2002 BMW MOTORRAD R 1150 GS Adventure warning lights

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Safety check
Lights
Checking lights
e Attention:
Check that all lights are opera-
tional at the start of each
journey.
L Note:
If turn indicator telltale light
flashes at twice the usual
speed: defective flasher bulb.
BMW Integral ABS
OE:
General warning light ON (
b 9):
Check brake light or tail light.
If the tail light is defective the
brake light is dimmed and acts
as a tail light. When you apply
the brakes the brake light
shines at full brightness.
OEOptional extra
L Note:
To change bulbs in parking
lights, headlight (dipped and
main beams), rear, brake and
indicator lights:
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
Headlight setting, RHD/
LHD traffic
For trips in countries where the
traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road:
Adjust the headlight accord-
ingly (Maintenance Instructions
bChapter 2).
When necessary, you can
resort to the assistance of a
specialist workshop,
preferably your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
12*
43
Battery charge currentWarning light1 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 1 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
OEOptional extra
ABS warning lightOE
The ABS warning light 2 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 84)
Warning light, general General warning light 3 lights
up if a fault develops in the
BMW Integral ABS
OE (b 84), or
if the tail light or brake light is
defective.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 4 comes
on, there are still approx.
4 litres (0.9 gal) of fuel in the
tank.
*n depending on national-market
specification
Warning lights
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Starting – Riding – Parking
5
Engine oil pressureWarning light5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
Declutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level
(b 31)
e Attention:
If the warning light comes on
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
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Index
i
AAnti-lock braking systemnotes, 88, 89
switching off, 86
BBMW Integral ABS, 60Changing brake fluid, 41
Checking brake fluid level, 41
CCatalytic convertersafety instructions, 61
Checking brake fluid level, 38
Checking brake pads, 37
Checking front brake fluid level, 39, 43
Checking rear brake fluid
level, 40, 44
Checking the brake system, 36
Choke cold start lever, 14
Choke lever
position, 14
Clock (RID), 75
DDipswitch, 14
Dualseat lock, 4
EEngine oil, 31 level check, 4
oil filler, 31 Engine oil filler, 4
Engine oil temperature indicator
(RID), 74
Engine-oil pressure
telltale light, 9
FFront brakebrake fluid reservoir, 5
Front spring preload, 50
Fuel octane number, 33
Fuel cap, 5
Fuel gauge (RID), 74
Fuel tank capacity, 33
Fuse box, 5
GGear shifts, 76, 77
General view left side, 6
Right side, 5, 7
General view, left side, 4
HHandlebar fitting, left, 14
Handlebar fitting, right, 15
Handlebar levers
Clutch lever, 34
handbrake, 35
Hazard warning lights, 12
Heated handlebar grips, 12, 15
Helmet holder, 5
A - H
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Index
i
Seat, 19, 20
Seat, single, 18
Service worldwide, 92
Shock, 52
Shock-absorber adjustment, 52
Side stand, 62, 63
Speedometer, 8
Spokes, 53
Spring preload, rear, 51
Spring strut, 4
Starter button, 15
Switching on the ignition, 68
TTank capacity, 33
Telltale and warning lightsABS check, 9
battery charge current, 9, 73
engine oil pressure, 9
fuel level, 9
general, 9
high-beam headlight, 9
neutral, 9
turn indicator repeater, left, 9
turn indicator repeater, right, 9
Telltale lights
ABS check, 9
Tool box, 18
Toolkit, 5
Topcase, 26
Trip meter, 8
Turn indicator switch left, 14
right, 15 Turn indicators
repeaters, 9
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 15
Type plate, 5
Tyre pressures, 54
Tyre tread, 55
VValve caps, 54
WWarning lights ABS warning light, 72
Battery charge current, 72
Engine oil pressure, 73
Low fuel level, 72
Warning light, general, 72
Wheel rims, 53
Windscreen, adjusting, 27
S - Z
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