BMW K 1200 S 2007, Rider'S Manual

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Lamps
General instructions
The failure of a bulb is signaled
in the display by the lamp de-
fect symbol. If the brake or tail
light fails, the symbol is accom-
panied by the 'General' warning
light, which lights up yellow. If
the tail light fails the second fil-
ament of the brake light shines
at reduced brightness to double
as a tail light. Even though you
have this substitute tail light, the
indicators in the display tell you
that a bulb defect has occurred.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
The bulb is pressurized and
can cause injury if dam-
aged.
Wear eye and hand protection
when replacing bulbs.
An overview of the bulb
types installed in your mo-
torcycle is provided in the chap-
ter "Technical Data".
Do not touch the glass of
new bulbs with your fin-
gers. For installation, use a clean,
dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par-
ticular oil and grease, interfere
with heat radiation from the bulb.
Overheating and therefore short
service life of the bulbs are the
consequence.
Replacing low-beam bulb
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Make sure that the motorcycle is
steady on its stand.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
To achieve better accessi-
bility, turn the handlebars to
the left.
Release cover 1 by turning
counterclockwise and remove
it.
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