2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R key

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-
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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 ( 39).Ignition switch and steer-
ing lock, tank filler cap
lock and seat lock are all op-
erated with the same key. If
you wish you can arrange to
have the cases available as
optional accessories fitted
with locks that can be opened
with this key as well.
Switching on the ignitionTurn the key to position 1.
Side lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 65)
with OE BMW Motorrad Integ-
ral ABS: Turn the key to position 1.
Side lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 65) ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 66)
Switching off the ignition
Brake servo assistance
is not available when the
ignition is off.
Do not switch off the ignition
when riding.
Turn the key to position 2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered ac-
cessories remain opera-
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tional for a limited period
of time.
The battery can be
recharged via the on-board
socket.Locking the handlebars
If the motorcycle is on
the side stand, the sur-
face of the ground will de-
termine whether it is better to
turn the handlebars to the left
or right. However, the motor-
cycle is more stable on a level
surface with the handlebars
turned to the left than with the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to
set the steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to the
full left or right lock position.
Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handle-
bars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all func-
tion circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliser
helps protect your BMW mo-
torcycle from theft, and this
enhanced security is at your
disposal without any need for
you to set parameters or ac-
tivate additional systems. The engine of a motorcycle fitted
with this electronic immobil-
iser can be started only with
the keys that belong to the
vehicle. You can also have
your authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer bar individual
keys, for example if a partic-
ular key goes missing. The
engine cannot be started with
a key that has been barred.
In-key electronicsAn electronic component is
integrated into each of your
keys. The motorcycle's elec-
tronics exchange certain con-
tinuously changing signals
with the electronics in the
key; these signals are spe-
cific to your motorcycle and
they are transmitted via the
ring aerial in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
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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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Turn the key counter-
clockwise in the seat
lock.
Press the seat down at the
same time.Lift the rear of the seat.
The seat can be dam-
aged at the edges if it is
placed on a rough surface.
Lay the seat upholstered side
down on a smooth, clean sur-
face, such as the fuel tank.
Release the key and pull the
seat back out of its holder.
Installing the seatMake sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand. If too much pressure is
applied in the forward
direction, there is a danger
that the motorcycle will be
pushed off its stand.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Push the seat forward into
holders 1.
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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.
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