BMW Motorrad S 1000 R 2020, Rider'S Manual

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Check brake fluid level at
brake fluid reservoir for front
wheel brake 1 .
The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake fluid reservoir horizon-
tal)
If the brake fluid level falls be-
low the approved level:
WARNING
Insufficient or contaminated
brake fluid in the brake fluid
reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
power caused by air, dirt or
water in the brake system
Stop riding immediately until
fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level regu-
larly.
Make sure that the lid of
the brake fluid reservoir is
cleaned before opening.
Make sure that brake fluid
is used from a sealed con-
tainer only.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Checking the rear brake fluid
level
Hold the vehicle upright, mak-
ing sure that the ground is
firm and level.