Low fuel light BMW MOTORRAD R 850 R 2003 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Safety check
2
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
– Lights
– Shock-absorber setting and
spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition,
tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight –
Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel), on the basis
of the following section:
– Engine-oil level
(every 2nd/3rd 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
provide the necessary advice
and assistance.
Checklist
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Starting - Riding - Parking
3
Low fuel level
When warning light 1 comes on,
there are still approximately
5 litres of fuel in the tank.
Engine oil pressureWarning light 2 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 2 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
 Disengage the clutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to
a halt
 Check engine oil level
(
b 22)
If the warning light comes on
but the oil level is correct, al-
ways consult a specialist work-
shop without delay, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Warning lights
1234
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Index
i
Front brakeBrake fluid level, 35
Brake lever, 27
Brake-fluid reservoir, 5
Front brakes Brake fluid level, 31
Fuel Octane number, 25
Refuelling, 24
Fuel filler cap, 5
Fuse box, 5
GGear shifts, 64, 65
Gearbox in neutral, 59
General view Left side, 4
Right side, 5
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 12
Right, 13
Handlebar lever Brake lever, 27
Clutch lever, 26
Handlebar levers, 26
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Heated handlebar grips, 11, 13
Hemet holder, 16
High/low (dipped) headlight switch, 12
Horn push, 12 Hydraulic fluid
Clutch, 37
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6
Function, 8, 9
Installing system cases, 19
Instruments in cockpit, 6
LLights Beam throw, 38
Notes, 38
MMotorcycle equipment, 81
NNeutral (transmission), 59
OOctane number, fuel, 25
Odometer, 6
Oil filler neck, 4, 23
Oil level
Check, 23
Engine oil pressure, 7, 62
Oil level sight glass, 4
Opening system cases, 17
Overheating, 51, 60
F - O
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