BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002, Rider'S Manual

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The holding symbol disap-
pears.
Alternatively, ride off in 1st or
2nd gear.
In order for the motor-
cycle to pull away from
rest with Hill Start Control, the
throttle grip has to be turned to
open the throttle for pullaway.
Once the brake has been
fully released, the holding
symbol disappears.
Hill Start Control is deactiv-
ated.
See the section entitled "En-
gineering details" for more
information on Hill Start Con-
trol:
Hill Start Control function
( 169)
Switching Hill Start Control on
or off
Switch on the ignition ( 60).
Call up the
Settings
,
Vehicle settings
menu.
Switch
Hill Start Con-
trol
on or off.
Operating
Hill Start Control Pro
with riding modes Pro OE
Requirement
Vehicle stationary and upright,
engine running.
ATTENTION
Failure of Hill Start Control
Risk of accident
Apply the brakes manually
to hold the vehicle.
The drive-off assistant Hill
Start Control Pro is only
a comfort system to enable
easier riding off on gradients
and should not be confused
with an electromechanical hold-
ing brake.
The Hill Start Control Pro
drive-off assistant should
not be used on inclines of over
40 %.
Apply firm pressure to hand-
brake lever 1 or to the foot-
brake lever and then quickly
release the lever.
Alternatively, apply the brake
for about one second beyond