BMW R 1200 GS -, Rider'S Manual

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WARNING
Unusual ride characterist-
ics when engine running in
emergency-operation mode
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly: avoid accelerating
sharply and overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and re-
fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
gine runs in emergency operating
mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual en-
gine performance might not be
available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Emissions warning
The malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which affects the
pollutant emissions.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
You can continue riding; pollut-
ant emissions are higher than
the threshold values.
Bulb faulty
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
!LAMP_
appears on the
display.
!LAMPR
: brake light, rear
light, indicator light rear or li-
cense plate light faulty.
!LAMPF
: low-beam headlight,
high-beam headlight, parking
light or front turn indicator de-
fective.
!LAMPS
: several bulbs de-
fective.
with daytime running light
OE
!LAMPF
: additionally: day-
time riding light faulty.
WARNING
Overlooking the vehicle in
traffic as a result of failed
light sources on the vehicle
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
One or more bulbs defective.
Identify defective bulb or bulbs
by visual check.
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