2003 BMW MOTORRAD F 650 GS DAKAR check coolant

2
Introduction
12
i
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and
steering lock ...................... 8-9
Odometer/clock .................. 10
Hazard warning flashers ...... 11
Handlebar fitting ............ 12-13
Seat .................................... 14
Topcase .........................15-16
System case .................. 17-21 Safety check
Checklist ........................ 22-23
Engine oil ....................... 24-25
Fuel ................................ 26-27
Handlebar levers ............ 28-29
Brakes ........................... 30-34
Shock-absorbers ................ 35
Spring preload .................... 36
Drive chain ......................... 37
Loads............................. 38-39
Wheels ........................... 40-42
Coolant .............................. 43
Lights ............................. 44-45
Contents
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4
General information and controls
1Oil filler check/dipstick,
engine oil (
b24)
2 Clutch lever (
b28)
3 Lifting handle (
b53)
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
4 Seat lock (b14)
5 On-board socketOE
6Coolant tank (b43)
OEOptional extra
General view, left side
1342
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7
General information and controls
1Repeater,
flashing turn indicators left/
right green
J
2Warning light, ABS checkOE
red
D (b65)
3 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight, blue
q
4Warning light, engine oil
pressure, red
p (b59)
5 Warning light, coolant
temperature red
j (b58) 6
Telltale light,
neutral green
k
7Warning light, fuel
level down to approx.
4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal)
reserve, yellow
m
OEOptional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Telltale and warning lights
13542
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Safety check
2
Checklist
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Clutch-lever play
–Brake pressure
– Brake fluid levels (front and rear)
– Operation of the ABS warning
light
–Drive chain
– Shock-absorber setting and
spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition,
spokes, tread depth and tyre
pressures
–Loading
– Coolant level
–Lights – Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel), on the basis
of the following section:
– Engine oil level
(every second stop for fuel)
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, please contact
your BMW motorcycle dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
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Safety check
2
Checking coolant level
e Attention:
Always keep the coolant level
above the minimum mark.
Check coolant level only when
the engine is cold.
 Place motorcycle on main (centre) stand or hold it verti-
cal
 Check coolant at expansion tank:
MIN Minimum level
e Attention:
Never overfill the expansion
tank.  Top up the coolant if neces-
sary (
b Maintenance Instruc-
tions, Chapter 2)
L Note:
If the expansion tank is full and
the coolant temperature is high
(as indicated by red warning
light
j b 58) or coolant con-
sumption is excessive, consult
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Coolant
MIN
MAX
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Starting – Riding – Parking
ABS indicator light– ABS warning light1
(
b 64-69)
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,
switch off the engine and allow
it to cool down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b43).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is ex-
cessive, consult a specialist
workshop, preferably your au-
thorised BMW motorcycle deal-
er.
Telltale and warning lights
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Indice alfabetico
AABS shutdown button, 6
Adjusting headlight beam throw, 44
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Check, 65
Notes, 64
Self-diagnosis, 65
Troubleshooting, 65
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Deactivation, 68
BBrake fluid levelChecking, 32
front brake, 33
Brake system, checking, 30
Brake-fluid level Checking
rear brake, 34
CCatalytic converter, 49Safety instructions, 49
Chain, 37
Checking brake pads, 31, 34
Clock, 6, 10
Clutch lever, 28
Clutch lever play, adjusting, 28
Cockpit, 6
Coolant, 43
Coolant level Check, 43
DDrive chain
Check, 37
EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 13
Engine oil, 25
Engine oil pressure Telltale light, 59
Environmental protection, 73
FFront brake Brake fluid level, 33
Handbrake lever, 29
Fuel Octane number, 27
Fuel filler cap, 26
Fuel level Checking, 26
Fuel tank Capacity, 27
Fuel tank capacity, 59
Fuse box, 5
GGearbox in neutral Telltale light, 7
Gearshifts, 60, 61
General view Left side, 4
Right side, 5
A - G
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