BMW 2013 K 1600GTL Exclusive, Rider'S Manual

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Starting
Starting the engine
Switch on ignition ( 41).
Pre-Ride Check in progress.
(
78)
ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
(
79)
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
79)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off if
it is started with the transmission
in neutral and then a gear is en-
gaged before retracting the side
stand.
For cold starts and at low
ambient temperatures: pull the
lever to disengage the clutch
and twist the throttle grip
slightly.
Press starter button 1 .
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the section Servic-
ing under the heading Jump-
starting.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. (
136)
Pre-Ride Check
The instrument cluster runs a
test of the indicator lights of the
ABS, the ASC, the general warn-
ing light and the pointer when
the ignition is switched on. Dur-
ing this the logo is shown in the
display.
Phase 1
General warning light shows
yellow.
Phase 2
General warning light shows
red.
The SET light comes on.
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