coolant BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R 2007 Rider's Manual (in English)

Standard status
indicatorsMultifunction display1Clock ( 46)
2 Gear ( 22)
3 Coolant temperature
( 22)
4 Odometer and tripmeters
( 47)
5 Fuel capacity ( 22)
Telltale lights1Flashing turn indicators, left
2 High-beam headlight
3 Idle
4 Flashing turn indicators,
rightFuel capacity
The horizontal bars below
the fuel-pump symbol in-
dicate the remaining quantity of
fuel.
When the fuel in the tank is
topped up the gauge briefly
shows the original level, before
the reading is updated.
Gear
The gear engaged or
N
for neutral appears on the
display.
If no gear is engaged, the
'neutral' telltale light also
lights up.
Coolant temperature
The horizontal bars below
the temperature symbol
indicate the coolant temperature.
Service-due indicatorIf the next service is due in less
than one month, the date for the
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Warnings, overviewMeaning
Lights up yellow
EWS !
appears on
the display. Electronic immobiliser active ( 26)
Lights up yellow
FUEL !
appears
on the display. Fuel down to reserve ( 26)
Lights up red Temperature read- ing flashesCoolant temperature too high ( 26)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- playEngine in emergency-operation mode
( 26)
Flashes red Appears on the dis- playInsufficient engine oil pressure ( 27)
Lights up red Appears on the dis- playInsufficient battery charge current
( 27)
Lights up yellow
LAMPR !
appears
on the display. Rear light bulb defective ( 28)
LAMPF !
appears
on the display. Front light bulb defective ( 28)
Lights up yellow
LAMPS !
appears
on the display. Bulbs defective ( 28)
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Electronic immobiliser activeGeneral warning light shows
yellow.EWS !
appears on the display.
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or commu-
nication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted. Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the igni-
tion key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve General warning light shows
yellow.
FUEL !
appears on the display.
Lack of fuel can result in
the engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-
firing can damage the catalytic
converter; a hazardous situation can result if the engine cuts out
unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
≥ 4l
Refuelling ( 79)
Coolant temperature too high General warning light shows
red.
The temperature reading
flashes.
Continuing to ride when the
engine is overheated could
result in engine damage.
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 ignition
switched on so that the radiat-
or fan continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature is
frequently too high, have the
fault rectified as soon as pos-
sible by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is running in
emergency operating mode.
Engine power might be reduced
and this can cause hazardous
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A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABSSelf-diagnosis, 74
Warning, 31
Anti-theft alarm, 18 Warning, 42
ASC Self-diagnosis, 74
Switching off, 58
Switching on, 58
Warning, 35
B
Battery Battery compartment, 13, 128
Charging battery when
connected, 127
Charging battery when
disconnected, 128
Installation, 129
Removal, 129
Technical data, 146
Warning for battery charge
current, 27 Brake fluid
Checking level, front, 13, 103
Checking level, rear, 13, 104
Brake pads Checking front, 102
Checking rear, 103
Running in, 75
Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever, 59
Checking operation, 101
Technical data, 143
Bulbs General instructions, 118
Replacing brake-light bulb, 122
Replacing front turn indicator
bulbs, 124
Replacing high-beam headlight
bulb, 118
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 118
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 120
Replacing rear light bulb, 122
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulbs, 124 Technical data, 147
Warning for bulb failure, 28
C
Case Adapting, 95
Adjusting, 93
Closing, 92
Installing, 94
Opening, 92
Removing, 93
Checklist, 72
Clock Adjusting, 46
Clutch Adjusting clutch lever, 59
Checking level, 11, 105
Checking operation, 105
Technical data, 141
Confirmation of maintenance work, 154
Coolant Temperature gauge, 22
Warning, 26
Currency, 7
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