
Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-
rized for starting, or communica-
tion between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove other motorcycle keys
from the ignition key ring.
Using emergency key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Radio-operated key
outside reception range
with Keyless Ride
OE
General warning light lights
up yellow.
Key fob transmitter warning
symbol is displayed.
Possible cause:
Communication between the
radio-operated key and the en-
gine electronics is disrupted.
Check battery in radio-operated
key.
with Keyless Ride
OE
Replacing the battery of the
key fob transmitter (
55).
Use reserve key for further
driving.
with Keyless Ride
OE
Battery of the key fob trans-
mitter is empty or the key fob
transmitter is lost (
54).
Should the warning symbol ap-
pear while driving, keep calm.
Driving can be continued; the
engine will not switch off.
Have the defective radio-oper-
ated key replaced by an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Replace battery of radio-
operated key
General warning light lights
up yellow.
!KEYLO
is displayed.
Possible cause:
with Keyless Ride
OE
The battery for the key fob trans-
mitter is no longer charged to full
capacity. Operation of the key
fob transmitter is only ensured
for a limited time.
Replacing the battery of the
key fob transmitter (
Vehicle voltage too low
General warning light shows
red.
Symbol for vehicle voltage
is displayed.
WARNING
Discharged battery causes
various motorcycle systems
to fail, such as the lighting,
engine or ABS
Accident hazard
Do not continue riding.
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Summary of Contents for R 1200GS Adventure
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model R1200GS BMW Motorrad...
Page 10: ...from the information illustrations and descriptions in this manual 1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews...
Page 50: ...3 48 z Displays...
Page 98: ...5 96 z Setting...
Page 118: ...6 116 z Riding...
Page 165: ...Make sure that the hook 5 has engaged Installing battery cover 160 8 163 z Maintenance...
Page 166: ...8 164 z Maintenance...
Page 188: ...10 186 z Care...
Page 208: ...11 206 z Technical data...
Page 213: ...12 211 z Service...
Page 214: ...12 212 z Service...
Page 231: ...Work performed at km Date 12 229 z Service...
Page 232: ...12 230 z Service...
Page 245: ...14 243 z Index...