BMW R 1250RS, Rider'S Manual

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Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated above; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
NOTICE
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re-
serve, so that the new level is
detected and the fuel reserve in-
dicator light is switched off.
NOTICE
The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
cified in the technical data is the
quantity that the fuel tank could
hold if refilled after it had been
run dry and the engine had cut
out due to a lack of fuel.
Fuel level
approx. 18 l
Fuel reserve
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the ignition key and
close the protective cap.
Refuelling
with Keyless Ride OE
Requirement
The steering lock is disengaged.
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Wetting of plastic surfaces
by fuel
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces
become unsightly or dull)
Clean plastic surfaces immedi-
ately after contact with fuel.
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