2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R warning

Brake switch defectiveGeneral warning light
lights up red.
There is a defect in
the brake system and
it could result in delayed
braking response and,
consequently, accidents.
Brake in good time as
delayed braking response can
be expected.
The brake switch is defective
or incorrectly adjusted. The
increase in pressure when the
lever is pulled or the pedal
depressed is the signal in-
dicating to the BMW Integral
ABS that the rider wants to
apply the brakes. There may
be an unusual response from
the brakes.
You can continue to ride.
Bear in mind, however, that
the brakes might respond in a manner to which you are
not accustomed.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Pull-away test not com-
pleted ABS warning light
flashes once per
second.
Without the assistance
of the ABS function, the
wheels could lock when the
brakes are applied hard, and
this could result in accidents.
Avoid hard braking if pos-
sible.
The ABS function is not avail-
able because the pull-away
test has not been completed.
You can continue to ride.
However, the ABS function is not available until the pull-
away test has completed.
If possible, do not use
emergency braking until
the pull-away test has been
completed.
Self-diagnosis not com-
pleted ABS warning light
flashes four times per
second.
Without the assistance
of the ABS function, the
wheels could lock when the
brakes are applied hard. You
have to apply considerably
more force to the brake
levers to brake without
servo-assisted brakes. The
changed braking response
can cause accidents.
Avoid hard braking if possible.
Apply brakes in good time as
increased effort is required.
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Only residual braking function
available in both brake cir-
cuits, because self-diagnosis
did not complete.You can continue to ride.
However, the ABS function
and brake servo assistance
are not available until the
pull-away test has com-
pleted.
As soon as possible, leave
the brake lever and the
brake pedal released, so
that self-diagnosis can
complete.
ABS warning indicators de-
fective General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light ON.
ABS warnings not avail-
able. The system is un-
able to draw your attention to the non-availability of BMW
Integral ABS functions. This
could result in unexpected
braking response and there-
fore can cause accidents.
Think well ahead, brake early
and avoid sharp braking if
possible, because BMW In-
tegral ABS functions might
not be available.
The controller of the ABS
warnings is defective. ABS
faults cannot be displayed.
You can continue to ride.
However, the system is un-
able to notify you of ABS
faults if they occur.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer. ABS function not available
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light
flashes once per
second.
Without the assistance
of the ABS function, the
wheels could lock when the
brakes are applied hard, and
this could result in accidents.
Avoid hard braking if pos-
sible.
The ABS function is unavail-
able in at least one brake cir-
cuit.
You can continue to ride.
However, the ABS function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
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Residual braking function
activeGeneral warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light
flashes four times per
second.
Without the assistance
of the ABS function, the
wheels could lock when the
brakes are applied hard. You
have to apply considerably
more force to the brake
levers to brake without
servo-assisted brakes. The
changed braking response
can cause accidents.
Avoid hard braking if possible.
Apply brakes in good time as
increased effort is required.
Only residual braking func-
tion is available in at least one
brake circuit.
You can continue to ride.
However, the ABS function and brake servo assistance
are not available.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Brake fluid level in wheel
brake circuit too low General warning light
flashes red once per
second.
ABS warning light
flashes once per
second.
The ABS wheel brake
circuit is a closed sys-
tem whose fluid level cannot
be determined at the brake
fluid reservoirs.
Very badly worn brake pads
can also trigger the "Brake
fluid too low" warning. Checking brake-pad thick-
ness, front brakes ( 96)
Checking brake pad thick-
ness, rear brakes ( 96)
Worn brake pads can
lengthen stopping dis-
tances by a significant margin
and consequently cause acci-
dents.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Worn brake pads can
damage the brake discs.
Think well ahead and brake
carefully; avoid severe brak-
ing.
Have worn brake pads re-
placed as soon as possible
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
If the brake pads are not
badly worn, the brake system
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will have to be checked for
malfunctions and leaks.Switch off the ignition and
pull the brake lever, then
release it and depress the
brake pedal.
