
If the engine fails to start, the
troubleshooting table in the
chapter "Technical Data" may
provide assistance (
Recharge the battery before you
attempt to start the engine again,
or use jumper cables:
Charging connected battery
(
Jump-starting (
153).
NOTICE
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low.
Pre-Ride-Check
When the ignition is switched on,
the instrument cluster performs a
test routine on the indicator and
warning lights - this is the "Pre-
Ride-Check." Starting the engine
before the test routine is com-
pleted will cancel the remainder
of the routine.
Phase 1
All indicator and warning lights
are switched on.
Phase 2
The universal warning light
changes from red to yellow.
Phase 3
The previously activated indica-
tor and warning lights are now
switched off consecutively in re-
verse order.
If one of the indicator and warn-
ing lights did not turn on:
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine checks
whether the BMW Motorrad In-
tegral ABS is ready for opera-
tion. The self-diagnosis routine
launches automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by diagnostic sys-
tem while motorcycle is parked.
ABS indicator light flashes.
Phase 2
Check wheel sensors while
starting off.
ABS indicator light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
ABS warning light goes out.
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Summary of Contents for R 1200GS 2016
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model R1200GS BMW Motorrad bmw motorrad com The Ultimate Riding Machine...
Page 10: ...from the information illustrations and descriptions in this manual 1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews...
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Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation...
Page 96: ...5 94 z Setting...
Page 116: ...6 114 z Riding...
Page 164: ...8 162 z Maintenance...
Page 204: ...11 202 z Technical data...
Page 209: ...12 207 z Service...
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