2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R low oil pressure

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)
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ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine electronics General warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics sym-
bol appears on the dis-
play.
The engine is running
in emergency operating
mode. Engine power might
be reduced and this can
cause hazardous situations,
particularly if you attempt to
overtake other road users.
Engine power level might be
lower than normal: adapt your
style of riding accordingly.
The engine electronics control
unit has diagnosed a fault. In
exceptional cases, the engine
stops and refuses to start. Otherwise, the engine runs in
emergency operating mode.
You can continue to ride,
but bear in mind that the
usual engine power might
not be available.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Insufficient engine oil pres-
sure General warning light
lights up red.
Engine oil pressure sym-
bol appears on the dis-
play.
The oil pressure in the lube-
oil system is too low.
The insufficient oil
pressure 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
sight glass.
A low oil level is one reason
why a warning indicating in-
sufficient oil pressure is is-
sued.
Checking the engine oil
level ( 93)
Topping up the engine oil
( 94)
If the warning indicating in-
sufficient engine oil level is
issued and a check indicates
that the engine oil level is cor-
rect: Other engine problems
besides a low oil level
can cause the insufficient en-
gine oil pressure warning to
be issued. Continuing to ride
in these cases can cause en-
gine damage.
If this warning is issued even
though the engine oil level is
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components are not designed
to withstand. Damage caused
in this way is not covered by
the warranty.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.ChecklistUse the following checklist
to check important functions,
settings and wear limits be-
fore you ride off.Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and
rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures Cases correctly installed
and luggage secured
At regular intervals: Engine oil level (every refuel-
ling stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motor-
cycle with the side stand ex-
tended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself
off if you start it with the gear-
box in neutral and then en-
gage a gear before retracting
the side stand.GearboxYou can start the engine
when the gearbox is in neutral
or if you pull the clutch with a
gear engaged. Switch on the
ignition before you pull the clutch. When the gearbox is
in neutral, the green neutral
telltale light is on and the gear
indicator in the multifunction
display shows 0.
Starting the engineKill switch
1in run posi-
tion A.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 65)
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