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Self-diagnosis with pull-
away test
The BMW Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis and a pull-
away test to ensure its operabil-
ity.
Self-diagnosis is performed
automatically when you switch
on the ignition.
d Warning:
Self-diagnosis is not per-
formed unless both brake le-
vers are in their fully released
positions.
Only the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available until
self-diagnosis is completed
(b87).  Release the brake levers, if
necessary
 Switch on the ignition
Initially:
– ABS warning light 1:
Flashes at 4 Hz
– General warning light 2:
ON
bSelf-diagnosis is in
progress
Then:
– ABS warning light 1:
Flashes at 1 Hz
– General warning light 2:
OFF
bSelf-diagnosis successfully
completed
*n depending on national-market
specification
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
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Starting – Riding – ParkingStart the engine.
 Move off
– ABS warning light 1:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h
(3 mph) road speed)
bPull-away test successfully
completed
bBMW Integral ABS is availa-
ble
L Note:
Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per
second (slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per
second (fast flashing)
L Note:
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch lever
released and both brake levers
released.
Self-diagnosis cannot be per-
formed if you do not follow this
procedure.
When self-diagnosis com-
pletes, apply the brakes, disen-
gage the clutch, and start the
engine.
*n depending on national-market
specification
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
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d Warning:
If the BMW Integral ABS fails
in both brake circuits, a RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
only is available (b87).
d Warning:
If the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION (
b87) is active,
maintain a defensive riding
style and proceed immediate-
ly to a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
d Warning:
If there is a fault in the ABS
system, the reserves of safety
normally afforded by ABS are
not available until the defect
has been put right.
There is a risk of dropping the
motorcycle if the brakes are
applied too hard and the
wheels lock or the rear wheel
lifts clear of the ground as a
r e su l t o f a h i g h le v e l o f t yr e ad -
hesion. Have the defect recti-
fied immediately by a
specialist workshop, prefera-
bly an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
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BMW Integral ABS - troubleshooting chart
Warning light,
generaleABS warning
light
l Malfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION available in both circuits (
b87)
OFF Flashes at 1HzABS not available
Pull-away test not completed (
b88)
OFF Flashes at 4HzOnly RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b87)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b88)
ON OFF Rear/brake light defective (
b Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2)
cruise-control system not available
ON Flashes at 1HzAt least one brake circuit without ABS
(
b90)
ON Flashes at 4HzAt least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b87)
Alternate
flashing at
1Hz Alternate
flashing at
1HzFluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.
Check the motorcycle as follows:
– Ignition OFF: is brake pressure OK at
the brake levers?
– Are the brakes acting on both wheels?
– Is the brake system leaktight, no signs of brake fluid escaping?
The brake system is defective if the test
outcome is negative.
Alternate
flashing at
4Hz Alternate
flashing at
4HzFluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too
low, perform the checks listed above.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in at least one circuit (
b87)
d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if you have
any doubts about the dependability of
the brake system.
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