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64 OPERATION
Electronic immobiliser EWS
The on-board electronics ac-
cess the data saved in the ra-
dio-operated key via a ring aer-
ial in the R/C ignition lock. The
ignition is not enabled for start-
ing until the engine control unit
has recognised the radio-op-
erated key as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.
A second radio-operated
key attached to the same
ring as the radio-operated key
used to start the engine could
"irritate" the electronics, in
which case the enabling sig-
nal for starting is not issued.
Always keep the radio-oper-
ated keys separate from each
other.
If you lose a radio-operated
key, you can have it barred by
your authorised 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 radio-operated
key, but a radio-operated key
that has been barred can sub-
sequently be reactivated.
You can obtain extra keys
only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer. The
radio-operated keys are part
of an integrated security
system, so the retailer is under
an obligation to check the
legitimacy of all applications for
replacement/extra keys.
Battery of the radio-operated
key is empty or loss of the
radio-operated key
If a key is lost or mislaid, con-
sult the notes on the elec-
tronic immobiliser ( EWS ).
If you happen to lose or
mislay the radio-operated
key while on a journey, you
can start the vehicle with the
spare key.
If the battery of the radio-op-
erated key is empty, the en-
gine can be started by touch-
ing the radio-operated key
against the rear-wheel cover.
Hold spare key 1 or radio-
operated key with empty bat-
tery 2 against the rear wheel
cover at the location of aer-
ial 3 .