BMW MOTORRAD G 650 GS 2010 Rider's Manual (in English)

Status indicators
Status indicators
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Status indicators
Telltale lights
1Turn indicators
2High-beam headlight
3Idle
Standard warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by warn-ing lights1.
The possible warnings are listedon the next page.
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Warnings, overview
Warning light Status indicators Meaning
showsFuel down to reserve (22)
showsInsufficient engine oil pressure (22)
showsCoolant temperature too high (22)
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Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel downto reserve shows.
Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring andcutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Refuelling (49).
Insufficient engine oil
pressure
Warning light for engine oilpressure shows.
The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine ifthe warning light shows.
The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfilthe function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whetherthe oil level is correct is to checkwith the oil dipstick.
Possible cause:
Engine-oil level too low.
Check the engine oil level(66).
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil (68).
Possible cause:
If the engine oil level is correct:
Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can resultin engine damage.
Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Coolant temperature too
high
Warning light for coolanttemperature shows.
Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated couldresult in engine damage.
You must comply with the in-structions below.
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Possible cause:
Coolant level too low.
Checking coolant level (72).
If the coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant (73).
Possible cause:
Radiator fan defective.
If the radiator fan does not starteven though the coolant-temper-ature warning light shows:
Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Possible cause:
Insufficient cooling.
If possible, ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but leave the ignitionswitched on so that the radiat-or fan continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature isfrequently too high, have thefault rectified as soon as pos-sible by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
ABS warnings
Mode of presentation
ABS warnings are indicated byABS warning light1.
The detailed descriptions start onpage (54), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.
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Warnings, overview
Warning light Status indicators Meaning
FlashesSelf-diagnosis not completed (25)
Lights upABS deactivated (25)
Lights upABS fault (25)
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Self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.
ABS deactivated
ABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off theABS system.
Activating ABS function(34).
ABS fault
ABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.
You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ABS fault (55).
Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
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Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 28
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Ignition switch and
steering lock
Keys
You receive two master keys andone spare key.
Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.
with caseOA
with topcaseOA
If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Switching on ignition
Turn the key to theONposi-tion.
Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. (45)
Switching off ignition
Turn the key to theRposition.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Engaging steering lock
without parking lights
If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface ofthe ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than with
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