BMW C65020GT Manual

BMW Motorrad
Rider's Manual
C 650 GT
https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/
Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle data Dealership details
Model Person to contact in Service department
Vehicle Identification Number Ms/Mr
Colour code Phone number
Date of first registration
Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW We hope that you will enjoy your
Maxi-Scooter and wish you a
We congratulate you on your safe and pleasant journey
choice of a Maxi-Scooter from
BMW Motorrad and welcome BMW Motorrad.
you to the community of BMW
riders.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new Maxi-Scooter. It con-
tains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all this Scooter's technical
features.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your Maxi-Scooter, your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer will
gladly provide advice and assist-
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Table of Contents
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 23 Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Indicator and warning Automatic Stability Control
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Abbreviations and Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 25 Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 61
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 63
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 41 Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Distance ridden after fuel Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Currentness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 down to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tank cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Additional sources of informa- Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Stowage compartments . . . . . 65
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 42 5 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Certificates and operating li- Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
cences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Side View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Data memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ignition switch/steering Slipstream deflector . . . . . . . . . 70
General view, left side . . . . . . . 15 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Backrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
General view, right side . . . . . 17 Emergency off switch (kill Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 18 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 19 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 6 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Multifunction switch, Daytime riding light . . . . . . . . . . 48 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . 74
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hazard warning lights sys- Comply with checklist . . . . . . . 76
Operating area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Side View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 11 Technical data . . . . . . 143
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Trim panel compon- Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 144
Park Maxi-Scooter . . . . . . . . . . 83 ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Screw connections . . . . . . . . 147
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Securing vehicle for trans- Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
7 Engineering details . . . . . 89 Diagnostic connector . . . . . . 127 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 90 9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Anti-lock brake system General instructions . . . . . . . 130 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 151
(ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Automatic Stability Control Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Chassis and
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Scooter Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Tyre pressure monitoring Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 134 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 154
10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Side View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 155
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Anti-theft alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . 157
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 138
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 98 Cleaning easily damaged
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Standard tool kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Riding specifications . . . . . . 158
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Care of paintwork . . . . . . . . . 140
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Vehicle preservation . . . . . . . 140 12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Lay up the Maxi- BMW Motorrad Service . . . 160
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Scooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 BMW Motorrad Service
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Restore the Maxi-Scooter history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Wheel rims and tyres . . . . . . 109 to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 BMW Motorrad Mobility
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 161
Maintenance schedule . . . . 163
Maintenance confirma-
tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Service confirmations . . . . . 178
13 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
14 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currentness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional sources of information . . . . 8
Certificates and operating
licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Data memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Overview WARNING Medium-risk Reference to a page with
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual
hazard. Non-avoidance can more detailed informa-
lead to fatal or severe injury. tion.
6 will provide you with an initial
overview of your Maxi-Scooter. DANGER High-risk haz-
Indicates the end of a
All maintenance and repair work ard. Non-avoidance leads
passage relating to spe-
on the vehicle is documented in to fatal or severe injury.
cific accessories or items
Chapter 12. This record of the ATTENTION Special of equipment.
maintenance work you have had notes and precautionary

performed on your vehicle is a measures. Non-compliance can Tightening torque.
precondition for generous treat- lead to damage to the vehicle or
ment of goodwill claims. accessory and, consequently, to
When the time comes to sell voiding of the warranty. Technical data.
your MaxiScooter, please re-
NOTICE Specific instruc-
member to hand over this Rider's
tions on how to operate, NV National-market version.
Manual; it is an important part of
control, adjust or look after items
the vehicle.
of equipment on the vehicle. OE Optional extras.
z Abbreviations and Indicates the end of an The vehicles are as-
item of information. sembled complete with
symbols all the BMW Motorrad
CAUTION Low-risk hazard. Instruction. optional extras originally
Non-avoidance can lead to ordered.
slight or moderate injury. Result of an activity.
OA Optional accessories. RDC Tyre pressure monitor- If your Scooter contains equip-
You can obtain ing. ment that is not described in this 1
BMW Motorrad rider's manual, this equipment
optional accessories SVA Side View Assist. will be described in a separate 7
through your authorised Assistance system giv- manual.
BMW Motorrad dealer; ing the rider visual indic-
optional accessories ation of the presence of Technical data
have to be retrofitted to a vehicle alongside.
All dimensions, weights and
the vehicle. power outputs in the rider's
Equipment manual refer to the German
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
When purchasing your Scooter, standard DIN (Deutsches Institut
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- you chose a model with indi- für Normung e. V.) and comply
stahlwarnanlage). vidual equipment. This rider's with its specified tolerances.
manual describes optional equip- Technical data and specifications
ABS Anti-lock brake system. ment (OE) and selected optional in this rider's manual serve as
accessories (OA) provided by reference points. The vehicle-
ASC Automatic Stability Con- BMW. Please make allowance specific data may deviate from
trol. for the fact that some equip- these, for example as a result of z
ment specifications may be de- selected optional equipment,
CVT Continuously Variable scribed that you have not selec- the national-market version or
Transmission. ted. Please note, too, that your country-specific measuring
Transmission with con- vehicle might not be exactly as procedures. Detailed values
tinuously variable ratio illustrated in this manual on ac- can be taken from the vehicle
count of country-specific differ- registration documents and
ences. signs on the vehicle, or can be
https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/ obtained from your authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer or Additional sources of Data memory
1 another qualified service partner
information General
or specialist workshop. The
8 specifications in the vehicle BMW Motorrad Retailer Control units are installed in the
documents always have priority Your BMW Motorrad Retailer will vehicle. Control units process
over the information provided in be happy to answer any ques- data that they receive, for ex-
this rider's manual. tions you may have. ample, from vehicle sensors, or
that they generate themselves or
Currentness Internet exchange between each other.

The rider's manual for your Some control units are required
The high safety and quality level for the vehicle to function safely
of BMW Scooters is ensured by vehicle, operating and installation
instructions for any accessories or provide assistance during rid-
constant further development in ing, for example assistance sys-
the areas of design, equipment and general information on
BMW Motorrad, for example tems. In addition, control units
and accessories. Because of this, enable comfort or infotainment
your vehicle may differ from the relating to technology, are
available at www.bmw- functions.
information supplied in the rider's Information on data that has
manual. Also, mistakes can- motorrad.com/service.
z been stored or exchanged can
not be completely excluded by be obtained from the manufac-
BMW Motorrad. Please therefore Certificates and
turer of the vehicle, for example
understand that we do not ac- operating licences via a separate booklet.
cept any liability for claims arising The certificates for the vehicle
from incorrect information, draw- and the official operating licences Personal reference
ings and descriptions. for any accessories are available Each vehicle is identified with a
at www.bmw-motorrad.com/ clear vehicle identification num-
certification. ber. Depending on the country,
https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/ the vehicle identification num-
ber, the number plate and the Manufacturer of the vehicle The vehicle owner can also re-
corresponding authorities can Qualified service partners quest that a BMW Motorrad Re- 1
be referenced to ascertain the Specialist workshops tailer or another qualified service
vehicle owner. There are also partner or specialist workshop 9
Service providers
other ways to use data obtained read out the data that is stored in
from the vehicle to trace the rider Vehicle users have the right to the vehicle for a charge.
or vehicle owner, for example request information on what per- The vehicle data is read out us-
using the ConnectedDrive user sonal data has been stored, for ing the legally prescribed socket
account. what purpose the data is used, for on-board diagnosis (OBD) in
and where the data comes from. the vehicle.
Data protection rights To obtain this information, proof
In accordance with applicable of ownership or use is required. Legal requirements for the
data protection laws, vehicle The right to information also in- disclosure of data
users have certain rights in re- cludes information about data As part of its legal responsib-
lation to the manufacturer of the that has been shared with other ilities, the manufacturer of the
vehicle or in relation to compan- companies or entities. vehicle is obligated to make its
ies which collect or process per- The website of the vehicle man- stored data available to the rel-
sonal data. ufacturer contains the applicable evant authorities. This data is z
Vehicle users have the right to data protection information. This provided in the required scope in
obtain full information at no cost data protection information in- individual cases, for example to
from persons or entities storing cludes information on the right to clarify a criminal offence.
personal data of the vehicle user. have data deleted or corrected. In the context of applicable laws,
These entities may include: The manufacturer of the vehicle public agencies are entitled in
also provides their contact details individual cases to read out data
and those of the data protection from the vehicle themselves.
officer on their website.
Operating data in the vehicle or the surrounding area, for ex- stored in incident or fault memor-
1 Control units process data to op- ample: ies as required by events.
erate the vehicle. Operating conditions of system If services are accessed, for ex-
10 components, for example filling ample repairs, service processes,
This includes, for example:
Status reports of the vehicle levels, tyre pressure warranty cases and quality assur-
and its individual components, Malfunctions and faults in im- ance measures, this technical in-
for example wheel revolutions, portant system components, formation can be read out of the
wheel speed, deceleration for example light and brakes vehicle together with the vehicle
Environmental conditions, for Response of the vehicle in identification number.

example temperature special riding situations, for The information can be read out
example engagement of the by a BMW Motorrad Retailer or
The data is only processed in driving dynamics systems another qualified service part-
the vehicle itself and is gener- Information on incidents result- ner or specialist workshop. The
ally non-permanent. The data is ing in damage to the vehicle legally stipulated socket for on-
not stored beyond the operating board diagnosis (OBD) in the
period. The data is necessary for the vehicle is used to read out the
Electronic components, for ex- provision of control unit functions. data.
z ample control units, contain com- Furthermore, the data is used to The data is obtained, processed
ponents for storing technical in- detect and rectify malfunctions and used by the relevant parts of
formation. Information can be and to enable the vehicle manu- the retailer network. The data is
temporarily or permanently stored facturer to optimise vehicle func- used to document the technical
on the vehicle condition, com- tions. conditions of the vehicle, to help
ponent loads, incidents or errors. The vast majority of this data is with error localization, to comply
This information is generally used non-permanent and is only pro- with warranty obligations and to
to document the condition of a cessed in the vehicle itself. Only improve quality.
component, a module, a system a small amount of the data is
In addition, the manufacturer has Settings of the windscreen po- stored in the vehicle, the data
various product monitoring ob- sition can be deleted at any time. 1
ligations arising from product li- Chassis and suspension set-
ability legislation. To meet these tings This data is transferred to third 11
obligations, the vehicle manu- parties only if personally reques-
facturer requires technical data If required, data can be entered ted within the context of using
from the vehicle. The data from in the entertainment and commu- online services. This depends on
the vehicle can also be used to nication system of the vehicle, for the selected settings when using
check warranty claims from the example using a smartphone. the services.
customer. Depending on the individual Incorporation of mobile end
Error and incident memories in equipment, this includes: devices
the vehicle can be reset dur- Multimedia data, such as music Depending on the equipment,
ing servicing or repair work by for playback mobile end devices connected to
a BMW Motorrad Retailer or an- Contacts data for use in con- the vehicle, for example smart-
other qualified service partner or nection with a communication phones, can be controlled using
specialist workshop. system or an integrated naviga- the operating elements of the
tion system vehicle.
Data input and data transfer Entered destinations The image and sound of the mo- z
in the vehicle Data on the use of internet bile end device can then be out-
General services. This data can be put via the multimedia system.
Depending on the equipment, stored locally in the vehicle At the same time, specific in-
comfort and customised settings or is located on a device that formation is transferred to the
can be stored in the vehicle and is connected to the vehicle, mobile end device. Depending
can be changed or reset at any for example smartphone, USB on the type of integration, this in-
time. stick, MP3 player. If this data is cludes, for example, position data
This includes, for example: and additional general vehicle in-
https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/ formation. This enables optimal
use of the selected apps, for ex- manufacturer or by other pro- activated. Statutory functions are
1 ample navigation or music play- viders. excluded from this.
back. Services of the vehicle manu- Services from other providers
12 The type of additional data pro- facturer When using online services from
cessing is determined by the For online services of the vehicle other providers, these services
provider of the respective app. manufacturer, the individual are subject to the responsibil-
The scope of the possible set- functions are described at ity and the data protection and
tings depends on the corres- suitable points, for example operating conditions of the indi-
ponding app and the operating rider's manual, website of the vidual provider. The vehicle man-
system of the mobile end device. manufacturer. At the same time, ufacturer has no influence on the
information is also provided on content that is exchanged in this
Services the relevant data protection law. instance. Information on the type,
General Personal data may be used to scope and purpose of the data
If the vehicle has a wireless con- provide online services. Data capture and use of personal data
nection, this enables the ex- is exchanged using a secure as part of the services of third
change of data between the connection, for example with parties can be ascertained from
vehicle and other systems. The the IT systems provided by the the individual provider.
z wireless connection is enabled by vehicle manufacturer.
the vehicle's own transmitter and Obtaining, processing and us-
receiver unit or using personally ing personal data outside of the
integrated mobile end devices, normal provision of services re-
for example smartphones. On- quires legal permission, contrac-
line functions can be used using tual agreement or consent. It is
this wireless connection. These also possible to have the entire
include online services and apps data connection activated or de-
that are provided by the vehicle
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2
13
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General views
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2
14
General views
General view, left side
1 Brake fluid expansion tank 2
for the rear wheel brake 15
( 106)
2 Fuel filler opening (under
the tank cover) ( 84)
3 Adjustable backrest
General views
( 70)
4 Setting the spring preload
( 71)
5 Oil filler opening and oil
dipstick (under the foot-
board) ( 100)
z
2
16
General views
General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir for the 2
front-wheel brake ( 105) 17
2 Type plate (on the steering
head tube right)
3 Underneath the side panel:
Battery ( 122)
General views
Fuses ( 125)
Diagnostic connector
( 127)
4 Vehicle Identification Num-
ber VIN (on right frame
tube)
5 Coolant sight glass z
(through opening in side
panel) ( 107)
6 Coolant expansion tank
(underneath footrest plate)
( 107)
7 Rear-seat heating opera-
tion ( 64)
Underneath the seat
2 1 Toolkit ( 98)
18 2 Payload table
Table of tyre pressures
Note on calibration of ASC
3 Rider's Manual
General views
Multifunction switch,
left 2
1 High-beam headlight and 19
headlight flasher ( 48)
2 Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ( 52)
3 Windscreen ( 69)
General views
4 Turn indicators ( 52)
5 Horn
6 TRIP/INFO rocker switch
Selecting readings ( 53)
Resetting trip distance re-
corder ( 54)
Resetting the average val- z
ues ( 54)
Call up SETUP ( 54)
7 Daytime riding light
( 49)
Multifunction switch,
2 right
20 1 Heated handlebar grips
( 63)
2 Seat heating ( 63)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 47)
General views
4 Starter button ( 76)
Operating area
1 Speedometer 2
2 Multifunction display 21
( 25)
Warning and indicator
lights ( 24)
3 Stowage compartment
General views
( 65)
4 Unlocking the tank cover
(integrated into the ignition
steering lock) ( 84)
5 Unlocking the motorcycle
seat (integrated into the
ignition steering lock) z
( 65)
6 Stowage compartment
( 65)
Socket (in the storage
compartment) ( 130)
7 Plug for optional accessor-
ies (under handlebar trim
panel)
2
22
General views
Status indicators
Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . 24
3
23
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Status indicators
Distance ridden after fuel down to
reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Side View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 z
Indicator and warning
3 lights
24 1 Day run lights ( 49)
2 Turn indicators, left
3 General warning light
( 26)
4 Photosensor for recording
Status indicators
the ambient brightness

Alarm system LED ( 61)
5 Turn indicators, right
6 ABS ( 38)
7 Fuel reserve ( 31)
8 Malfunction indicator lamp
( 32)
z 9 High-beam
10 ASC ( 39)
Multifunction display
1 Fuel-gauge reading 3
2 Selected heating stage 25
( 63)
3 Text box for warnings
( 26)
4 Warning symbols ( 26)
Status indicators
5 Trip distance recorder
( 54)
Service-due indicator
( 41)
Distance covered since
fuel dropped to reserve
( 42)
6 Engine speed display
7 On-board computer read-
z
ings ( 53)
8 Clock ( 56)
9 Selected heating stage
( 63)
10 Automatic for daytime rid-
ing light ( 50)
Warnings If two or more warnings occur at
3 Mode of presentation
the same time, all the appropri-
ate warning lights and warning
26 Warnings are indicated by the symbols appear, alternating with
corresponding warning lights. warning words as applicable.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next pages.
Status indicators
z Warnings for which there is no

dedicated warning light are indic-
ated by 'General' warning light 1
showing in combination with a
warning text appearing at posi-
tion 2, such as EWS!, or a warn-
ing symbol 3 appearing on the
multifunction display.
The 'general' warning light shows
red or yellow, depending on the
urgency of the warning.
Warnings, overview 3
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning 27
lights
General warning EWS! appears on EWS active ( 31)
light shows yellow the display
Status indicators
appears on the Outside temperature warning ( 31)
display
lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 31)
General warning appears on the Coolant temperature too high ( 31)

light shows red display
General warning appears on the Engine-oil level too low ( 32) z

light shows yellow display
OIL CHECK
appears on the
display
lights up yellow Emissions warning ( 32)
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning
3 lights
28 General warning appears on the Engine in emergency-operation mode
light shows yellow display ( 32)
General warning flashes Severe fault in the engine control unit

light shows yellow ( 33)
Status indicators
General warning + LAMP! appears Rear light defective ( 33)

light shows yellow on the display
General warning + LAMP! appears Bulb for headlight defective ( 34)

light shows yellow on the display
General warning + LAMP! appears Rear light and bulb for headlight are de-
light shows yellow on the display fective ( 34)
z
General warning appears on the Tyre pressure, front, outside permitted
light flashes red display tolerance ( 35)
The critical tyre

pressure flashes
General warning appears on the Tyre pressure, rear, outside permitted
light flashes red display tolerance ( 35)
The critical tyre

pressure flashes
lights 3
General warning appears on the Tyre pressure, both tyres, outside per- 29
light flashes red display mitted tolerance ( 36)
The tyre pressure

readings flash
Status indicators
"--" or "--:--" is Signal transmission disrupted ( 37)
displayed
General warning appears on the RDC sensor defective or system error

light shows yellow display ( 37)
"--" or "--:--" is
displayed
General warning RDC! appears on Battery of RDC sensor weak ( 38) z
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed

