2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R warning light

333Operation
Ignition switch and
steering lock ................................. 34
Electronic immobiliser ................. 35
Hazard warning flashers .............. 36
Tripmaster ..................................... 37
Emergency off switch
(kill switch) .................................... 38
Grip heating
OE
.............................. 39
Clock ............................................. 39
Handlebar levers .......................... 40
Light ............................................... 41
Turn indicators ............................. 43
Seat ............................................... 44
Helmet holder ............................... 45
Luggage loops .............................. 45
Mirrors ........................................... 46
Spring preload .............................. 47 Shock absorbers .......................... 48
ESA
OE
............................................ 49
Wheels ........................................... 51
Operation

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.

459Riding
Check that all the lights and
symbols are activated in the
pre-ride check.c
If a light or symbol is not
displayed:
Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Once the pre-ride check com-
pletes, the various gauges and
indicators show their current
values.
The pre-ride check is
aborted if you start the
engine before it completes. c
If the motorcycle is equipped
with BMW Integral ABS, the
ABS self-diagnosis routine is
performed as well.
ABS
OE
self-diagnosis
The BMW Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis and a
pull-away test to ensure its
operability (
b
63). Self-diag-
nosis is performed automati-
cally when you switch on the
ignition.
Self-diagnosis is not per-
formed unless both brake
levers are in their fully released
positions. Only the residual
braking function (
b
77) is
available until self-diagnosis
completes. Release the brake levers.
Switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
General warning light
lights up.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Self-diagnosis is in progress.
Phase 2 ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
Self-diagnosis is complete.
The warning light goes out
when the pull-away test
completes (
b
63).

463Riding
RidingABS pull-away test
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
The BMW Integral ABS checks
the ABS sensors when you
pull away after starting. The
ABS warning light then goes
out and the BMW Integral ABS
is active.
Running in• While running in the motor- cycle, vary the throttle open-
ing and engine-speed range
frequently.
• Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads,
avoiding high-speed main
roads and highways if
possible.
Exceeding the specified
engine speeds while run-
ning in will lead to increased
engine wear. Keep to the
guideline values as stated be-
low. c For the first 1
,000 km:
• Engine speed max.
7,000 rpm.
• No full-load acceleration.
• At full load, avoid low engine speeds.
• The first inspection should
always be performed after
500 to 1 ,200 km.