BMW R 1200 GS -, Rider'S Manual

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Severe fault in the engine
control unit
General warning light
flashes yellow.
The engine symbol flashes.
WARNING
Engine damage when run-
ning in emergency-operation
mode
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly: ride slowly, avoid
sharp accelerating and overtak-
ing.
If possible, have the vehicle
brought in and the fault
rectified by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which may cause
severe secondary faults. The en-
gine is in emergency-operation
mode.
It is possible to continue to ride
but not recommended.
Avoid high load and rpm
ranges if possible.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
The oil-can symbol appears
on the display.
OILLVL CHECK
appears on
the display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. The next time you stop
for fuel:
Check engine oil level ( 122).
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 123).
If the oil level is correct:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Battery charge voltage
insufficient
The "General" warning light
shows red.
The battery symbol appears
on the display.
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