BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2006 Rider's Manual (in English)

Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 20
ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warnings issued by the tyre
pressure monitoring system
(RDC)
OE
....................... 29
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Multifunction display1Clock ( 42), Panel for
RDC status indicators
OE
( 44), Panel for oil-level
information
OE
( 47)
2 Panel for warnings
( 21)
3 Panel for the on-board
computer's status indic-
ators
OE
( 44)
4 Gear indicator ( 20)
5 Coolant temperature
readout ( 21)
6 Panel for ESA status in-
dicatorsOE
( 59) 7
Odometer reading
( 41)
8 Fuel gauge ( 20)
Warning and telltale
lights1Telltale light, left turn in-
dicator
2 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight
3 Warning light, general
4 Telltale light, neutral
5 ABS warning light
6 Telltale light, right turn
indicator
ABS warning lightThe way in which the ABS
warning light indicates status
can differ in some countries.
Possible national variant.Function indicatorsFuel capacity
The horizontal bars be-
low the fuel-pump sym-
bol indicate the remaining
quantity of fuel.
Gear
Shows which gear is en-
gaged.
If no gear is engaged, the
gear indicator shows N and
the 'neutral' telltale light also
lights up.
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Coolant temperature
The horizontal bars
below the temperature
symbol indicate the coolant
temperature.
Warnings, generalMode of presentation
General warnings are dis-
played by means of warn-
ing lights or by messages
and symbols in the multifunc-
tion display. In some cases,
they are accompanied by the
'General' warning light show-
ing red or yellow. If two or
more warnings occur at the
same time, all the appropri-
ate telltale lights and warning
symbols appear. Warnings in
plain-text form alternate.
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Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation Meaning
Lights up yellowThe
EWS!
warn-
ing appears on
the display. Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)
Lights up yellow The
FUEL!
warning flashes. Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
Lights up red Temperature reading flashesCoolant temperature too high
( 24)
Lights up yellow Appears on the displayEngine electronics ( 25)
Flashes red Appears on the displayInsufficient engine oil pressure
( 25)
Shows accom-
panied by theCHECK OILwarning Engine-oil level too low ( 26)
Lights up red Appears on the displayInsufficient battery charge current
( 26)
Lights up yellow The
LAMPR!
warning appears
on the display. Rear light bulb defective ( 27)
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Mode of presentationMeaning
The
LAMPF!
warning appears
on the display.Front light bulb defective ( 27)
Lights up yellow The
LAMPS!
warning appears
on the display. Bulbs defective ( 27)
Appears on the
display Ice warning ( 27)
The
DWALO!
warning appears
on the display. Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak
( 28)
Lights up yellow The
DWA!
warn-
ing appears on
the display. Anti-theft alarm battery flat (OE)
( 28)
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Electronic immobiliser
activeGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.
The
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.
The
FUEL!
warning flashes. Lack of fuel can result
in the engine misfiring
and cutting out unexpectedly.
Misfiring can damage the
catalytic converter; a hazard-
ous situation can result if the
engine cuts out unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
The estimated residual
range appears on the
display.
The fuel tank contains no
more than the reserve quant-
ity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
4l
Refuelling ( 71)
Coolant temperature too
high General warning light
lights up red. The temperature reading
flashes.
Continuing to ride when
the engine is overheated
could result in engine dam-
age.
You must comply with the in-
structions below.
The coolant temperature is
too high.
If possible, ride in the part-
load range to cool down the
engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the igni-
tion switched on so that the
radiator fan continues to op-
erate.
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Engine electronicsGeneral 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
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Insufficient engine oil
pressure General warning light
flashes red.
Engine oil pressure sym-
bol appears on the dis-
play.
The oil pressure in the lube-
oil system is too low. Stop
immediately and switch off
the engine if the warning light
shows.
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
level indicator.
A low oil level is one reason
why a warning indicating in-
sufficient oil pressure is is-
sued.
Checking engine oil level
( 89)
If the oil level is too low: Top up the engine oil ( 90)
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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correct: do not continue to
ride.Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Engine-oil level too low Symbol for oil level
shows, accompanied by
the
CHECK OIL
warning.
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively
low oil level.
Checking the oil sight glass is
the only way of ascertaining
the exact engine-oil level. The
next time you stop for fuel: Checking engine oil level
( 89)
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil ( 90) The oil sensor might be
defective if the "Check oil
level" message appears even
though a check of the oil sight
glass shows that the oil level
is correct.
Seek the advice of a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Insufficient battery charge
current General warning light
lights up red.
Battery charge current
symbol is displayed.
A discharged battery can
cause the engine to die
suddenly, and this could res-
ult in a dangerous situation in
traffic.
Have faults rectified as soon
as possible. If the battery is not char-
ging, continuing to ride
can cause it to discharge
completely, in which case it
will suffer irreparable damage.
If possible, do not continue
your journey.
Battery is not being charged.
You can continue to
ride until the battery is
discharged. Bear in mind,
however, that the engine
could cut out suddenly
and that the battery could
discharge until completely
flat, in which case it might
have suffered irreparable
damage.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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Rear light bulb defectiveGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.
The
LAMPR!
warning ap-
pears on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
Rear light or brake light bulb
defective.
Replacing brake light and
rear light bulb ( 113)
Front light bulb defective
The
LAMPF!
warning ap-
pears on the display. A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
Low-beam headlight, high-
beam headlight, side-light or
turn-indicator bulb defective.
Replacing low-beam head-
light bulb ( 109)
Replacing high-beam head-
light bulb ( 111)
Replacing parking-light bulb
( 113)
Replacing front turn indicat-
or bulbs ( 115)
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulbs ( 117) Bulbs defective
General warning light
lights up yellow.
The
LAMPS!
warning ap-
pears on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other
users to oversee you and
your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible.
A combination of the bulb de-
fects described above has
occurred.
See the fault descriptions
above.
Ice warning Ice warning symbol ap-
pears on the display.
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The air temperature measured
at the motorcycle is lower
than 3 °C.The ice warning does
not mean that there is
no risk of black ice forming
at measured temperatures
above 3 °C.
Always take extra care and
think well ahead when tem-
peratures are low; remember
that the danger of black ice
is particularly high on bridges
and where the road is in the
shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
Battery of anti-theft alarm
(OE) weak
The
DWALO!
warning ap-
pears on the display.
This error message
appears only briefly after the pre-ride check
completes.
The integral battery in the
anti-theft alarm has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its ori-
ginal capacity. There is no
assurance of how long the
anti-theft alarm can remain
operational if the motorcycle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery flat
(OE) General warning light
lights up yellow.
The
DWA!
warning appears
on the display.
The integral battery in the
anti-theft alarm has lost its
entire original capacity. There
is no assurance that the anti- theft alarm will be operational
if the motorcycle's battery is
disconnected.
Seek the advice of a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
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