( 38)
lights up ABS fault ( 38)
quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 39)
3 lights
30 slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed
( 39)
lights up ASC switched off ( 39)

Status indicators
lights up ASC fault ( 39)
lights up CAL. flashes. ASC calibration not yet completed

( 40)
DWA! appears on Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 40)
the display
z
General warning DWA! appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 40)
General warning appears on the Insufficient battery charge current

light shows red display ( 40)
General warning SVA! appears on SVA fault ( 41)

EWS active Possible cause:
General warning light shows The air temperature measured at
WARNING
3
yellow. the vehicle is lower than 3 °C. Irregular engine operation or 31
engine shutdown due to lack
EWS! appears on the display. WARNING
of fuel
Possible cause:
Risk of black ice also applic- Risk of accident, damage to cata-
The ignition key being used is lytic converter
able at over 3 °C
not authorised for starting, or
Status indicators
Risk of accident Do not run the fuel tank dry.
communication between igni-
tion key and engine electronics is Always take extra care Possible cause:
disrupted. when temperatures are The fuel tank contains no more
Remove all other ignition keys low; remember that there is than the reserve quantity of fuel.
from the same ring as the igni- particular danger of black ice
forming on bridges and where Fuel reserve
tion key used for the vehicle.
the road is in shade.
Use the second ignition key.
Have the defective ignition key Ride carefully and think well approx. 3 l z
replaced, preferably by an au- ahead.
Refuelling ( 84).
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
Coolant temperature too
Outside temperature The reserve-fuel symbol
high
warning lights up.
General warning light shows
Ice-crystal symbol appears
red.
on the display.
Temperature symbol ap-
pears on the display.
high, have the fault rectified as Emissions warning
3 ATTENTION soon as possible by a specialist Malfunction indicator lamp
Riding with overheated en- workshop, preferably an author- shows yellow.
32 ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
gine Possible cause:
Engine damage Engine-oil level too low The engine control unit has dia-
Compliance with the
General warning light shows gnosed a fault.
information set out below is
yellow. Have the fault rectified at your
Status indicators
essential.
convenience by a specialist
Possible cause: Oil-level symbol appears on
workshop, preferably an author-
the display.
The coolant level is too low. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Check coolant level ( 107). OIL CHECK appears on the You can continue riding; pollut-
If the coolant level is too low: display. ant emissions are higher than
Have the coolant system Possible cause: the threshold values.
checked by a specialist The electronic oil-level sensor
workshop, preferably an Engine in emergency-
z has registered an excessively low
operation mode
authorised BMW Motorrad oil level. Check the engine-oil
dealer. level with the dipstick the next General warning light shows
time you stop to refuel: yellow.
Possible cause:
Checking engine oil level Engine symbol appears on
The coolant or engine-oil tempe- ( 100).
rature is too high. the display.
If the oil level is too low:
If possible, ride in the part-load Top up the engine oil.
range to cool down the engine.
If the coolant or engine-oil
temperature is frequently too
an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause:
WARNING Retailer. The engine control unit has dia- 3
Unusual ride characterist- gnosed a fault that could lead to
Severe fault in the engine serious consequential faults (e.g.
33
ics when engine running in
control unit overheating). The engine is in
emergency-operation mode
Risk of accident General warning light shows emergency-operation mode.
Avoid accelerating sharply and yellow. Avoid high load and rpm
ranges if possible.
Status indicators
overtaking. Engine symbol flashes.
Continued driving is not recom-
Possible cause: mended.
The engine control unit has dia- If the pollutant emissions are
gnosed a fault. The engine is in WARNING above the setpoint values, the
emergency-operation mode. malfunction indicator lamp also
Engine damage when run-
It is possible to continue to ride lights up.
ning in emergency-operation
but it may be that the engine Have the fault rectified as
mode
performance is not as it nor- quickly as possible by a z
Risk of accident
mally is. specialist workshop, preferably
Ride slowly, avoid accelerating
If the pollutant emissions are an authorised BMW Motorrad
sharply and overtaking.
above the setpoint values, the Retailer.
If possible, have the vehicle
malfunction indicator lamp also
picked up and have the fault
lights up. Rear light defective
rectified by a specialist work-
In exceptional cases, the en- General warning light shows
shop, preferably an authorised
gine stops and refuses to start. yellow.
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
+ LAMP! appears on the Bulb for headlight Possible cause:
3 display. defective Parking light defective.
General warning light shows The LED parking light must be
34
WARNING yellow. replaced. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
Vehicle overlooked in traffic + LAMP! appears on the ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
due to failure of the lights on display.
the vehicle Rear light and bulb for
Status indicators
Safety risk WARNING headlight are defective

Replace defective bulbs as General warning light shows
soon as possible; always carry Vehicle overlooked in traffic
yellow.
a complete set of spare bulbs if due to failure of the lights on
possible. the vehicle + LAMP! appears on the
Safety risk display.
Possible cause:
Replace defective bulbs as
Bulb for combined rear light and Possible cause:
soon as possible; always carry
z brake light is defective. a complete set of spare bulbs if The rear light and a headlight
The LED rear light must be possible. bulb are defective.
replaced. Consult a specialist See the fault descriptions
workshop, preferably an author- Possible cause: above.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Low-beam or high-beam head-
light defective.
Replacing bulbs for low-beam
headlight and high-beam head-
light ( 118).
Tyre pressure, front, If you are unsure whether the
outside permitted
WARNING vehicle can be ridden with the 3
tolerance Tyre pressure outside the tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey. 35
with tyre pressure control permitted tolerance.
Risk of accident, degradation of Notify the breakdown service.
(RDC) OE
the vehicle's driving characterist-
General warning light Tyre pressure, rear,
ics.
flashes red. outside permitted
Status indicators
Adapt your style of riding
accordingly. tolerance
Tyre symbol with arrow
with tyre pressure control
pointing up appears on the Correct the tyre pressure at the
(RDC) OE
display. earliest possible opportunity.
The critical tyre pressure flashes. General warning light
NOTICE flashes red.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure in the Before adjusting the tyre pres- Tyre symbol with arrow
front tyre is outside permitted sure, observe the information pointing down appears on z
tolerance. on temperature compensation the display.
Check the tyre for damage and pressure adaptation in the
section entitled "Engineering The critical tyre pressure flashes.
and to ascertain whether the
details": Possible cause:
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition. Measured tyre pressure in the
Have the tyre checked for
If the vehicle can be ridden with rear tyre is outside permitted tol-
damage by a specialist
the tyre in its present condition: erance.
workshop, preferably an
Check the tyre for damage
authorised BMW Motorrad
and to ascertain whether the
dealer.
vehicle can be ridden with the workshop, preferably an Possible cause:
3 tyre in its present condition. authorised BMW Motorrad Measured tyre pressure in both
If the vehicle can be ridden with dealer. tyres is outside permitted toler-
36 the tyre in its present condition: If you are unsure whether the ance.
vehicle can be ridden with the Check the tyre for damage
WARNING tyre in its present condition: and to ascertain whether the
Tyre pressure outside the Do not continue your journey. vehicle can be ridden with the
Notify the breakdown service. tyre in its present condition.
Status indicators
permitted tolerance.
Risk of accident, degradation of If the vehicle can be ridden with
Tyre pressure, both the tyres in the present condition:
the vehicle's driving characterist-
ics.
tyres, outside permitted
tolerance WARNING
Adapt your style of riding
accordingly. with tyre pressure control Tyre pressure outside the
(RDC) OE permitted tolerance.
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity. General warning light Risk of accident, degradation of
z the vehicle's driving characterist-
flashes red.
NOTICE ics.
Tyre symbol with arrows Adapt your style of riding
Before adjusting the tyre pres- pointing up and down ap- accordingly.
sure, observe the information pears on the display.
on temperature compensation Correct the tyre pressure at the
and pressure adaptation in the The tyre pressure readings flash. earliest possible opportunity.
section entitled "Engineering
NOTICE
details":
Have the tyre checked for Before adjusting the tyre pres-
damage by a specialist sure, observe the information
on temperature compensation signals until the vehicle reaches sume that a permanent fault
and pressure adaptation in the a speed above this threshold for has not occurred unless the 3
section entitled "Engineering the first time ( 93). 'General' warning light comes
details": Increase speed above this on to accompany the symp- 37
Have the tyre checked for threshold and observe the RDC toms. Under these circum-
damage by a specialist readings. Assume that a per- stances:
workshop, preferably an manent fault has not occurred Have the fault rectified by a
authorised BMW Motorrad unless the 'General' warning specialist workshop, preferably
Status indicators
dealer. light comes on to accompany an authorised BMW Motorrad
If you are unsure whether the the symptoms. Under these dealer.
vehicle can be ridden with the circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a RDC sensor defective or
tyres in the present condition:
specialist workshop, preferably system error
Do not continue your journey.
an authorised BMW Motorrad with tyre pressure control
Notify the breakdown service.
dealer. (RDC) OE
Signal transmission Possible cause: z
disrupted yellow.
Wireless communication with the
with tyre pressure control RDC sensors has been disrupted.
(RDC) OE Tyre symbol appears on
Possible causes include radio-
the display.
"--" or "--:--" is displayed. communication systems operat-
ing in the vicinity and interfering "--" or "--:--" is displayed.
Possible cause:
with the link between the RDC
The vehicle has not yet accel- control unit and the sensors.
erated past the threshold of ap-
Move to another location and
proximately 30 km/h. The RDC
observe the RDC readings. As-
sensors do not start transmitting
Possible cause: Battery of RDC sensor ABS self-diagnosis not
3 Vehicle is fitted with wheels not weak completed
equipped with RDC sensors. with tyre pressure control ABS warning light flashes.
38
Fit wheels equipped with RDC (RDC) OE
sensors.
General warning light shows Possible cause:
Possible cause: yellow. Self-diagnosis did not complete,
One or two RDC sensors have so the ABS function is not avail-
Status indicators
failed. RDC! appears on the display.

able. The MaxiScooter must
Have the fault rectified by a NOTICE be ridden at a speed of at least
specialist workshop, preferably 5 km/h in order for ABS self-dia-
an authorised BMW Motorrad This error message shows briefly gnosis to complete.
dealer. only after the Pre-Ride-Check Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
completes. that the ABS function is not
Possible cause: available until self-diagnosis has
Possible cause:
A system error has occurred. completed.
z The integral battery RDC sensor
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably has lost a significant proportion ABS fault
an authorised BMW Motorrad of its original capacity. There is
ABS warning light shows.
dealer. no assurance of how long the
tyre pressure control system can
remain operational. Possible cause:
Seek the advice of a specialist The ABS control unit has detec-
workshop, preferably an author- ted a fault. The ABS function is
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. not available.
You can continue to ride the ASC self-diagnosis not Possible cause:
vehicle, but make due provi- completed The rider has switched off the 3
sion for the fact that the ABS ASC warning light slow- ASC.
function is not available. Bear 39
flashes. ASC Switching on ( 59).
in mind the more detailed in-
formation on situations that can Possible cause: ASC fault
lead to an ABS fault ( 91). ASC warning light flashes.
ASC self-diagnosis not
Have the fault rectified as
Status indicators
completed
specialist workshop, preferably Possible cause:
The MaxiScooter has to
an authorised BMW Motorrad The ASC control unit has detec-
reach a defined minimum
dealer. ted a fault.
speed with the engine running
You can continue to ride. Bear
ASC intervention for the wheel speed sensors
in mind that the ASC is not
to be tested:
ASC warning light quick- available. Bear in mind the
flashes. min 5 km/h more detailed information on
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind situations that can lead to a
z
The ASC has detected a degree
of instability at the rear wheel that the ASC is not available ASC fault ( 92).
and has intervened to reduce until self-diagnosis has com- Have the fault rectified as
torque. The ASC warning light pleted. quickly as possible by a
flashes for longer than ASC in- specialist workshop, preferably
tervention lasts. This affords the ASC switched off an authorised BMW Motorrad
rider visual feedback on control ASC warning light flashes. dealer.
intervention even after the critical
situation has been dealt with.
ASC calibration not yet Possible cause: Possible cause:
3 completed The integral battery in the anti- The integral battery in the anti-
ASC warning light flashes. theft alarm has lost a significant theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
40
proportion of its original capacity. ginal capacity. There is no as-
There is no assurance of how surance that the anti-theft alarm
CAL. flashes. long the anti-theft alarm can re- will be operational if the vehicle's
Possible cause: main operational if the vehicle's battery is disconnected.
ASC calibration has not yet com- battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist
Status indicators
pleted Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author-

Complete or repeat ASC workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
calibration. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Calibrating ASC ( 60). Insufficient battery charge
Cancel ASC calibration: Switch Anti-theft alarm battery current
the ignition off and then on flat General warning light shows
again. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE red.
z Battery symbol appears on
Anti-theft alarm battery General warning light shows
weak yellow. the display.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE DWA! appears on the display.
WARNING
DWA! appears on the display. NOTICE
Failure of the vehicle sys-
NOTICE This error message shows briefly tems
only after the Pre-Ride-Check Risk of accident
This error message shows briefly Do not continue your journey.
completes.
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes. https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/
Battery is not being charged. If for the fact that the SVA func-
you continue to ride the vehicle tion is not available. 3
the on-board electronics will Have the fault rectified by a
drain the battery. specialist workshop, preferably 41
Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad
Alternator or alternator drive de- dealer.
fective.
Have the fault rectified as Service-due indicator
Status indicators
specialist workshop, preferably When a service is due within
an authorised BMW Motorrad 1000 kilometres (US version,
dealer. 700 miles), countdown
distance 2 is shown and counted
SVA fault down in steps of 100 kilometres
with Side View Assist OE (US version, 100 miles). This
reading appears briefly after the z
Pre-Ride-Check completes.
yellow.
The service-due date 1 shows If service is overdue, the
SVA! appears on the display. when a service is due within one
Possible cause: due date or the odometer
month. reading at which service was due
The SVA control unit has detec-
is accompanied by the 'Gener-
ted a fault. The SVA function is
al' warning light showing yellow.
not available.
The word SERVICE remains per-
You can continue to ride the manently visible.
vehicle, but make due provision
soon as you refuel and top up Engine idling for at least ten
3 NOTICE the tank to above the reserve seconds.
If the service-due indicator ap- level. Side stand retracted.
42
pears more than a month before Maxi-Scooter is upright.
the service date, the current date Oil level
has to be corrected. This situ- The meanings of the readings
ation can occur if the battery was that can appear at position 1
disconnected. and 2 are as follows:
Status indicators
OIL OK: oil level is correct.

