BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002, Rider'S Manual

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Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler neck.
When refuelling after run-
ning on reserve, make
sure that you top up the tank
to a level above reserve, so that
the new level is detected and
the fuel reserve indicator light
is switched off.
The "usable fuel capacity"
specified in the technical
data is the quantity that the
fuel tank could hold if refilled
after it had been run dry and
the engine had cut out due to a
lack of fuel.
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 20 l
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the ignition key and
close the protective cap.
Refuelling
with Keyless Ride OE
Requirement
The steering lock is disen-
gaged.
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Wetting of plastic surfaces
by fuel
Damage to the surfaces (sur-
faces become unsightly or
dull)
Clean plastic surfaces im-
mediately after contact with
fuel.