycle from side (prop) stand, 53
Rev. counter, 6
RHD traffic Headlight adjustment, 44
Rider’s equipment, 73
Right handlebar fitting, 13
Rims, 38, 39
Risk of fire, 50
Risk of overheating, 50, 57
Risk of poisoning, 49
H – R
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Index
SSafety check, 21, 22
Safety instructionsCatalytic converter, 51
Safety instructions, braking, 62, 63
Seat, 14
Service worldwide, 71
Shock-absorber adjustment, 37
Softbag, 15, 16, 17
Softbag for stowage compartment, inserting/
securing, 15
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload, 36 Front wheel, 36
Starter pushbutton, 13
Starting, 57
Switch on the ignition, 56
TTank cap, 26
Telltale and warning lights, 6 ABS, 7, 58
Coolant temperature, 7, 58
Engine oil pressure, 7, 59
Flashing turn indicator, left, 7
High-beam headlight, 7
Low fuel level, 7, 59
Neutral, 7
Tread depth, tyres, 38
Tripmeter reset button, 6 Type plate, 5
Tyres
Running in, 55
Tread depth, 38
Tyre pressures, 39
WWarning lightLow fuel level, 59
Warning lights ABS, 7, 58
Coolant temperature, 7, 58
Engine oil pressure, 59
Low fuel level, 7
S – Z
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