BMW F 800 S 2006, Rider'S Manual

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specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Insufficient engine oil
pressure
Engine-oil pressure
warning light flashes.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil
system is too low.
The insufficient oil
pressure warning does
not fulfil the function of an
oil gauge. The only way of
checking whether the oil level
is correct is to check with the
oil dipstick.
A low oil level is one reason
why a warning indicating in-
sufficient oil pressure is is-
sued.
Checking engine oil level
(
85)
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 86)
If the warning indicating in-
sufficient engine oil level is
issued and a check indicates
that the engine oil level is cor-
rect:
Other engine problems
besides a low oil level
can cause the insufficient en-
gine oil pressure warning to
be issued. Continuing to ride
in these cases can cause en-
gine damage.
If this warning is issued even
though the engine oil level is
correct: do not continue to
ride.
Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Bulb defective
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Appears on the display,
accompanied by the let-
ters
LAMP
.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
Low-beam headlight, parking
light, rear-light, brake-light or
turn-indicator bulb defective.
Visually inspect to ascertain
which bulb is defective.
Replacing high-beam/low-
beam headlight bulb
(
102)
3
27
z Status indicators
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