BMW G 650 GS, Rider'S Manual

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warning light flashing. You should
wait for this procedure to be
completed to avoid problems
during driving.
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 2 .
If the engine fails to start
although the starter turns,
insufficient battery voltage may
be the reason. Recharge the bat-
tery before you start the engine,
or use jump leads and a donor
battery to start.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. (
104)
Pre-Ride Check
After the ignition is switched on,
the instrument cluster conducts a
test of the warning and indicator
lights and the display, the so-
called "Pre-Ride-Check".
Phase 1
The warning and indicator lights
and all segments of the multi-
function display are switched on.
Phase 2
The pointer of the speedometer
is run up to the end stop and
back again.
Phase 3
All lamps and segments are
switched off.
The instrument cluster switches
into normal operation.
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