2002 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT Rider's Manual (in English)

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Cruise controlOE
Step-by-step accelerationPress button2 in SET direc-
tion
–Memorised road speed
increases by approx. 2 km/h
(approx. 1 mph)
L Note:
Every subsequent time you
press button2 in the SET direc-
tion, road speed increases by a
further 2 km/h (approx. 1 mph).
Infinitely variable
acceleration
Press and hold down button2
in SET direction (arrow)
–The motorcycle accelerates
steadily, even though you do
not manually open the throttle
Release button2
–The motorcycle maintains and
memorises your current
cruising speed
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Cruise controlOE
DeceleratingPress and hold down button2
in RES direction (arrow)
–The motorcycle decelerates
steadily, even though you do
not manually close the throttle
L Note:
Every subsequent time you
press the button in the RES
direction, road speed
decreases by a further 2 km/h
(approx. 1 mph)
Switching off the systemMove switch1 to OFF
–The cruise control system
switches off immediately
–Redtelltale light and yellow
telltale light for cruise
control (
b 10) offTemporary override
When you actuate the:
–brakes
–clutch
–throttle twistgrip (close the
throttle)
the cruise control system is
briefly switched off
–Yellowtelltale light, cruise
control (
b 10) off
–Red telltale light on
Push button2 in the RES
direction
–The motorcycle returns to and
maintains the cruising speed
stored in memory
–Yellowtelltale light, cruise
control (
b 10) on
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On-board computerOE
Calling up functions
d Warning:
While the motorcycle is on the
move, the on-board computer
can only be operated remote-
ly from the right handlebar
fitting.
On the on-board computer
(
b 8)
OR
Using remote control on the
right-hand handlebar fitting
(
b 15, 26)
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On-board computer
–Only do this when the motor-
cycle is stationary!
Ignition lock in operating
position “ON” (
b 12), the dis-
play shows:
–Ambient temperature (
b 28)
Press button2 (MODE) once:
each time you press the but-
ton, data is displayed in the
following order:
–Estimated range (
b 28)
–Average consumption
(
b 29)
–Average road speed (
b 29)
–Ambient temperature (
b 28)
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On-board computerOE
Handlebar controls
L Note:
Recalculation of functions can
only be performed directly on
the on-board computer (
b 25)Briefly press pushbutton3 on
the right handlebar fitting: the
following data is displayed in
the following sequence:
–Ambient temperature (
b 28)
–Estimated range (
b 28)
–Average consumption
(
b 29)
–Average road speed (
b 29)
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On-board computerOE
Starting recalculation–Use this function only when
the motorcycle is stationary
with the engine running.
Press button2 (MODE) briefly
until
–Average fuel consumption
(
b 29) or
–Average road speed (
b 29)
appears on the displayPress and hold down switch1
(RESET) for approx. 3 seconds
–Average values for fuel con-
sumption and road speed
are now recalculated.
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On-board computerOE
Ambient temperature
L Note:
Reading in °C or °F, depending
on national market.
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Estimated range
L Note:
Reading in km or miles,
depending on national market.
The range is estimated on the
basis of style of riding and ta-
king the remaining supply of fuel
into account.
Note that the range cannot be
shown accurately if the motor-
cycle was placed on the side
stand. The display is corrected
during the journey.
If three dashes appear on the
display, your range has drop-
ped below 15 km (9.5 miles).
It is high time to refuel!
It is also important to observe
the fuel gauge/warning light for
fuel level (
b 8, 11).
The on-board computer regis-
ters that you have refuelled
when approximately 3 litres
(0.66 Imp. gal) have been
added.
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On-board computerOE
Average fuel consumption
L Note:
Display can be altered for na-
tional preferences (liter/km,
litres/mile or miles per gallon).
The average is calculated over
the time the engine is running.
Stops with the engine switched
off are ignored.
The calculation time for average
speed always refers back to the
last time “RESET” was pressed
on the on-board computer.
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Average speed
L Note:
Display can be altered to suit
national preferences to km/h or
mph.
Stops with the engine switched
off are ignored. The calculation
time for average fuel consump-
tion always refers back to the
last time “RESET” was pressed
on the on-board computer.
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Opening and closing cases
Place the motorcycle on the
centre or side stand
–Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
Opening the caseIf necessary, unlock the case
Turn key in case lock to
positionA
Press down locking cylinder
–Latch2 snaps open
Hand on handle1
Open latch2 (arrow)
Open the case
Closing the case
e Caution:
To ensure the case is leak-tight,
keep the sealing edges clear
when locking.
Lock the case lid
Close latch2
If necessary, close case and
remove key
A
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