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

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.
218zGeneral views

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,
329zStatus indicators

Anti-theft alarm battery flat
(OE)General warning light
lights up yellow.
Battery symbol appears
on the display, accom-
panied by the letters
DWA
.
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.
Warnings issued by
the tyre pressure
monitoring system
(RDC)
OE
Display mode for RDC
warnings
The tyre pressure for the front
wheel 3and the tyre pressure
for the rear wheel 2appear in
the top line of the display, ac-
companied by warning sym-
bol 1. The critical tyre pres-
sure flashes.
If the critical value is close to
the limit of the permissible tol- erance range, the reading is
accompanied by the 'Gen-
eral' warning light showing
yellow. If the tyre pressure re-
gistered by the sensor is out-
side the permissible tolerance
range, the 'General' warning
light flashes red.
If the motorcycle
does not have an
on-board computer this
reading appears where the
odometer reading is normally
displayed.
332zStatus indicators

Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation Meaning
Lights up yellowThe critical tyre
pressure flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of per-
mitted tolerance ( 34)
Flashes red The critical tyre
pressure flashes Tyre pressure outside permitted tol-
erance ( 34)
--
or
-- --
ap-
pears on the dis-
play. Signal transmission disrupted
( 35)
Lights up yellow Indicated by--
or
-- --
Sensor defective or system error
( 35)
Lights up yellow Indicated by the letters
RDC
ap-
pearing on the
display. Tyre-pressure sensor battery weak
( 36)
333zStatus indicators

authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Signal transmission
disrupted--
or
-- --
appears on the
display.
The motorcycle has not
yet accelerated past the
threshold of approximately
30 km/h. The RDC sensors
do not start transmitting
signals until the motorcycle
reaches a speed above this
threshold ( 85).
Increase speed above this
threshold observe the RDC
readings. Assume that a
permanent fault has not oc-
curred unless the 'General'
warning light comes on to
accompany the symptoms.
Under these circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Wireless communication with
the RDC sensors has been
disrupted. Possible causes
include radio-communication
systems operating in the vi-
cinity and interfering with the
link between the RDC control
unit and the sensors. Move to another location
and observe the RDC read-
ings. Assume that a per-
manent fault has not oc-
curred unless the 'General'
warning light comes on to
accompany the symptoms.
Under these circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer. Sensor defective or system
error
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Indicated by
--
or
--
--
.
Motorcycle is fitted with
tyres not equipped with RDC
sensors. Fit wheels and tyres
equipped with RDC
sensors.
One or two RDC sensors
have failed. Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
A system error has occurred. Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
335zStatus indicators

Tyre-pressure sensor
battery weakGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.
Indicated by the letters
RDC
appearing on the
display.
This error message
appears only briefly
after the pre-ride check
completes.
The integral battery in the
tyre-pressure sensor has lost
a significant proportion of its
original capacity. There is no
assurance of how long the
tyre pressure control system
can remain operational.
Seek the advice of a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
ABS warningsMode of presentation
ABS warnings are indic-
ated by the ABS warning
light. The warning light can
show continuously or flash.
The way in which the ABS
warning light indicates status
can differ in some countries.
Possible national variant.
336zStatus indicators

Self-diagnosis not
completedABS warning light
flashes.
The ABS function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel
sensors to be tested. Pull away slowly. Bear in
mind that the ABS function
is not available until self-
diagnosis has completed.
ABS fault ABS warning light ON.
The ABS control unit has de-
tected a fault. The ABS func-
tion is not available. You can continue to ride.
Bear in mind that the ABS
function is not available.
Bear in mind the more de- tailed information on situ-
ations that can lead to an
ABS fault ( 89).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
ASC warnings
OE
Mode of presentation ASC warnings are indic-
ated by the ASC warn-
ing light. The ASC warning
light can show continuously
or flash.
338zStatus indicators

Reset average
consumptionRepeatedly press BC but-
ton1until the average fuel
consumption appears in the
display.
Press and hold down the
BC button until the reading
changes ("RESET").
The display shows
"--.- l/100 km".
Oil levelThe "Oil" reading gives you
an indication of the engine
oil level. You can call up this
reading only when the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
The preconditions for auto-
matic registration of the oil
level are as follows:
Engine idling for at least 30
seconds.
Engine at operating temper-
ature.
Make sure the motorcycle is
upright. The readings mean:
Oil level is correct
Check the oil level with
the dipstick the next time
you stop for fuel. If you call
up another reading on the on-
board computer, this symbol
remains visible beside the
BC
line.
Oil level cannot be
measured (conditions as
stated above not satisfied).
The most recently measured
level is displayed for 5
seconds when you next
switch on the ignition.
The oil sensor might be
defective if the "Check
oil level" message reappears
even though a check with the
dipstick reveals that the oil
level is correct. In this case,
452zOperation

ANormal operating posi-
tion (run)
B Engine switched off.
You cannot start the
engine unless the kill
switch is in the run position.
Grip heating
OE
1 Grip heating switch
The handlebar grips have
two-stage heating. Grip
heating can be activated only
when the engine is running. If
the motorcycle is fitted with
an optional-extra on-board
computer, the first-stage
heating adjusts to the air
temperature measured by the
temperature sensor. The increase in power
consumption caused by
the grip heating can drain the battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the charge
level is low, grip heating is
switched off to ensure the
battery's starting capability.
2
Heating off.
3 50% heat output, adap-
ted to suit air temperat-
ure if the motorcycle if
fitted with an optional-
extra on-board computer
(one dot visible).
4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible)
456zOperation

Check that the 'General'
warning light comes on, and
that it lights up yellow and
then red.Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.ABS self-diagnosisBMW Motorrad Integral ABS
performs self-diagnosis to
ensure its operability. Self-
diagnosis is performed auto-
matically when you switch
on the ignition. The motor-
cycle has to move forward at
a speed above 5 km/h for the
wheel sensors to be tested.
Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-
compatible system
components with the
motorcycle at a standstill. ABS warning light
flashes.
Possible national variant
of the ABS warning light.
Phase 2 Test of the wheel sensors
as the motorcycle pulls
away from rest. ABS warning light
flashes.
Possible national variant
of the ABS warning light.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an indicator showing an
ABS fault appears when ABS
self-diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride.
Bear in mind that neither
the ABS function nor the integral braking function is
available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
ASC self-diagnosis
OE
BMW Motorrad ASC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its
operability. Self-diagnosis
is performed automatically
when you switch on the igni-
tion. The engine must be run-
ning and the motorcycle must
reach a speed of at least 5
km/h in order for ASC self-
diagnosis to complete.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-
compatible system
components with the
motorcycle at a standstill.
580zRiding