ignition BMW MOTORRAD C1 2000 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Introduction
General information and
controls
Model overview ..................... 4
Optional extras/accessories .. 5
General view, left side ........... 6
General view, right side ......... 7
Safety elements .................... 8
Cockpit ................................. 9
Instrument cluster ............... 10
Telltale and warning lights ... 11
Odometer ............................ 12
Clock .................................. 13
Ignition switch and
steering lock ................ 14 - 15
Switch array ........................ 16
Hazard warning flashers ...... 17
Left handlebar fitting ........... 18
Right handlebar fitting ......... 19
Wiper and washer system ... 20
Front fairing panel ............... 21
Seat .................................... 22
Backrest.............................. 23
Stowage compartment ........ 25
Rear seat ............................ 26
Luggage rack ...................... 27 Safety check
Checklist ............................. 28
Coolant ............................... 29
Engine oil ..................... 30 - 31
Fuel .............................. 32 - 33
Brakes ......................... 34 - 38
Windscreen wiper ............... 39
Lights ........................... 40 - 43
Washer system ............ 44 - 45
Tyres and rims ............. 46 - 47
Accessories and
loads ............................ 48 - 49
Contents



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General information and controls
1Switch array (b16)
2 Brake fluid reservoir for rear
brake (
b36)
3 Central release for seat
belts (
b69)
4 Lever B of easy-lift mecha-
nism (
b56)
5 Instrument cluster (
b10)
6 Lever A of easy-lift mecha-
nism (
b56) 7
Brake fluid reservoir, front
brake (
b36)
8 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b14)
9 LED for alarm system*
(
bRider's Manual, optional
accessories)
* Optional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Cockpit
567824319
 

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General information and controls
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2
1Flashing turn indicator
repeater, left, green
s
2 “Seat belt ” telltale light, red
1 (b66)
3 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight, blue
q
4 Warning light, engine oil
pressure, red
p
5Warning light, coolant
temperature, red
\b (b29)
– lights up for approx. 5 sec
after ignition is switched
on 6
Warning light, fuel
level/approx. 2.5 litres
(4.4 Imp. pints) remaining in
tank, orange
m (b32)
7 Flashing turn indicator
repeater, right, green
t
8 Warning lights, ABS check,
red
l (b78)
9 Warning lights, ABS check,
red
l (b78)
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description
Telltale and warning lights
 

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General information and controlsSetting the clockSwitch on the ignition
 Simultaneously press buttons
1 and 3 for approx. 2 seconds
– Display 2 changes to set
mode
– The clock reading flashes
 Briefly press button 3.
– Set the minutes:
– The longer you hold down
the button, the faster the
clock moves forward. 
Briefly press button 1.
– Set the hours:
– The longer you hold down
the button, the faster the
clock moves forward.
\f Note:
The clock automatically returns
to display mode if you wait long-
er than approx. 5 seconds with-
out pressing a button.
The clock always has to be re-
set if the battery is disconnected.
Clock
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General information and controls
KeysYou will be supplied with two
master keys.
\f Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, stowage-compartment
lock and seat lock are all oper-
ated with the same key.
On request, the luggage carrier
and the topcase can be ar-
ranged to lock with the same
key.
Ignition switch and steering lock
 

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General information and controls
Key positions
ONOperating position,
ignition and all electrical cir-
cuits switched on
R ° Ignition off,
steering lock released
(handlebar can be turned
freely to right or left)
d Warning:
Never turn the key to the R
position while riding. OFF°
Ignition off, steering lock
engaged
 Turn the key to the R posi-
tion and press briefly
 Turn the handlebar all the
way to the right and turn
the key to the OFF posi-
tion
 Move the handlebar until
the steering lock engages
I° Parking light on,
steering lock engaged
\f Note:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods. Note state of
battery charge!
° The key can be removed in these
positions
Ignition switch and steering lock
 

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General information and controls
Hazard warning flashers*
\f Note:
The ignition must be switched
on before the hazard warning
flashers can be used.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
Switching on the hazard
warning flashers:
 Switch on the ignition
 Operate hazard warning
flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in
operation
– Repeaters 2 and 3 for
left/right turn indicators in the
cluster flash (
b11)
 Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate
Switching off the hazard
warning flashers:
 Operate hazard warning
flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers
cease to operate
– Telltale lights 2 and 3 for
left/right turn indicators in the
cluster OFF (
b11)
* Optional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Hazard warning flashers*
32
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General information and controlsd Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit:
 Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
1 Emergency off (kill)
switch for ignition (
b70)
VIgnition circuit
interrupted
UIgnition circuit closed
2 Pushbutton - wipe/wash
system (
b20) 3
Handbrake lever, front
brake (
b34)
4 Windscreen wiper switch
Windscreen wiper OFF
Intermittent mode
Continuous mode
\f Note:
The windscreen wiper switches
automatically to intermittent
wipe when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
5 Starter button
y (b71)
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description
Right handlebar fitting
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Protection on the roadThe safety concept of the
BMW C1 offers you the most
protection against the weather
and accidents that a two-
wheeler can provide. We re-
commend that you wear weath-
erproof, protective clothing
when you ride the BMW C1.
Risk of fatal accidentYour BMW C1 is equipped with
a digital electronic engine man-
agement system (BMS) and a
high-output ignition system.
d Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, never
touch electrically live parts of
the ignition system or the
Digital Motor Electronics.
 

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Starting – Riding – ParkingIn an emergency only:
• Move switch 1 to the
V
position.
– The electrical circuits for the BMS engine management
system, fuel pump and starter
motor are deenergised
Switching on the ignition– Kill switch 1 in the run
position
U
 Deactivate the alarm system* (
bRider's Manual, optional
accessories)  The ignition switch should
be ON
N (b15)
– The following warning lights
are on:
– Engine oil pressure
p
(
b72)
–Coolant temperature
j,
goes out after
approx. 5 sec (
b73)
– Fuel level
m (b73)
– ABS telltale lights* go out when the self-test com-
pletes successfully (
b79)
*Optional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Before you start
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