2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT key

Electronic immobiliser
activeGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.
The
EWS
warning appears on
the display.
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or com-
munication between key and
engine electronics is disrup-
ted.
Remove all other vehicle
keys from the same ring as
the ignition key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Fuel down to reserve General warning light
lights up yellow. Symbol for fuel down to
reserve flashes.
Lack of fuel can result
in the engine misfiring
and cutting out unexpectedly.
Misfiring can damage the
catalytic converter; a hazard-
ous situation can result if the
engine cuts out unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
The estimated residual
range appears on the
display.
The fuel tank contains no
more than the reserve quant-
ity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
4l
Refuelling ( 83) Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light
lights up red.
The temperature reading
flashes.
Continuing to ride when
the engine is overheated
could result in engine dam-
age.
You must comply with the in-
structions below.
The coolant temperature is
too high.
If possible, ride in the part-
load range to cool down the
engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the igni-
tion switched on so that the
radiator fan continues to op-
erate.
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high, have
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Ignition switch and
steering lockKeysYou receive one master key
and one spare key. Please
consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser
(EWS) if a key is lost or mis-
laid ( 44).Ignition switch and steer-
ing lock, tank filler cap
lock and the seat and case
locks are all operated with
the same key. On request,
the topcase available as an
optional accessory can be ar-
ranged to lock with the same
key.
Switch on the ignitionTurn the key to position 1.
Side lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 79)
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 80)
with OE ASC: Turn the key to position 1.
ASC self-diagnosis is
performed in addition to
the checks outlined above.
( 80)
Switch off the ignitionTurn the key to position 2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered ac-
cessories remain opera-
tional for a limited period
of time.
The battery can be
recharged via the on-board
socket.
443zOperation

Lock the handlebars
If the motorcycle is on
the side stand, the sur-
face of the ground will de-
termine whether it is better
to turn the handlebars to the
left or right. However, the mo-
torcycle is more stable on a
level surface with the handle-
bars turned to the left than
with the handlebars turned to
the right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to
set the steering lock. Turn the handlebars to the
full left or right lock position.
Turn the key to position
3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all func-
tion circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliserProtection against theftThe electronic immobiliser
helps protect your BMW mo-
torcycle from theft, and this
enhanced security is at your
disposal without any need for
you to set parameters or ac-
tivate additional systems. The
engine of a motorcycle fitted
with this electronic immobil-
iser can be started only with
the keys that belong to the
vehicle. You can also have
your authorised BMW Mo- torrad dealer bar individual
keys, for example if a partic-
ular key goes missing. The
engine cannot be started with
a key that has been barred.
In-key electronicsAn electronic component is
integrated into each of your
keys. The motorcycle's elec-
tronics exchange certain con-
tinuously changing signals
with the electronics in the
key; these signals are spe-
cific to your motorcycle and
they are transmitted via the
ring aerial 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
ignition key used to start the
engine could "irritate" the
electronics, in which case the
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enabling signal for starting is
not issued. The
EWS
warning
appears in the multifunction
display.
Always keep the spare key
separately from the ignition
key.
Replacement and extra
keysYou can obtain replace-
ment/extra keys only through
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. The keys are part
of an integrated security
system, so the dealer is under
an obligation to check the
legitimacy of all applications
for replacement/extra keys. If
you want to have a lost key
barred, you have to bring with
you all the other keys that
belong to the motorcycle. A
key that has been barred can
subsequently be cleared and
reactivated for use.
Hazard warning
flashersSwitch on the hazard
warning flashersSwitch on the ignition.
Simultaneously press but-
ton 1for left turn indicators
and button 2for right turn
indicators.
The hazard warning
flashers place a strain
on the battery. Do not use
the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
If you press a turn-in-
dicator button with the
ignition switched on, the turn-
indicator function is activated
instead of the hazard warning
flashers, and remains active
until you release the button.
The hazard warning flashers
recommence flashing as soon
as the button is released.
Hazard warning flashers in
operation.
Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights flash.
Switch off the ignition.
The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate.
Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights off.
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Cancel the turn
indicatorsPress cancel button1.
Flashing turn indicators
switched off.
Turn indicator telltale light is
off.
Stowage compartmentOpening stowage
compartmentUse the ignition key to turn
lock barrel 2to right angles
with the forward direction of
travel.
Lock of the stowage com-
partment unlocked.
Push the lock barrel in.
Lid 1pops up.
Close the stowage
compartmentSnap lid 1closed and push
it down.
The lock engages with an
audible click.
Use the ignition key to turn
lock barrel 2in line with the
forward direction of travel.
Lock of the stowage com-
partment locked.
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If ASC self-diagnosis did not
complete, the ASC warning
light continues to flash.
The ASC function is activ-
ated.
Instead of pressing the ASC
button, you have the option
of switching the ignition off
and then on again.An ASC fault has
occurred if the ASC
warning light shows when the
motorcycle accelerates to a
speed in excess of 10 km/h
after the ignition was switched
off and then on again.Front and rear seatsRemoving rear seatMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Turn key
1counter-
clockwise in the seat
lock.
Lift the seat at the rear and
release the key. with OE Seat heating:
Disconnect plug 2by
squeezing locking tabs 3
together at top and
bottom.
Pull the seat to the rear to
release it from its holders.
Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean sur-
face.
Remove the front seatRemoving rear seat ( 65)
465zOperation

Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its
way onto the rear tyre. This
could cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck.
Fuel attacks plastics,
which become dull or
unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they come into contact
with fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. Open the protective cap.
Open the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge
of the filler neck.
Recommended fuel
grade
98 ROZ/RON (Premium
plus unleaded) Recommended fuel
grade
95 ROZ/RON (Premium
unleaded (fuel grade,
usable with power- and
consumption-related
restrictions)) Usable fuel capacity
24 l Reserve fuel
4l
Press the filler cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close
the protective cap.
584zRiding

switched off. In order to en-
sure that the drain on the on-
board power supply system is
minimised, the supply to the
power socket is cut off ap-
proximately 15 minutes after
the ignition is switched off,
and it is also temporarily in-
terrupted during the start pro-
cedure.Cable routingThe cables from the power
socket to the auxiliary device
must be routed in such a way
that they:Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct
the steering angle and
handling characteristics
Cannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cables
can impede the rider.
Route the cables as
described above.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can ad-
versely affect the motorcycle's
handling.
Do not exceed the permiss-
ible gross weight and be sure
to comply with the instruc-
tions on loading.
The maximum speed recom-
mended for riding with loaded
cases is 180 km/h. If a top-
case (OA) is fitted, the max-
imum permissible speed is
180 km/h.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
Make sure that the weight
is uniformly distributed
between right and left. Pack heavy items at the
bottom and toward the in-
board side.
Max. load in each case (left
and right): 10 kg.
Max. load in tank rucksack
5 kg.
CaseOpening casesTurn the key to the OPEN
position in the case lock.
The case is unlocked.
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