2006 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S check engine light

Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation Meaning
Lights up yellowThe
EWS!
warn-
ing appears on
the display. Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)
Lights up yellow The
FUEL!
warning flashes. Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
Lights up red Temperature reading flashesCoolant temperature too high
( 24)
Lights up yellow Appears on the displayEngine electronics ( 25)
Flashes red Appears on the displayInsufficient engine oil pressure
( 25)
Shows accom-
panied by theCHECK OILwarning Engine-oil level too low ( 26)
Lights up red Appears on the displayInsufficient battery charge current
( 26)
Lights up yellow The
LAMPR!
warning appears
on the display. Rear light bulb defective ( 27)
322zStatus indicators

Engine electronicsGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics sym-
bol appears on the dis-
play.
The engine is running
in emergency operating
mode. Engine power might
be reduced and this can
cause hazardous situations,
particularly if you attempt to
overtake other road users.
Engine power level might be
lower than normal: adapt your
style of riding accordingly.
The engine electronics control
unit has diagnosed a fault. 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 might
not be available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Insufficient engine oil
pressure General warning light
flashes red.
Engine oil pressure sym-
bol appears on the dis-
play.
The oil pressure in the lube-
oil system is too low. Stop
immediately and switch off
the engine if the warning light
shows.
The insufficient oil
pressure warning does
not fulfil the function of an
oil gauge. The only way of
checking whether the oil level is correct is to check the oil
level indicator.
A low oil level is one reason
why a warning indicating in-
sufficient oil pressure is is-
sued.
Checking engine oil level
( 89)
If the oil level is too low: Top up the engine oil ( 90)
If the warning indicating in-
sufficient engine oil level is
issued and a check indicates
that the engine oil level is cor-
rect: Other engine problems
besides a low oil level
can cause the insufficient en-
gine oil pressure warning to
be issued. Continuing to ride
in these cases can cause en-
gine damage.
If this warning is issued even
though the engine oil level is
325zStatus indicators

correct: do not continue to
ride.Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Engine-oil level too low Symbol for oil level
shows, accompanied by
the
CHECK OIL
warning.
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively
low oil level.
Checking the oil sight glass is
the only way of ascertaining
the exact engine-oil level. The
next time you stop for fuel: Checking engine oil level
( 89)
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 90) The oil sensor might be
defective if the "Check oil
level" message appears even
though a check of the oil sight
glass shows that the oil level
is correct.
Seek the advice of a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Insufficient battery charge
current General warning light
lights up red.
Battery charge current
symbol is displayed.
A discharged battery can
cause the engine to die
suddenly, and this could res-
ult in a dangerous situation in
traffic.
Have faults rectified as soon
as possible. If the battery is not char-
ging, continuing to ride
can cause it to discharge
completely, in which case it
will suffer irreparable damage.
If possible, do not continue
your journey.
Battery is not being charged.
You can continue to
ride until the battery is
discharged. Bear in mind,
however, that the engine
could cut out suddenly
and that the battery could
discharge until completely
flat, in which case it might
have suffered irreparable
damage.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
326zStatus indicators

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 ( 39).Ignition switch and steer-
ing lock, tank filler cap
lock and seat lock are all op-
erated with the same key. If
you wish you can arrange to
have the cases available as
optional accessories fitted
with locks that can be opened
with this key as well.
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. ( 67)
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 67)
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.
438zOperation

ponents are not designed to
withstand. Damage caused in
this way is not covered by the
warranty.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.ChecklistUse the following checklist
to check important functions,
settings and wear limits be-
fore you ride off.Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and
rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures Cases correctly installed
and luggage secured
At regular intervals: Engine oil level (every refuel-
ling stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motor-
cycle with the side stand ex-
tended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off
if you start it with the gearbox
in neutral and then engage a
gear before retracting the side
stand.GearboxYou can start the engine
when the gearbox is in neutral
or if you pull the clutch with
a gear engaged. Do not pull
the clutch until after you have switched on the ignition, as
otherwise the engine will
refuse to start. When the
gearbox is in neutral, the
green neutral telltale light is
on and the gear indicator
in the multifunction display
shows N.
Start the engineKill switch
1in run posi-
tion A.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 67)
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 67)
566zRiding

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

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

Transmission, 137
Wheels and tyres, 140
Telltale lights, 17
Toolkit Service kit, 88
Standard kit, 88
Torques, 131
Transmission Starting the engine, 66
Technical data, 137
Troubleshooting chart, 132
Turn indicators Left, 15, 52
Right, 16, 52
Switching off, 16, 53
Tyre pressure control (ReifenDruck-Control)
Label on wheel rim, 98
Operation, 44
Reading, 20
Tyres Approved, 97
Checking tread depth, 97
Checking tyre pressures, 60
Technical data, 140 V
Vehicle
General view, left side, 11
General view, right side, 13
Laying up, 128
Restoring to use, 129
W
Warning lights, 17
Warnings, 20 Mode of presentation, 21
Warnings, overview, 22, 30, 34
Wheels Installing front wheel, 100
Installing rear wheel, 103
Remove the front wheel, 98
Removing rear wheel, 102
Technical data, 140
11159zIndex