2003 BMW MOTORRAD F 650 CS light

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Starting – Riding – Parking
Running in
Running in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
Tyres: running in
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
achieve maximum grip.
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Starting – Riding – ParkingSwitch on the ignition– Kill switch3 in the run
position
U
 Ignition switch 1 in the ON
position
 Wait until the warning light for
coolant temperature (
b7)
stops flashing
In an emergency only:
 Move kill switch 3 to position
V
– The electronic engine man-
agement, fuel pump and
starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are de-energised
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light 2
green
k ON
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k
position or disengage the
clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart (
b Mainte-
nance Instructions, Chapter 2)
Before you start
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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
Moving away/upshifts Pull the clutch lever in
 Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and
take your foot off the lever
 Smoothly re-engage the clutch
 Increase engine speed
slightly as necessary
 For upshifts into 2nd, 3rd, 4th
and 5th gears, proceed in the
same way, but lift the gear
lever with your foot
Downshifts Close the throttle (twistgrip)
 Pull the clutch lever in
 Select the next-lowest gear: (opposite direction to arrow)
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
Riding, gear shifts
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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
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
ABS faults– ABS warning light 1 remains
ON:
the ABS function is not availa-
ble
e Attention:
If the fault cannot be rectified,
immediately consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
OEOptional extra
1
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Starting – Riding – Parking
ABS is out of action:
– at speeds below 6 km/h / 3.73 mph (12 km/h /
7.46 mph – if brake lever/
pedal was operated before-
hand)
– when the ignition is switched off
– if the battery is defective or
flat (indicated by ABS warning
light)
– if there is a fault in the ABS
system (
b66)
 The brakes remain fully operational, though without
the reserves of safety
afforded by ABS.
OEOptional extra
d Warning:
If there is a fault in the ABS sys-
tem – as indicated by warning
light 1 – the reserves of safety
normally afforded by ABS are
not available until the defect has
been put right.
There is a risk of dropping the
motorcycle if the brakes are ap-
plied too hard and the wheels
lock or the rear wheel lifts clear
of the ground as a result of a
high level of front tyre adhesion.
The ABS system shuts down au-
tomatically if you ride for approx.
10 seconds with only one wheel
in contact with the ground.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)OE
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