2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R check engine light

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.

225Status indicators
Engine electronics
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics sym-
bol is displayed.
Fault in the engine electronics.
In exceptional cases, the
engine stops and refuses to
start. Otherwise, the engine
runs in emergency operating
mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual
engine power is not available.
• Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Engine oil pressure
General warning light
lights up red.
Engine oil pressure sym-
bol is displayed.
Insufficient engine oil pressure
The "engine oil pressure"
warning indicates that there is
no oil pressure or that the oil
pressure in the lubricating oil
circuit is too low; under no cir-
cumstances is it to be
regarded as fulfilling the func-
tion of an oil gauge. The warn-
ing must disappear when oil
pressure builds up 1 to 2 sec-
onds after the engine starts.
If the "engine oil pressure"
warning is displayed while the
motorcycle is being ridden,
take account of the traffic
situation and: • Disengage the gear.
• Press the kill switch.
•Bring the motorcycle safely
to a halt.
• Check the engine oil level.
There are other engine-
related problems besides
a low engine-oil level that can
trigger the "engine-oil pres-
sure" warning. Continuing to
ride under these circumstanc-
es can result in engine
damage.
If the "engine oil pressure"
warning is issued, do not con-
tinue to ride if a check shows
that the engine oil level is
correct. c
• Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.

Operation334
Ignition switch and
steering lockKeysYou receive one master key
and one spare key. If a key is lost
, please note the informa-
tion on the EWS electronic
immobiliser (
b 24).
Ignition switch and steer-
ing lock, tank filler cap
lock and seat lock are all oper-
ated with the same key. If you
wish you can arrange to have
sport cases
OA fitted with locks
that can be opened with this
key as well. c
Switching on the ignition• Turn the key to
the Uposition.
» Parking light and all function
circuits switched on.
» Pre-ride check is performed
(b
57).
» ABS self-diagnosis is per- formed (
b
59).
» Engine can be started.
Switching off the ignition• Turn the key to the Vposition.
» Light switched off.
» Handlebars not locked.
» In this position, you can
remove the key.

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.