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

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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Wait until the warning light forthe coolant temperature stopsflashing.
The idle actuator is posi-tioned after you switch onthe ignition. The coolant-tem-perature warning light flashesif the idle actuator has not cor-rectly positioned before the pre-ride check completes. In orderto avoid subsequent problems,wait for this process to completebefore proceeding.
Press starter button2.
If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find itnecessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.
If the engine fails to starteven though the starterturns, insufficient battery voltagemight be causing the problem.Recharge the battery before youstart the engine, or use jumpleads and a donor battery tostart.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. (106)
ABS self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward afew metres for the wheel sensorsto be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosiscompleted
The ABS warning light goesout.
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Coolant temperatureWarning, 22
DDampingAdjuster, rear, 13
Adjusting, 36
Dimensions, 117
EElectricsTechnical data, 114
Emergency off switch (killswitch), 17, 32
EngineStarting, 17, 44
Technical data, 109
Engine oilChecking fill level, 66
Filler neck, 11
Oil dipstick, 11
Technical data, 110
Topping up, 68
Engine oil pressureWarning, 22
Equipment, 6
FFrameTechnical data, 116
Front-wheel stand, 83
FuelFiller neck, 13
Refuelling, 49
Technical data, 110
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14
GGeneral viewscentre handlebar fitting, 18
Instrument panel, 15
Left handlebar fitting, 16
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 17
Right side, 13
Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Grip heatingControl, 17
Operation, 33
HHandlebar fitting, centreOverview, 18
Handlebar fitting, leftOverview, 16
Handlebar fitting, rightOverview, 17
Hazard warning flashersControl, 18
Operation, 31
HeadlightBeam throw, 37
Driving on right/driving onleft, 37
Headlight flasher, 16, 31
High-beam headlightSwitch, 16
Switching on, 31
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 16
IIdleTelltale light, 20
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