Distance ridden after OIL CHECK: check the oil level
the next time you stop for fuel.
fuel down to reserve OIL ---: oil level cannot be
measured (conditions as stated
above not satisfied).
The oil-level indicator 1 gives you The appropriate warning

z an indication of the engine oil symbol shows if the oil level
level. You can call up this read- is too low.
ing only when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
Ambient temperature
The preconditions for the oil level If the outside temperature
The distance you ride after the check are as follows: drops below 3 °C the tem-
fuel level drops to reserve is Engine at operating tempera- perature display flashes to draw
shown at 1 along with symbol 2. ture. your attention to the risk of black
This distance recorder is reset ice forming. The display auto-
and the reading disappears as matically switches from any other
mode to the temperature read- on, because the sensors do not
ing when the temperature drops transmit tyre pressures until the NOTICE
3
below this threshold for the first first time the vehicle accelerates Side View Assist does not re-
time. to more than 30 km/h. 43
place the rider's personal judge-
If "General" warning light 4 ment of the traffic situation.
Tyre pressures flashes red, accompanied Pay attention to the traffic
by symbol 3, the reading is a situation and the area around
Status indicators
warning. The top arrow beside the vehicle, even if the indicator
(RDC) OE
the tyre symbol indicates a prob- lights do not indicate any
lem with the front wheel, the bot- vehicles.
tom arrow indicates a problem Always obey the rule of looking
with the rear wheel. behind you twice before turning
off or leaving your lane by looking
over your shoulders.
The detailed description of
BMW Motorrad RDC starts on
page ( 93).
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Side View Assist

The tyre-pressure readings are with Side View Assist OE
based on a tyre air temperature
of 20 °C. The front tyre pres- Indicator lights
sure is on the left 1; the read- The SVA indicator lights inform
ing on the right 2 is the rear tyre the driver if a vehicle is in the
pressure. --:-- appears dir- blind spot or approaching from
ectly after the ignition is switched behind.
Communication fault
3 NOTICE
44
The indicator lights 1 and 3 flash
rapidly if there is no communic-
ation between instrument cluster
and the SVA control unit.
Status indicators
It is possible to continue the jour-

ney taking the failed SVA func-
Indicator light 1 comes on if a Indicator light 3 comes on if a tion into consideration.
vehicle is detected in the blind vehicle is detected in the blind Have the fault rectified by a
spot on the left. spot on the right. specialist workshop, preferably
Indicator lights 1 and 2 flash Indicator lights 3 and 4 flash an authorised BMW Motorrad
simultaneously, if a vehicle is simultaneously if a vehicle is Retailer.
detected in the blind spot on detected in the blind spot on
z the left and the left indicator is the right and the right indicator See the "Driving" section ( 79)
switched on. is switched on. for more information on the lean
angle, activation and differential
Pre-Ride-Check speed.
The instrument cluster runs a See the "Technology in De-
test of the indicator lights 1 tail" section for more informa-
and 3 when the ignition is tion on the surroundings sensors
switched on. In the process, the ( 94).
indicator lights come on briefly.
Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 46 Tank cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4
45
Emergency off switch (kill Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Operation
Daytime riding light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 52
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Ignition switch/steering Switching on ignition
4 lock
46 Ignition key
You receive two ignition keys.
with topcase OA
If you wish you can arrange to
Operation
have the topcase fitted with a

lock that can be opened with
Turn the ignition key to
the same ignition key. Consult
position 3, while moving the Turn ignition key to
a specialist workshop, preferably
z handlebars slightly. position ON.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Ignition, lights and all function Windscreen moves to the drive
dealer.
circuits are switched off. position.
Lock the handlebars Handlebars are locked. Parking lights and all function
Turn the handlebars all the way Left stowage compartment is circuits switched on.
to left. locked. Engine can be started.
Ignition key can be removed. Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 77)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 77)
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 78)
Switching off ignition Emergency off switch The emergency off switch is a
(kill switch) kill switch for switching off the 4
engine quickly and easily.
47
Operation
Turn the ignition key to
the OFF position.
1 Emergency off switch (kill
z
Windscreen moves to parking
switch) a Engine switched off
position.
b Normal operating position
The lights are switched off, the
(run)
side light and light on the rear WARNING
stowage compartment remain
illuminated briefly. Operation of the kill switch Lights
Handlebars not locked. while riding Low-beam headlight and
Ignition key can be removed. Risk of fall due to rear wheel sidelights
locking
The side lights switch on auto-
Do not operate the kill switch
matically when the ignition is
when riding.
switched on.
After switching off the ignition High-beam headlight and
4 the side light remains illuminated headlight flasher
briefly.
48
NOTICE
The side lights place a strain on
the battery. Do not switch the
Operation
ignition on for longer than abso-

lutely necessary.
Immediately after switching off
The low-beam headlight switches the ignition, push button 1 to
on automatically when the engine the left and hold it in this po-
z is switched on.
Push switch 1 forward to
switch on the high-beam sition until the parking lights
headlight. come on.
with daytime riding light OE Switch the ignition on and off
In daytime the daytime riding Pull switch 1 back to operate
the headlight flasher. again to switch off the parking
light can be switched on as an lights.
alternative to the low-beam head- Parking lights
light. Daytime riding light
Switch off the ignition.
with daytime riding light OE
Automatic or manual sonal assessment of the light
daytime riding light conditions 4
The daytime riding light is Risk of accident
49
switched on and off either Switch off the automatic day-
automatically or manually. time riding light in poor light
You can switch the automatic conditions.
function for the daytime riding Starting the engine ( 76).
Operation
light on or off in SETUP.
Recommended setting: NOTICE
SETUP DRL ON (DRL: day- Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1
The changeover between
time riding light) until SETUP 3 appears on the
daytime riding light and low-
display. z
beam headlight including front
You can switch the automatic Long-press TRIP 1 to start
side lights can be effected
function for the daytime riding SETUP.
automatically.
light off temporarily by pressing Dividing line 4 disappears.
the button. Pressing the button The symbol for automatic SETUP CLOCK appears on the
for the daytime riding light has daytime riding light appears display.
no effect on the setting in the on the display.
SETUP.
If the symbol for automatic rid-
Automatic daytime riding ing light does not appear, this
light is because the active setting is
SETUP DRL OFF.
WARNING Proceed as follows in order to
switch the daytime riding light
The automatic daytime riding
to automatic:
light does not replace a per-
Manual operation of the The low-beam headlight
4 light when the automatic and the front side lights are
system is switched on switched on.
50 Press button 1 again.
Requirement
Automatic for daytime riding
Automatic for daytime riding light light is re-activated.
is switched on.
The daytime riding light is
switched on again as soon as
Operation
ambient light is bright enough.

Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1 The low-beam headlight and
until the SETUP DRL menu the background lighting of the
item 3 appears on the display. instrument panel are switched
z off.
Short-press INFO 2 to toggle
between ON and OFF. The indicator light for the
SETUP DRL ON appears on the daytime riding light shows if
display. the daytime riding light is active.
Long-press TRIP 1. Press button 1 (e. g. when Manual daytime riding
The symbol for automatic you ride into a tunnel, and the light
daytime riding light appears response of the automatic
on the display. Requirement
daytime riding light to the
change in ambient brightness Automatic for daytime riding light
is delayed). must be switched off.
Automatic for daytime riding
light is switched off.
SETUP CLOCK appears on the
WARNING display. 4
Switching on the daytime 51
riding light in the dark.
Risk of accident
Do not use the daytime riding
light in the dark.
Operation
Starting the engine ( 76).
Press button 1 to switch on
the daytime riding light.
Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1 NOTICE z

until the SETUP DRL menu
By comparison with the low-
item 3 appears on the display.
beam headlight, the daytime
running light makes the vehicle
between ON and OFF.
more visible to oncoming traffic.
SETUP DRL OFF appears on
This improves daytime visibility.
the display.
Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1 Long-press TRIP 1. The low-beam headlight
until SETUP 3 appears on the and the front side lights are
display. switched off.
Long-press TRIP 1 to start The indicator light for the
SETUP. daytime riding light shows if
Dividing line 4 disappears. the daytime riding light is active.
In the dark or in tunnels: Press Hazard warning lights
4 button 1 again to switch off the system
daytime riding light and switch
52 on the low-beam headlight and Operating hazard warning
the front side lights. flashers
Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Operation
If the high-beam headlight is

switched on while the daytime The hazard warning flashers
riding light is on, the daytime place a strain on the battery. Press button 1 to switch on
riding light is switched off after Do not use the hazard warning the hazard warning flashers.
z approx. 2 seconds and the flashers for longer than absolutely Ignition can be switched off.
high-beam headlight, low-beam necessary. Switch on the ignition and
headlight and front side light are press button 1 again to switch
switched on. NOTICE off the hazard warning flashers.
If the high beam headlight is
switched off again, the daytime The indicator function replaces Turn indicators
running light is not automat- the hazard warning lights func-
tion while the indicator button is Operating the turn
ically reactivated, but must be
switched on again if required. pressed once operating readi- indicators
ness is switched on. The hazard Switch on the ignition.
warning lights function becomes
active again once the indicator
button is released.
Factory setting: Automatic trip distance TRIP A
Riding time = 10 s is reset automatically if at least 4
Distance travelled = 200 m 5 hours have passed since the
ignition was switched off and 53
Reading the date has changed.
After fuel down to reserve: dis-
Select display
tance ridden since
Switch on the ignition. Call up the menu for settings:
Operation
SETUP
Press button 1 to the left to
switch on the left turn indicator.
Press button 1 to the right to z
switch on the right turn indic-
ator.
Operate button 1 in the centre
position to switch off the turn
indicator.
NOTICE Short-press TRIP 1 to step

through the readings in Short-press INFO 2 to step
The turn indicators are cancelled panel 3. through the readings in
automatically after the defined The following values can be dis- panel 4.
riding time and distance. The played: The following values can be dis-
defined time and distance Odometer played:
can be set by an authorised Tripmeter 1 TRIP 1 Ambient temperature TEMP
BMW Motorrad dealer. Tripmeter 2 TRIP 2
Average speed ØSPEED
4 Average consumption ØFUEL
Current consumption FUEL
54
Date DATE
Oil level OIL

(RDC) OE
Operation
Tyre pressures RDC

Operate and hold TRIP 1 until Press and hold down INFO 2
Resetting trip distance
the trip distance recorder has until the reading in panel 4 has
recorder been reset in this area 3. reset.
z Switch on the ignition.
Select the tripmeter. Resetting the average SETUP
The selected trip distance re- values
corder appears on the display.
SETUP selecting
Requirement
Select average consumption or
average speed. The MaxiScooter is at a stand-
The average value you want still.
appears on the display. Requirement
The on-board computer readings
appear on the display.
with daytime riding light OE
Activate automatic daytime 4
riding light DRL ON or manual
55
daytime riding light DRL OFF.
Switch ASC on or off ASC ON /
ASC OFF and calibrate ASC
ASC CAL.
Set the time CLOCK.
Operation
Set the date DATE.
Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1 SETUP CLOCK appears on the Exit SETUP EXIT.
until SETUP 3 appears on the display.
display. Short-press TRIP 1 to step Exit the SETUP
Requirement
z
Long-press TRIP 1 to start through the following paramet-
SETUP. ers in SETUP. There are 4 ways of exiting
Dividing line 4 disappears. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE SETUP.
Automatically activate anti-theft
alarm function when the igni-
tion is switched off DWA ON or
leave the automatic function
switched off DWA OFF.
with Side View Assist OE
Deactivate SVA OFF or activate
SVA ON Side View Assist.
4 Speed for operation of
SETUP
56
max 10 km/h
SETUP is ended as soon as the
vehicle accelerates past the
permissible speed for operation
Operation
of the menu.
The on-board computer ap-
Long-press TRIP 1. pears on the display. Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1
The on-board computer ap- All settings are saved, regard- until SETUP 3 appears on the
z pears on the display. less of how you exited SETUP. display.
Alternatively: Repeatedly short- Long-press TRIP 1 to start
press TRIP 1 until SETUP Date and time SETUP.
EXIT appears on the display. Dividing line 4 disappears.
Setting the clock
Long-press INFO 2. SETUP CLOCK appears on the
The on-board computer ap- Requirement display.
pears on the display. The MaxiScooter is at a stand-
Alternatively: Switch the igni- still.
tion off and then on.
The on-board computer read-
ings appear on the display.
Alternatively: Ride off.
Minutes reading 6 stops flash-
ing. 4
Check time reading 8.
57
This completes the process.
Long-press TRIP 1.
Operation
Setting the date
Long-press INFO 2 to set the Requirement SETUP 3 is started. The separ-
hours number. The MaxiScooter is at a stand- ating line 4 is hidden.
Hours reading 7 flashes. still.
SETUP DATE appears on the
z
Short-press TRIP 1 to step the
Switch on the ignition. display.
hours reading up.
Short-press INFO 2 to step the
hours reading down.
SETUP selecting ( 54).
When the hours reading is cor-
rect, long-press INFO 2.
Minutes reading 6 flashes.
Short-press TRIP 1 to step the
minutes reading up.
Short-press INFO 2 to step the
minutes reading down.
When the minutes reading is
correct, long-press INFO 2. Long-press INFO 2.
Year 6 flashes. The on-board computer ap- SETUP ASC appears on the
4 Short-press TRIP 1 to incre- pears on the display. display.
ment the year.
58 Automatic Stability
Short-press INFO 2 to decre-
ment the year. Control (ASC)
When the year reading is cor-
rect, long-press INFO 2.
ASC Switching off
Month 7 flashes. Requirement
Operation
Short-press TRIP 1 to incre- The MaxiScooter is at a stand-

ment the month. still.
Short-press INFO 2 to decre-
ment the month.
z The on-board computer read-
When the month reading is
correct, long-press INFO 2. between ASC ON 5 and
SETUP selecting ( 54). ASC OFF.
Day 8 flashes.
Short-press TRIP 1 to incre- SETUP ASC OFF appears on
ment the day. the display.
Short-press INFO 2 to decre- ASC warning light flashes.
ment the day.
When the day reading is cor-
rect, long-press INFO 2. ASC is switched off.
Day 8 stops flashing. Long-press TRIP 1 to exit
This completes the process. SETUP.
Long-press TRIP 1. The on-board computer read-
SETUP 3 is started. The separ- ings appear on the display.
ating line 4 is hidden.
Even with ASC switched off,
engine speed is governed to 4
prevent extreme acceleration
of the rear wheel while clear of 59
the ground. This is in order to
protect the drivetrain.
ASC Switching on
Operation
Requirement
The MaxiScooter is at a stand- SETUP 3 is started. The separ- Short-press INFO 2 to
still. ating line 4 is hidden. toggle between ASC ON and
Switch on the ignition. ASC OFF 5. z
SETUP ASC appears on the SETUP ASC ON appears on the
The on-board computer read- display.
ings appear on the display. display.
SETUP selecting ( 54). ASC warning light remains
off.
Anti-theft alarm (ASC) is

switched on.
Long-press TRIP 1 to exit
SETUP.
Alternatively, switch the ignition
off and then on.
If you switch the ignition off which no changes have been CAL. 3 flashes.
4 then on again and the ASC made, for example when a ASC warning light starts to
light comes back on, there is a wheel is removed so that the show.
60 fault in the ASC. brakes can be serviced.
There are no functions as-
Calibration Calibrating ASC signed to buttons 1 and 2.
Calibration is the process of ad- Requirement The only way to exit this menu
apting control to the effective Reduced reserves of stability item is to switch the ignition of
Operation
tyre radii of the front and rear of ASC control following a tyre and then on again.
wheels. change. Calibration is stated and ex-
Effective tyre radius pects the MaxiScooter to be
Effective tyre radius depends ASC Switching on ( 59). ridden forward.
z on tyre make, tread depth, tyre SETUP ASC ON appears on the
press and the load carried on display. ATTENTION
the vehicle. ASC is not available until
Always re-calibrate the ASC calibration is completed
after changing a tyre or tyres Risk of falling
to adapt the system to the
Use a smooth and level stretch
changed tyre radii.
of straight road with good grip
As tyre wear progresses, reg- for the calibration procedure.
ularly re-calibrate the ASC so
that it can operate as effect- Ride in a straight line and re-
ively as possible. main for 6 seconds in the fol-
It is not necessary to recalib- lowing speed range, riding at
rate the system after remov- Long-press INFO 2 to start as steady a speed as possible.
calibration.
ing and reinstalling a wheel to
after having switched off the All functions are sustained even
Speed range for ASC
calibration
ignition. if the internal battery of the DWA 4
Activation takes approximately anti-theft alarm system is flat; the
30 seconds to complete. 61
The MaxiScooter has to be only difference is that an alarm
ridden in a straight line within Turn indicators flash twice. cannot be triggered if the system
a certain speed range: Confirmation tone sounds is disconnected from the motor-
twice (if programmed). cycle's battery.
30...50 km/h
Operation
ASC is calibrated. Alarm signal The alarm signal continues for
ASC warning light goes out. A DWA alarm can be triggered approx. 26 seconds. While a
by: DWA alarm is in progress an
motion sensor alarm tone sounds and the turn
The on-board computer read- an attempt to use an unauthor- indicators flash. The type of z
ings appear on the display. ised vehicle key to switch on alarm tone can be set by an au-
ASC calibration has completed. the ignition thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
You can resume your journey. disconnection of the DWA anti-
If a DWA alarm was triggered
theft alarm from the motor-
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) while the motorcycle was un-
cycle's battery (DWA internal
attended, the rider is notified
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE battery in the anti-theft alarm
accordingly by an alarm tone
provides power - alarm tone
DWA activating sounding once when the ignition
only, the turn indicators do not
is switched on. The DWA LED
Switching on ignition ( 46). flash).
then indicates the reason for the
DWA adjusting ( 62). DWA alarm for one minute.
If the DWA is activated, the
DWA is automatically activated
Light signals issued by the The on-board computer read-
4 DWA LED: ings appear on the display.
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1 SETUP selecting ( 54).
62
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2
Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
on with unauthorised vehicle
key
Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
Operation
the DWA anti-theft alarm from

the motorcycle's battery Briefly press INFO 2 to switch
Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3 between DWA ON 5 and
z DWA OFF.
DWA deactivating SETUP 3 is started. The separ- The following settings are avail-
Switching on ignition ( 46). ating line 4 is hidden. able:
Turn indicators flash once. DWA ON: The DWA anti-theft
Confirmation tone sounds once SETUP DWA is displayed. alarm is active and will be
(if programmed). armed automatically when the
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is deac- ignition is switched off.
tivated. DWA OFF: The DWA anti-theft
alarm is deactivated.
DWA adjusting Press and hold TRIP 1 to exit
Requirement SETUP.
The MaxiScooter is at a stand- The on-board computer read-
still. ings appear on the display.
Heated handlebar grips The grips can be heated with
with heated grips OE
two-stage manual heating or NOTICE
4
automatic heating. The second Seat heating can be activated
manual stage is for heating the 63
Operating the heated only when the engine is
handlebar grips grips quickly: it is advisable to running.
switch back to stage one as soon
Start the engine. as the grips are warm. The fol-
NOTICE lowing can be displayed:
Operation
Heating power is controlled
The heating in the heated automatically as a function
handlebar grips can be activated of ambient temperature, road
only when the engine is speed and engine rpm.
running. z
100% heating power
approx. 50% heating power

