2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 GT sensor

Instrument cluster1Speedometer
2 Telltale lights ( 22)
3 Multifunction display
( 22)
4 Rev. counter
5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm
(OE)
6 Set the clock ( 49)
Adjust the dimmer ( 51)
7 Select the odometer
( 49)
Reset the tripmeter ( 50)
8 Sensor for instrument light-
ing
The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic day
and night switchover.
218zGeneral views

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

Self-diagnosis not completedABS warning light flashes.
The ABS function is not
available, because self-
diagnosis did not complete. The
motorcycle 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 shows.
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available. You can continue to ride the
motorcycle, but make due pro-
vision for the fact that the ABS
function is not available. Bear
in mind the more detailed in- formation on situations that can
lead to an ABS fault ( 91).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ASC warnings
OE
Mode of presentation
ASC warnings are indicated by
ASC warning light 1.
The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad ASC start on
page ( 92), and you will find an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.
334zStatus indicators

ASC interventionASC warning light quick-
flashes.
The ASC has detected a degree
of instability at the rear wheel
and has intervened to reduce
torque. The warning light flashes
for longer than ASC intervention
lasts. This affords the rider visual
feedback on control intervention
even after the critical situation
has been dealt with.
Self-diagnosis not completed
ASC warning light slow-
flashes.
Self-diagnosis did not complete,
so the ASC function is not avail-
able. The engine must be run-
ning and the motorcycle must
reach a speed of at least 5 km/h
in order for ASC self-diagnosis to
complete. Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ASC function is not available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ASC deactivated ASC warning light shows.
The rider has switched off the
ASC system.
with OE Automatic Stability
Control (ASC): Activate the ASC function
( 62)
ASC fault ASC warning light shows.
The ASC control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ASC function is
not available. You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function
is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
on situations that can lead to
an ASC fault ( 93). Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
RDC warnings
OE
Mode of presentation
Warning symbol 2indicates a
critical tyre pressure; the corres-
ponding reading flashes.
If the critical value is close to the
limit of the permissible tolerance
range, 'General' warning light 1
shows yellow. If the tyre pres-
sure registered by the sensor is
336zStatus 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

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

This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
control system can remain opera-
tional.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm
warnings
OE
Mode of presentation
Anti-theft alarm warnings appear
in panel 2in combination with
the 'General' warning light 1
showing after the Pre-Ride
Check and relate to the capacity
of the internal battery that
supplies power to the anti-theft
alarm.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
341zStatus indicators

The display starts with the cur-
rent value and each time the but-
ton is pressed it moves one step
through the following sequence:Tripmeter 1 (
Trip I
)
Tripmeter 2 (
Trip II
)
Residual range (once fuel level
is down to reserve)
Tyre pressures (OE)
The total distance appears in the
DIST
line of the display.
Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter. Press and hold down button
1.
The tripmeter is reset to zero.
Residual rangeResidual-range reading 1appears
below the word
RANGE
and in-
dicates how far you can ride with the fuel remaining in the tank.
This reading is not displayed until
fuel level has dropped to reserve.
This distance is calculated on the
basis of fuel level and average
consumption.
When you refuel, the increase in
fuel level is not registered unless
several litres are added to the
fuel already in the tank.
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the sensor
will not be able to register the
new level. If the sensor cannot
register the new level neither
the fuel-level reading nor the
residual-range readout can be
updated.
The calculated range is an
approximate value. Con-
sequently, BMW Motorrad re-
commends that you should not
try to use the full residual range
before refuelling.
450zOperation