BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002, Rider'S Manual

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Switching off ignition
Turn the ignition key to posi-
tion 1 .
When the ignition is switched
off, the instrument cluster re-
mains switched on for a short
time and displays any existing
fault messages.
Handlebars not locked.
Electrically powered accessor-
ies remain operational for a
limited period of time.
The battery can be recharged
via the socket.
Vehicle key can be removed.
with daytime riding light
OE
The daytime riding light goes
out soon after the ignition is
switched off.
with additional headlight
OE
The auxiliary headlights go
out soon after the ignition is
switched off.
Electronic immobiliser (EWS)
The on-board electronics ac-
cess the data saved in the ig-
nition key via a ring aerial in
the ignition lock. The ignition
is not enabled for starting un-
til the engine control unit has
recognised this ignition key as
"authorised" for your motor-
cycle.
A second ignition key at-
tached to the same ring
as the ignition key used to start
the engine could "irritate" the
electronics, in which case the
enabling signal for starting is
not issued.
Always keep the ignition keys
separate from each other.
If you lose your key, you can
have it barred by your author-
ised BMW Motorrad retailer.
If you wish to do this, you will
need to bring all other keys for
the motorcycle with you. The
engine cannot be started by a
barred ignition key, but an ig-
nition key that has been barred
can subsequently be reactiv-
ated.
You can obtain extra keys
only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer. The
ignition keys are part of an
integrated security system,
so the retailer is under an