2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT display

Engine-oil level too lowOil !
appears on the display.
Oil-level symbol appears on
the display.
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level.
Dipping the oil with the dipstick
is the only way of ascertaining
the exact engine-oil level. The
next time you stop for fuel: Check the engine oil level
( 107)
If the oil level is too low: Top up the engine oil ( 109)
The oil sensor might be defective
if the "Check oil level" message
appears even though a check
with the dipstick reveals that the
oil level is correct. Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Ice warning
The ambient-temperature read-
ing flashes.
Ice-crystal symbol flashes.
The air temperature measured
at the motorcycle is lower than
3°C. The ice warning does not
mean that there is no risk
of black ice forming at measured
temperatures above 3 °C.
Always take extra care and think
well ahead when temperatures
are low; remember that the
danger of black ice is particularly
high on bridges and where the
road is in the shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
ABS warningsMode of presentation
ABS warnings are indicated by
ABS warning light 1.
The way in which the ABS warn-
ing light indicates status can dif-
fer in some countries.
Possible national variant.
The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
start on page ( 90), and you
will find an overview listing the
possible warnings on the next
page.
332zStatus indicators

Warnings, overviewMeaning
Lights up yellowAppears on the dis-
playTyre pressure close to limit of permitted
tolerance ( 39)
The critical tyre
pressure flashes
Flashes red Appears on the dis-
play Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-
ance ( 39)
The critical tyre
pressure flashes
"
--
"or"
-- --
"
appears on the dis-
play Signal transmission disrupted ( 39)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- playSensor defective or system error
( 40)
"
--
"or"
-- --
"
appears on the dis-
play
Lights up yellow
RDC
appears on
the display Tyre-pressure sensor battery weak
( 40)
Appears on the dis-
play
338zStatus indicators

Tyre pressure close to limit
of permitted toleranceGeneral warning light shows
yellow.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
Measured tyre pressure is close
to the limit of permitted toler-
ance. Correct the tyre pressure as
stated on the inside cover of
the Rider's Manual.
The tyre-pressures listed
on the inside cover are
temperature-compensated; the
reference tyre temperature for
these readings is always 20 °C.
The procedure for correcting tyre
pressures when the tyres are not
at this reference temperature is
as follows:
Calculate the difference between
the specified value stated in the
Rider's Manual and the reading shown by the RDC system. Use
the public air line at a petrol sta-
tion or motorway service area to
adjust the tyre pressure by this
amount.
Tyre pressure outside
permitted tolerance
General warning light
flashes red.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
Measured tyre pressure is out-
side permitted tolerance. Check the tyre for damage and
to ascertain whether the mo-
torcycle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the motorcycle can be ridden
with the tyre in its present condi-
tion:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics. If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
essential to adapt your style of
riding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
motorcycle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition: Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Signal transmission
disrupted
"
--
"or"
-- --
" appears on
the display.
339zStatus indicators

The motorcycle has not yet ac-
celerated past the threshold of
approximately 30 km/h. The
RDC sensors do not start trans-
mitting signals until the motor-
cycle reaches a speed above this
threshold ( 94).Increase speed above this
threshold and observe the RDC
readings. Assume that a per-
manent fault has not occurred
unless the 'General' warning
light comes on to accompany
the symptoms. Under these
circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Wireless communication with the
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
Possible causes include radio-
communication systems operat-
ing in the vicinity and interfering with the link between the RDC
control unit and the sensors.
Move to another location and
observe the RDC readings. As-
sume that a permanent fault
has not occurred unless the
'General' warning light comes
on to accompany the symp-
toms. Under these circum-
stances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Sensor defective or system
error General warning light shows
yellow.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
"
--
"or"
-- --
" appears on
the display. Motorcycle is fitted with wheels
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, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
A system error has occurred. Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Tyre-pressure sensor battery
weak General warning light shows
yellow.
RDC
appears on the display.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
340zStatus indicators

Anti-theft alarm battery weakBattery symbol appears on
the display.DWA
appears on the display.
This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost a significant
proportion of its original capa-
city. There is no assurance of
how long the anti-theft alarm can
remain operational if the motor-
cycle's battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery flat General warning light shows
yellow.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
DWA
appears on the display. This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
ginal capacity. There is no assur-
ance that the anti-theft alarm will
be operational if the motorcycle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
343zStatus indicators

Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock..... 47
Electronic immobiliser . . . ............ 48
Clock ................................ 49
Odometer and tripmeters ............ 49
Multifunction display ................. 51
On-board computer
OE
............... 51
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC
OE
.............................. 54
Lights ................................ 55
Turn indicators ....................... 56
Hazard warning flashers . . ............ 57
Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 58
Grip heating
OE
....................... 59
Seat heatingOE
...................... 60 Automatic Stability Control
ASC
OE
.............................. 61
Seat height . . . ....................... 62
Windscreen . . . ....................... 63
Cruise-control system
OE
............. 63
Stowage compartment . ............. 66
Clutch . . ............................. 66
Brakes . . ............................. 67
Handlebars . . . ....................... 67
Mirrors . . ............................. 68
Spring preload ....................... 68
Damping ............................. 69
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ESA
OE
............................... 69
Tyres . . . ............................. 72
445zOperation

Locking handlebars
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-
er it is better to turn the handle-
bars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle 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 function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliserProtection against theftThe electronic immobiliser helps
protect your BMW motorcycle
from theft, and this enhanced se-
curity is at your disposal without
any need for you to set paramet-
ers or activate additional systems.
The engine of a motorcycle fit-
ted with this electronic immobil-
iser can be started only with the
keys that belong to the vehicle.
You can also have your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar
individual keys, for example if a
particular key goes missing. The engine cannot be started with a
key that has been barred.
In-key electronicsThe motorcycle's electronics
exchange certain continuously
changing signals with the elec-
tronics in the key; these signals
are specific 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 ig-
nition key used to start the en-
gine could "irritate" the electron-
ics, in which case the enabling
signal for starting is not issued.
The
EWS
warning appears in the
multifunction display.
Always keep the spare key sep-
arately from the ignition key.
448zOperation

Replacement and extra
keysYou can obtain replacement/extra
keys only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys
are part of an integrated secur-
ity system, so the dealer is un-
der 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.ClockSetting clock
Attempting to set the clock
while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
Set the clock only when the mo-
torcycle is stationary. Switch on the ignition.
Press and hold down button
1.
Hours reading 2flashes.
Press button 1.
The hours reading increments
by one each time you press
the button.
Press and hold down button 1.
Minutes reading 3flashes.
Press button 1.
The minutes reading incre-
ments by one each time you
press the button. Either press and hold down
button
1or wait without press-
ing a button.
The clock is now set and the
time appears on the display.
Odometer and
tripmetersSelecting odometerSwitch on the ignition.
Press button 1.
449zOperation