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34 OPERATION
Replacing the battery of the radio-
operated key
Requirement
The key fob transmitter does not react be-
cause the battery is weak.
is displayed.
Replace battery.
Press button 1 .
Key bit folds open.
Press battery cover 2 upward.
Remove battery 3 .
Dispose of the old battery in accordance
with legal regulations. Do not dispose of
the battery in the household waste.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable or improperly inserted batter-
ies
Component damage
Use a battery compliant with the manu-
facturer's specifications.
When inserting the battery, make sure
that the polarity is correct.
Insert the new battery with the positive
terminal facing upwards.
Battery type
For Keyless Ride radio-operated key
CR 2032
Install battery cover 2 .
Red LED in instrument cluster flashes.
The radio-operated key is working again.
Electronic immobilizer (EWS)
The motorcycle's electronics monitor the
data stored in the ignition key by means of a
ring antenna. The engine control unit does
not enable engine start until this key has
been recognized as "authorized" for your
motorcycle.
An additional ignition key attached to
the same ring as the ignition key used
to start the engine could "irritate" the elec-
tronics, in which case the enabling signal
for a start is not issued. The warning is dis-
played in the multifunction display with the
key symbol.
Always store ignition keys separately from
the ignition key used for starting the vehicle.
If you lose one of your motorcycle keys,
you can have it disabled by your authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.
For this purpose, you should also bring
all of the motorcycle's remaining ignition
keys with you. The engine can no longer
be started using a disabled ignition key;
however, a disabled ignition key can be
enabled again.
Ignition keys can only be obtained from an
authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The ig-
nition keys are part of an integrated safety
system, so the retailer is under an obligation
to check the legitimacy of all applications for
spare keys.