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

Multifunction display1Fuel gauge ( 23)
2 Display, on-board com-
puter
OE
( 49), RDC
readingOE
( 48)
3 Panel for warnings
( 24)
4 Gear indicator ( 23)
5 Coolant temperature
readout ( 23)
6 Trip meter ( 46), RDC
display (motorcycles
without on-board
computer)OE
( 48)
7 Clock ( 47), Panel for
seat heatingOE
( 57),
Panel for display dimmer
( 47), Panel for ESA
OE
( 71)
8 Odometer and tripmeters
( 46)
322zStatus indicators

Warning and telltale
lights1Telltale light, left turn in-
dicator
2 Telltale light, high-beam
headlight
3 Telltale light, neutral
4 ABS warning light
5 Telltale light, right turn
indicator
6 Warning and telltale light,
ASC (OE)
7 Warning light, general
8 Brake-pad wear indicator
ABS warning lightThe way in which the ABS
warning light indicates status
can differ in some countries.
Possible national variant.Telltale light, cruise
control
OE
1 Telltale light, cruise con-
trol
Function indicatorsFuel capacity
The column below the
fuel-pump symbol indic-
ates 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.
Coolant temperature
The column below the
temperature symbol in-
dicates the coolant temperat-
ure.
ASC intervention (OE)
ASC warning light quick-
flashes.
The ASC has detected a de-
323zStatus indicators

Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation Meaning
Lights up yellowThe
EWS
warning
appears on the
display. Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)
Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
Lights up red Temperature reading flashesCoolant temperature too high
( 27)
Lights up yellow Appears on the displayEngine electronics ( 28)
Flashes red Appears on the displayInsufficient engine oil pressure
( 28)
Shows accom-
panied by the
Oil
warning Engine-oil level too low ( 29)
Lights up red Appears on the displayInsufficient battery charge current
( 29)
Lights up Brake pads worn down to the wear
limit ( 30)
Lights up yellow Appears on the
display Rear light bulb defective ( 30)
325zStatus indicators

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. Symbol for fuel down to
reserve 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 ( 83) 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
327zStatus indicators

Rear wheelValue ValidM10 x 40 x 1.25Tighten in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 NmHandlebarsValue ValidFastener, handlebar adjuster to
bottom handlebar yoke
M8 A2-70 20 NmEngineType
Type, engine Transversely mounted, four-cylinder
four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward,
DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, four
valves per cylinder with cam followers, liquid
cooled cylinders and heads, integrated
coolant pump, electronic fuel injection,
integrated six-speed cassette gearbox,
dry-sump lubrication.
9142zTechnical data