NOTICE
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting".
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. (
Pre-Ride Check
The instrument cluster runs a
test of the indicator lights of the
ABS, the ASC, the general warn-
ing light and the pointer when
the ignition is switched on. Dur-
ing this the logo is shown in the
display.
Phase 1
General warning light shows
yellow.
Phase 2
General warning light shows
red.
The SET light comes on.
If the universal warning light fails
to appear in the display:
WARNING
Faulty general warning light.
Lack of display of malfunctions.
Check that the 'General' warn-
ing light comes on, and that it
shows red and yellow.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine
is determining whether the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is
ready for operation. The self-
diagnosis routine launches
automatically when you switch on
the ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by diagnostic sys-
tem while vehicle is parked.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Checking wheel sensors while
starting off. The motorcycle
must reach a speed of at least
3.1 mph (5 km/h) before the
ABS self-diagnosis routine can
be completed.
ABS warning light flashes.
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Summary of Contents for K1600GTL
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTL 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 27: ...tion can occur if the battery was disconnected 3 25 z Displays ...
Page 46: ...Tires 84 4 44 z Operation ...
Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation ...
Page 152: ...8 150 z Maintenance ...
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