BMW 2012 R 1200 GS, Rider'S Manual

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Electronic immobilizer is
active
The general warning light
lights up yellow.
EWS !
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-
rized for starting, or communica-
tion between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove other motorcycle keys
from the ignition key ring.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
The general warning light
lights up yellow.
FUEL !
appears on the display.
A fuel shortage can lead to
misfiring and to the engine
dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can
damage the catalytic converter,
and the engine dying unexpected
can lead to accidents.
Do not drive to the extent that
the fuel tank is completely
empty.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still
contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Refueling ( 75).
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
The general warning light
lights up yellow.
The engine symbol is dis-
played.
The engine is in the emer-
gency operating mode. Un-
usual engine response is a possi-
bility.
Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emer-
gency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en-
gine performance may not be
available.
Avoid high load and engine
speed ranges if possible.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
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