BMW Motorrad R nineT, Rider'S Manual

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Risk of poisoning
Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, which is colorless and
odorless but highly toxic.
WARNING
Harmful exhaust gas
Danger of suffocation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in
closed rooms.
Burn hazard
CAUTION
Intense heating up of engine
and exhaust system while
riding
Burn hazard
After parking the motorcycle,
make sure that no persons
or objects come into contact
with the engine and exhaust
system.
Catalytic converter
There is a danger of overheating
and damage if misfiring causes
unburned fuel to enter the cat-
alytic converter.
For this reason, observe the fol-
lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not run the engine with the
spark-plug socket removed.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use unleaded fuel only.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in the catalytic
converter
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Danger of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine idling for a lengthy
period while at a standstill
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
After starting, ride off
immediately.
Modifications
ATTENTION
Modifications to the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine control
unit, throttle valves, clutch)
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions, expiration of warranty
Do not make any
modifications.
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