BMW S 1000R 2015, Rider'S Manual

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EWS active
General warning light shows
yellow.
EWS!
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.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light
flashes red.
The coolant-temperature reading
flashes.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated en-
gine.
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.
Check the coolant level.
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 in emergency-
operation mode
Warning light for engine
electronics shows.
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 power or the full range of
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