
ASC self-diagnosis in progress.
(
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off if
it is started with the transmission
in neutral and then a gear is en-
gaged before retracting the side
stand.
In the case of cold start or un-
der cold temperatures: Pull
back clutch lever.
Press starter button
1
.
The starting attempt is
automatically interrupted
if battery voltage is too low.
Recharge the battery before
you attempt to start the engine
again, or use jumper cables and
a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting."
Engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the
troubleshooting table in the
chapter "Technical Data" may
provide assistance. (
Pre-Ride Check
When the ignition is switched on
the instrument cluster performs
a test routine on the warning and
indicator lights - this is the "Pre-
Ride-Check." Starting the engine
before the test routine is com-
pleted will cancel the remainder
of the routine.
Phase 1
All warning and indicator lights
are switched on.
Phase 2
The universal warning light
changes from red to yellow.
Phase 3
At the same time, the previously
activated warning and indicator
lamps are now switched off in
reverse sequence.
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85
z
Riding
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...