BMW Motorrad R 18, Rider'S Manual

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64 RIDING
Press starter button 1 .
The starting procedure is automati-
cally canceled if the battery voltage is
too low. Recharge the battery before you
attempt to start the engine again, or use
jump-starting.
More detailed information can be found in
the Maintenance chapter under Jump-start-
ing.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting chart if the
engine refuses to start. ( 116)
Pre-Ride-Check
After the ignition is switched on, the instru-
ment cluster performs a test of the instru-
ment dials, the indicator and warning lights,
and the display—this is referred to as the
"Pre-Ride-Check". Starting the engine be-
fore the test routine is completed will cancel
the remainder of the routine.
Phase 1
All indicator and warning lights 2 are
switched on.
Phase 2
The needle 3 for the speedometer moves to
maximum speed.
Phase 3
The needle 3 for the speedometer moves to
zero.
The indicator and warning lights 2 go out or
adopt their functions for operation.
Active warning and service messages are
displayed in the display 1 .
After confirmation of the active warning and
service messages, the on-board computer is
displayed in the display 1 .
If the needle did not move, an indicator and
warning light was not switched on, or seg-
ments are missing in the display:
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as
possible at a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine checks whether
the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is ready for
operation. The self-diagnosis starts automat-
ically when you start the ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components monitored
by diagnostic system while vehicle is at a
standstill.
ABS indicator and warning light
flashes.
Phase 2
Check wheel speed sensors while driving
off.
ABS indicator and warning light
flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis completed
The ABS indicator and warning light goes
out.