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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
as plain-text warnings 2in com-
bination with the 'General' warn-
ing light 1showing after the Pre-
Ride Check and relate to the ca-
pacity of the internal battery that
supplies power to the anti-theft
alarm.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
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Warnings, overviewMeaning
DWALO !
appears
on the display. Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 40)
Lights up yellow
DWA !
appears on
the display. Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 40)
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Anti-theft alarm battery weakDWALO !
appears on the dis-
play.
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.
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.
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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 mislaid ( 43).
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and seat lock
are all operated with the same
key.
with OA Case:
If you wish you can arrange to
have the cases fitted with locks
that can be opened with this
key as well. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Switching on ignitionTurn the key to position1.
Side light and all function cir-
cuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 71)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 71)
with OE Automatic Stability
Control (ASC): Turn the key to position 1.
ASC self-diagnosis is
performed in addition to the checks outlined above.
( 72)
Switching off ignitionTurn the key to position
2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered accessor-
ies remain operational for a lim-
ited period of time.
The battery can be recharged
via the on-board socket.
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LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-
matically when the ignition is
switched on.The side lights place
a strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when you start
the engine.
When the engine is not
running you can switch on
the lights by switching on the ig-
nition and either switching on the
high-beam headlight or operating
the headlight flasher.
High-beam headlightPress the top section of full-
beam headlight switch 1.
High-beam headlight switched
on.
Move full-beam headlight
switch 1to the centre position.
High-beam headlight switched
off.
Press the bottom section of
full-beam headlight switch 1.
The high-beam headlight is
switched on until you release
the button (headlight flasher).
Switching on parking
lightsSwitch off the ignition.
Immediately after switching
off the ignition, press and hold
down button 1for the left turn
indicators.
Parking light switches on.Switching off parking
lightsSwitch the ignition on and then
off again.
Parking lights switched off.
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Turn indicatorsSwitching on left flashing
turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.The turn indicators are can-
celled automatically after
you have ridden for approxim-
ately 10 seconds, or covered a
distance of about 200 m.
Press button 1for the left-
hand turn indicators.
Left-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for left-hand turn
indicators flashes.
Switching on right
flashing turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.
The turn indicators are can-
celled automatically after
you have ridden for approxim-
ately 10 seconds, or covered a
distance of about 200 m.
Press button 2for the right-
hand turn indicators.
Right-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for right-hand turn
indicators flashes.
Cancelling turn indicatorsPress cancel button 3.
Flashing turn indicators
switched off.
Turn indicator telltale light are
off.Hazard warning
flashersSwitching on hazard
warning flashersSwitch on the ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
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ANormal operating position
(run)
B Engine switched off.
You cannot start the engine
unless the kill switch is in
the run position.
Grip heating
OE
1 Grip-heating switch
The handlebar grips have two-
stage heating. Grip heating can
be activated only when the en-
gine is running. The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
grip heating can drain the bat-
tery if you are riding at low en-
gine speeds. If the charge level
is low, grip heating is switched
off to ensure the battery's start-
ing capability. 2
Heating off.
3 50 % heat output (one dot
visible)
4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible)
Automatic Stability
Control ASC
OE
Deactivating ASC functionSwitch on the ignition.
You have the option of de-
activating the ASC function
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
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ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 72)
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 temperatures below
0 °C, disengage the clutch after
switching on the ignition.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
tery 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 re-
fuses to start. ( 136)
Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs a
test of the 'General' warning light
when the ignition is switched
on: this is the "Pre-Ride-Check"
The warning light shows first red
and then yellow, so that you can
check that it is in working order.
The test is aborted if you start
the engine before it completes.
Phase 1 General warning light shows
red.CHECK!
appears on the dis-
play. Phase 2
General warning light shows
yellow.
CHECK!
appears on the dis-
play.
If the 'General' warning light does
not show:
Some malfunctions cannot
be indicated if the 'Gener-
al' warning light cannot be dis-
played.
Check that the 'General' warning
light comes on, and that it shows
red and yellow.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosisBMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis to ensure
its operability. Self-diagnosis is
performed automatically when
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