
Replace battery of radio-
operated key
The general warning lamp
lights up yellow.
The battery symbol is dis-
played.
Possible cause:
The battery for the radio-oper-
ated key is no longer charged
to full capacity. Operation of
the radio-operated key is only
ensured for a limited time.
with Keyless Ride
OE
Replace battery of radio-oper-
ated key (
Coolant temperature too
high
The general warning lamp
lights up red.
The temperature symbol is
displayed.
Driving with an overheated
engine can result in engine
damage.
Be sure to observe the measures
listed below.
Possible cause:
Coolant level is too low.
Check coolant level (
114).
If coolant level is too low:
Have the coolant level refilled
and the coolant system
checked at a specialist service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, continue driving
in the part-load range to cool
down the engine.
Should the coolant temperature
frequently be too high, have
the fault rectified as quickly
as possible by an authorized
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
The general warning lamp
lights up yellow.
The engine symbol is dis-
played.
The engine is in the emer-
gency operating mode. Un-
usual engine response is a possi-
bility.
Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emer-
gency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en-
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Summary of Contents for R 1200 GS 2014
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model R1200GS 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 44: ...3 42 z Displays...
Page 82: ...4 80 z Operation...
Page 98: ...5 96 z Riding...
Page 108: ...6 106 z Technology in detail...
Page 138: ...7 136 z Maintenance...
Page 152: ...8 150 z Accessories...
Page 172: ...10 170 z Technical data...
Page 183: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 181 z Service...
Page 184: ...11 182 z Service...
Page 185: ...Appendix Certificate 184 12 183 z Appendix...
Page 195: ...13 193 z Index...