2007 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R warning

situations, particularly if you at-
tempt to overtake other road
users.
Engine power level might be
lower than normal: adapt your
style of riding accordingly.
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and re-
fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
gine runs in emergency operating
mode.You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual en-
gine power might not be avail-
able.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Insufficient engine oil
pressure
General warning light
flashes red.
Oil-can symbol appears on
the display.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil
system is too low. Stop immedi-
ately and switch off the engine if
the warning light shows. The insufficient oil pres-
sure 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 insufficient
oil pressure is issued.
Check the engine oil level
( 99)
If the oil level is too low: Top up the engine oil ( 100) If the engine oil level is correct:
Riding when engine-oil
pressure is low can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Insufficient battery charge
current General warning light shows
red.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
A discharged battery can
cause the engine to die
suddenly, and this could result in
a dangerous situation in traffic.
Have faults rectified as soon as
possible.
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If the battery is not char-
ging, continuing to ride can
cause it to discharge completely,
in which case it will suffer irrepar-
able 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 en-
gine could cut out suddenly
and that the battery could dis-
charge until completely flat,
in which case it might have
suffered irreparable damage.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Rear light bulb defective General warning light shows
yellow.
LAMPR !
appears on the dis-
play.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Rear light or brake light bulb de-
fective.
Replacing brake light and rear
light bulb ( 122)
Front light bulb defective
LAMPF !
appears on the dis-
play.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Low-beam headlight, high-beam
headlight, side-light or turn-indic-
ator bulb defective.
Replacing low-beam and high-
beam headlight bulb ( 118)
Replacing parking-light bulb
( 120)
Replacing turn indicator bulbs,
front and rear ( 124)
Bulbs defective General warning light shows
yellow.
LAMPS !
appears on the dis-
play.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
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A combination of the bulb de-
fects described above has oc-
curred.See the fault descriptions
above.Warnings issued by the
on-board computer
OE
Mode of presentation
Warnings issued by the on-board
computer appear in panel 1.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
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Warnings, overviewMeaning
Appears on the dis-
playEngine-oil level too low ( 31)Check Oil
ap-
pears on the dis-
play.
Appears on the dis-
play Ice warning ( 31)
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Engine-oil level too lowOil-level symbol appears on
the display.Check Oil
appears on the
display.
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:
Check the engine oil level
( 99)
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 100)
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 specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Ice warning
Ice-crystal symbol appears
on the display.
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 warnings
OE
Mode 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 ( 82), and you
will find an overview listing the
possible warnings on the next
page.
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Warnings, overviewMeaning
Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 33)
Lights up ABS fault ( 33)
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ABS 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 ( 83).
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 a
combination of the ASC warning
symbol 2and 'General' warning
light 1. The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad ASC start on
page ( 84), and you will find
an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.
333zStatus indicators

Warnings, overviewMeaning
Quick-flashes yel-
lowAppears on the dis-
play
ASC intervention ( 35)
Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 35)
Appears on the dis-
play ASC switched off ( 35)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- playASC fault ( 35)
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