Check the following:
Brake pressure perceptible
at brake lever and at brake
pedal.
Brakes acting on both
wheels.
No visible signs of brake
fluid leaking.
There is a defect in the
brake system and it
could result in brake fade.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
If these criteria are satis-
fied, you can continue rid-
ing. Bear in mind, however,
that a loss of brake fluid that
cannot be detected might be the cause of the warn-
ing.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
If the function and leak check
reveals a fault: There is a defect in the
brake system and it
could result in accidents.
Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Notify a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ABS fault General warning light
flashes red four times
per second. ABS warning light
flashes four times per
second.
There are at least two faults
in the brake system. Only the
residual braking function is
available in at least one brake
circuit and the fluid level in
the brake system is too low.
See the fault descriptions
above.
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Operation
Ignition switch and steering
lock . .......................... 38
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . 39
Hazard warning flashers . . . .... 40
Tripmaster .................... 41
On-board computer
OE
......... 43
Clock ......................... 46
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ........................ 47
Grip heating
OE
................ 47
Clutch ........................ 48
Brakes ........................ 48
Lights ......................... 49
Headlight . .................... 50
Turn indicators . ............... 50
Seat . ......................... 51 Helmet holder . .
............... 53
Luggage loops . ............... 54
Mirrors . . . ..................... 54
Spring preload . ............... 55
Shock absorbers .............. 56
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment ESA
OE
............ 57
Tyres ......................... 58
437zOperation

recognised as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.A spare key attached
to the same ring as the
ignition key used to start the
engine could "irritate" the
electronics, in which case the
enabling signal for starting is
not issued. The
EWS
warning
appears in the multifunction
display.
Always keep the spare key
separately from the ignition
key.
Replacement keys and
extra keysYou can obtain replace-
ment/extra keys only through
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. The keys are part
of an integrated security
system, so the dealer is under
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.
Hazard warning flash-
ersSwitching on the hazard
warning flashersSwitch on the ignition.
Simultaneously press but-
ton
1for left turn indicators and button
2for right turn
indicators.
The hazard warning
flashers place a strain
on the battery. Do not use
the hazard warning flashers
for longer than absolutely
necessary.
If you press a turn-
indicator button with
the ignition switched on,
the turn-indicator function
is activated instead of the
hazard warning flashers,
and remains active until
you release the button. The
hazard warning flashers
recommence flashing as soon
as the button is released.
Hazard warning flashers in
operation.
Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights flash.
Switch off the ignition.
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The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate.
Left/right turn indicator tell-
tale lights off.Switching off the hazard
warning flashersPress cancel button3.
Hazard warning flashers
switched off.
Alternative: Simultaneously
press button 1for left turn
indicators and button 2for
right turn indicators.
Hazard warning flashers
switched off.
TripmasterOperating the TripmasterYou have the option of using
pushbutton 1in the instru-
ment cluster to operate the
Tripmaster as described be-
low.Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.
When you switch on the
ignition, the information
shown by the Tripmaster
when the ignition was
switched off always reappears
on the multifunction display. Briefly press the Tripmaster
button
1once to proceed
to each subsequent step in
the cycle.
The Tripmaster display field
cycles through the following
sequence:
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Calculating average con-
sumptionAverage consumption1is
calculated by dividing the dis-
tance covered since the last
RESET by the corresponding
amount of fuel used.
Resetting average con-
sumptionRepeatedly press BC but-
ton 1until the average fuel
consumption appears in the
display.
Hold the BC button down
for at least 2 seconds (RE-
SET).
The display shows
"--.- l/100 km".
Ambient temperatureThe current ambient temper-
ature 1is displayed.
An ice warning
appears if the ambient-
temperature reading drops
below 3 °C. The display
automatically switches
from any other mode to the
temperature reading when the
temperature drops below this
threshold for the first time.
The reading flashes until you
select some other display
mode.
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