BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive, Rider'S Manual

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Fold out center stand and jack
up motorcycle.
Refueling
Fuel specifications
For optimal fuel economy, the
gasoline should be sulfur-free or
very low in sulfur content.
ATTENTION
Leaded fuel.
Damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not refuel with leaded gaso-
line or gasoline with metallic
additives, e.g. manganese or
iron.
ATTENTION
Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel.
Damage to the engine and fuel
supply.
Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel
with an ethanol content of 85
%, or with Flex Fuel.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol
content of 10 %, i.e. E10, may
be used for refueling.
Recommended fuel qual-
ity
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
Refueling procedure
Steering lock is unlocked.
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable.
Fire and explosion hazard.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escaping of fuel due to ex-
pansion under exposure to
heat with overfilled fuel tank.
Accident hazard
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
Surfaces become unattractive or
cloudy.
Immediately clean plastic parts
after contact with fuel.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
side stand.
NOTICE
The available fuel tank volume
can only be optimally used with
the vehicle standing on the side
stand.
Switch off ignition ( 43).
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