BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Rider's Manual (US Model)
S 1000XR
Motorcycle/Retailer Data
Motorcycle Data
Model
Vehicle identification number
Color number
Initial registration
License plate
Retailer Data
Contact in Service
Ms./Mr.
Phone number
Retailer's address/phone number (company stamp)
Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosing a motorcycle from BMW Motorrad and welcome to the community of BMW motorcycle owners and riders. Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all highway traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical features.
In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your vehicle's reliability and safety, as well as its value.
Suggestions and complaints
If you have any questions concerning your motorcycle, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer is always happy to provide advice and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding on your BMW
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions .... 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notice concerning current status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Overviews ................ 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Multifunction switch, left . . . . 15 Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Displays ................. 19
Warning and indicator
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 21 Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 Operation................ 37
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 41 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 43 Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . 46 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Automatic Stability Con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Dynamic Traction
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . 50 Electronic suspension adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 55 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 57 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 SETUP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 SETUP EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . 63 LAPTIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
RACE INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 SETUP RACETRACK . . . . . . . 76
5 Setting ................... 81
Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6 Riding .................... 89
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 90 Observe checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Parking your motorcy-
cle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Securing motorcycle for transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
7 Technology in de-
tail...................... 107
General instructions . . . . . . . 108 Anti-Lock Brake
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Dynamic ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 RAIN riding mode . . . . . . . . . 114 ROAD riding mode . . . . . . . . 115 DYNAMIC riding mode . . . . 116 DYNAMIC PRO riding
mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Switchable chassis control systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Pro Gear Shift Assis-
tant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8 Maintenance .......... 121
General instructions . . . . . . . 122 Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 123 Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 124 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 133 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Light sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Fairings and panels . . . . . . . 148 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
9 Accessories ........... 159
General instructions . . . . . . . 160 Onboard power
sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 166 Connector for optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
10 Care .................. 175
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Washing your motorcy-
cle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 178 Paint preservation . . . . . . . . . 178 Return motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
11 Technical data ...... 179
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 180 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 181 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 186 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 188 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 189 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Performance data . . . . . . . . . 193
12 Service ............... 195
Reporting safety
defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 197 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Maintenance proce-
dures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Maintenance schedule . . . . 201 Standard BMW Service . . . 202 Confirmation of mainte-
nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Confirmation of service . . . . 208
13 Appendix............. 211
Certificate for Electronic Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
14 Index ................. 214
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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General instructions
Overview
This Rider's Manual has been designed to provide quick and efficient orientation. The quickest way for you to find information on specific topics is to consult the comprehensive index at the back of the manual. If you would like to start with a quick overview of your motorcycle, this information has been provided in chapter 2. All maintenance and repair work carried out on your motorcycle will be documented in Chapter 12. Documentation confirming performance of scheduled maintenance is a precondition for generous handling of out-of- warranty claims and goodwill warranty treatment.
When the time comes to sell your BMW, remember to hand over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle.
Abbreviations and symbols
CAUTION Hazard with low risk. Failure to avoid
this hazard can result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING Hazard with moderate risk. Failure to avoid this hazard can result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER Hazard with high risk. Failure to avoid this
hazard results in death or serious injury.
ATTENTION Special instructions and precautionary measures. Non-compliance
can cause damage to the vehicle or accessories and warranty claims may be denied as a result.
NOTICE Special information on operating and in-
specting your motorcycle as well
as maintenance and adjustment procedures.
Indicates the end of an item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with more detailed information.
Indicates the end of accessory or equipmentdependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
ASC |
Automatic Stability Con- |
VDS Vertical Down Sensor |
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DWA |
Anti-theft alarm. |
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ESA |
Electronic Suspension |
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equipment (OE) offered by BMW |
Notice concerning |
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EWS |
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retailer. |
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Overviews
General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Overviews
General view, left side
1Onboard power socket
2without Dynamic ESAOE Adjusting front compression damping (red scale)
(
86)
3without Dynamic ESAOE Adjuster for spring preload, rear (
85)
4Seat lock (
58)
5Tire inflation pressure table Load capacity table
Chain adjustment values
6Engine oil level indicator (
125)
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Overviews
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Overviews
General view, right side
1Brake-fluid reservoir, rear (
130)
2Vehicle identification number and type plate (on steering head at right)
3Brake-fluid reservoir, front (
129)
4without Dynamic ESAOE Adjusting front reboundstage damping (yellow scale) (
87)
5Checking coolant level (
131)
6Connector for optional accessories (
171)
7Oil fill location (
126)
8without Dynamic ESAOE Adjusting rear reboundstage damping (yellow scale) (
87)
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2 |
Underneath seat |
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Fuse box ( 156) |
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Battery ( 151) |
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Onboard tool kit ( 122) |
Overviews |
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Multifunction switch, left
1High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (
41)
2with cruise controlOE Cruise-control system (
55)
3Hazard warning flashers (
41)
4ABS (
50) ASC (
48)
with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)OE
DTC (
49)
5with Dynamic ESAOE Dynamic ESA (
112)
6Turn indicators (
42)
7Horn
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TRIP/INFO rocker switch |
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Multifunction display |
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Selecting displays ( 44) |
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Resetting tripmeter |
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Setting clock ( 48) |
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Selecting submenu |
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Individualizing lap timer |
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with preparation for navi- |
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gation systemOE |
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Multi-Controller ( 167) |
Multifunction switch, right
1with heated handlebar gripsOE
Heated handlebar grips (
57)
2Selecting riding mode (
53)
3Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) (
40)
4Starter button
Starting engine (
93)
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Overviews
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Overviews
Instrument cluster
1Indicator and warning lights Warning and indicator lights (
20)
2Tachometer
3Shiftpoint light (
98)
4Photosensor (for adjusting brightness of instrument lighting)
with anti-theft alarm system (DWA)OE
DWA LED (
46)
5Multifunction display (
21)
Displays
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . 20 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Warning and indicator lights
1 ASC warning light (
30) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)OE
DTC warning light (
31)
2ABS warning light (
30)
3Turn indicator, left
4Universal warning light, appears together with
warnings in multifunction display (
22)
5Turn indicator, right
6Neutral indicator light
7High-beam headlight
8Engine-electronics warning
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with cruise controlOE |
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Cruise-control system |
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Multifunction display
1Speedometer
2Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral".