Repeatedly press button 1 until
desired heating stage 2 ap-
Seat heating
The front seat can be heated
with seat heating OE with two-stage manual heating or
automatic heating. The second
Operating front-seat manual stage is for heating the
heating seat quickly: it is advisable to
Repeatedly press button 1 until Start the engine. switch back to stage one as soon
desired heating stage 2 ap-
as the seat is warm. The follow-
4 ing can be displayed:
Heating power is controlled
64 automatically as a function
of ambient temperature, road
speed and engine rpm.
100% heating power
Operation
approx. 50% heating power

Press the side of rocker The stage you select is indicated
switch 1 with two dots to by the symbol in the multifunc-
z switch the heating to HIGH. tion display 2. Stage two is for
Operating rear-seat
Press the side of rocker heating the rear seat quickly: it is
heating switch 1 with one dot to switch advisable to switch back to stage
Start the engine. the heating to LOW. one as soon as the seat is warm.
Centre rocker switch 1 to The following can be displayed:
NOTICE
switch off the seat heating. approx. 50% heating power
Seat heating can be activated
only when the engine is 100% heating power
running.
Seat Stowage compartments
Operate motorcycle seat Using front stowage
4
Switch off the ignition. compartments 65
Operation
In the event of stiff movement,
push down the motorcycle seat
at the rear and then lift it up at z
the rear.
To close, push the motorcycle To open a stowage compart-
Insert the ignition key into the seat into the lock at the rear. ment, press appropriate release
steering lock and then turn it lever 1 down.
clockwise. Tank cover To close a stowage
compartment, press the lid until
Unlocking tank cover
it latches shut.
Refuelling ( 84).
NOTICE
The left stowage compartment is
locked along with the steering.
Opening/closing rear
4 stowage compartment
66 Open the seat.
Operate motorcycle seat
( 65).
NOTICE
Operation
The stowage compartment light

switches on when switching on
To stow two helmets in the
the ignition.
stowage compartment, position
After switching off the ignition
z the helmets as shown here.
the stowage compartment light
Close the seat.
remains illuminated briefly.
Adjustment
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5
67
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Slipstream deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Adjustment
Backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
z
Mirrors low-beam headlight means that Do not stow objects in the
5 Adjusting mirrors
no measures are necessary to cockpit.
prevent the headlight beam from Take note of or remove ob-
68 dazzling oncoming traffic. structions.
Press the button for the
Headlight beam throw and windscreen to stop automatic
spring preload movement.
Headlight beam throw is gener-
Adjustment
ally kept constant when spring NOTICE

preload is adjusted to suit load.
Consult a specialist workshop, The windscreen moves to the
preferably an authorised parking position after the ignition
Pivot the mirror to the correct BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are is switched off.
z unsure whether the headlight Damage caused by concentrated
position by pressing gently at
the edge. beam-throw setting is correct. sunlight is prevented.
The parking position is around
Headlight Windscreen the middle of the adjustment
range.
Adjusting headlight for Automatic parking and
driving on left/driving on riding positions Automatic parking position
after ignition OFF
right
ATTENTION The windscreen moves to the
This vehicle has a symmetric-
parking position automatically
beam low-beam headlight. If Collision of the windscreen when you switch off the igni-
the vehicle is ridden in a coun- during automatic operation tion.
try where the opposite rule of Scratches, cracks and fractures in Automatic movement starts
the road applies, its symmetric
the windscreen only if the windscreen was
raised to a riding position raised beforehand to a riding
higher than the parking position higher than the parking 5
position. position.
If the windscreen encounters Automatic movement is 69
resistance before it reaches stopped immediately if you
its limit position the pressure- press a rocker switch for the
sensitive finger guard system windscreen.
goes active. The windscreen's The windscreen moves back
Adjustment
movement is stopped. toward the parking position
Automatic movement is if you switch the ignition off Press top section of rocker
stopped immediately if you again while automatic move- switch 1 to raise the wind-
press a rocker switch for the ment is in progress. screen.
windscreen. After the windscreen's auto-
The windscreen moves back matic movement ends or is
Press bottom section of rocker z
switch 1 to lower the wind-
toward the riding position if you stopped, with the engine run- screen.
switch the ignition on again ning you can adjust the wind-
while automatic movement is in screen by means of the rocker
progress. switches.
Automatic riding position Adjusting windscreen
after ignition ON Switching on ignition ( 46).
The windscreen returns to the The windscreen moves from
last-used riding position when the parking position to the last-
you switch on the ignition. used riding position.
Automatic movement starts Start the engine to avoid dis-
only if the windscreen was charging the battery.
Slipstream deflector Backrest
5 Adjusting slipstream Adjusting backrest
70 deflectors Requirement
The backrest is installed ex-
works in the rearmost of three
possible positions.
Adjustment
Align fixtures 4 in the desired

positions above seat 3.
z
WARNING
Adjusting the slipstream de-
flector while riding. Open seat 3.
Risk of accident Remove screws 1 and 2.
Adjust the slipstream deflector Remove the backrest.
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill.
Tighten short screw 1 five
Move slipstream deflector 1 in
turns.
or out to adjust the airflow for
Tighten long screws 2 five
the rider.
turns.
Repeat this sequence until the Risk of accident from position 1: widest span
backrest is installed. Tighten Do not attempt to adjust the between handlebar grip and 5
the screws only until hand- handbrake lever unless the clutch lever
tight. Scooter is at a standstill. to position 5: narrowest span 71
between handlebar grip and
Backrest to seat
handlebar lever
2 Nm Spring preload
Adjustment
Close seat 3. Adjustment
It is essential to set spring
Brakes preload of the rear suspension
Adjusting the front brake to suit the load carried by the
lever MaxiScooter. Increase spring z
Turn adjusting screw 1 of the preload when the vehicle is
WARNING left handbrake lever or adjust- heavily loaded and reduce spring
ing screw 2 of the right hand- preload accordingly when the
Relocated brake fluid tank brake lever to the desired posi- vehicle is lightly loaded.
Air in the brake system tion.
Do not turn the handlebars or Adjusting spring preload
the handlebar fitting on the NOTICE for rear wheel
handlebar. Make sure the ground is level
The adjusting screw is easier to
and firm and place the Maxi-
turn if you push the brake lever
WARNING Scooter on its stand.
forward.
Adjusting the handbrake Adjustment options:
lever while riding. https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/
5 Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
72
Increase 4 notches from the
lowest preload setting. (One-
up with luggage)
Adjustment
lowest preload setting. (Two-

up with luggage)
To increase spring preload:
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
z in direction A as indicated by
the arrow.
To reduce spring preload: Use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
in direction B as indicated by
the arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear

lowest preload setting. (One-
up without luggage)
Riding
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6
73
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Riding
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Side View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 z
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Park Maxi-Scooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Securing vehicle for transport . . . . . . . 86
Safety information Do not exceed the permissible
6 Rider's equipment
gross weight and be sure to
Maximum speed for rid-
ing with a loaded top-
comply with the instructions on
74 Do not ride without the correct case
loading.
clothing: max 180 km/h
Set spring preload to suit gross
Helmet
weight.
Motorcycling jacket and Speed
with luggage carrier OA
trousers If you ride at high speed, always
Riding
Gloves Note the maximum permissible

payload of the luggage carrier. bear in mind that boundary con-
Boots ditions including those outlined
z Payload of luggage car- below can adversely affect the
This applies even to short rier handling of your Maxi-Scooter:
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised Setting of suspension system
max 9 kg
BMW Motorrad dealer will be Imbalanced load
glad to advise you on the correct with topcase OA Loose clothing
clothing for every purpose. Insufficient tyre pressure
Note the maximum permiss-
ible payload of the topcase and Poor tyre tread
Loading the speed limit for riding with a Risk of poisoning
topcase on the vehicle.
WARNING Exhaust fumes contain carbon
Payload of topcase monoxide, which is colourless
Handling adversely affected
and odourless but highly toxic.
by overloading and imbal-
anced loads max 5 kg
Risk of falling
Catalytic converter Risk of overheating
WARNING
If unburned fuel enters the cata- 6
Exhaust gases adversely af- lytic converter because the en- ATTENTION
75
fecting health gine misfires, there is a danger of Engine running for prolonged
Risk of asphyxiation overheating and damage. period with vehicle at stand-
Do not inhale exhaust fumes. The following guidelines must be still
Do not run the engine in an observed: Overheating due to insufficient
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Riding
enclosed space. cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
Do not attempt to start or run fire
Risk of burn injury the engine with a spark-plug Do not allow the engine to idle
cap disconnected.
z
unnecessarily.
CAUTION Stop the engine immediately if Ride away immediately after
it misfires. starting the engine.
Engine and exhaust system
Use only unleaded fuel.
become very hot when the
Comply with all specified main- Tampering
vehicle is in use
tenance intervals.
Risk of burn injury
ATTENTION
When you park the vehicle
make sure that no-one and no ATTENTION Tampering with the Maxi-
objects can come into contact Scooter (e.g. engine control
Unburned fuel in catalytic
with the hot engine and ex- unit, throttle valves, clutch)
converter
haust system. Damage to the affected parts,
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for failure of safety-relevant func-
protection of the catalytic tions. Damage due to tampering
converter. is not covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the vehicle Checking engine oil level
6 in any way that could result in ( 100). NOTICE
tuned performance. Checking front brake pad thick- The vehicle cannot be started
76 ness ( 102). while the side stand is extended.
Comply with checklist Check rear brake pad thickness Extending the side stand while
At regular intervals, use the ( 103). the engine is running kills the
checklist below to check your Check the brake-fluid level, engine.
motorcycle. front brakes ( 105).
Riding
Checking brake-fluid level, rear

Requirement brakes ( 106).
z Always before riding off: Check coolant level ( 107).
Check operation of the brake Starting

system.
Check operation of the lights Starting the engine
and signalling equipment. Switch on the ignition.
Checking tyre tread depth Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 109). ( 77)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- Press the starter button 1.
Check that topcase and lug-
gage are securely fastened. gress. ( 77) The engine starts.
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro- Consult the troubleshooting
Requirement gress. ( 78) chart below if the engine re-
Every 3rd refuelling stop: Actuate brake. fuses to start. ( 144)
Adjusting spring preload for

rear wheel ( 71).
Pre-Ride-Check No indication of malfunctions Phase 2
The instrument panel runs a test Check all the telltale and warn- Test of the wheel-speed 6
of the instruments and the telltale ing lights. sensors as the vehicle pulls
77
and warning lights when the ig- Have the fault rectified as away from rest.
nition is switched on: this is the quickly as possible by a ABS warning light flashes.
"Pre-Ride-Check". The test is specialist workshop, preferably
aborted if you start the engine an authorised BMW Motorrad
before it completes. ABS self-diagnosis
Riding
dealer.
completed
Phase 1 ABS self-diagnosis The ABS warning light goes
The speedometer needle swings BMW Motorrad ABS performs out. z
to the limit value on its scale. self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
The warning and indicator lights If an indicator showing an ABS
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
are switched on. fault appears when ABS self-dia-
formed automatically when you
gnosis completes:
Phase 2 switch on the ignition. The Maxi-
Scooter has to move forward a You can continue to ride. Bear
The speedometer needle swings in mind that the ABS function
few metres for the wheel-speed
back to its original position. The is not available.
sensors to be tested.
telltale and warning lights go out. Have the fault rectified as
Phase 1 quickly as possible by a
If the needle did not move or if a specialist workshop, preferably
warning light or telltale light did Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with an authorised BMW Motorrad
not show: dealer.
the vehicle at a standstill.
WARNING ABS warning light flashes.
Faulty warning lights

ASC self-diagnosis Check all the warning and tell- consult the troubleshooting
6 BMW Motorrad ASC performs tale lights. chart for assistance. ( 146)
78 self-diagnosis to ensure its op- ASC self-diagnosis not

erability. Self-diagnosis is per- Riding
completed
formed automatically when you At engine speeds below approx.
switch on the ignition. The MaxiScooter has to 1800 rpm the centrifugal clutch
reach a defined minimum remains disengaged, the Maxi-
Phase 1 speed with the engine running Scooter is in neutral. When en-
Riding
Test of the diagnosis-compat- for the wheel speed sensors gine speed increases the clutch
ible system components with to be tested: engages and the Maxi-Scooter
z the vehicle at a standstill. moves off.
min 5 km/h
ASC warning light slow-
flashes. If an indicator showing an ASC At speeds from approx. 40 km/h
fault appears when ASC self- to approx. 120 km/h the en-
Phase 2 diagnosis completes: gine is running at virtually con-
Pullaway test of the system You can continue to ride. Bear stant speed and operating in its
components with diagnostic in mind that the ASC is not maximum torque band. It is the
capability. available. CVT that effects any change in
ASC warning light slow- Have the fault rectified as speed. Consequently, engine
flashes. quickly as possible by a noise changes only slightly within
specialist workshop, preferably this speed range.
ASC self-diagnosis an authorised BMW Motorrad Speeds higher than approx.
completed dealer. 120 km/h are achieved by an
The ASC symbol no longer If the ASC intervenes unneces- increase in engine rpm.
shows. sarily, too often or too soon,
Running in Longer stopping distance, risk of Side View Assist
Engine
accident
Deactivating and 6
Apply the brakes in good
Until the running-in check, time. activating SVA 79
vary the engine load range fre- with Side View Assist OE
quently as you ride. Tyres SETUP selecting ( 54).
Try to do most of your rid- New tyres have a smooth sur- Deactivate or activate SVA in
ing during this initial period on face. This must be roughened by SETUP.
Riding
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- riding in a restrained manner at
ing high-speed main roads and various heel angles until the tyres NOTICE
highways if possible. are run in. This running in pro- z
Do not omit the running-in If SVA is deactivated, SVA! will
cedure is essential if the tyres are be shown in the display.
check after 500 - 1200 km. to achieve maximum grip.
The selected setting remains
Brake pads WARNING stored even after the ignition is
New brake pads have to bed switched off.
down before they can achieve New tyres losing grip on wet
their optimum friction levels. You roads and at extreme bank Driving with SVA
can compensate for this initial re- angles with Side View Assist OE
duction in braking efficiency by Risk of accident
exerting greater pressure on the Ride carefully and avoid ex- SVA is activated in SETUP.
levers. tremely sharp inclines.
WARNING
New brake pads
25...80 km/h Being overtaken with SVA
6 Driving past stationary objects. with Side View Assist OE
SVA does not work in the
80 The Maxi-Scooter is overtaken
event of stationary objects
such as parked vehicles, crash by a vehicle.
barriers, street lights, road
Vehicle in blind spot
signs, etc.
A vehicle approaches from
Driving in heavy traffic.
Riding
behind to overtake the Maxi-

Vehicles detected at the front
Scooter.
If the driving speed is within the and rear are confused with a
z activation speed, SVA monitors truck or a stationary object.
The telltale lights remain off as
long as the overtaking vehicle
the areas 1 and 2. The indicator lights stay off.
stays out of range of the sur-
Driving in a tilted position.
Driving within the activation roundings sensors.
Depending on the level of the
speed. tilt and the position of the sur-
Vehicles driving in your blind rounding area sensors, SVA's
spot will be indicated, depend- functionality may be limited
ing on the driving situation. on the inside or outside of
If the driving speed is outside corners.
the activation speed, SVA does Slight tilt: SVA = active
not work. The indicator lights Large tilt: SVA = inactive
stay off. If SVA is showing vehicles
The activation speed is in the which are not there, or is not
following range: showing vehicles which are
there, the troubleshooting chart
can help. ( 145)
Vehicle detected Allowing a passing vehicle to The overtaking vehicle ad-
overtake within the speed dif- vances into the field of view 6
ferential. of the Maxi-Scooter.
The vehicle's presence is no 81
NOTICE longer detected by the rear
Side View Assist does not re- surroundings sensor, but now
place the rider's personal judge- it is registered by the front sur-
roundings sensor.
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ment of the traffic situation.
Pay attention to the traffic The corresponding telltale light
situation and the area around goes out.
the vehicle, even if the indicator
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The overtaking vehicle is inside Overtake with SVA
the monitored zone. lights do not indicate any
vehicles. with Side View Assist OE
The vehicle is detected by the
rear surroundings sensor. Always obey the rule of looking A vehicle is overtaken with the
The vehicle has not yet been behind you twice before turning Maxi-Scooter.
detected by the front surround- off or leaving your lane by looking If the overtaking manoeuvre is
ings sensor. over your shoulders. completed in time, the indicator
Corresponding indicator light 1 Indicator lights 1 and 2 indicate lights will not come on.
or 2 lights up. vehicles overtaking slowly. If the overtaking manoeuvre
The speed differential is: takes longer and the vehicle
The difference in speed between
max 10 km/h being overtaken stays in the
the two vehicles is of significance
Allowing the overtaking vehicle blind spot, the indicator light
during an overtaking manoeuvre.
to complete its manoeuvre. for the corresponding side will
come on.
Brakes dynamic shift in load distribution Wet and dirty brakes
6 How can stopping
cannot keep pace with the in- Wetness and dirt on the brake
crease in deceleration and the discs and the brake pads dimin-
82 distance be minimised? tyres cannot transmit the full ish braking efficiency.
Load distribution shifts dynam- braking force to the surface of Delayed braking action or poor
ically between the front and rear the road. Under these circum- braking efficiency must be
wheels when the vehicle brakes. stances the front wheel would reckoned with in the following
The sharper the vehicle decel- lock up. situations:
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erates, the more load is shifted

