BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002, Rider'S Manual

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146 RIDING
Pay attention to the following
symbols in the fuel filler cap
and on the fuel pump:
After refuelling with fuels of
poor-quality, sporadic knock-
ing noises may be perceptible.
Refuelling
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
ATTENTION
Component damage
Component damage caused
by overfilled fuel tank
Overfilling the fuel tank will
cause excess fuel to penet-
rate the carbon canister and
cause component damage.
Fill the fuel tank up to the
lower edge of the filler neck
only.
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.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Open the protective cap 2 .
Unlock the cap of the fuel
tank by turning ignition key 1
clockwise in the lock and pop
the cap open.