BMW R 1200 RT - 2006, Rider'S Manual

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Outside temperature
warning
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The air temperature
measured at the vehicle
is lower than:
approx. 3 °C
The ambient temperature
warning does not mean that
there is no risk of black ice form-
ing at temperatures above the
threshold.
Always take extra care when
temperatures are low; remember
that the danger of black ice form-
ing is particularly high on bridges
and where the road is in shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
EWS active
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or commu-
nication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the igni-
tion key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Coolant temperature too
high
lights up red.
The temperature reading turns
red.
Riding when the engine is
overheated could result in
engine damage.
Compliance with the information
set out below is essential.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
appears on the display.
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