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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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Safety check
2
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the engine:
– never exceed the maximum oil level.
– However, always keep the oil
level above the minimum
mark.
Wipe off oil dipstick 2, using a
clean, lint-free cloth
To check the oil level, reinsert plug 1 with oil dipstick 2 into
its bore, but do not engage
the threads Check oil level against marks
on dipstick:
MAX Maximum level
MIN Minimum level
The difference is equivalent to
approx. 0.4 litre (approx. 0.7 Imp. pint)
If necessary, add oil through
filler neck 3 until the level
reaches middle mark A
Reinstall plug 1
Repeat the warm-up proce- dure and recheck the oil level
as described above
1
Engine oil
MAX
A
MIN
BMW recommends Castrol
2
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