2002 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 LT display

25
General information and controls
1
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)
2(Optional extra
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)
2
10LTbkg4.bk Seite 25 Dienstag, 27. August 2002 8:28 08

26
General information and controls
1
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)
2(Optional extra
3
10LTbkg4.bk Seite 26 Dienstag, 27. August 2002 8:28 08

27
General information and controls
1
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.
2(Optional extra
12
10LTbkg4.bk Seite 27 Dienstag, 27. August 2002 8:28 08

28
General information and controls
1
On-board computerOE
Ambient temperature
L Note:
Reading in °C or °F, depending
on national market.
2(Optional extra
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.
10LTbkg4.bk Seite 28 Dienstag, 27. August 2002 8:28 08

29
General information and controls
1
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.
2(Optional extra
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.
10LTbkg4.bk Seite 29 Dienstag, 27. August 2002 8:28 08

74
Starting – Riding – Parking
3
Riding and changing gear
Engine speedChoose engine speeds in
accordance with the coolant
temperature reading, and do
not use maximum engine
speeds until the engine has
reached its regular operating
temperature (
b 9).
In the red zone of the revolution
counter the fuel supply is inter-
rupted in order to protect the
engine, so that misfiring occurs.
d Warning:
Never run the engine in the
red zone of the revolution
counter.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open and close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Changing gear
L Note:
Never slip the clutch exces-
sively when changing gear.
Vary your speed only by using
the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
The digital cockpit display
shows which gear has been se-
lected (
b 10).
10LTbkg4.bk Seite 74 Dienstag, 27. August 2002 8:28 08