BMW Motorrad R 1200GS Adventure, Rider'S Manual

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Topping up engine oil ( 135).
If the oil level is correct:
Contact an authorized work-
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
Temperature symbol is dis-
played.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated en-
gine
Engine damage
Be sure to observe the mea-
sures listed below.
Possible cause:
Coolant level is too low.
Checking coolant level
(
139).
If coolant level is too low:
Allow the engine to cool down.
Topping up coolant (
140).
Have the coolant system
checked at a specialist
workshop, preferably by an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, continue driving
in the part-load range to cool
down the engine.
If the coolant temperature is fre-
quently too high:
Have the fault corrected as
soon as possible by a specialist
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
General warning light lights
up yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
WARNING
Unusual handling when en-
gine is in emergency operat-
ing mode
Accident hazard
Adapt riding style: Avoid rapid
acceleration and passing
maneuvers.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has diag-
nosed a fault which impairs the
engine performance or throttle
response. The engine is run-
ning in the emergency-operation
mode. In exceptional cases, the
engine stops and can no longer
be started.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
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