
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Engine oil pressure
insufficient
Engine oil-pressure warning
light flashes.
The oil pressure in the lubricating
oil circuit is too low. Stop imme-
diately and switch off engine.
The warning on insufficient
engine oil pressure is no
substitute for the function of
an oil-level indicator. The cor-
rect engine oil level can only be
checked on the engine oil level
indicator.
Possible cause:
The engine oil level is too low.
Checking engine oil level
(
If oil level is too low:
Top up engine oil.
Possible cause:
The engine oil pressure is insuffi-
cient.
Driving with insufficient en-
gine oil pressure can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue driving.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Battery charge current
insufficient
Battery warning light lights
up.
A discharged battery leads
to the failure of various mo-
torcycle systems, e.g. lighting,
engine or ABS. This can result in
dangerous driving situations.
If possible, do not continue
driving.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator belt de-
fective
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
Warning triangle appears on
the display.
LAMP
appears on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
3
28
z
Status indicators
Summary of Contents for R 1200 R 2010
Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual US Model R 1200 R The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...
Page 21: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Parking lights 2 19 z Overviews ...
Page 22: ...2 20 z Overviews ...
Page 42: ...3 40 z Status indicators ...
Page 82: ...6 80 z Technology in detail ...
Page 89: ...Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove 7 87 z Accessories ...
Page 90: ...7 88 z Accessories ...
Page 141: ...Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 139 z Technical data ...
Page 142: ...10 140 z Technical data ...
Page 153: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 151 z Service ...