2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R fuel reserve

Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation Meaning
Lights up yellow
EWS!
warning
appears on the
display Electronic immobiliser active ( 26)
Lights up yellow
FUEL!
warning
appears on the
display Fuel down to reserve ( 26)
Lights up red Coolant temperature too high ( 26)
Lights up yellow Appears on the displayEngine electronics ( 27)
Lights up red Appears on the displayInsufficient engine oil pressure
( 27)
Lights up red Appears on the displayInsufficient battery charge current
( 28)
Lights up yellow
LAMPR!
warning
appears on the
display Rear light bulb defective ( 28)
LAMPF!
warning
appears on the
display Front light bulb defective ( 28)
324zStatus indicators

Electronic immobiliser act-
iveGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.EWS!
warning appears on
the display.
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or com-
munication between key and
engine electronics is disrup-
ted.
Remove all other vehicle
keys from the same ring as
the ignition key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Fuel down to reserve General warning light
lights up yellow.
FUEL!
warning appears on
the display. Lack of fuel can result
in the engine misfiring
and cutting out unexpec-
tedly. Misfiring can damage
the catalytic converter; a haz-
ardous situation can result if
the engine cuts out unexpec-
tedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
The Tripmaster calcu-
lates the residual oper-
ating range and shows this
estimated figure on the dis-
play.
The fuel tank contains no
more than the reserve quant-
ity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
4l
Refuelling ( 78) Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light
lights up red.
Coolant temperature in-
dicator flashes 10 times.
Continued travel with an
overheated engine can
cause engine damage.
Do not fail to follow the in-
structions listed below.
The coolant temperature is
too high.
You can continue to ride,
but ride in the part-load
range to cool down the en-
gine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
on so that the radiator fan
continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a special-
326zStatus indicators

Total distance covered
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
Residual rangeResetting the tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down Trip-
master button1until the
reading changes.
The tripmeter is reset to
zero.
Residual rangeResidual range 1is displayed
with the word
RANGE
only
when the fuel level has
dropped to reserve. Residual
range is calculated on the
basis of your style of riding
and the amount of fuel left
in the tank; the reading
indicates the estimated
distance you can travel before
the fuel supply runs out.
If the motorcycle is resting
on its side stand, the level in
the tank cannot be measured
correctly, so this estimate of residual operating range will
be inaccurate.
When you refuel, the Trip-
master does not register the
increase in fuel level unless
several litres are added to the
fuel already in the tank.
The calculated range is
an approximate value.
Consequently, BMW Motorrad
recommends that you should
not try to use the full residual
range before refuelling.
442zOperation

Average consumption
Oil level
Ambient temperatureResidual rangeYou can also view residual
range1before the fuel level
drops to reserve. The de-
scription of how to read the
residual range in the section
on the Tripmaster ( 42) also
applies to the on-board com-
puter.
Calculating average
speedAverage speed 1is calculated
on basis of the time elapsed
since the last RESET. Times
during which the engine was
stopped are excluded from
the calculation.
Resetting average speedRepeatedly press BC
button 1until the average
speed appears in the
display.
Hold the BC button down
for at least 2 seconds (RE-
SET).
The display shows "---.--
km"
444zOperation

Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable.
A naked flame close to
the fuel tank can cause a fire
or explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its
way onto the rear tyre. This
could cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck.
Fuel attacks plastics,
which become dull or
unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they come into contact
with fuel. Leaded fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Open the protective cap.
Open the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below.
Recommended fuel gradeSuper Plus, unleaded
98 ROZ Fuel grade, usable with
power- and consumption-
related restrictions
Super unleaded
95 ROZ
Usable fuel capacity
19 l
Reserve fuel
4l
Press the filler cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close
the protective cap.
578zRiding

Fuel
Recommended fuel gradeSuper Plus, unleaded
98 ROZ
Fuel grade, usable with power- and
consumption-related restrictions Super unleaded
95 ROZ
Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable
4 l, Including reserve of
Engine oil
Engine oil capacity, total 3.5 l, With filter change
0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks
Lubricant Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG;
JASO MA)
Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to
SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil
additives, because they can have a detriment-
al effect on clutch operation.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 5 W- 30 -20...20 °C, Use in winter
SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, At low temperatures
9135zTechnical data

CoolantTemperature gauge, 22, 23
Warning, coolant temperat-
ure, 26
D
Dimensions Technical data, 141
E
Electrics Technical data, 139
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 17, 47
Engine Starting, 64
Technical data, 134
Warning, engine electron-
ics, 27
Engine oil Checking level, 93
Draining , 94
Filler neck, 15
Indicator for engine oil
level, 13
Technical data, 135 Topping up, 94
Warning, engine oil pres-
sure, 27
ESA, 57 Adjusting spring preload, 58
Adjusting suspension
damping, 57
Calling up settings, 57
EWS Warning, 26
F
Final drive Technical data, 137
Frame Technical data, 141
Front-wheel stand Installing, 110
Fuel Filler neck, 13
Quantity reading, 22
Refuelling, 78
Technical data, 135
Warning, fuel down to
reserve, 26
Fuses, 139 G
Gear indicator, 22
Grip heating, 17, 47
H
Handlebar fittings
General view, left side , 16
General view, right side, 17
Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17
Switching off, 41
Switching on, 40
Headlight High-beam headlight, 19
Low-beam headlight, 19
Side lights, 19
Headlight flasher, 16
Helmet holder, 15, 53
High-beam headlight, 16
Horn, 16
I
Ignition Switching off, 38
Switching on, 38
11155zIndex

ImmobiliserWarning, 26
Instrument cluster Overview, 18
Sensor for lighting, 18
J
Jump starting, 118
L
Laying up, 128
Lights Switching off the parking
lights, 50
Switching on the high-beam
headlight, 49
Switching on the low-beam
headlight, 49
Switching on the parking
lights, 50
Switching on the side
lights, 49 M
Mirrors
Adjusting, 54
Multifunction display, 18, 22
O
On-board computer Ambient temperature, 45
Average consumption, 45
Average speed, 44
Pushbutton, 16
Resetting average con-
sumption, 45
Resetting average
speed, 44
Residual range, 44
Selecting readings, 43
Tripmaster function, 43
P
Power socket, 11
Pre-ride check, 65 R
Rear wheel stand
Installing, 112
Refuelling, 78
Reserve Warning, 26
Residual range, 42, 44
Restoring to use, 129
Rev. counter, 18
Running gear Technical data, 137
S
Seat Installation, 52
Lock, 11
Removal, 51
Service, 144
Side stand Placing motorcycle on side
stand, 71
Removing motorcycle from
side stand, 73
Starting the engine, 64
Speedometer, 18
11156zIndex