2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S warning

Switch off the hazard
warning flashersPress cancel button1.
Hazard warning flashers
switched off.
Odometer and
tripmetersOperating odometerIf the motorcycle is not
equipped with on-board
computer and RDC, you
have the alternative of using
INFO button 1to operate the
odometer as described here.Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.
When you switch on the
ignition, the odometer
reading shown when the igni-
tion was switched off always reappears on the multifunc-
tion display.
Press button 1once briefly.
The odometer's display field
starts with the current value
441zOperation

The on-board computer's dis-
play field starts with the cur-
rent value and cycles through
the following sequence:Ambient temperature
Average speed
Average consumption
Range
Oil level
Tyre pressures (OE)
Ambient temperatureAmbient-temperature dis-
play 1is active only when
the engine is running; at other
times the display shows
---
.
An ice warning
appears if the ambient-
temperature reading drops
below 3 °C. The display
automatically switches
from any other mode to the
temperature reading when the
temperature drops below this
threshold for the first time.
The reading flashes until you select some other display
mode.
Calculating average
speedAverage speed
1is calculated
on basis of the time elapsed
since the last RESET. Times
during which the engine was
stopped are excluded from
the calculation.
445zOperation

Press starter button1.
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. ( 132)
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.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
ABS self-diagnosisBMW Motorrad Integral ABS
performs self-diagnosis to
ensure its operability. Self-
567zRiding

diagnosis is performed auto-
matically when you switch
on the ignition. The motor-
cycle has to move forward at
a speed above 5 km/h for the
wheel sensors to be tested.
Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-
compatible 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.
Do not exceed the rpm lim-
its recommended for run-
ning in.
568zRiding

Push the rear wheel stand
from the left into the rear
axle.
Install the retaining disc
from the right; to do so,
press the unlock button.
Place your left hand on the
left grab handle of the mo-
torcycle4, and your right
hand on the lever of the rear
wheel stand 5. Lift the motorcycle upright,
simultaneously pressing the
lever down until the stand
supports the motorcycle in
the upright position.
Press the lever down to the
ground.
BulbsGeneral instructionsThe 'bulb defect' symbol ap-
pears in the display if a bulb
is defective. If the brake or
rear light fails, the symbol is
accompanied by the general
warning light, which lights up
yellow. If the rear light fails
the second filament of the
brake light shines at reduced
brightness to double as a rear
light. Even though you have
7108zMaintenance

A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
Anti-theft alarm, 17
B
BatteryCharging battery when
connected, 120
Charging battery when
disconnected, 121
Installation, 121, 122
Removal, 121, 122
Technical data, 141
Warning, battery charge
current, 26
Brake fluid Checking level, front, 94
Checking level, rear, 95
Brake pads Checking front, 92
Checking rear, 93
Brakes Technical data, 140
Breakdown assistance kit, 85 Bulbs
General instructions, 108
Replacing brake-light
bulbs, 113
Replacing front turn
indicator bulbs, 115
Replacing high-beam
headlight bulb, 111
Replacing low-beam
headlight bulb, 109
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 113
Replacing rear light
bulbs, 113
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulbs, 117
Technical data, 142
Warning, bulb failure, 27
C
Case Adapting, 84
Adjusting, 82
Closing, 82
Installing, 84 Opening, 82
Removing, 83
Checklist, 66
Clock, 20 Adjusting, 42
Clutch Fluid reservoir, 11, 13
Technical data, 137
Confirmation of maintenance work, 149
E
Electrics Technical data, 141
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 48
Engine Technical data, 134
Temperature gauge, 20, 21
Warning, engine electron-
ics, 25
Engine oil Checking level, 89
Draining, 91
Technical data, 136
11156zIndex

Topping up, 90
Warning, engine oil level, 26
Warning, engine oil pres-
sure, 25
ESA, 59 Adjust spring preload, 60
Adjust suspension damp-
ing, 59
Call up settings, 59
EWS Warning, 24
F
Final drive Technical data, 139
Frame Technical data, 143
Front-wheel stand Installing, 106
Fuel Quantity reading, 20
Refuelling, 71
Technical data, 135
Warning, fuel down to
reserve, 24
Fuses, 141 G
Gear indicator, 20
Grip heating, 16, 48
H
Handlebar fittings
General view, left side, 15
General view, right side, 16
Hazard warning flashers, 15, 16
Switching off, 41
Switching on, 40
Headlight Adjusting headlight beam
throw, 51
High-beam headlight, 18
Low-beam headlight, 18
Side lights, 18
Headlight flasher, 15
High-beam headlight, 15
Horn, 15
I
Ignition Switching off, 38
Switching on, 38 Immobiliser
Warning, 24
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
Sensor for lighting, 17
J
Jump start, 118
L
Laying up, 128
Lights Switch on the high-beam
headlight, 50
Switching off parking
lights, 51
Switching on parking
lights, 51
Switching on the low-beam
headlight, 50
Switching on the side
lights, 50
11157zIndex

M
MaintenanceGeneral instructions, 88
Intervals, 147
Multifunction display, 17, 20
O
Odometer and tripmeters, 20 Operation, 41
Pushbutton, 15
Resetting tripmeter, 42
Selecting readings, 41
On-board computer Ambient temperature, 45
Average consumption, 46
Average speed, 45
Oil level, 47
Pushbutton, 15
Range, 47
Reset average consump-
tion, 46
Resetting average
speed, 46
Selecting readings, 44 P
Power socket, 11, 13
Pre-ride check, 67
R
Rear-wheel stand
Installing, 107
Refuelling, 71
Reserve Warning, 24
Residual range, 42
Restoring to use, 129
Rev. counter, 17
Rims Test, 97
Running gear
Technical data, 139
S
Seat Installation, 54
Lock, 11, 13
Removal, 53
Service, 146
Service Card, 147 Side stand
Starting the engine, 66
Spark plugs, 142
Speedometer, 17
Spring preload, rear Adjusting, 11, 13, 57
Starter, 16
Steering lock, 39
Suspension damping, rear Adjusting, 11, 13, 58
T
Technical data Battery, 141
Brakes, 140
Bulbs, 142
Clutch, 137
Electrics, 141
Engine, 134
Engine oil, 136
Final drive, 139
Frame, 143
Fuel, 135
Running gear, 139
Spark plugs, 142
11158zIndex