BMW R 1200 GS -, Rider'S Manual

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Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar grips
OE
Operating the heated
handlebar grips
NOTICE
The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be activated
only when the engine is
running.
NOTICE
The increase in power consump-
tion caused by having the heated
handlebar grips switched on can
drain the battery if you are rid-
ing at low engine speeds. If the
charge level is low, the heated
handlebar grips are switched off
to ensure the battery's starting
capability.
Start engine ( 93).
Repeatedly press button 1 until
desired heating stage 2 ap-
pears on the display.
The handlebar grips have two-
stage heating.
50% heating power
100% heating power
Stage 2 is for heating the grips
quickly: it is advisable to switch
back to stage 1 as soon as the
grips are warm.
The selected heating stage will
be saved if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without
making further changes.
In order to switch off the
heated handlebar grips,
repeatedly press button
1 until
the heated handlebar grip
symbol
2 is no longer shown
on the display.
Front and rear seats
Removing rear seat
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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