BMW F 750 GS Special vehicle 2018, Rider'S Manual

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WARNING
Failure of the vehicle sys-
tems
Risk of accident
Do not continue your journey.
The battery will not be charged.
By continuing to drive on, the
vehicle electronics discharge the
battery.
NOTICE
The fuse for the alternator reg-
ulator can blow if the 12 V bat-
tery is installed incorrectly or if
the terminals are swapped (e.g.
when using a starting aid).
Possible cause:
The alternator or alternator drive
is faulty, battery is faulty or the
fuse for the alternator regulator
has blown.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
Temperature symbol ap-
pears on the display.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated en-
gine
Engine damage
Compliance with the
information set out below is
essential.
Possible cause:
The coolant level is too low.
Check coolant level ( 205).
If the coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant ( 206).
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the ignition
switched on so that the radi-
ator fan continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
Emissions warning
The malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which affects the
pollutant emissions.
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