2010 BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS fuel reserve

Warnings, overview
Warning light Status indicators Meaning
showsFuel down to reserve (22)
showsInsufficient engine oil pressure (22)
showsCoolant temperature too high (22)
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zStatus indicators

Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel downto reserve shows.
Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring andcutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Refuelling (49).
Insufficient engine oil
pressure
Warning light for engine oilpressure shows.
The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine ifthe warning light shows.
The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfilthe function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whetherthe oil level is correct is to checkwith the oil dipstick.
Possible cause:
Engine-oil level too low.
Check the engine oil level(66).
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil (68).
Possible cause:
If the engine oil level is correct:
Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can resultin engine damage.
Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Coolant temperature too
high
Warning light for coolanttemperature shows.
Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated couldresult in engine damage.
You must comply with the in-structions below.
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zStatus indicators

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Open the protective cap.
Use the ignition key to unlockfuel filler cap1and pop thecap open.
Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.
Recommended fuelgrade
Regular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 17.3 l
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.
Remove the key and close theprotective cap.
Securing motorcycle
for transportation
Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.
The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.
Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.
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Fuel
Recommended fuel gradeRegular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacityapprox. 17.3 l
Reserve fuelapprox. 4 l
BMW recommends BP fuels
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity2.3 l, Total capacity (with filter change)
1.7 l, Oil tank - prefilling
0.6 l, Oil tank - topping up
of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes
Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG / JASO MA
-20 °C
SAE 10W-40, API SF / SG / SH
-20 °C, Operation in winter
SAE 15W-40, API SF / SG / SH
-10 °C
BMW recommends
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zTechnical data

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or the national-marketspecification. No claims will beentertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.
The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2010 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.
Printed in Germany.

Important data for refuelling
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKI
Usable fuel capacityapprox. 17.3 l
Reserve fuelapprox. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front1.9 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.1 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-ure: 20 °C
Tyre pressure, rear2.1 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.3 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre temperat-ure: 20 °C
BMW recommends
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