
NOTICE
Since it is only possible to
brake using the handbrake
lever, you must observe the
maximum speed for riding with
footboards:
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
WARNING
Exhaust gases adversely af-
fecting health
Risk of asphyxiation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of burn injury
CAUTION
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use
Risk of burn injury
When you park the vehicle
make sure that no-one and no
objects can come into contact
with the hot engine and ex-
haust system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
The following guidelines must be
observed:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in catalytic
converter
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Risk of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine running for prolonged
period with vehicle at stand-
still
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
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Summary of Contents for K 1600 B Grand America
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual K1600BGrandAmerica BMW Motorrad...
Page 18: ...1 16 z General instructions...
Page 20: ...2 18 z General views...
Page 22: ...2 20 z General views...
Page 32: ...2 30 z General views...
Page 62: ...3 60 z Status indicators...
Page 146: ...7 144 z Riding...
Page 191: ...Accessories General notes 190 Power sockets 190 Navigation device 191 10 189 z Accessories...
Page 202: ...11 200 z Care...
Page 225: ...13 223 z Service...
Page 226: ...13 224 z Service...
Page 243: ...Work performed Odometer reading Date 13 241 z Service...
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Page 302: ...15 302 z Index...