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Possible cause:
One or more light sources are faulty.
Locate defective bulb with visual check.
Have the LED light source replaced in
full; for details please contact a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis not completed
ABS indicator and warning light
flashes.
Possible cause:
ABS self-diagnosis not completed
ABS is not available, as the self-diagnosis
routine was not completed. (The motor-
cycle must reach a specified minimum
speed before the system can check oper-
ation of the wheel speed sensors: 3 mph
(5 km/h))
Ride off slowly. It must be noted that the
ABS function is not available until the self-
diagnosis has been completed.
ABS error
ABS indicator and warning light lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detected an error.
The partial integral brake and the Dynamic
Brake Control function have failed. The ABS
function is not available.
Continued driving is possible, provided
you take into account that the function is
not active. Observe additional information
on situations that can lead to an ABS fault
75).
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as
possible at a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
ASC intervention
ASC indicator and warning light flashes
quickly.
ASC has detected instability at the rear
wheel and responded by reducing the
torque. The ASC indicator and warning light
flashes longer than the ASC intervention
lasts. This feature continues to provide the
rider with visual feedback confirming that
the system has initiated active closed-loop
intervention even after the critical situation
has passed.
ASC self-diagnosis not completed
ASC indicator and warning light
flashes.
Possible cause:
ASC self-diagnosis not completed
To check wheel speed sensors, the vehi-
cle must reach the following speed with
engine running:
min 3 mph (min 5 km/h)
Ride off slowly. It must be noted that the
ASC function is not available until the self-
diagnosis has been completed.
ASC switched off
ASC indicator and warning light lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ASC system has been switched off by
the driver.
Switching on the ASC (
ASC error
ASC indicator and warning light lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has detected a fault.
The ASC function is not available.
You may continue driving. Note that the
ASC function and the dynamic engine
brake control are not available. Observe
additional information on situations that
can lead to a ASC fault (
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as
possible at a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Summary of Contents for R 18
Page 1: ...RIDER S MANUAL US MODEL R 18 BMW MOTORRAD MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
Page 6: ...GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 01...
Page 12: ...8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS can be obtained from the particular service provider...
Page 13: ...9...
Page 14: ...OVERVIEWS 02...
Page 22: ...DISPLAYS 03...
Page 34: ...OPERATION 04...
Page 57: ...53...
Page 58: ...SETTING 05...
Page 59: ...MIRRORS 56 HEADLIGHT 56 CLUTCH 57 BRAKES 57 TURN INDICATORS 58 SPRING PRELOAD 58...
Page 64: ...RIDING 06...
Page 75: ...71...
Page 76: ...TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL 07...
Page 83: ...79...
Page 84: ...MAINTENANCE 08...
Page 107: ...103...
Page 108: ...ACCESSORIES 09...
Page 109: ...GENERAL NOTES 106 ONBOARD POWER SOCKETS 106 LUGGAGE 106 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 107...
Page 112: ...CARE 10...
Page 117: ...113...
Page 118: ...TECHNICAL DATA 11...
Page 127: ...123 PERFORMANCE DATA Maximum speed 112 mph 180 km h...
Page 128: ...SERVICE 12...
Page 149: ...145 Work performed Odometer reading Date...
Page 150: ...CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRONIC IMMOBILIZER 147 CERTIFICATE FOR KEYLESS RIDE 148...