Status indicators224
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS)
Immobiliser symbol is
displayed.
The key being used is not
authorised for starting, or
communication between the
key and engine electronics is
disrupted.
• Remove all other vehicle keys from the same keyring
as the ignition key (
b
34).
• Use the reserve key.
• Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer (
b
36).
Fuel reserve
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Fuel reserve symbol is
displayed and flashes
10 times. The fuel tank contains a fuel
reserve of a maximum of
4 litres. The Tripmaster com-
puter shows the estimated
residual operating range
(b
38).
Lack of fuel can result in
the engine cutting out un-
expectedly and this could re-
sult in a hazardous situation.
Do not run the fuel tank dry. c
Lack of fuel can result in
misfiring and this in turn
could damage the catalytic
converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry. c
•Refuel.
Coolant temperature
General warning light
lights up red.
Coolant temperature
indicator flashes
10 times.
Coolant temperature too high.
Continuing to ride with
the engine overheated
can result in engine damage.
You must comply with the in-
structions below. c
• Check coolant level, top up if necessary.
• If possible, ride in the part-
load range to cool down the
engine.
• In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
on so that the radiator fan
continues to operate.
Riding454
Safety instructionsSpeedWhen riding at high speed,
various marginal conditions
can adversely affect the han-
dling characteristics of the
motorcycle:
– Adjustment of the spring-strut and shock absorber
system
– Unequally distributed load
– Loose clothing
– Insufficient tyre pressure
– Poor tyre tread
–etc.Correct loading
Overloading can ad-
versely affect the riding
stability of the motorcycle.
Never exceed the motor-
cycle's permissible gross
weight (
b
140). c
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of al-
cohol or drugs can con-
siderably adversely affect your
perception, judgement and
ability to make decisions, as
well as your reflexes. Taking
medication can increase these
effects.
Do not ride your motorcycle
after consuming alcohol,
drugs and/or medication.c
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust
fumes therefore repre-
sents a health hazard and can
even cause loss of conscious-
ness with fatal consequences. Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space.
c
High voltage
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can lead to
electric shocks.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running. c
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
For this reason, observe the
following points:
455Riding
– Do not ride the motorcycle with the fuel tank empty.
– Do not run the engine with the spark-plug cap removed.
– In the event of engine misfir-
ing, stop the engine
immediately.
– Only refuel using unleaded fuel.
– Be sure to adhere to the
prescribed maintenance
intervals.
Unburned fuel destroys
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter. c
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at
the exhaust pipe.
Flammable materials
(e.g. hay, leaves, grass,
clothing and luggage, etc.)
could ignite if allowed to come
into contact with the hot ex-
haust pipe.
Do not permit flammable ma-
terials to come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.c
Cooling would be inade-
quate if the engine were
allowed to idle for a lengthy
period with the motorcycle at a
standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. Ride away im-
mediately after starting the
engine. c
Tampering with
electronic engine
management system
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management system
can damage the motorcycle
and cause accidents.
Do not tamper with the control
unit of the electronic engine-
management system. c
Tampering with the con-
trol unit of the electronic
engine-management system
can result in mechanical loads
that the motorcycle's compo-
nents are not designed to
withstand. Damage caused in
this way is not covered by the
warranty.
Do not tamper with the control
unit of the electronic engine-
management system. c
473Riding
Pushing motorcycle off
centre stand
OE
Brake servo assistance is
not available when the ig-
nition is off; the motorcycle
can start to roll.
Particularly when the motorcy-
cle is parked on a gradient,
switch on the ignition and wait
for the ABS to complete its
self-diagnosis (b
59). c
• Unlock the ignition lock, switch on the ignition.
• Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
• Place your left hand on the
left handlebar grip.
• Grip the rear grab handle with your right hand.
• Push the motorcycle forward off the centre stand. • Check that the centre stand
has fully retracted.
Fuel
Fuel is flammable and
explosive.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel
tank. c
Fuel expands under the
influence of high temper-
atures and exposure to
sunlight.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck. c
Fuel can damage plastic
parts.
Do not permit fuel to come into
contact with body panels. c
Fuel grade
Leaded fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel. c
The engine is designed to run
on:
– Super Plus (premium) unleaded (98 RON)
Use fuel of this grade by pref-
erence, in order to achieve
rated performance and fuel
consumption.
You can also run the engine on
fuel of the following grade:
– Super unleaded (95 RON)
Indexi156
CCareCare products, 122
Chrome, 123
Paint, 123
Plastics, 123
Protective wax coating, 124
Radiator, 123
Rubber, 124
Touching up, 124
Washing the motorcycle, 122
Windscreen, 123
Cases Adapting, 84
Adjusting the volume, 86
Closing, 85
Correct loading, 83
Fitting, 83
Opening, 85
Removing, 84
Catalytic converter, safety
information, 54 Centre stand
Extending, 71
Retracting, 73
Checklist, 56
Clock Adjusting, 16
Display, 20
Setting, 39
Clutch Checking operation, 96
Checking the fluid level, 97
Fluid reservoir, 9
Coolant Checking the level, 92
Filler neck, 9
Temperature display, 20
Temperature gauge, 20
Temperature warning, 24
Topping up, 92
Currency, 5
EElectronic engine-management system
Tampering with control unit, 55
Electronic immobiliser Display, 24
Explanations, 35
Engine, 136
Engine electronics Warning indicator, 25
Engine oil
Checking the oil level, 11, 89
Draining off, 91
Technical data, 136
Topping up, 91
Warning indicator for oil
pressure, 25
Engine, technical data, 131
ESA Adjusting spring preload, 50
Adjusting the shock
absorbers, 49