3with Dynamic ESAOE Dynamic ESA setting
(
112)
4with heated handlebar gripsOE
Heated Handlebar Grips (
57)
5Coolant temperature
6Onboard computer (
44)
7Clock (
48)
8Fuel level
9Riding mode RAIN ROAD
Set riding mode (
53) with Pro riding modesOE
Additional riding modes DYNAMIC
DYNAMIC PRO (with coding plug)
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Warning lights
Display
Warnings are displayed with appropriate warning lights.
If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and warning symbol are displayed; warnings appear alternately.
You will find an overview of the potential warnings on the following pages.
Warnings for which no individual warning light is present are signaled by the universal warning light 1 which lights up in combination with the appearance of a warning notice such as 2 in the multifunction display. The universal warning light lights up in either yellow or red depending on the urgency of the warning.
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Warning and indicator |
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lamps |
display panel |
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lights up red |
EWS! is displayed |
Electronic immobilizer is active |
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flashes red |
Coolant tempera- |
Coolant temperature too high |
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ture display flashes |
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Engine in emergency-operation mode |
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flashes yellow |
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Engine warning ( 28) |
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lights up |
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LAMP! is indi- |
Lights for turn indicators defective |
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cated |
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lights up yellow |
LAMPR! is indi- |
Taillight defective ( 28) |
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cated |
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lights up yellow |
LAMPF! is indi- |
Front lights defective ( 29) |
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Warning and indicator |
Warning symbols in the |
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lamps |
display panel |
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lights up yellow |
LAMPS! is indi- |
Taillight and front lights defective |
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cated |
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lights up yellow |
VDS! is shown in |
Motorcycle has fallen over ( 29) |
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the empty display |
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lights up yellow |
VDS! is displayed |
Fall sensor defective ( 30) |
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flashes |
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ABS self-diagnosis not completed |
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lights up |
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ABS switched off |
( 30) |
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lights up |
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ABS error ( 30) |
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flashes rapidly |
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ASC intervention |
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flashes slowly |
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ASC self-diagnosis not completed |
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Warning and indicator |
Warning symbols in the |
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lamps |
display panel |
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lights up |
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ASC switched off |
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ASC error ( 31) |
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flashes rapidly |
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DTC intervention |
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flashes slowly |
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DTC self-diagnosis not completed |
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lights up |
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DTC switched off |
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DTC error ( 32) |
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lights up yellow |
DWALO! is dis- |
DWA battery charge level low ( 32) |
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played |
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lights up yellow |
DWA! is displayed |
DWA battery drained ( 33) |
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Warning and indicator |
Warning symbols in the |
Meaning |
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lamps |
display panel |
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lights up yellow |
D-ESA! is indi- |
Dynamic ESA error ( 33) |
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cated |
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lights up red |
NO CAN is dis- |
CAN open/short circuit ( 33) |
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played |
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lights up yellow |
NO CODING is |
Encoding missing ( 33) |
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displayed |
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lights up yellow |
SERVICE! is |
Service date missed |
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displayed. |
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lights up yellow |
FUEL! is dis- |
Fuel down to reserve |
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Electronic immobilizer is active
General warning light shows red.
EWS! is displayed. Possible cause:
The key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between the key and engine electronics is disrupted.
Remove other motorcycle keys located on the ignition key.
Use the reserve key. 
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Coolant temperature too high
General warning light flashes red.
The coolant temperature display flashes.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated engine.
Engine damage
Be sure to observe the measures listed below.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too high.
If possible, continue driving in the part-load range to cool down the engine.
Should the coolant temperature frequently be too high, have the fault rectified as quickly
as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergencyoperation mode
Engine electronics warning light lights up.
WARNING
Unusual handling when engine is no emergency operating mode.
Accident hazard
Adapt your style of riding accordingly.
Avoid rapid acceleration and passing maneuvers.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault. The engine is running in the emergency-operation mode. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started.
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Dealer. 
Continued driving is possible, however the accustomed en-
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gine output and speed range may not be available.
Engine warning
General warning light flashes yellow.
Engine electronics warning light lights up.
WARNING
Damage to the engine when it is in the emergency operating mode.
Accident hazard
Adapt riding style: Ride slowly, avoid rapid acceleration and passing maneuvers.
If possible, have the motorcycle picked up and the malfunction source eliminated by a specialized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault, which can lead to a severe secondary fault. The engine is in the emergency-oper- ation mode.
Avoid high load and engine speed ranges if possible.
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Dealer. 
Continued driving is possible, however it is not recommended.
Lights for turn indicators defective
LAMP! is indicated.
WARNING
Overlooking the motorcycle in traffic due to the light
source on the motorcycle failing.
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; it is best always to carry a complete set of spare bulbs on the motorcycle.
Possible cause:
Light source for turn indicator defective.
Replacing front and rear turn indicator light sources (
147).
Taillight defective
General warning light lights up yellow.
LAMPR! is indicated. Possible cause:
Light source for combined taillight and brake light defective.
The diode taillight must be replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility, preferably
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