BMW R 1200 RT, Rider'S Manual

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The telltale light for the radio-
operated key flashes while the
search for the radio-operated
key is in progress.
Again slowly pull up tab
1 of
the fuel filler cap.
Fuel filler cap unlocks.
Fully open the fuel filler cap.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated above; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
NOTICE
If filling occurs after the fuel level
has gone below the reserve limit,
the amount filled must be greater
than the reserve amount for the
new fuel level to be recognised
and the warning light to switch
off.
NOTICE
The “usable fuel capacity” spe-
cified in the technical data is the
quantity that the fuel tank could
hold if it had been run dry and
the engine had cut out due to a
lack of fuel.
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 25 l
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Press down firmly on the filler
cap of the fuel tank.
The fuel filler cap engages with
an audible click.
The fuel filler cap locks auto-
matically when the waiting time
expires.
The engaged fuel filler cap
locks immediately when you
secure the steering lock or
switch on the ignition.
Securing motorcycle
for transportation
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately pro-
tected against scratching. Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
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