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to the front wheel. The higher BMW Motorrad ABS prevents
puddles of water.
z the wheel load, the more braking the front wheel from locking up.
After the vehicle has been
force can be transmitted without
Descending mountain washed.
the wheel locking.
passes Riding on salted or gritted
To optimise stopping distance,
roads.
apply the front brakes rapidly and
WARNING After work has been carried on
keep on increasing the force
the brakes, due to traces of oil
you apply to the brake lever. Braking only with the rear or grease.
This makes the best possible brake on mountain descents
use of the dynamic increase in Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
Brake fade, destruction of the or off-road.
load at the front wheel. In the brakes due to overheating
"panic braking situations" that
Use both front and rear brakes,
are trained so frequently, brak-
and make use of the engine's
ing force is applied as rapidly as
braking effect as well.
possible and with the rider's full
force applied to the brake levers;
under these circumstances, the
Always check that the ground
WARNING under the stand is level and ATTENTION
6
Wetness and dirt result in firm. Poor ground underneath the 83
diminished braking efficiency Extend the side stand and prop stand
Risk of accident the Maxi-Scooter on the stand. Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
Apply the brakes lightly while The parking brake prevents the topples
riding to remove wetness and vehicle from rolling away. Always check that the ground
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dirt, or dismount and clean the under the stand is level and
brakes. ATTENTION firm.
Think ahead and brake in good Additional weight placing z
time until full braking efficiency strain on the side stand ATTENTION
is restored. Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Centre stand folds in due to
topples sharp movements
Park Maxi-Scooter Do not sit or lean on the Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
Side stand vehicle while it is propped on topples
Switch off the engine. the side stand. Do not lean or sit on the
If the camber of the roadway vehicle with the centre stand
ATTENTION extended.
permits, turn the handlebars all
Poor ground underneath the the way to the left. Extend the centre stand and
stand lift the Maxi-Scooter on to the
Centre stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle stand.
topples Switch off the engine.
Refuelling the rear and then open out to-
6 wards the front.
WARNING
84
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
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tank.
Push the ignition key into the
z ATTENTION steering lock and then turn an-
Wetting of plastic surfaces ticlockwise.
Open fuel filler cap 2.
by fuel
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces
become unsightly or dull)
Clean plastic surfaces immedi-
ately after contact with fuel.
Place the Maxi-Scooter on
the centre stand, ensuring the
ground is level and firm.
In the event of stiff movement,

push the tank cover 1 towards
with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron).
Fuel reserve
6
Refuel with fuel of the grade 85
listed; do not fill the tank past approx. 3 l
the lower edge of filler neck. Pay attention to the following
symbols in the fuel filler cap
NOTICE and on the fuel pump:
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When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
WARNING up the tank to a level above re- z
serve, so that the new level is
Escape of fuel due to heat- detected and the fuel reserve in-
induced expansion if fuel dicator light is switched off.
tank is overfilled
Risk of falling Recommended fuel
Do not overfill the fuel tank. grade
Super unleaded (max-

ATTENTION
imum 15% ethanol, E15)
Engine operation with leaded 95 ROZ/RON
fuel 90 AKI
Damage to catalytic converter
Do not attempt to run the Usable fuel capacity Close 2 fuel filler cap.
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
approx. 15.5 l
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Push tank cover 1 into the

z lock. ATTENTION ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when Trapping of components
Securing vehicle for being lifted on to stand Component damage
transport Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Do not trap components such
Protect all components that topples as brake lines or cable legs.
might come into contact with Secure the vehicle to prevent it At the front, loop a tensioning
tensioning straps against toppling, preferably with the as- strap over the bottom fork
scratching, e.g. with adhesive sistance of a second person. bridge on each side and
tape or soft cloths. Push the vehicle onto the tighten.
transportation area; do not
place it on the side stand or
centre stand.
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87
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Loop a tensioning strap at Loop a tensioning strap at the
the rear right around the re- rear left around the spring strut
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tainer spike of the silencer and mount and tighten.
tighten. Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the vehicle's suspension should
be compressed as tightly as
possible front and rear.
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Engineering details
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
7
89
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . 90
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Engineering details
Tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) . . . . 93
Side View Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
General instructions its directional stability. A fall is coefficient of friction (gravel, ice,
7 To find out more about engineer-
imminent. Before this situation snow), so that the wheels will
can occur, ABS intervenes and continue to rotate under all ima-
90 ing go to:
adapts braking pressure to the ginable circumstances, because
bmw-motorrad.com/techno- maximum transferable braking this is the precondition for ensur-
logy force, so the wheels continue ing directional stability. As soon
to turn and directional stability as is registers the actual circum-
Anti-lock brake system is maintained irrespective of the stances, the system reacts in-
Engineering details
(ABS) condition of the road surface. stantly and adjusts braking force
How does ABS work? accordingly to achieve optimum
What are the effects of braking.
The amount of braking force that
surface irregularities?
can be transferred to the road Rear wheel lift
depends on factors that include Humps and surface irregularit-
ies can cause the wheels to lose Even under severe braking, a
the coefficient of friction of the
contact temporarily with the road high level of tyre grip can mean
road surface. Loose stones, ice
surface; if this happens the brak- that the front wheel does not
and snow or a wet road all have
ing force that can be transmit- lock up until very late, if at all.
z much lower coefficients of friction
ted to the road can drop to zero. Consequently, ABS does not
than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
If the brakes are applied under intervene until very late, if at
The lower the coefficient of fric-
these circumstances the ABS all. Under these circumstances
tion, the longer the braking dis-
reduces braking force to ensure the rear wheel can lift off the
tance.
that directional stability is main- ground, and the outcome can
If the rider increases braking
tained when the wheels regain be a highsiding situation in which
pressure to the extent that brak-
contact with the road surface. At the Maxi-Scooter can flip over.
ing force exceeds the maximum
this instant the BMW Motorrad
transferable limit, the wheels start
ABS assumes an extremely low
to lock and the motorcycle loses
Special situations Rear wheel skidding on
WARNING
The speeds of the front and rear a slippery surface for a 7
Rear wheel lift due to severe wheels are compared as one lengthy period, for example
deceleration using the engine's 91
braking means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If braking effect.
Risk of falling
When you brake sharply, bear the system registers implaus- If a fault message is issued on
in mind that ABS control can- ible values for a lengthy period account of exceptional riding
the ABS function is deactivated
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not always be relied on to preconditions, you can reactivate
vent the rear wheel from lifting for safety reasons and an ABS the ABS function by switching
clear of the ground. fault message is issued. Self-dia- the ignition off and on again.
gnosis has to complete before
What is the design fault messages can be issued. What significance
baseline for In addition to problems with the devolves on regular
BMW Motorrad ABS? BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional maintenance?
riding conditions can lead to a
Within the limits imposed by
fault message being issued. WARNING
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-
Exceptional riding z
sures directional stability on any
conditions: Brake system not regularly
surface. The system is not op-
With ASC switched off: Riding serviced
timised for special requirements
for a lengthy period with the Risk of accident
that apply under extreme com-
front wheel lifted off the ground In order to ensure that the
petitive situations off-road or on
(wheelie). BMW Motorrad ABS is always
the track.
Rear wheel rotating with the maintained in optimum condi-
vehicle held stationary by ap- tion, it is essential for you to
plying the front brake (burn- comply strictly with the spe-
out). cified inspection intervals.
Reserves for safety a certain limit, the engine man- ground (Wheelie) would result
7 The potentially shorter braking agement system intervenes and in automatic shutdown of the
distances which BMW Motorrad adapts engine torque accordingly. BMW Motorrad ASC.
92
ABS permits must not be used
Special situations If the front wheel lifts clear of the
as an excuse for careless riding.
In accordance with the laws of ground under severe accelera-
ABS is primarily a means of en-
physics, the ability to accelerate tion, the ASC reduces engine
suring a safety margin in genuine
is restricted more and more as torque until the front wheel re-
emergencies.
Engineering details
the angle of heel increases. Con- gains contact with the ground.
Take care when cornering! When
sequently, there can be a per- Under these circumstances,
you apply the brakes on a corner,
ceptible reduction in acceleration BMW Motorrad recommends
the vehicle's weight and mo-
out of very tight bends. rolling the throttle slightly closed
mentum take over and even
so as to restore stability with the
BMW Motorrad ABS is unable
The speeds of the front and least possible delay.
to counteract their effects.
rear wheels are compared as
one means of detecting the rear Never snap the throttle grip
Automatic Stability wheel's incipient tendency to closed when riding on a slippery
z Control (ASC) spin or slip sideways. If the sys- surface. Engine braking torque
How does ASC work? tem registers implausible values can cause the rear wheel to lock,
for a lengthy period the ASC with a corresponding loss of
The BMW Motorrad ASC system
function is deactivated for safety stability. The BMW Motorrad
compares the speed of rotation
reasons and an ASC fault mes- ASC is unable to control a
of the front wheel and the rear
sage is issued. Self-diagnosis situation of this nature.
wheel. The differential is used
has to complete before fault
to compute slip as a measure of
messages can be issued.
the reserves of stability available
Riding for a lengthy period with
at the rear wheel. If slip exceeds
the front wheel lifted off the
Slippery surface Function temperature drops. Tyre-air tem-
On very loose surfaces (for A sensor integrated into each perature depends on ambient 7
example sand or snow), tyre measures the tyre air tempe- temperature as well as on the
style of riding and the duration of 93
the ASC's attempts to control rature and the tyre pressure and
propulsive power might reduce transmits this information to the the ride.
drive to the extent that the control unit.
The tyre-pressure readings
rear wheel no longer turns. Each sensor has a centrifugal-
shown by the multifunction
Under these circumstances, force tripswitch that does not
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display are temperature-
BMW Motorrad recommends enable transmission of the meas-
compensated; the reference tyre
temporarily switching off ASC. ured values until the vehicle has
temperature for these readings
Bear in mind that the rear wheel accelerated to about 30 km/h.
is always 20 °C. The gauges on
will spin on the loose surface and The multifunction display shows
service station air lines do not
close the throttle in good time "--" for each tyre until the tyre-
compensate for temperature.
before you reach a firm surface. pressure signal is received for
The tyre pressure recorded
Then reactivate ASC. the first time. The sensors con-
depends on tyre air temperature.
tinue to transmit the measured-
In most instances, therefore,
Tyre pressure value signals for approximately 15
these gauge readings will not z
monitoring (RDC) minutes after the vehicle comes
tally with the pressures shown by
to a stop.
with tyre pressure control the multifunction display.
(RDC) OE Temperature
Pressure adaptation
compensation
Compare the RDC readings on
Tyre pressure is a temperature- the multifunction display with
sensitive variable: pressure in- the value in the table on the
creases as tyre air temperature back cover of the Rider's Manual.
rises and decreases as tyre air Then use the air-line gauge at
a service station to compensate Layout and control monitored by the surroundings
7 for the difference between the sensors.
RDC reading and the value in the
94 table. 2 telltale lights
Telltale light in right mirror
Example: According to the housing
Rider's Manual, tyre pressure Telltale light in left mirror hous-
should be 2.5 bar, but the ing
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reading in the multifunction

display is 2.3 bar, so pressure is Control
low by 0.2 bar. SVA control unit
The gauge on the air line shows The major components of Side
Wiring harness connecting all
2.4 bar. You must now increase View Assist are as follows.
the components to the SVA
tyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif- control unit and the instrument
ference between the value in the 4 ultrasonic sensors as
surroundings sensors cluster
table and the RDC reading; when Function algorithms for ana-
the air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar, Ultrasonic sensor 1 in the front
lysing the riding situation de-
z the tyre is inflated to the correct right fairing side panel
pending on the surroundings
pressure. Ultrasonic sensor 2 on the right sensors and riding speed and
in the number plate carrier for generating the output sig-
Side View Assist Ultrasonic sensor 3 in the front nals that actuate the telltale
left fairing side panel lights. The algorithms make
Ultrasonic sensor 4 on the left sure that signals from the rear
in the number plate carrier surroundings sensors are in-
The graphic shows the invis- terpreted as plausible riding
situations only in combination
ible boundaries of the zones
with the signals from the front SVA does not work, or works
surroundings sensors. only to a limited extent, in the 7
following situations:
Function When the vehicle's speed is 95
The graphic shows the Maxi- outside the range of the sys-
Scooter banked for cornering. tem's activation speed.
Ultrasonic sensors 3 and 4 re- Over the first few metres of
gister the roadway. The left distance covered after the
Engineering details
telltale light remains off. system's activation speed is
Ultrasonic sensor 1 registers reached.
nothing. When the vehicle's speed is
Ultrasonic sensor 2 registers much higher than that of the
the vehicle in the blind spot. vehicle overtaken.
The right telltale light shows, When the overtaking vehicle's
insofar as this response is per- speed is much higher than that
mitted by the system's limits. of the vehicle.
In sharp bends, when the z
Limits of the system vehicle is banked to an acute
Side View Assist is not an act- angle, and on narrow roads.
ive safety system, but a comfort If the lanes are very wide.
system with informative charac- In thick fog, heavy rain or snow.
ter that merely supports drivers If the surroundings sensors are
in monitoring the traffic situation dirty, iced over or obscured in
and vehicle environment. some way.
If vehicles with faulty silencers
are excessively noisy.
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Engineering details
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
8
97
Standard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Maintenance
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Wheel rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 z
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Trim panel components . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
General instructions Standard tool kit 4 Removing battery
8 The "Maintenance" chapter de-
( 124).
5 Reversible screwdriver
98 scribes straightforward proced-
blade
ures for checking and replacing
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
certain wear parts.
Removing body panels.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening Removing battery
( 124).
Maintenance
torques for the threaded fasten-

ers on your vehicle are listed in
the section entitled "Technical Front-wheel stand
data". 1 Hook wrench Installing the front-wheel
You will find information on more Adjusting spring preload stand
extensive maintenance and re- for rear wheel ( 71).
z pair jobs in the Repair Manual
Requirement
2 Torx wrench, T30 The basic stand and its access-
on DVD for your vehicle, which
Checking engine oil level ory parts are available from your
is available from your authorised
( 100). BMW Motorrad dealer.
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Topping up coolant
Some of the work calls for spe- ( 107). Make sure the ground is level
cial tools and a thorough know- 3 Spare fuses with puller tool and firm and place the Maxi-
ledge of the technology involved. Minifuses, 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 A Scooter on its centre stand.
If you are in doubt, consult a and 15 A Use basic stand with front-
specialist workshop, preferably Replace the fuses. wheel adapter.
your authorised BMW Motorrad 4 Open-ended spanner
dealer. Width across flats 8/10
Push adapters 3 on left and
right apart until the front forks 8
fit between them.
Use locating pins 4 on left and 99
right to set the front-wheel
stand to the desired height.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
Maintenance
push it against the front axle.
Install spacer buffers 1 in the
bottom positions on left and ATTENTION
right. Centre stand retracts if the
vehicle lifted too high
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Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
When raising the vehicle, make
sure that the centre stand re-
mains on the ground.
If necessary, adjust the height
Align adapters 3 on left and
of the front-wheel stand.
right so that the front forks are
securely seated. Apply uniform pressure to push
Slacken securing screws 2 on Tighten securing screws 2 on the front-wheel stand down
left and right. left and right. and raise the Maxi-Scooter.
Make sure the Maxi-Scooter is
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Engine oil
8 Checking engine oil level
100
ATTENTION
Incorrect oil-level reading
after relatively long immob-
ilisation period due to oil
Maintenance
collecting in the oil sump in-

stead of the oil reservoir Remove footboard support 1. Remove oil dipstick 1.
Misinterpretation of the oil level
Check the oil level only
after a lengthy ride or when
z the engine is at operating
temperature.
With the Maxi-Scooter at op-
erating temperature place it on
its centre stand, making sure
that the ground is level and
firm.
Allow the engine to idle for one Remove cover 2 upwards. Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part
minute. of dipstick 2 with a clean, dry
Switch off the ignition. Wipe the area around the oil cloth.
filler neck clean.
Seat the oil dipstick on the oil If the oil level is below the min-
filler neck, but do not engage imum mark: 8
the threads. Top up the engine oil to the
Remove the oil dipstick and 101
specified level.
check the oil level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
Maintenance
max 0.5 l (Difference between
MIN and MAX)
Install cover 2.
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop, z
preferably an authorised
Engine oil, specified level BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install the oil dipstick.

