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

Table of ContentsYou can also consult the in-
dex at the end of this Rider's
Manual if you want to find a
particular topic or item of in-
formation.
1 General instructions . . . 5
Overview . ................ 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . ............... 6
Equipment ............... 7
Technical data ........... 7
Currency . . ............... 7
2 General views . . . . . .... 9
General view, left side . . . 11
General view, right
side ..................... 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . 18
Headlight . .............. 19 3 Status indicators . . . . . 21
Multifunction display . . . . . 22
Warning and telltale
lights . . . . .
.............. 23
ABS warning light . . . . . . . 23
Telltale light, cruise
control
OE
................ 23
Function indicators . . . . . . 23
Warnings, general . . . . . . . 24
Warnings issued by the
tyre pressure monitoring
system (RDC)
OE
......... 32
ABS warnings . .......... 36
ASC warnings
OE
......... 38
4 Operation . . . .......... 41
Ignition switch and
steering lock . . .......... 43
Electronic immobiliser . . . 44
Hazard warning
flashers . . . .............. 45
Odometer and
tripmeters . .............. 46
Multifunction display . . . . . 47 Clock . . . . .
.............. 47
Tyre pressure control
RDC
OE
.................. 48
Residual range .......... 49
On-board computer
OE
... 49
Cruise-control
system
OE
............... 53
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . .............. 55
Grip heatingOE
........... 56
Seat heatingOE
.......... 57
Clutch . . . . .............. 58
Brakes . . . . .............. 59
Handlebars .............. 59
Lights . . . . . .............. 60
Headlight . .............. 61
Turn indicators .......... 62
Stowage compartment . . . 63
Automatic Stability Control
ASC
OE
.................. 64
Front and rear seats . . . . . 65
Helmet holder . .......... 68
Mirrors . . . . .............. 68
Windscreen . . . .......... 69

Instrument cluster1Speedometer
2 Warning and telltale
lights ( 23)
3 Multifunction display
4 Rev. counter
5 Telltale light, anti-theft
alarm (OE)
6 Adjuster, clock ( 47),
Display dimmer ( 47)
7 Control, odometer
( 46)
8 Sensor for instrument
cluster lighting
The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic
day and night switchover.
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Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 23
ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Telltale light, cruise
control
OE
..................... 23
Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings issued by the tyre
pressure monitoring system
(RDC)
OE
....................... 32
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ASC warnings
OE
.............. 38
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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)
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gree of instability at the rear
wheel and has intervened to
reduce torque. The warning
light flashes for one second
longer than ASC intervention
lasts. This affords the rider
visual feedback on control in-
tervention even after the crit-
ical situation has been dealt
with.Warnings, generalMode of presentation
General warnings are dis-
played by means of warning
lights or by texts and symbols
in the multifunction display.
In some cases, they are ac-
companied by the 'General'
warning light showing red or
yellow. If two or more warn-
ings occur at the same time,
all the appropriate warning
lights and warning symbols
appear.
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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)
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Mode of presentationMeaning
Appears on the
displayFront light bulb defective ( 30)
Lights up yellow Appears on the displayBulbs defective ( 31)
Flashes with tem-
perature reading Ice warning ( 31)
Appears on the
display, accom-
panied by the let-
ters
DWA
. Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak
( 31)
Lights up yellow Appears on the display, accom-
panied by the let-
ters
DWA
.Anti-theft alarm battery flat (OE)
( 32)
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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. 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
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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
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 Shows accompanied by
the
Oil
warning
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively
low oil level. Dipping the oil with the dip-
stick is the only way of ascer-
taining the exact engine-oil
level. The next time you stop
for fuel:
Checking engine oil level
( 103)
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil
( 105)
The oil sensor might be
defective if the "Check oil
level" message appears even
though a check with the
dipstick reveals 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,
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Replacing low-beam and
high-beam headlight bulb
( 119)
Replacing parking-light
bulbs ( 122)
Replacing front turn indicat-
or bulbs ( 125)
Bulbs defective General warning light
lights up yellow.
Defective bulb symbol
with two arrows appears
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
flashes with the
temperature reading.
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 Battery symbol appears
on the display, accom-
panied by the letters
DWA
.
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.
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