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

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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
1
2
A
B
Stowage compartment,
opening/locking
Remove rear seat** (b26) or
luggage system* (
b27), if
installed
 Turn key in stowage-com-
partment lock to position 1
 Lift the front of the lid up and
to the rear
– The battery and the bulbs for
the rear light and brake light
are accessible. Instructions
on removing/installing the
battery, battery maintenance
and changing bulbs
(
b Service and Technical
Booklet - Chapter 2)
– Documentation
– Repair kit for tubeless tyres 
Close the lid
 Turn key in stowage-com-
partment lock to position 2
 Install rear seat** (
b26) or
luggage system* (
b27), as
applicable
Stowage-compartment
attachment kit*
 Mounting points A,B for rear
seat** or luggage system*
*Optional extra
** Optional accessories
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Stowage compartment