Between MIN and MAX marks
(Engine at operating tempe-
rature, insert oil dipstick un- Insert footboard support 1.
til resting on edge of oil filler
neck, do not engage the
threads.)
Brake system Checking front brake pad
8 Checking function of thickness
102 brakes Make sure the ground is level
Pull the right brake lever.
Scooter on its stand.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Pull the left brake lever.
Maintenance
The pressure point must be

clearly perceptible.
To test the parking brake, ex- Brake-pad wear limit,
tend the side stand and try to front
push the Maxi-Scooter forward
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
z and back.
without backing plate. The
The Maxi-Scooter must refuse
wear indicators (grooves) must
to move.
Visually inspect the brake pads be clearly visible.)
If a clear pressure point is not
to ascertain their thickness.
perceptible or if the Maxi-Scooter
Viewing direction: on left and
can be pushed in either direction:
right between wheel and front
Have the brakes checked by a
suspension toward brake
specialist workshop, preferably
pads 1.
dealer.
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible: 8
WARNING 103
Brake-pad thickness less

than permissible minimum
Diminished braking effect, dam-
Maintenance
age to the brakes
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do Visually inspect the brake pads
Brake-pad wear limit,
not permit the brake pads to to ascertain their thickness.
rear
wear past the minimum per- Viewing direction: from the
missible thickness. bottom right toward brake min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
pads 1. without backing plate.)
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Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
Check rear brake pad

thickness
Make sure the ground is level
Scooter on its stand.
If the wear indicating marks are their minimum permissible
8 no longer visible: thickness
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
104 WARNING topples despite extended side
Brake-pad thickness less stand
than permissible minimum Have the brake pads of the
Diminished braking effect, dam- parking brake replaced before
they wear to their minimum
Maintenance
age to the brakes

permissible thickness.
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do Have the brake pads replaced
Brake-pad wear limit of
not permit the brake pads to by a specialist workshop,
parking brake
wear past the minimum per- preferably an authorised
missible thickness. When you look into the holes BMW Motorrad dealer.
z in the carrier plate (clean the
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop, holes first), the brake disc
preferably an authorised should not be visible.
If the brake pads are worn past
Checking brake-pad the minimum permissible thick-
thickness, parking brake ness:
ATTENTION
Scooter on its stand. Parked vehicle rolls away
Visually inspect the brake pads due to lack of braking power
to ascertain their thickness. if brake pads are worn past
Check the brake-fluid
level, front brakes 8
105
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid tank
Considerably reduced braking
Maintenance
power due to air in the brake
system
Check the brake fluid level in
Adjust the riding mode imme- Brake fluid level, front
right brake fluid reservoir 1.
diately until the fault is rectified.
Check the brake-fluid level at NOTICE
regular intervals. Brake fluid, DOT4
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Wear of the brake pads causes It is impermissible for the
the brake fluid level in the reser- brake fluid level to drop below
voir to sink. the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
Scooter on its centre stand.
Turn the handlebars to a po- reservoir horizontal)
sition in which the brake fluid If the brake fluid level drops be-
reservoir is horizontal. low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
8 level, rear brakes
106
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid tank
Considerably reduced braking
Maintenance
power due to air in the brake

system
Check the brake fluid level in
Adjust the riding mode imme- Brake fluid level, rear
left brake fluid reservoir 1.
diately until the fault is rectified.
Check the brake-fluid level at NOTICE
regular intervals. Brake fluid, DOT4
z
Wear of the brake pads causes It is impermissible for the
the brake fluid level in the reser- brake fluid level to drop below
voir to sink. the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-

low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
dealer.
Coolant Topping up coolant
Check coolant level
8
Make sure the ground is level 107
Maintenance
Specified coolant level in
expansion tank Remove footrest plate 1.
Between MIN and MAX marks

(engine cold)
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If the coolant drops below the
Check the coolant level in the permitted level:
expansion tank through open- Top up the coolant.
ing 1 below the right footplate.
Remove screw 1 and remove

the cover.
Tyres
8 Checking tyre pressure
108
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Impaired handling characteristics
of the Scooter. Impaired control
Maintenance
response of the ASC and more

Open cap 2 of the coolant ex- Lay the cover in position and rapid tyre wear.
pansion tank and top up the install screw 1. Always check that the tyre
coolant to the specified level. pressures are correct.
Check coolant level ( 107).
z Close the cap of the coolant WARNING
expansion tank.
Tendency of valve inserts
installed vertically to open
by themselves at high riding
speeds
Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and tighten
Install footrest plate 1.
firmly.
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Check tyre pressures against sary, preferably by an author- to the level of the marks. The
the data below. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. locations of the marks are indic- 8
ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
Tyre pressure, front Checking tyre tread depth 109
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
arrow.
WARNING
2.5 bar (tyre cold) If the tyre tread is worn to min-
Riding with badly worn tyres imum:
Tyre pressure, rear
Maintenance
Risk of accident due to impaired Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
handling able.
2.9 bar (tyre cold) If applicable, have the tyres
changed in good time before Wheels
If tyre pressure is too low: they wear to the minimum
Correct tyre pressure. Effect of wheel size on
tread depth permitted by law.
ABS z
Wheel rims and tyres Make sure the ground is level Wheel size is very important as a
and firm and place the Maxi- parameter for the ABS. In partic-
Checking rims Scooter on its stand. ular, the diameter and the width
Make sure the ground is level Measure the tyre tread depth of the vehicle's wheels are pro-
and firm and place the Maxi- in the main tread grooves with grammed into the control unit
Scooter on its stand. wear marks. and are fundamental to all cal-
Visually inspect the rims for culations. Any change in these
defects. NOTICE
influencing variables, caused for
Have any damaged rims in- example by a switch to wheels
Wear indicators are built into the
spected by a specialist work- other than those installed ex-
main profile grooves on each
shop and replaced if neces- works, can have serious effects
tyre. The tyre is worn out when
the tyre tread has worn down
on the performance of the sys- calculations. Any change in these Risk of falling
8 tem. influencing variables, caused for Always re-calibrate the ASC
The sensor rings are essential example by a switch to wheels after every software update.
110 for correct road-speed calcula- other than those installed ex-
tion, and they too must match works, can have serious effects See the section entitled "Opera-
the vehicle's system and con- on the performance of the con- tion" ( 60) for information on
sequently cannot be changed. trol systems. the calibration procedure.
If you decide that you would
Maintenance
like to fit non-standard wheels ATTENTION RDC adhesive label

to your Maxi-Scooter, it is very with tyre pressure control
Faults of the ASC due to
important to consult a specialist (RDC) OE
changing tyre radii
workshop beforehand, preferably ASC intervenes despite good
an authorised BMW Motorrad grip
z dealer. In some cases, the data Check both tyres for wear and
programmed into the control unit check the tyre pressures.
can be changed to suit the new
Always calibrate the ASC after
wheel sizes.
changing a tyre or tyres.
Effect of wheel size on If ASC interventions are unex-
ASC pectedly frequent: Re-calibrate
the ASC.
Wheel size is very important as a
parameter for the ASC running-
ATTENTION ATTENTION
gear control system. In particular,
the radii of the vehicle's wheels Loss of the adaptation values Tyre removal not in compli-
are programmed into the control for the tyre radii in the Digital ance with correct procedure
unit and are fundamental to all
Motor Electronics Damage to RDC sensors
Be sure to explain to the spe- Removing front wheel
cialist workshop or authorised 8
BMW Motorrad dealer that the
wheel is fitted with an RDC 111
sensor.
If the motorcycle is equipped
with RDC, each wheel rim bears
Maintenance
an adhesive label indicating the
position of the RDC sensor.
When a tyre is being changed, Remove screw 1 and remove
special care must be taken not Remove screws 1 and 2 on left the wheel-speed sensor from
to damage the RDC sensor. Be and right and work the front- its bore.
sure to draw the attention of the wheel cover forward to remove. Mask off the parts of the wheel
authorised BMW Motorrad dealer rim that could be scratched in z
or specialist workshop to the fact the process of removing the
that the wheel is fitted with an brake calipers.
RDC sensor.
ATTENTION
Unwanted inward movement
of the brake pads
Component damage on attempt
to install the brake caliper or be-
cause brake pads have to be
forced apart
Do not operate the brakes with Make sure the ground is level Installing front wheel
8 a brake caliper not correctly and firm and place the Maxi-
secured. Scooter on its centre stand. WARNING
112 Lift the front of the Maxi-
Remove screws 2 of the brake Use of a non-standard wheel
callipers on left and right. Scooter until the front wheel is
clear of the ground, preferably Malfunctions in control attempts
using a BMW Motorrad front- made by the ABS and ASC
wheel stand. See the information on the ef-
Maintenance
Installing the front-wheel stand fect of wheel size on the ABS

( 98). and ASC systems at the start
of this chapter.
ATTENTION
z Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
Force the brake pads 3 slightly torque
apart by rocking brake caliper 4 Damage, or threaded fasteners
back and forth against brake work loose
disc 5. Always have the security of
Carefully pull the brake calipers the fasteners checked by a
back and out until clear of the Slacken right clamping specialist workshop, preferably
brake discs. screws 1. an authorised BMW Motorrad
Remove quick-release axle 2, dealer.
while supporting the wheel.
Roll the front wheel forward to
remove.
Removing the front-wheel
ATTENTION Quick-release axle in axle
holder
stand. 8
Front wheel installed wrong Ease the brake calipers on to 113
way round 30 Nm
the brake discs.
Risk of accident Tighten clamping screws 1 to
Note direction-of-rotation ar- the specified tightening torque.
rows on tyre or rim.
Maintenance
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
z
Tighten screws 2 on left and
right to the specified tightening
Clamping screws (quick- torque.
release axle) in tele- Brake caliper to fork leg
scopic forks
Raise the front wheel, insert
quick-release axle 2 and Tightening sequence: Tighten
28 Nm
tighten to specified torque. screws six times in alternate
sequence
8 Nm
8 ATTENTION
114 Contact of cable of wheel

speed sensor with the brake
disc
Sensor cable chafes through
Make sure that the sensor
Maintenance
cable is routed correctly.

Insert the wheel-speed sensor
Hold the front-wheel cover in
into the bore and install CAUTION
position and install screws 1
screw 1.
and 2 on left and right. Hot exhaust system
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim. Risk of burn injury
z Calibrating ASC ( 60).
Firmly pull the brake lever until Do not touch a hot exhaust
the pressure point is percept- Removing rear wheel system.
ible, and repeat this operation Make sure the ground is level Remove screw 1.
several times. and firm and place the Maxi-
Extend the side stand to activ-
ate the parking brake, or apply 8
the rear wheel brake.
115
Maintenance
Ease trim panel 2 to the rear Slacken nut 5.
as indicated by the arrow,
keeping it parallel with the rear
silencer.
Studs 4 are disengaged from Remove five screws 8 from the z
grommets 3. rear wheel, while supporting
Remove cover 2. the wheel.
Lower the rear wheel to the
ground and roll it out to the
rear.
Remove screw 6, counter-

holding the nut on the inside
and holding rear silencer 7.
Separate rear silencer 7 from
the front silencer.
Installing the rear wheel Roll the rear wheel into position
8 at the rear-wheel adapter and
WARNING attach it.
116
Use of a non-standard wheel
Malfunctions in control attempts
made by the ABS and ASC
See the information on the ef-
Maintenance
fect of wheel size on the ABS

and ASC systems at the start
of this chapter. Apply high-temperature grease
round the inside of the silencer
pipe.
ATTENTION
Seat rear silencer 7 on the
z Tightening threaded fasten- Install five screws 8 and tighten front silencer and hold it in po-
ers to incorrect tightening to the specified torque in diag- sition.
torque onally opposite sequence.
Damage, or threaded fasteners Rear wheel on output
work loose shaft
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a Tightening sequence: tighten
specialist workshop, preferably in diagonally opposite se-
an authorised BMW Motorrad quence
dealer. 60 Nm
8
117
Maintenance
Install screw 6 and tighten Position clamp 10 with the re- Position trim panel with studs 4
to the specified torque while cess at lug 9. at grommets 3.
counter-holding the nut at the Tighten nut 5 to the specified
inside. tightening torque.
z
Silencer to bracket End silencer to front si-
lencer
19 Nm 19 Nm
Ease trim panel 2 forward as

indicated by the arrow, keeping
it parallel with the rear silencer.
Studs 4 are engaged in grom-
8 mets 3.
Install screw 1.
118
Calibrating ASC ( 60).
Light source
Replacing bulbs for low-
Maintenance
beam headlight and high-

beam headlight Remove cover 1 to replace the Disconnect plug 3.
Make sure the ground is level bulb for the high-beam head-
and firm and place the Maxi- light.
Scooter on its stand. Remove cover 2 to replace the
z Switch off the ignition. bulb for the low-beam head-
Remove the right side panel to light.
replace the bulb for the low-
beam headlight.
Remove the left side panel to
replace the bulb for the high-
beam headlight.
The bulbs have to be replaced Disengage spring clip 4 from
from below. Removing the side the latches and swing it up.
panels improves orientation. Remove bulb 5.
Replace the defective bulb. Engage spring retainer 4 in the Replacing bulb for
Bulbs for the low-beam
catches. number-plate light 8
headlight Make sure the ground is level 119
H7 12 V 55 W Scooter on its stand.
Bulb for high-beam
headlight
Maintenance
H7 12 V 55 W
Hold the new bulb by the base
only, in order to keep the glass
free of foreign matter. Connect plug 3.
z
Remove screw 1.
Insert bulb 5, making sure that Install cover 1 or cover 2, as

tab 6 is correctly positioned. applicable.
Installing side panel ( 122).
Replace the defective bulb.
8 Light source for the
120 number plate light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb in order to keep
Maintenance
the glass free of foreign matter.
Disengage spacer 3 from num- Insert socket 4 into spacer 3.

ber plate carrier 2.
Remove socket 4 from
spacer 3.
z
Insert the bulb into the socket.
Position spacer 3 on number

plate carrier 2.
Install screw 1.
Remove the bulb from the
socket.
Trim panel components
Remove the side panel 8
121
Maintenance
Remove screws 2. Ease the fairing side panel out
Open stowage compartment 3. of its holder at position 5 at the
top edge.
Remove screw 1. Then slightly raise the fairing
side panel and remove. z
NOTICE
This description applies for the
right-hand fairing side panel, but
also applies accordingly for the
left-hand fairing side panel.
Remove screw 4 in the stow-

age compartment.
Installing side panel
8
122
Maintenance
Install screw 4 in the right Install screw 1.

Seat the fairing side panel in stowage compartment.
mounts 6. Close the stowage compart- Battery
ment. Maintenance instructions
z NOTICE
Correct upkeep, recharging and
This description applies for the storage will prolong the life of
right-hand fairing side panel, but the battery and are essential if
also applies accordingly for the warranty claims are to be con-
left-hand fairing side panel. sidered.
Tilt the fairing side panel up Compliance with the points be-
and push it into holder 5. low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Install screws 2.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow- Damage to the on-board elec- system, charge only via the
ing pages tronics extra socket. 8
Do not turn the battery upside Disconnect the battery at Comply with the operating in-
down the battery terminals before structions of the charger. 123
charging.
Recharging disconnected
ATTENTION
ATTENTION battery
On-board electronics (e.g. Charge the battery using a
Maintenance
clock) draining connected Recharging a fully suitable charger.
battery discharged battery via the Comply with the operating in-
Battery is deep-discharged; this power socket or extra socket structions of the charger.
voids the guarantee Damage to the vehicle electron- Once the battery is fully
Connect a float charger to the ics charged, disconnect the
battery if the motorcycle is to If a battery has discharged to charger's terminal clips from z
remain out of use for more the extent that it is completely the battery terminals.
than four weeks. flat (battery voltage less than
12 V, indicator lights and mul- NOTICE
Recharging connected tifunction display remain off
when the ignition is switched The battery has to be recharged
battery at regular intervals in the course
on) always charge the discon-
with extra socket OA of a lengthy period of disuse.
nected battery with the char-
ger connected directly to the See the instructions for caring
ATTENTION battery terminals. for your battery. Always fully re-
charge the battery before restor-
Charging the battery that is With the battery connected to ing it to use.
connected to the vehicle via the vehicle's on-board electrical
the battery terminals https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/
Removing battery Always proceed in compliance
8 Remove the side panel with the specified disconnec-
( 121). tion sequence.
124
Switch off the ignition. First disconnect battery negat-
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE ive lead 1.
If applicable, switch off the anti- Then disconnect battery posit-
theft alarm. ive lead 2.
Maintenance
Remove screw 3 and remove

the retainer.
Remove the battery from its Slip the battery retainer over
holder. the battery and install screw 3.
Installing battery ATTENTION

z Position the battery in the bat- Battery not connected in ac-
tery compartment with the cordance with correct pro-
positive terminal on the left cedure
side. Risk of short-circuit
ATTENTION Always proceed in compli-
ance with specified installation
Battery not disconnected in sequence.
accordance with correct pro- Connect battery positive lead 2
cedure first.
Risk of short-circuit Then install battery negative
lead 1.
Installing side panel ( 122). Install fuse
Setting the clock ( 56). 8
Setting the date ( 57).
125
Fuses
Removing a fuse
Requirement
Maintenance
The fuses are located under the
front right fairing side panel.
Remove faulty fuse from the
fuse box 1 or from the fuse Replace faulty fuse from the
ATTENTION carrier 2 with the toolkit. fuse box with a fuse with the
To open the fuse box, press required current level.
Jumpering of blown fuses z
the locking lever 3 and remove Close cover.
Risk of short-circuit and fire
cover. The latch engages with an
Never attempt to jumper a
blown fuse. audible click.
NOTICE
Always replace a defective fuse
with a new fuse of the same If fuse defects recur frequently
amperage. have the electric circuits checked
by a specialist workshop,
Switch off the ignition. preferably an authorised
Remove the side panel BMW Motorrad dealer.
( 121).
Jump-starting
8 ATTENTION
ATTENTION Jump-starting with a voltage
126
greater than 12 V
Excessive current flowing
Damage to the on-board elec-
when the Maxi-Scooter is
tronics
jump-started
Make sure that the battery of
Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam-
Maintenance
the donor vehicle has a voltage

