BMW K 1600GT, Rider'S Manual

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WARNING
Unusual ride characterist-
ics when engine running in
emergency-operation mode.
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly.
Avoid accelerating sharply and
overtaking.
If you continue to ride be pre-
pared for unusual engine beha-
viour (low power, poor throttle
response, abrupt stalling, etc.).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Severe engine fault
The engine symbol flashes.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a severe fault.
WARNING
Engine damage when run-
ning in emergency-operation
mode.
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly: Ride slowly, avoid
sharp accelerating and overtak-
ing.
If possible, have the vehicle
brought in and the fault
rectified by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you continue to ride be pre-
pared for unusual engine beha-
viour (low power, poor throttle
response, abrupt stalling, etc.).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
The oilcan symbol appears
on the display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. Check the engine-oil
level with the dipstick the next
time you stop to refuel:
Checking engine oil level
(
130).
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 132).
Insufficient battery charge
current
General warning light shows
red.
The battery symbol appears
on the display.
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