regulation continues to be active
for the rear wheel also braked via
the integral function. The ABS
regulation for the rear wheel is
not switched off until the foot-
brake lever is actuated.
Switching on ABS
function
Press and hold button
1
until
ABS warning light changes its
display behavior.
The ABS warning light
goes out; if self-diagnosis
has not been completed, it be-
gins to flash.
Release button
1
within two
seconds.
The ABS warning light re-
mains off or continues to
flash.
ABS function is switched on.
As an alternative, the ignition
can also be switched off and
then on again.
If the ABS light continues
to light up after switching
the ignition off and then on again,
an ABS fault has occurred.
ASC Automatic
Stability Control
with Automatic Stability Con-
trol
OE
Operation
The BMW Motorrad ASC can be
both deactivated and activated,
as well as being switched over
into an offroad mode (
82) for
driving on rough gravel and loose
sand.
If no ASC symbol is shown, the
ASC is active.
If this symbol is shown, the
offroad ASC is active.
If this symbol is shown, the
ASC is switched off.
Operating sequence:
Switch over ASC to offroad
ASC
Switching off ASC
Switching on ASC
Switching ASC function
over and off
Switch on ignition.
The ASC function can
also be deactivated while
driving.
4
50
z
Operation
Summary of Contents for 2012 R 1200 GS
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