age to the on-board electronics
rating of 12 V.
If the Maxi-Scooter has to be
Replace faulty fuse from the
jump-started connect the leads Make sure the ground is level
fuse carrier with a fuse with the
to the battery terminals; never and firm and place the Maxi-
required current level.
attempt to jump-start the en- Scooter on its stand.
z NOTICE gine by connecting leads to the Remove the side panel
on-board socket. ( 121).
The fuse assignments and fuse Begin by connecting one end
amperage ratings specified for ATTENTION of the red jump lead to the
your motorcycle are listed in the vehicle's battery positive ter-
section entitled "Technical data". Contact between crocodile minal and the other end to the
The figures in the graphic corres- clips of jump leads and positive terminal of the donor
pond to the fuse numbers. vehicle vehicle's battery.
Risk of short-circuit Connect one end of the black
Use jump leads fitted with fully jump lead to the vehicle's bat-
insulated crocodile clips at both tery negative terminal and the
ends. other end to a suitable ground-
ing point on or the negative
terminal of the donor vehicle's can otherwise lead to the vehicle
battery. NOTICE malfunctioning. 8
Run the engine of the donor Do not use proprietary start-as- Remove the side panel
vehicle during jump-starting. 127
sist sprays or other products to ( 121).
Start the engine of the vehicle start the engine.
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en- Installing side panel ( 122).
gine does not start, wait a few
Maintenance
minutes before repeating the Diagnostic connector
attempt in order to protect the Disengaging diagnostic
starter motor and the donor connector
battery. Requirement
Allow both engines to idle for a
The diagnostic connector is
few minutes before disconnect-
underneath the front right side z
ing the jump leads.
panel. Press in retainers 1.
Disconnect the jump lead from
Disengage diagnostic con-
the negative terminal and the
NOTICE nector 2 from holder 3.
ground point first, then dis-
The interface to the diagnosis
connect the second jump lead
The diagnostic connector for on- and information system can
from the positive terminal and
board diagnostics may only be be connected to diagnostic
the positive battery connection
released by Service or a work- connector 2.
point.
shop working in accordance with
the vehicle manufacturer's spe-
cifications with correspondingly
trained personnel and used by
other authorised persons; the use
Installing diagnostic
8 connector
128 Disconnect the interface for
the diagnosis and information
Maintenance system.
Seat diagnostic connector 2 in

bracket 3.
Retainers 1 engage with an
audible click.
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
9
129
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Scooter Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Accessories
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
General instructions tensive testing to establish that Power sockets
9 they are safe, functional and suit-
Notes on use of power sockets:
CAUTION able. Consequently, BMW ac-
130 cepts product liability. BMW ac- Operating electrical
Use of other-make products cepts no liability whatsoever for accessories
Safety risk parts and accessories that it has
Battery capacity is not monitored
BMW Motorrad cannot exam- not approved.
while one or more sockets are in
ine or test each product of out- Whenever you are planning
Accessories
use. Running add-on devices for

side origin to ensure that it can modifications, comply with all a lengthy period or leaving ad-
be used on or in connection the legal requirements. Make apters plugged in for a period of
with BMW vehicles without sure that the vehicle does not days without the engine running
constituting a safety hazard. infringe the national road-vehicle can completely drain the battery.
Country-specific official author- construction and use regulations Under these circumstances there
z isation does not suffice as as- applicable in your country. is no guarantee that the Maxi-
surance. Tests conducted by Your BMW Motorrad dealer can Scooter will start.
these instances cannot make offer expert advice on the choice
provision for all operating con- of genuine BMW parts, accessor- Cable routing
ditions experienced by BMW ies and other products. Note the following with regard to
vehicles and, consequently, To find out more about the routing of cables from sock-
they are not sufficient in some accessories go to: ets to items of electrical equip-
circumstances. bmw-motorrad.com/ ment:
Use only parts and accessor- accessories Make sure that cables do not
ies approved by BMW for your
impede the rider.
vehicle.
Parts and accessory products
from BMW have undergone ex-
Make sure that cables do not Topcase
restrict the steering angle or
Opening topcase 9
obstruct handling.
Make sure that cables cannot with topcase OA 131
be trapped.
Charger
Accessories
NOTICE
The power socket in the front Push the topcase lock forward.
left stowage compartment is not Topcase handle 2 pops up.
suitable for connecting chargers.
With the battery connected to
z
the vehicle's on-board electrical
Turn the key in topcase lock 1
system, charge only via the extra
to the OPEN position.
socket in the rear stowage com-
partment.
Always comply with the safety
Information in the section entitled
"Maintenance".
Pull the release lever behind

cover 3 to the rear.
The lid of the topcase opens.
Open the topcase lid.
Closing topcase Removing the topcase Topcase handle 2 pops up.
9 with topcase OA with topcase OA
132
Accessories
Turn the key to the RELEASE

Make sure that topcase Turn the key in topcase lock 1 position in the topcase lock.
z handle 2 is extended. to the OPEN position. Pull release lever 4 to the rear
Close the topcase lid and push and at the same time lift the
it down until it latches shut. topcase slightly by means of
Check that nothing is trapped the carry handle.
between the lid and the case. Work the topcase to the rear
Close topcase handle 2. to remove it from the topcase
If applicable, turn the key in the carrier.
topcase lock to the CLOSE
position and remove the key
Installing topcase
from the lock. with topcase OA
Push the topcase lock forward.

Maximum payload and Scooter Lock
maximum permissible with Scooter lock OA 9
speed 133
Note the maximum permissible Securing the vehicle
payload and the speed limit for
riding with topcase fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
Accessories
topcase.
Contact your authorised
Make sure that topcase BMW Motorrad dealer if you
handle 2 is extended and that cannot find your combination of
the key in the topcase lock is vehicle and topcase on the label.
in the RELEASE position. The values for the combination z
Seat the topcase in the top- described here are as follows: Thread the rear end piece 1 of
case carrier at the front.
Maximum speed for rid- the Scooter lock into the rear
Pull release lever 4 back; at the
ing with a loaded top- fixture from below.
same time seat the rear of the
case Then turn the end piece for-
topcase in the topcase carrier.
wards.
Close topcase handle 2. max 180 km/h
If applicable, turn the key in the
topcase lock to the CLOSE Payload of topcase
position and remove the key
from the lock.
max 5 kg
Close Scooter lock and take Navigation system
9 out key.
with navigation system OA
134
Installing navigation
Accessories device
Turn the handlebars to the left

and guide the Scooter lock to
the end of the handlebars.
Alternatively, the Maxi-Scooter
z can be attached to a fixed object,
e.g. a post.
Hook the Scooter lock around Set navigation device 1 in
the post and pull the chain cradle 2.
through the end piece 1.
Connect the first chain link to
the handlebars 2 as described
above.
Slide the first chain link 2 onto

the handlebar mount 3 and
attach the locking unit 4.
Removing navigation
device 9
135
Accessories
Pivot navigation device 1
forward and at the top
edge, press it into latching Press release 2.
mechanism 3.
Red mark 3 indicates that latch z
The navigation device engages. is released.
Check that the navigation Remove navigation device 1.
device is secure in the cradle.
The red release mark is not
visible.
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136
Accessories
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
10
137
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Care
Care of paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Vehicle preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 z
Lay up the Maxi-Scooter . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Restore the Maxi-Scooter to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Care products Washing the vehicle Diminished braking effect, risk of
10 BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends
accident
Apply the brakes in good time
138 that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re-
to allow the friction and heat to
and care products you can mover to soften and wash off
dry the brake discs and brake
obtain from your authorised insects and stubborn dirt on
pads.
BMW Motorrad dealer. painted parts prior to washing
The substances in BMW the motorcycle.
ATTENTION
Care
CareProducts have been tested To prevent stains, do not wash

in laboratories and in practice; the vehicle immediately after it Effect of road salt intensified
z they provide optimised care and has been exposed to strong sun- by warm water
protection for the materials used light and do not wash it in the Corrosion
in your vehicle. sun. Use only cold water to wash off
Make sure that the vehicle is road salt.
ATTENTION washed frequently, especially
Use of unsuitable cleaning during the winter months.
ATTENTION
and care products To remove road salt, clean the
Damage to vehicle parts Maxi-Scooter with cold water im- Damage due to high water
Do not use solvents such as mediately after every trip. pressure from high pressure
cellulose thinners, cold clean- cleaners or steam cleaners
WARNING Corrosion or short circuit, dam-
ers, fuel or the like, and do
not use cleaning products that Wet brake discs and brake age to labels, seals, hydraulic
contain alcohol. pads after vehicle wash, after brake system, electrical system
riding through water and in and the motorcycle seat
rainy conditions
Exercise restraint when using Plastic windscreen and
a steam jet or high pressure headlight lens 10
cleaning equipment. Remove dirt and insects with
139
a soft sponge and generous
Cleaning easily amounts of water.
damaged components
NOTICE
Plastics
Care
Soften stubborn dirt and insects
ATTENTION by covering the affected areas
with a wet cloth. Clean the surrounding area z
Use of unsuitable cleaning sensors 1 with water and BMW
agents Clean the surrounding plastic care emulsion.
Damage to plastic surfaces area sensors
Do not use cleaning agents
that contain alcohol, solvents or
abrasives. Requirement
Do not use insect-remover Dirt or ice impairs the function of
pads or cleaning pads with the surrounding area sensors.
hard, scouring surfaces.
Body panels
Clean trim panel components
with water and BMW Motorrad Clean the funnel 2 and sur-
solvent cleaner. rounding area sensors with
water and BMW plastic care Rubber to or discolouration of the paint
10 emulsion. Treat rubber components with can result. These include, for
water or BMW rubber-care example, spilled fuel, oil, grease,
140 Chrome brake fluid or bird excrement.
products.
Carefully clean chrome sections For this, we recommend
with a generous amount of water ATTENTION BMW Motorrad solvent cleaner
and motorcycle cleaner from the followed by BMW Motorrad gloss
care series BMW Motorrad Care Application of silicone sprays polish for preservation.
Care
Products. This applies especially to rubber seals Contamination of the paint

z where road salt has been in use. Damage to the rubber seals surface can be seen particularly
For an additional treatment, use Do not use silicone sprays clearly after a vehicle wash.
BMW Motorrad metal polish. or care products that contain These areas should be cleaned
silicon. immediately using benzine or
Radiator spirit, applied with a clean cloth
Clean the radiator regularly to Care of paintwork or cotton pad. BMW Motorrad
prevent overheating of the en- The long-term effects of mater- recommends that tar spots
gine due to inadequate cooling. ials that are damaging to paint be removed using BMW tar
For example, use a garden hose can be prevented by regular remover. The paint should then
with low water pressure. vehicle washes, particularly if be preserved in these areas.
your vehicle is ridden in areas
ATTENTION susceptible to high levels of air Vehicle preservation
Bending of radiator fins pollution or natural contamination, If water no longer rolls off the
Damage to radiator fins for example tree resin or pollen. paint, the paint must be pre-
Take care not to bend the radi- Particularly aggressive materials, served.
ator fins when cleaning. however, should be removed For paint preservation,
immediately, otherwise changes
https://www.motorcycle-manual.com/ BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of BMW Motorrad gloss Restore the Maxi-
polish or agents containing Scooter to use 10
carnauba wax or synthetic wax.
Remove the protective wax 141
Lay up the Maxi- coating.
Clean the Maxi-Scooter.
Scooter
Clean the Maxi-Scooter. Installing battery ( 124).
Care
Comply with checklist ( 76).
Fully refuel the Maxi Scooter.
z
Removing battery ( 124).
Spray the brake-lever, centre-
stand and side-stand pivot
mounts with a suitable lubric-
ant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-

plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the Maxi-Scooter in

a dry room in such a way
that there is no load on either
wheel.
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142
Care
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
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143
Screw connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Technical data
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
z
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Chassis and suspension . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Troubleshooting chart
11 Engine does not start or is difficult to start.
144 Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended Retract the side stand.
Starting without brake application Operate a brake lever when starting.
Technical data
No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 84).

Battery flat Recharging battery ( 123).
SVA is giving incorrect information. 11
Possible cause Rectification 145
Surroundings sensors iced over or dirty with Side View Assist OE

Clean the surrounding area sensors ( 139).
Surroundings sensors covered up Make sure that the surroundings sensors cannot
Technical data
be covered up by your clothing or by items carried
on the vehicle. Do not plug the funnel-shaped
apertures for the surroundings sensors or cover
them with stickers.
Rear silencer damaged or altered. Use only BMW-approved rear silencers that are in
perfect condition.
The SVA control unit has detected a fault. The SVA! appears on the display. You can continue z
SVA function is not available. to ride the vehicle, but make due provision for the
fact that the SVA function is not available. Have
the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ASC intervenes unnecessarily, too often or too soon.
11 Possible cause Rectification
146
Tyres changed and tyre radii altered Calibrating ASC ( 60).
Tyre pressure front or rear too low; tyre pressure Checking tyre pressure ( 108).
or load changed
No propulsive drive on very loose surfaces (e.g. Switch off ASC if the stretch of road you are on is
Technical data
sand or snow) in very bad condition ( 58).

Loss of the adaptation values for the tyre radii in Calibrating ASC ( 60).
the digital engine electronics (DME) after software
update
Screw connections
Front wheel Value Valid
11
147
Quick-release axle in axle holder
M18 x 1.5 30 Nm
Clamping screws (quick-release
axle) in telescopic forks
Technical data
M6 x 30 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws
six times in alternate sequence
8 Nm
Brake caliper to fork leg
M8 x 32 - 10.9 28 Nm
z
Rear wheel Value Valid
Rear wheel on output shaft
M10 x 1.25 x 40 Tightening sequence: tighten in diagon-
ally opposite sequence
60 Nm
Silencer to bracket
M8 x 30 19 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
11 End silencer to front silencer
148
M8 x 30 19 Nm
Technical data
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (maximum 15% ethanol,
11
E15) 149
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 15.5 l
Technical data
Fuel reserve approx. 3 l
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity approx. 3.1 l, with filter change
Specification SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2, Additives
(e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible z
because they can attack coated components
of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil.
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
Engine
11 Location of engine number Crankcase, left, below alternator
150
Engine type 652EA
Engine design Water-cooled 2-cylinder four-stroke with four
valves per cylinder, valve actuation by cam fol-
lowers, two overhead camshafts and dry sump
Technical data
lubrication
Displacement 647 cm3
Cylinder bore 79 mm
Piston stroke 66 mm
Compression ratio 11.6:1
z Nominal output 44 kW, at engine speed: 7500 min-1
with power reduction to 35 kW OE 35 kW, at engine speed: 7500 min-1
Torque 63 Nm, at engine speed: 6000 min-1
with power reduction to 35 kW OE 54 Nm, at engine speed: 4250 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1
Idle speed 1250 min-1, Engine at regular operating tempera-
ture
Exhaust emissions standard Euro4
Clutch
Clutch type Centrifugal clutch
11
151
Transmission
Gearbox type CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Primary transmission ratio 1:1.06
Technical data
Transmission ratio, secondary transmission 1:3.28
Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Chain drive
Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 16/27 z
Secondary transmission ratio 1.688
Frame
11 Frame type Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit,
152 steel pipe rear frames
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Main frame front right at bottom
Type plate location Frame, front left, on steering head
Technical data
Chassis and suspension

Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 115 mm, at front wheel
Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm
Type of rear suspension Direct-pivot spring strut with adjustable spring
z preload
Spring travel, rear 115 mm, At wheel
Brakes
Front wheel
11
153
Type of front brake Twin-disc brake, fixed, disc diameter 270 mm, 2-
piston floating caliper
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Brake disc thickness, front 5.0 mm, when new
Technical data
4.5 mm, Wear limit
Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper, Brake for riding
Bowden-cable-actuated disc brake with 1-piston
floating caliper, Parking brake
z
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Brake disc thickness, rear 5.0 mm, when new
4.5 mm, Wear limit
Play of brake controls (Rear brake) approx. 11.5 mm, At the measuring point
Wheels and tyres
11 Speed category, front/rear tyres S, required at least: 180 km/h
154
Front wheel
Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 15"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 R 15
Technical data
Load index, front tyre 47

Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
z Rear wheel rim size 4.50" x 15"
Tyre designation, rear 160/60 R 15
Load index, rear tyre 64
Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 5 g
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold
Electrical system
Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 7.5 A, Socket in rear stowage compartment
11
155
Battery
Battery type AGM
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Technical data
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8D-J
Lighting
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W z
Bulb for parking light LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear LED
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED
Light source for the number plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
11 Fuses
Fuse 1 15 A, DME main relay
156
Fuse 2 10 A, Digital engine electronics (DME) control unit
Fuse 3 5 A, Alarm system (DWA) / tyre pressure mon-
itor (RDC) control unit, diagnostic socket, power
socket in rear stowage compartment
Technical data
Fuse 4 4 A, Brake-light switch / connector for optional

accessories
Fuse 5 7.5 A, Fan
Fuse 6 5 A, Socket in front stowage compartment
Fuse 7 4 A, Number plate light
z Fuse 8 4 A, Terminal 15 (DME/ABS/instrument cluster) /
relay
Fuse 9 40 A, Instrument cluster / ignition lock / voltage
regulator
Fuse 10 30 A, Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Anti-theft alarm
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE 11
157
Activation time on arming approx. 30 s
Alarm duration approx. 26 s
Activation time between two alarms 12 s
Technical data
Temperature range -40...85 °C
Operating voltage 9...16 V
Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2235 mm, measured over number-plate carrier
Height of motorcycle 1420...1545 mm, measured over windscreen, at z
DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 805 mm, measured without mounted parts
Front-seat height 805 mm, measured without rider, at DIN unladen
weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1905 mm, measured without rider, at DIN unladen
weight
Weights
11 Vehicle kerb weight 261 kg
158
Permissible wheel load, front max 170 kg
Permissible wheel load, rear max 275 kg
Permissible gross weight 445 kg
Maximum payload 184 kg
Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed 180 km/h
Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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159
BMW Motorrad Service history . . . . 160
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Service
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
z
Maintenance confirmations . . . . . . . . 164
Service confirmations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
BMW Motorrad Service work on your Maxi-Scooter car- BMW Motorrad Service
12 BMW Motorrad has an extensive
ried out by a specialist work- history
shop, preferably an authorised
160 after-sales service network in Entries
place to look after you and Maintenance work that has been
your Maxi-Scooter in more In order to help ensure that carried out is entered in the proof
than 100 countries. Authorised your BMW Maxi-Scooter is of maintenance. The entries
BMW Motorrad dealerships have always in optimum condition, are like a Service Booklet and
Service
the technical information and BMW Motorrad recommends provide proof of regular mainten-
the technical know-how to carry compliance with the maintenance ance.
out reliably all maintenance and intervals specified for your Maxi- If an entry is made in the
z repair work on your BMW Maxi- Scooter. electronic service booklet of the
Scooter. Have all maintenance and re- vehicle, service-relevant data is
You can locate your nearest au- pair work that is carried out con- saved in the central IT systems
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer- firmed in the "Service" chapter in of BMW AG, Munich.
ship by visiting our website: this manual. For generous treat- If there is a change in vehicle
bmw-motorrad.com ment of claims submitted after owner, the data saved in the
the warranty period has expired, electronic service booklet can
WARNING
evidence of regular maintenance also be viewed by the new
Maintenance and repair work is essential. vehicle owner. A BMW Motorrad
not in compliance with cor- Retailer or a specialist workshop
rect procedure Your authorised BMW Motorrad can also view data that is stored
Risk of accident due to sub- dealer can provide information on in the electronic service booklet.
sequent damage BMW services and the work un-
BMW Motorrad recommends dertaken as part of each service.
you to have all the associated
Objection Your authorised BMW Motorrad has been carried out and enters
The vehicle owner can object dealer will be happy to provide the date when the next service 12
to entries being made by the information about the mobility will be due.
services available to you. For riders with a high mileage 161
BMW Motorrad Retailer or a spe-
cialist workshop in the electronic it may be necessary to have
service booklet along with the Maintenance work a service before the specified
corresponding storage of data in BMW Pre-delivery Check deadline. In this case, a corres-
the vehicle and transfer of data ponding maximum mileage is
Service
Your authorised BMW Motorrad entered in the service confirm-
to the vehicle manufacturer for
dealer conducts the BMW pre- ation. If this mileage is reached
the period of time that they are
delivery check before handing before the next service deadline,
the vehicle owner. In this in- z
over the vehicle to you. the service must be brought for-
stance, no entry is made in the
electronic service booklet of the BMW Running-in Check ward.
vehicle. The scope of maintenance work
The BMW running-in check
required for your vehicle can be
has to be performed when the
BMW Motorrad Mobility vehicle has covered between
found in the following mainten-
services ance schedule:
500 km and 1200 km.
As owner of a new BMW The scope of maintenance work
motorcycle, in circumstances BMW Service
required for your vehicle can be
in which assistance is required The BMW Service is carried out found in the following mainten-
you can benefit from the once a year; the extent of ser- ance schedule:
protection afforded by the various vicing can vary, depending on
BMW Motorrad mobility services the age of the vehicle and the
(e.g. Mobile Service, breakdown distance it has covered. Your au-
service, vehicle recovery service). thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
confirms that the service work
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162
Service
Maintenance schedule
1 BMW running-in check 12
(including oil change) 163
2 BMW Service standard
scope
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
Service
4 Replace air filter element
5 Replace CVT belt with
rollers
6 Replace chainset z
7 Replace all spark plugs
8 Check valve clearance
9 Change gearbox oil
10 Check the clutch (clutch
removed)
11 Change brake fluid, entire
system
a annually or every
10000 km (whichever
comes first)
b for the first time after one
year, then every two years
Maintenance confirmations
12 BMW Service standard scope
164 The repair tasks in the BMW Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance
work applicable for your vehicle may vary.
Checking battery charge state
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Visually inspecting brake pipes, brake hoses and connections
Service
Checking front/rear brake-fluid level

Checking front brake pads and brake discs for wear
z Checking rear brake pads and brake disc for wear
Lubricating bearer of Bowden cable for parking brake and checking basic setting and braking effect of
parking brake
Checking steering-head bearing
Checking coolant level
Checking play of throttle cable
Checking chain sag and checking security of threaded fasteners of swinging-arm housing cover
Checking tyre pressures and tread depth
Checking lights and signalling equipment
Function test, engine start suppression
Final inspection and check of roadworthiness
Setting service-due date and countdown distance
Confirming the BMW service in the on-board literature
BMW pre-delivery
check
BMW Running-in
Check
12
carried out carried out 165
at at
at km
Next service
Service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier z
at km
Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

12
BMW Service Work performed
166
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Renewing air cleaner insert
Service
Next service Replacing CVT belt

Replacing chainset
at the latest
Renewing all spark plugs
at
z or, when reached earlier
Checking valve clearance
Changing gearbox oil (for mainten-
at km ance)
Check clutch (clutch removed)
Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
167
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
Checking valve clearance z
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
168
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
169
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
170
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
171
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
172
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
173
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
174
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
175
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
176
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
177
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
Replacing chainset
at the latest
at
at km ance)
Notes
Stamp, signature
Service confirmations
12 The table is used to verify maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional accessories and pur-
178 chased special promotions.
Work performed at km Date
Service
Work performed at km Date
12
179
Service
z
12
180
Service
Appendix
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
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181
Appendix
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Certification
RDC (tire pressure control / FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4
Contrôle de pression des pneus) IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4
EWS (electronic immobilizer / FCC ID: 2AACW-K18KMMG FCC ID: 2AACW-K19KMMG

antidémarrage électronique) IC: 11117A-K18KMMG IC: 11117A-K19KMMG
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
RSS standard(s). radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
Operation is subject to the following two
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
interference, and et
(2) This device must accept any interference (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
received, including interference that may brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
cause undesired operation. brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
A operate, 61 recharging connected
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Technical data, 157 battery, 123 14
ABS Warning, 40 recharging disconnected
Engineering details, 90 183
ASC battery, 123
Self-diagnosis, 77 calibrating, 60 Removal, 124
Warnings, 38 Engineering details, 92 Technical data, 155
Accessories Loss of the adaptation values Warning for battery charge
Extra socket, 123
for tyre radii, 110
Index
current, 40
General instructions, 130
operate, 58 Beam throw
Power socket, 130 adjusting, 68 z
Self-diagnosis, 78
Scooter Lock, 133 Brake fluid
switching off, 58
Topcase, 131 Checking fill level, front
Switching on, 59
Actuality, 8 brake, 105
Warning light, 39
Alarm signal Checking fill level, rear
triggering, 61 brake, 106
ASC, 92
Ambient temperature Front brake, 17
Average values
Outside temperature Rear brake, 15
Resetting, 54
warning, 31 Brake pads
Reading, 42 B Checking front, 102
Anti-lock brake system ABS, 82 Backrest Checking parking brake, 104
Anti-theft alarm Adjusting, 70 Checking rear, 103
Activating, 61 Battery Running in, 79
Adjusting, 62 Installation, 124
deactivating, 62 Maintenance instructions, 122
Indicator light, 24 Position on the vehicle, 17
Brakes Clutch Diagnostic connector
14 Adjusting the front brake Centrifugal clutch, 78 Installation, 128
lever, 71 Technical data, 151 Loosen, 127
184
Checking function, 102 Continuously Variable Dimensions
Safety information, 82 Transmission CVT, 78 Technical data, 157
Safety instructions, 82 Coolant
Technical data, 153 Checking fill level, 107 E
Filler neck, 17 Electrics
Index
C Technical data, 155

Fill-level indicator, 17
Care Emergency off switch (kill switch)
z Body panels, 139
Topping up, 107
Operation, 47
Warning for overtemperat-
Care products, 138 Position on the vehicle, 20
ure, 31
Chrome, 140 Emissions warning light, 32
CVT
Clean the surrounding area riding, 78 Engine
sensors, 139 Technical data, 151 Malfunction indicator lamp, 32
Paintwork preservation, 140 overheated, 31
Plastics, 139 D Parking, 47
Radiator, 140 Date Severe fault, 33
Adjusting, 56 starting, 76
Rubber, 140
Daytime riding lights Technical data, 150
Washing the vehicle, 138
automatic, 49 Warning for engine
Windscreen, 139
automatic or manual, 49 electronics, 32
Checklist, 76
manual, 50 Engine oil
Clock
Adjusting, 54, 56 manual with automatic Checking fill level, 100
switched on, 50 Oil dipstick, 15
Oil filler neck, 15 Fuses Headlight
Oil level, 42 Position on the vehicle, 17 Adjusting, 68 14
Technical data, 149 replacing, 125 Adjusting headlight beam 185
Topping up, 100 Technical data, 156 throw, 68
Warning for engine oil level, 32 Adjustment for driving on left/
G driving on right, 68
Equipment, 7 General views
EWS Indicator and warning lights, 24 Heated handlebar grips
Index
Electronic immobiliser, 31 Control, 20
Instrument panel, 21
operate, 63
F Left multifunction switch, 19
Left side of vehicle, 15
Horn, 19 z
Frame
Technical data, 152 Multifunction display, 25 I
Front-wheel stand Operating area, 21 Ignition
Installing, 98 Right multifunction switch, 20 Switching off, 47
Fuel Right side of vehicle, 17 switching on, 46
Filler neck, 15
SETUP, 54 Immobiliser
Fuel grade, 84 EWS Warning, 31
Underneath the seat, 18
Fuel reserve, 31 Instrument panel
Refuelling, 84 H Overview, 21
Technical data, 149 Hazard warning flashers Photosensor, 24
Unlocking the tank cover, 21 Control, 19
Fuel reserve operate, 52 J
distance ridden, 42 Jump-start, 126
Warning, 31
K
Keys, 46
L M N
14 Lighting
Replacing bulb for high-beam
Maintenance
General instructions, 98
Navigation devices
Installation, 134
186 headlight, 118 Maintenance schedule, 163 Removal, 135
Replacing bulb for low-beam Maintenance confirmations, 164
headlight, 118 Maintenance intervals, 161 O
Replacing bulb for number- Maxi-Scooter Odometer
care, 137 Status indicators, 53
plate light, 119
Index
cleaning, 137 Odometer and tripmeters

Replacing LED rear light, 33
Lashing, 86 Display odometer, 53
z Technical data, 155
parking, 83 Display trip distance
Warning for defective bulb, 33
recorder, 53
Lights Parking, 83
Resetting trip distance
Adjusting headlight, 68 Mirrors
Adjusting, 68 recorder, 54
Control, 19
Headlight flasher, operating, 48 Mobility services, 161 P
High-beam headlight, Motorcycle Parking, 83
operating, 48 Laying up, 141 Maxi-Scooter, 83
Low-beam headlight, Multifunction display Parking light, 48
operating, 47 Exit the SETUP, 55 Power socket
operate, 47 Overview, 25 Notes on use, 130
Parking lights, operating, 47, 48 Select display, 53 Position on the vehicle, 21
Using daytime riding light, 49 SETUP, 54 Pre-Ride-Check, 77
Luggage Multifunction switch
General view, left side, 19
Instructions for loading, 74
General view, right side, 20
R Seat slipstream deflector
RDC
Engineering details, 93
Backrest, adjusting, 70 Adjusting, 70 14
operate, 65 Spark plugs
RDC adhesive label, 110 187
Unlocking, 21 Technical data, 155
Reading, 43 Seat heating Speedometer, 21
Rear-wheel drive for front seat, 63 Spring preload
Technical data, 151
for rear seat, 64 Adjusting, 71
Refuelling, 84
operate, 63
Index
Adjusting element, 15
Fuel grade, 84
Service, 160 Starting, 76
Rev. counter, 25
Service history, 160 Control, 20 z
Rider's Manual
Position on the vehicle, 18 Service-due indicator, 41 Status indicators
Settings selecting, 53
Riding specifications
Backrest, 70 Steering lock
Technical data, 158
Handbrake lever, 71 Locking, 46
Running gear
Technical data, 152 Headlight, 68 Stowage compartment
Mirrors, 68 Front, 65
Running in, 79
Spring preload, 71 operate, 65
S Windscreen, 69 Position on the vehicle, 21
Safety instructions SETUP Rear, 66
for brakes, 82 Exit the, 55 Surroundings sensor
For riding, 74 selecting, 54 cleaning, 139
Scooter Lock, 133 Side View Assist SVA, 79 Locations, 94
Silencer SVA
Rear silencer, pivoting, 114 Activating, 79
Rear silencer, securing, 116 being overtaken, 80
Clean the surrounding area Running gear, 152 Trip meter
14 sensors, 139 Spark plugs, 155 reset, 54
Engineering details, 94 Standards, 7 Status indicators, 53
188
Indicator light, 41 Threaded fasteners, 147 Troubleshooting chart, 144
Locations of the surroundings Transmission, 151 Turn indicators
sensors, 94 Weights, 158 Control, 19
overtake, 81 Wheels and tyres, 154 operate, 52
Type plate
Index
Telltale lights
T Position on the vehicle, 21
Overview, 24
z Technical data Tyre pressure monitoring
Anti-theft alarm, 157 SVA, 41
Threaded fasteners, 147 RDC, 43
Battery, 155
Toolkit Tyres
Brakes, 153 Checking inflation
Contents, 98
Clutch, 151 pressure, 108
Position on the vehicle, 18
CVT, 151 Checking tread depth, 109
Topcase
Dimensions, 157 Running in, 79
Operation, 131
Electrics, 155 Table of tyre pressures, 18
Torques, 147
Engine, 150 Technical data, 154
Traction control
Engine oil, 149 ASC, 92 Tyre pressures, 154
Frame, 152 Transmission
Fuel, 149 Technical data, 151 V
General instructions, 7 Trim panels Vehicle
Lighting, 155 Installing side panel, 122 Restoring to use, 141
Rear-wheel drive, 151 Remove the side panel, 121 Vehicle Identification Number
Position on the vehicle, 17
Riding specifications, 158
W Rear light defective, 33
Warning lights
Overview, 24
Warnings, overview, 27 14
Weights 189
Warnings Payload table, 18
ABS, 38 Technical data, 158
Anti-theft alarm, 40 Wheels
ASC, 39 Change of size, 109, 110
Battery charge current, 40
Index
Checking rims, 109
Bulb faulty, 33 Installing front wheel, 112
Coolant temperature, 31 Installing the rear wheel, 116 z
Electronic immobiliser EWS, 31 Removing front wheel, 111
Engine control unit, 33 Removing rear wheel, 114
Engine electronics, 32 Technical data, 154
Engine oil level, 32 Windscreen, 68
EWS, 31 Adjusting, 69
Fuel reserve, 31 automatic parking and riding
Headlight faulty, 34 positions, 68
Malfunction indicator lamp, 32
Mode of presentation, 26
Outside temperature
warning, 31
RDC, 43
Rear light and bulb for
headlight are defective, 34
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Index
Details described or illustrated Original rider’s manual, printed in
in this booklet may differ from Germany.
the vehicle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market spe-
cification. No claims will be en-
tertained as a result of such dis-
crepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
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Errors and omissions excepted.
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Important data for refuelling:
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (maximum 15% ethanol, E15)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 15.5 l

Fuel reserve approx. 3 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold
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Vehicle data Dealership details

Model Person to contact in Service department

Vehicle Identification Number Ms/Mr

Colour code Phone number

Date of first registration

Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com-

maintenance work you have had notes and precautionary

Currentness Internet exchange between each other.

Environmental conditions, for Response of the vehicle in identification number.

4 Starter button ( 76)

the ambient brightness

z Warnings for which there is no

lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 31)

General warning appears on the Coolant temperature too high ( 31)

General warning appears on the Engine-oil level too low ( 32) z

General warning flashes Severe fault in the engine control unit

General warning + LAMP! appears Rear light defective ( 33)

General warning + LAMP! appears Bulb for headlight defective ( 34)

The critical tyre

The critical tyre

The tyre pressure

General warning appears on the RDC sensor defective or system error

flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed

lights up ABS fault ( 38)

quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 39)

lights up ASC switched off ( 39)

lights up ASC fault ( 39)

lights up CAL. flashes. ASC calibration not yet completed

General warning appears on the Insufficient battery charge current

General warning SVA! appears on SVA fault ( 41)

Safety risk WARNING headlight are defective

failed. RDC! appears on the display.

pleted Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author-

OIL OK: oil level is correct.

The oil-level indicator 1 gives you The appropriate warning

Side View Assist

It is possible to continue the jour-

have the topcase fitted with a

ignition on for longer than abso-

ambient light is bright enough.

Repeatedly short-press TRIP 1 NOTICE z

If the high-beam headlight is

NOTICE Short-press TRIP 1 to step

with tyre pressure control

Tyre pressures RDC

Short-press TRIP 1 to incre- The Maxi­Scooter is at a stand-

Anti-theft alarm (ASC) is

the DWA anti-theft alarm from

approx. 50% heating power

approx. 50% heating power

The stowage compartment light

ally kept constant when spring NOTICE

Align fixtures 4 in the desired

lowest preload setting. (Two-

Increase 3 notches from the

Gloves Note the maximum permissible

Checking brake-fluid level, rear

Check operation of the brake Starting

Adjusting spring preload for

Faulty warning lights

78 self-diagnosis to ensure its op- ASC self-diagnosis not

behind to overtake the Maxi-

Short-press TRIP 1 to incre- The MaxiScooter is at a stand-