WARNING
Unusual handling when en-
gine is no emergency operat-
ing mode.
Accident hazard
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly.
Avoid rapid acceleration and
passing maneuvers.
If you continue to drive, be
prepared for unusual engine
behavior (low power, poor re-
sponse characteristics, abrupt
stalling, etc.).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Severe engine fault
The engine symbol flashes.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has diag-
nosed a severe fault.
WARNING
Damage to the engine when
it is in the emergency operat-
ing mode.
Accident hazard
Adapt riding style: Ride slowly,
avoid rapid acceleration and
passing maneuvers.
If possible, have the motorcycle
picked up and the malfunction
source eliminated by a special-
ized service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
If you continue to ride be pre-
pared for unusual engine be-
havior (low power, poor re-
sponse, abrupt stalling, etc.).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine-oil level too low
The oil can symbol is dis-
played.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil level sensor
has detected a low engine oil
level. Check the engine-oil level
with the dipstick the next time
you stop to refuel:
Check engine oil level (
If oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil (
Battery charge current
insufficient
General warning light shows
red.
The battery symbol is dis-
played.
3
35
z
Displays
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 ...
Page 175: ...11 173 z Service ...
Page 176: ...11 174 z Service ...
Page 185: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 183 z Service ...
Page 186: ...11 184 z Service ...
Page 203: ...13 201 z Index ...