
Electronic immobilizer is
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
Key appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The radio key being used is not
authorized for starting, or com-
munication between the radio
key and engine electronics is dis-
rupted.
Remove other motorcycle keys
from the radio key ring.
Using emergency key.
Have the defective motorcycle
key replaced, preferably by an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
ESA error
The general warning light
lights up yellow.
ESA!
is indicated.
Possible cause:
The ESA control unit has
detected an error. Motorcycle
damping is in this condition
very firm and riding is rather
uncomfortable - in particular on
rough roads.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Radio-operated key
outside reception range
Indicator light "radio-oper-
ated key not within recep-
tion range" lights up.
Possible cause:
Communication between the
radio-operated key and the en-
gine electronics is disrupted.
Check battery in radio-operated
key.
Replace battery of radio-oper-
ated key (
Use emergency key for further
driving.
Battery of radio-operated key is
completely drained or radio-
operated key has been lost
(
Should the warning symbol ap-
pear while driving, keep calm.
Driving can be continued; the
engine will not switch off.
Have the defective radio-oper-
ated key replaced by an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Replace battery of radio
key
The battery symbol is dis-
played.
Possible cause:
The battery for the radio key
is no longer charged to full ca-
pacity. Operation of the radio
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Summary of Contents for K 1600 GTL Exclusive
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTLExclusive BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews...
Page 20: ...2 18 z Overviews...
Page 90: ...5 88 z Riding...
Page 142: ...9 140 z Care...
Page 161: ...11 159 z Service...
Page 162: ...11 160 z Service...
Page 171: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 169 z Service...
Page 172: ...11 170 z Service...
Page 185: ...13 183 z Index...