2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R lights

Status indicators228
Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under very severe brak-
ing, with the associated risk of
accidents.
Avoid severe braking, if
possible. c
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Only residual braking function
available in both brake cir-
cuits, because self-diagnosis
(b
59)
has not completed.
You can continue to ride.
However, bear in mind that
until self-diagnosis has com-
pleted, neither the ABS func-
tion nor the brake booster is
available. Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under very severe brak-
ing. Without servo-assisted
brakes, considerably more
force has to be applied to the
brake pedal and brake lever in
order to slow the motorcycle.
This changed braking charac-
teristic can result in accidents.
Avoid severe braking, if possi-
ble. Think well ahead and
brake early, because more
force has to be applied to
brake lever and brake pedal in
order to slow the motor-
cycle. c
• If circumstances permit, do not apply the brakes until
self-diagnosis has com-
pleted.
General warning light and
ABS
OE
warning light
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light lights
up.
The controller of the ABS
warning indicators is defec-
tive. No ABS faults can be
displayed.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that you will not
receive warnings of ABS faults
if they occur. ABS warning indicators
not working. No warnings
can be issued in the event of
BMW Integral ABS functions
failing.

229Status indicators
Think well ahead, brake early
and avoid sharp braking if pos-
sible, because BMW Integral
ABS functions might not be
available.c
• Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
ABS function (
b
76) unavaila-
ble in at least one brake
circuit.
You can continue to ride.
H o w e v e r , b e a r i n m i n d t h a t t h e
ABS function is not available. Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under very severe brak-
ing, with the associated risk of
accidents.
Avoid severe braking, if
possible.c
• Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Only residual braking function
(b
77)
available in at least one
brake circuit. You can continue to ride.
However, bear in mind that
neither the ABS function nor
servo assistance is available.
Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under very severe brak-
ing. Without servo-assisted
brakes, considerably more
force has to be applied to the
brake pedal and brake lever in
order to slow the motorcycle.
This changed braking charac-
teristic can result in accidents.
Avoid severe braking, if possi-
ble. Think well ahead and
brake early, because more
force has to be applied to
brake lever and brake pedal in
order to slow the motor-
cycle. c

231Status indicators
There is a fault in the
brake system that can
lead to decreased braking
efficiency.
Avoid severe braking, if
possible.c
• Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
General warning light
flashes red 4 times per
second.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second. There are two faults:
– Only residual braking func-
tion
(b
77) available in at
least one brake circuit, indi-
cated by the general warning
light and the ABS warning
light flashing 4 times per
second.
– Fluid level in the BMW Inte- gral ABS is too low, indi-
cated by the general and
ABS warning lights flashing
once per second.
See the fault descriptions
above.

Operation336
your motorcycle and they are
transmitted via the ring
antenna in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognised as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.A spare key attached to
the same ring as the igni-
tion key used to start the en-
gine could "upset" the elec-
tronics, in which case the
enabling signal for starting is
not issued. The "EWS" warn-
ing is displayed in the multi-
function display.
Always keep the spare key
separately from the ignition
key. c
Replacement keys and
extra keysYou can obtain replacement/
extra keys
only
through an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. The keys are part of an
integrated security system, so
the dealer is under an obliga-
tion to check the legitimacy of
all applications for replace-
ment/extra keys.
If you want to have a lost key
barred, you have to bring with
you all the keys that belong to
the motorcycle. A key that has
been barred can subsequently
be cleared and reactivated for
use.
Hazard warning
flashersSwitching on the hazard
warning flashers• Switch on the ignition.
• Press hazard warning flash-
ers button 1.
» Hazard warning flashers in
operation.
» Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights flash.
• Switch off the ignition.

337Operation
» The hazard warning flashers continues to operate.
» Left/right turn indicator tell- tale lights off.
You can also switch on
the hazard warning flash-
ers by simultaneously pressing
the buttons for the left and
right turn indicators. c
The hazard warning
flashers place a strain on
the battery.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than abso-
lutely necessary. cSwitching off the hazard
warning flashers• Press hazard warning flash-
ers button 1 or switch on the
ignition.
» Hazard warning flashers cease to operate.
TripmasterSelecting the display
When you switch on the
ignition, the information
shown by the Tripmaster when
the ignition was switched off
always reappears on the multi-
function display. c
• Switch on the ignition.
• Briefly press Tripmaster but- ton 1 to step through the set-
tings one by one. » Pressing the button cycles
display field 2 through the
following sequence:
– Total distance covered
– Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
– Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
– Residual range (not shown unless the fuel level is
down to reserve)

Riding456
Safety checkPrior to every journeyUse the following checklist to
check important functions,
settings and wear limits before
starting to ride.Checklist–Brakes (
b
93)
– Brake fluid level (
b
95)
–Clutch (
b
96)
– Clutch fluid level (
b
97)
– Warning and telltale lights (
b
20)
– Shock absorber setting (
b
48) and spring preload
(
b
47)
–Rims (
b
98), tread depth
(
b
98) and tyre pressure
(
b
51, 130)
– Load, gross weight (
b
140)
– Luggage system At regular intervals:
– Engine oil level (every time
you refuel) (
b
89)
– Brake pads (every second/ third time you refuel) (
b
93)
First time outSafe handling of your
motorcycleYou have to take the time to
familiarise yourself with your
motorcycle's unique
character:
– Acceleration
– Roadholding
– Cornering
–Braking
Bear in mind, too, that the
engine has to be run in over
the first 1,000 km (
b
63). The description of the BMW
Integral ABS
OE starts on page
(
b
75).
BMW Integral ABS
OE
incorporates a brake
booster, so braking efficiency
is significantly higher than with
conventional brake systems.
Inadvertently severe braking
can lead to dangerous situa-
tions, particularly when the
motorcycle is cornering.
Practice braking with BMW
Integral ABS
OE under safe
conditions.c

457Riding
Before you startSwitching on the ignition See the notes on the elec-tronic immobiliser (EWS)
(b
24).
Kill switch 1 in operating
position A.
Switch on the ignition.
» Pre-ride check is performed.
» With BMW Integral ABS
OE:
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed.
Pre-ride checkA pre-ride check is performed
after you switch on the igni-
tion. All the warning lights and
warning symbols are checked
to make sure that they are in
working order. The multifunc-
tion display shows the follow-
ing in the order in which they
are described below: Phase 1
General warning light
lights up red.
Engine oil pressure
symbol is displayed.
Battery charge current
symbol is displayed.

Riding458
Phase 2General warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics
symbol is displayed.
EWS symbol is
displayed. Phase 3
Warning light for defec-
tive bulb is displayed.
If a warning light or a
warning symbol cannot
be displayed, a malfunction
cannot be indicated if one
occurs in the corresponding
system.
Check that all the lights and
symbols are activated in the
pre-ride check. c Phase 4 (only if anti-theft
alarm
OE is fitted)
The "DWA" battery warn-
ing for the anti-theft alarm
appears if the voltage level of
the batteries in the anti-theft
alarm system
OE is too low.
If a warning light or a
warning symbol cannot
be displayed, a malfunction
cannot be indicated if one
occurs in the corresponding
system.