BMW Motorrad K 1600 B Grand America, Rider'S Manual

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Ambient temperature
When the motorcycle is at
a standstill, the heat of the
engine can falsify the ambient-
temperature reading. If the effect
of the engine's heat becomes ex-
cessive, "
­­
" temporarily appears
on the display.
If the ambient tempera-
ture drops to below 3 °C, a
warning of potential black ice ap-
pears. Regardless of the display
settings the display automatically
switches over to the temperature
display when the ambient tempe-
rature drops below this threshold
for the first time.
Outside temperature
warning
The ice crystal symbol is
displayed.
Possible cause:
The air temperature measured at
the vehicle is lower than 3 °C.
WARNING
Risk of black ice also applic-
able at over 3 °C
Risk of accident
Always take extra care
when temperatures are
low; remember that there is
particular danger of black ice
forming on bridges and where
the road is in shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
Electronic immobiliser
active
General warning light lights
up yellow.
The key symbol is dis-
played.
Possible cause:
The vehicle key being used is
not authorised for starting, or
communication between vehicle
key and engine electronics is dis-
rupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the
vehicle key being used.
Use spare key.
Have the defective vehicle key
replaced, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Radio-operated key out of
range
with Keyless Ride OE
The symbol for "radio-op-
erated key not in reception
area" is displayed.
Possible cause:
Communication between radio-
operated key and engine elec-
tronics is disrupted.
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