2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R warning light

authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Signal transmission
disrupted--
or
-- --
appears on the
display.
The motorcycle has not
yet accelerated past the
threshold of approximately
30 km/h. The RDC sensors
do not start transmitting
signals until the motorcycle
reaches a speed above this
threshold ( 72).
Increase speed above this
threshold observe the RDC
readings. Assume that a
permanent fault has not oc-
curred unless the 'General'
warning light comes on to
accompany the symptoms.
Under these circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Wireless communication with
the RDC sensors has been
disrupted. Possible causes
include radio-communication
systems operating in the vi-
cinity and interfering with the
link between the RDC control
unit and the sensors. Move to another location
and observe the RDC read-
ings. Assume that a per-
manent fault has not oc-
curred unless the 'General'
warning light comes on to
accompany the symptoms.
Under these circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer. Sensor defective or system
error
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Indicated by
--
or
--
--
.
Motorcycle is fitted with
tyres not equipped with RDC
sensors. Fit wheels and tyres
equipped with RDC
sensors.
One or two RDC sensors
have failed. Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
A system error has occurred. Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
334zStatus indicators

Tyre-pressure sensor
battery weakGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.
Indicated by the letters
RDC!
appearing on the
display.
This error message
appears only briefly
after the pre-ride check
completes.
The integral battery in the
tyre-pressure sensor has lost
a significant proportion of its
original capacity. There is no
assurance of how long the
tyre pressure control system
can remain operational.
Seek the advice of a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
ABS warnings
OE
Mode of presentation ABS warnings are indic-
ated by the ABS warning
light. The warning light can
show continuously or flash.
The way in which the ABS
warning light indicates status
can differ in some countries.
Possible national variant.
335zStatus indicators

Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation Meaning
FlashesSelf-diagnosis not completed
( 37)
Lights up ABS fault ( 37)
336zStatus indicators

Self-diagnosis not
completedABS warning light
flashes.
The ABS function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel
sensors to be tested. Pull away slowly. Bear in
mind that the ABS function
is not available until self-
diagnosis has completed.
ABS fault ABS warning light ON.
The ABS control unit has de-
tected a fault. The ABS func-
tion is not available. You can continue to ride.
Bear in mind that the ABS
function is not available.
Bear in mind the more de- tailed information on situ-
ations that can lead to an
ABS fault ( 76).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
337zStatus indicators

Operation
Ignition switch and steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . 41
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 42
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . 43
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tyre pressure control RDC
OE
.. 46
On-board computer
OE
......... 46
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Grip heating
OE
................ 50
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment ESA
OE
............ 60
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
439zOperation

electronics, in which case the
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 replacement/
extra keys only through an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. The keys are part of
an integrated security sys-
tem, so the dealer is under
an obligation to check the le-
gitimacy 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.
442zOperation

with OE BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS:Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 67)
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 68)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures
are very low, you might
find it necessary to open the
throttle slightly when starting
the engine. At ambient tem-
peratures below 0 °C, disen- gage the clutch after switch-
ing on the ignition.
The start attempt is
automatically interrupted
if battery voltage is too low.
Recharge the battery before
you start the engine, or use
jump leads and a donor
battery to start.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine
refuses to start. ( 128)
Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs
a test of the 'General' warn-
ing light when the ignition
is switched on. The warn-
ing light shows first red and
then yellow, so that you can
check that it is in working or-
der. This pre-ride check is in-
dicated by the word
CHECK!
appearing in the display. The test is aborted if you start the
engine before it completes.
Phase 1
General warning light
lights up red.
The
CHECK!
reminder ap-
pears on the display.
Phase 2 General warning light
lights up yellow.
The
CHECK!
reminder ap-
pears on the display.
If the 'General' warning light is
not displayed:
Some malfunctions can-
not be indicated if the
'General' warning light cannot
be displayed.
Check that the 'General'
warning light comes on, and
that it lights up yellow and
then red.
567zRiding

Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.ABS self-diagnosis
OE
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
performs self-diagnosis to en-
sure its operability. Self-dia-
gnosis is performed automat-
ically when you switch on the
ignition. The motorcycle has
to move forward at a speed
above 5 km/h for the wheel
sensors to be tested.
Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-com-
patible system components
with the motorcycle at a
standstill. ABS warning light
flashes. Possible national variant
of the ABS warning light.
Phase 2 Test of the wheel sensors
as the motorcycle pulls
away from rest. ABS warning light
flashes.
Possible national variant
of the ABS warning light.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an indicator showing an
ABS fault appears when ABS
self-diagnosis completes: You can continue to ride.
Bear in mind that neither
the ABS function nor the
integral braking function is
available. Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Running inThe first 1000 kmWhile running in the mo-
torcycle, vary the throttle
opening and engine-speed
range frequently.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period
on twisting, fairly hilly roads,
avoiding high-speed main
roads and highways if pos-
sible.
Exceeding the specified
engine speeds while run-
ning in will lead to increased
engine wear.
Keep to the specified engine
speeds for running in.
568zRiding