2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT battery

8
General information and controls
1
Telltale and warning lights
1Warning light, coolant tem-
perature
 red (
42, 69)
2 Warning light, battery
charge current red

(
69)
3 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight blue

4 Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
\b (
31, 68) 5
Warning light, fuel level/
when approx. 4 litres
(0.9 gal) left in tank yellow


(
33, 68)
( ) Number in parentheses

page number for description
34512
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9
General information and controls
1
Hazard warning flashers

Note:
You cannot activate the hazard
warning flashers if the ignition is
switched off.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Note state of battery charge.
To switch on the hazard
warning flashers:
• Switch on the ignition
• Operate hazard warning flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers in operation
– Telltale light in switch is on
• Switch off the ignition
– The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate
– Telltale light in switch goes out
To switch off the hazard
warning flashers:
• Operate hazard warning
flasher switch 1
– Hazard warning flashers
cease to operate
1
Hazard warning flashers
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General information and controls
1
Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positionsONOperating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
 Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or

while riding the motorcycle!
* The key can be removed in these
positions
• Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
 Attention:
Engage the steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF * Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
 * Parking light on,
steering locked

Note:
Switch the parking light on only
for limited periods. Note state of
battery charge.
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67
Starting – Riding – Parking
BBA
2
1
Starting
 Warning:
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily or for a lengthy
period when the motorcycle is
at a standstill — risk of overheat-
ing or fire. Ride away immedi-
ately after starting the engine.
Avoid high engine speeds after
a cold start.
 Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor. Before
trying again: charge the battery
(

Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2).

Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
• Press starter pushbutton 2
– The engine starts
• Turn the throttle twistgrip carefully

Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, pull the lever to disengage
the clutch when starting the en-
gine.
Starting
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69
Starting – Riding – Parking
Coolant temperatureWarning light5 (red)
goes out when the engine is
started, above idle speed.
 Attention:
If the coolant temperature warn-
ing light 5 comes on, stop the
engine and allow it to cool down.
Check coolant level in the expan-
sion tank (

42).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or if
coolant consumption is exces-
sive, consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light 6 goes out above
idle speed.
 Attention:
If warning light 6 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
65
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Index
i
TTank cap, 4
Telltale and warning lightsABS, 7, 68
Battery charge current, 8
Battery charge light, 69
Coolant temperature, 8, 69
Cruise control, 7
Engine oil pressure, 8, 68
High-beam headlight, 8
Low fuel level, 8, 68
Neutral, 7
Turn indicator, right, 7
Telltale lights Turn indicator, left, 7
Tools, 22
Tread depth, tyres, 47, 48
Troubleshooting ABS, 81
Troubleshooting chart, 81
Turn indicator switch, left, 12
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 13
Tyres Inflation pressure, 48
Running in, 65
WWarning lightsABS, 68
Battery charge light, 69
Coolant temperature, 69
Engine oil pressure, 68
General, 68
Low fuel level, 68
Warnings, braking, 72
T - Z
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