BMW S 1000XR, Rider'S Manual

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Electronic immobiliser
active
General warning light shows
red.
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 key
used for the vehicle.
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.
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
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine!
is displayed.
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. The engine is
in emergency-operation mode.
In exceptional cases, the engine
stops and refuses to start.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
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