engine coolant BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT 2002 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Introduction
i
General information and con-
trols
General view, left side ........ 4-5
General view, right side ...... 6-7
Cockpit .............................. 8-9
Telltale and warning
lights .............................. 10-11
Ignition switch and steering
lock ................................ 12-13
Handlebar fittings ........... 14-15
Hazard warning flashers ...... 16
Adjusting windscreen/deflec-
tors ..................................... 17
Reverser ........................18-20
Cruise control ............... 21-24
On-board computer ....... 25-29
Cases.................................. 30
Topcase .............................. 31
Front seat .......................32-33
Rear seat .......................34-36
Seat heating ........................ 37
Helmet holder ..................... 38Safety check
Checklist ............................. 39
Engine oil ...................... 40-41
Fuel ................................ 42-43
Handlebar levers ............ 44-45
Brake system - general .. 46-47
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 48-50
Clutch ................................. 51
Suspension spring preload . 52
Wheels ........................... 53-54
Loading.......................... 55-56
Lights ............................. 57-58
Coolant ............................... 59
Contents
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General information and controls
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13
14
1011
C
A
B
12Cockpit
10Telltale and warning lights
(
b 10, 11)
11Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 13)
12Coolant temperature gauge
AEngine cold
BEngine at normal oper-
ating temperature
CEngine overheated
(
b 73)13Radio controls
(
b Supplementary Rider’s
Manual)
14Radio/cassette player with
storage compartment
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for explanation
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General information and controls
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Telltale and warning lights
10Warning light, coolant
temperature
j red (b 59, 73)
11Warning light, battery charge
current red
r (b 73)
12Telltale light, high-beam
headlight blue
q
13 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
p (b 40, 72)14Warning light, fuel level/
approx. 4 litres
(0.880 Imp.gal) reserve
yellow
m (b 43, 72)
( ) Figure in brackets b page number
for description
1011121314
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Safety check
Checklist
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can then attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Maintenance Instructions),
or have it carried out by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. This is to ensure that
your motorcycle corresponds
with road-vehicle use and
safety laws.
A motorcycle in perfect techni-
cal condition is essential for
your safety and that of other
road users.For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
–Fuel level
–Positions of the handlebar-
lever fittings
–Brake fluid level
–Clutch fluid level
–Brakes
–Warning lights and telltale
lights
–Suspension spring preload
–Wheel rim and tyre condition,
tread depth and tyre pressures
–Load, gross weight
–Lights
–Coolant level
–Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel),
on the basis of the following
section:
–Engine oil level
(every second/third stop for
fuel):
–brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer. He will pro-
vide the necessary advice and
assistance.
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Safety check
Coolant
Checking coolant level
e Caution:
Always keep the coolant level
above the minimum mark. Add
coolant only when the engine is
cold.
Place the motorcycle on its
main (centre) stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Open the left case (
b 30)
Check coolant level at the
expansion tank, using a
pocket lamp if necessary:
MAXMaximum level
MINMinimum level
e Caution:
Never overfill the expansion
tank under the seat.
Add coolant if necessary
Lock left case (
b 30)
L Note:
If the expansion tank is full and
coolant temperature is high (as
indicated by red warning light
j
b 11) or coolant consumption
is excessive, consult an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
MAX
MIN
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Starting – Riding – Parking
56Warning lights
Coolant temperature
Warning light5 (red) goes out
when the engine is started,
above idle speed.
e Caution:
If the coolant temperature warn-
ing light 5 comes on, stop the
engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b 59).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is ex-
cessive, consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light6 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light 6 comes on dur-
ing the journey: seek the advice
of a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Riding and changing gear
Engine speedChoose engine speeds in
accordance with the coolant
temperature reading, and do
not use maximum engine
speeds until the engine has
reached its regular operating
temperature (
b 9).
In the red zone of the revolution
counter the fuel supply is inter-
rupted in order to protect the
engine, so that misfiring occurs.
d Warning:
Never run the engine in the
red zone of the revolution
counter.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open and close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Changing gear
L Note:
Never slip the clutch exces-
sively when changing gear.
Vary your speed only by using
the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
The digital cockpit display
shows which gear has been se-
lected (
b 10).
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Index
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AABS, 80
Adjusting deflectors, 17
Adjusting windscreen, 17
Aerial, 4
Anti-lock brake system
notes, 78, 80-85
Audio system controls
passenger, 6
BBMW Integral ABS, 78-84
brake fluid level, 50
brake fluid reservoir, front, 6
brake fluid reservoir, rear, 6
troubleshooting chart, 85
warning lights, 10
Brake pads
running in, 69
Brake pads, checking, 47
Brake servo, 80
Brake system
general, 46, 47
with BMW Integral
ABS, 48, 49, 50
Brake system, checking, 46
CCases
opening/closing, 30
Cassette player/radio, 9
Catalytic converter, 63
safety instructions, 63CD changer, 7
Changing gear, 75
Checklist, 39
Clock, 10
Clock (in cockpit), 10
Clutch
fluid level, 51
Clutch lever, adjusting, 44
Cockpit
general view, 8, 9
Coolant level
checking, 59
Coolant reservoir, 5
Coolant temperature, 72
Coolant temperature gauge, 9
Cruise control
notes, 21
operation, 22, 23, 24
switch, 14
EEmergency off (kill) switch for
ignition, 15, 70
Engine oil, 40
oil filler neck, 41
Engine oil pressure
telltale light, 72
Engine speed, 74
Environmental protection, 89
A – E
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Index
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Seat
adjusting, 33
removing, 33
Seat heating, 7, 37
Seat opener, 5
Service worldwide, 88
Side stand, 64, 65, 70
Speedometer, 8
Spring preload, 4, 52
Starter button, 15
Starter switch, 15
Starting, 71
Stowage compartment
hand lamp, 6
TTank cap, 6
Telltale and warning lights
ABS, 10, 72
battery charge current, 11, 73
coolant temperature, 11, 73
cruise control, 10
engine oil pressure, 11, 72
fuel level, 11, 72
high-beam headlight, 11
neutral, 10
reverser, 10
turn indicator, right, 10
turn indicator,left, 10
Tightening torques
topcase, rear seat backrest, 36
Toolkit, 5
Tools, 5Topcase
opening/closing, 31
Tread depth, tyres, 53, 54
Trip meter, 8
Troubleshooting ABS, 85
Turn indicator cancel switch, 15
Turn indicator repeaters, 10
Turn indicator switch, left, 14
Turn indicator switch, right, 15
Type plate, 4
Tyres
running in, 69
tread depth, 53
tyre pressures, 54VValve caps, 54
WWarning lights
ABS, 72
battery charge current, 73
coolant temperature, 73
engine oil pressure, 72
fuel level, 72
general, 72
Warnings
braking, 76
Windscreen adjuster
switch, 14
S – Z
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