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General information and controls
1
1Case, right (b32) with
–CD changerOE (b Supple-
mentary Rider's Manual)
2 Controls for audio system
for passenger
OE (b Supple-
mentary Rider's Manual)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
brakes (
b52)
4 Fuse box (
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2) 5
Brake-fluid reservoir, front
brakes (
b52)
6 Fin, manually adjustable
(
b17)
7 Windscreen, electrically
adjustable
8 Engine oil filler neck (
b43)
9 Oil level sight glass, engine
(
b43)
( ) Number in parentheses
bpage number for description
OEOptional extra
General view, right side
213468975
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General information and controls
1
Left handlebar fitting
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit:
do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
1 Switch for cruise control
OE
(b21)
2 Hazard warning flasher
switch (
b16)
3 Handlebar-mounted remote
controls for audio system (
b
Supplementary Rider’s
Manual) and on-board com-
puter
OEOptional extra
4 Switch for windscreen
adjustment (
b17)
5 Horn push
6 Left flashing turn indicator
switch
Press
– Turn indicators operate
To switch off turn indicators:
Self-cancelling while rid-
ing, or press turn-indica-
tor cancel switch 13
(
b15)
7 High-beam/low-beam
headlight switch
FHigh-beam headlight
GLow-beam headlight
FHeadlight flasher
123
5467
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Index
i
AABS, 86
Accessories and loads, 60, 61
Adjusting beam throw, 62
Adjusting fins, 17
Adjusting the handbrake lever, 47
Adjusting windscreen, 17
Aerial, 4
Anti-lock brake systemNotes, 84-91
Audio system controls
Passenger, 6
BBMW Integral ABS, 84-90Brake fluid level, 52
Brake-fluid reservoir, front
brakes, 6
Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
brakes, 6
Troubleshooting chart, 91
Warning lights, 10
BMW Service Card, 94
Brake booster, 86
Brake fluid level Check
Rear brake, 53
Brake pads, running in, 74
Brake system General, 48, 49
With BMW Integral ABS, 50-53
Brake system, checking, 48
CCassette recorder/radio, 9
Catalytic converter, 67
Catalytic convertor Safety instructions, 67
Checking brake pads, 49
Checking oil level, 42
Checklist, 41
Clutch
Fluid level, 54
Clutch lever, adjusting, 46
Cockpit Overview,8,9
Coolant level Check, 55
Coolant temperature, 78
Coolant temperature gauge, 8
Cruise-control system
Notes, 21
Operation, 22, 23, 24
Switch, 14
EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 15, 75
Engine oil, 42, 43
Oil filler neck, 43
Engine oil pressure
Telltale light, 78
Engine speed, 80
A - E
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Index
i
FFront brakeBrake fluid level, 52
Handbrake lever, 47
Front seat Adjusting, 35
Locking, 35
Opening, 34
Front seat heating, 39
Fuel filler cap, 7, 44
Fuel gauge, 8
Fuel grade, 45
Fuel level, 78
Fully integral brakes, 86
Fuse box, 6
GGear shifts, 80, 81
General view
Left side,4,5
Right side,6,7
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 14
Right, 15
Handlebar-mounted remote controls for audio system, 14
Hazard warning flasher switch, 14
Hazard warning flashers, 16
Heated handlebar grips, 15
Helmet holder, 5, 40
High-beam/low-beam headlight switch, 14 Horn, 14
Horn push, 14
IIgnition switch and steering
lock,8,12,13
Instruments, cockpit, 8, 9
Integral brake function, 86
Integral brakes, 86
KKeys, 12, 13
LLeft flashing turn indicator switch, 14
Lights Beam throw, 62, 63
Notes, 62
MMain (centre) stand, 70, 71, 72
Motorcycle accessories, 96
NNeutral (gearbox), 76
Notes on safetyGeneral, 66
OOctane number, fuel, 45
Odometer, 8
Oil filler neck, 6, 42, 43
F - O
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Index
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Oil funnelCompartment for, 5
Oil level Check, 42, 43
Engine oil pressure, 11, 78
Sight glass, 6
On-board computer, 8 Ambient temperature, 30
Average consumption, 29
Average speed, 28
Display dimming, 31
Estimated residual range, 28
Handlebar-mounted remote
controls, 27
On-board documentation Compartment for, 5
Opening/closing cases, 32
Opening/closing topcase, 33
Overheating, 67, 77
PPermitted gross weight, 61
Protecting the environment, 95
RRadio/cassette recorder, 9
Rear seat Adjusting backrest, 36, 37, 38
Rear seat heating, 39
Refuelling, 44
Remote control Audio systemHandlebar-mounted, 14
Passenger, 6 Remote controls
On-board computer, 27
Repair kit for tubeless tyres, 4
Repeaters Turn indicator, left, 10
Residual braking function, 51, 87
Reverser, 18
Lever, 5
Revolution counter, 8
Riding, 80
Right flashing turn indicator
switch, 15
Rims, 57
Running-in engine speeds, 73
SSafety check, 41
Safety instructions
Braking, 82
Catalytic converter, 67
Seat
Adjusting, 35
Removing, 35
Seat heating, 7, 39
Seat opener, 4
Service worldwide, 94
Side stand, 68, 69, 75, 76
Socket Rider and passenger, 5
Speedometer, 8
Spring preload, 4, 56
Starter button, 15
Starter switch, 15
O - S
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