
Switching on ignition
Insert key into the steering and
ignition lock. Turn key to posi-
tion
1
.
Parking lights and all function
circuits are switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
(
ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
(
ASC self-diagnosis in progress.
(
Welcome light
Switch on ignition.
The parking lamp briefly lights
up.
with additional LED
headlight
OA
The auxiliary headlights and the
rear parking lamp briefly light
up.
Switching off ignition
with LED headlights
OE
Turn key to position
1
.
The LED headlights continue
to light up for a while.
Handlebars not locked.
Electrically powered acces-
sories remain operational for
a limited period of time.
Battery can be recharged via
onboard socket.
After the ignition is switched
off, the instrument cluster re-
mains switched on for a short
period of time and indicates
possibly present fault codes.
Key can now be removed.
EWS Electronic
immobilizer
The motorcycle's electronic
circuitry monitors the data stored
in the ignition key through
a ring antenna incorporated
in the steering and ignition
lock. The engine management
system does not enable engine
starting until this key has been
recognized as "authorized" for
your motorcycle.
4
45
z
Operation
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...