BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2004 Rider's Manual (in English)

219Status indicators
ABS warning light,
national-market
specification 1
ABS warning light,
national-market
specification 2
ABS warning light,
national-market
specification 3
Telltale light, right turn
indicator
Warning indicatorsWarnings are displayed by
means of symbols in the multi-
function display. In some
cases, an additional general
warning light lights up red or
yellow. A number of warnings
may be issued simultaneously.

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Overview
The following table lists the possible warnings and pages with additional information.

Light Symbol Meaning Explanations
Ignition key not authorised. (
b 22)
Low-beam headlight, high-beam
headlight, parking light or turn signal
lamp defective. (b 24)
Defective lamp. (b 24)
yellow Fuel reserve reached. (b 22)
yellow Fault in engine electronics. (b 23)
yellowRear light or brake light lamp
defective. (b 24)
red Coolant temperature too high. (b 22)
red Engine oil pressure too low. (b 23)

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red Battery is no longer being charged. (
b 24)
red Brake switch defective. (b 25)
1 flash per
second ABS starting-off test not completed. (b 25)
4 flashes per
second ABS self-diagnosis not completed. (b 26)
redRelay for ABS warning light
defective. (b 26)
red1 flash per
second ABS function not available. (b 26)
red4 flashes per
second ABS in residual braking function. (b 27)
1 red flash
per second1 flash per
second Insufficient brake fluid. (b 27)
4 red flashes
per second4 flashes per
second A number of ABS faults. (b 28) Light Symbol Meaning Explanations

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Electronic immobiliser
(EWS)
EWS symbol is
displayed.
The key being used is not
authorised for starting, or
communication between the
key and engine electronics is
disrupted.
• Remove any other vehicle
keys located near the igni-
tion key (
b 30)
.
• Use the replacement key.
• It is best to have the defec-
tive key replaced by an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer (
b 32).
Fuel reserve
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Fuel reserve symbol is
displayed and flashes
10 times.The fuel tank contains a fuel
reserve of a maximum of
4 litres. The Tripmaster indi-
cates the estimated residual
operating range (
b 34).
Lack of fuel could result
in the engine cutting out
unexpectedly and this could
therefore cause a dangerous
road situation.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.c
A lack of fuel could result
in misfiring and this in
turn could damage the catalyt-
ic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.c
•Refuel.
Coolant temperature
General warning light
lights up red.
Coolant temperature
indicator flashes 10 times.
Coolant temperature too high.
Continuing to ride when
the engine is overheated
could result in engine damage.
It is essential that the
measures given below are
observed.c
• Check coolant level, top up if
necessary.
• If possible, ride in the part-
load range to cool down the
engine.
• In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
on so that the radiator fan
continues to operate.

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Engine electronics
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Engine electronics
symbol is displayed.
Fault in the engine electronics.
In exceptional cases, the
engine stops and can no
longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in emergency
operating mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual
engine output is not available.
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Engine oil pressure
General warning light lights
up red.
Engine oil pressure symbol
is displayed.
Insufficient engine oil pressure.
The "engine oil pressure" warn-
ing indicates that there is no oil
pressure or that the oil pressure
in the lubricating oil circuit is too
low; under no circumstances is it
to be regarded as fulfilling the
function of an oil gauge. Once
the oil pressure has built up
1 – 2 seconds after the engine
start, the warning indicator must
go out.
If the "engine oil pressure" warn-
ing is displayed while the motor-
cycle is being ridden, take
account of the traffic situation
and:• Disengage the gear.
• Press the kill switch.
•Bring the motorcycle safely
to a halt.
• Check the engine oil level.
Alongside an insufficient
engine oil level, other
problems in the engine can
lead to the "engine oil pres-
sure" warning. Continuing to
ride in these cases can cause
engine damage.
If the "engine oil pressure"
warning is issued, do not con-
tinue to ride, even though the
engine oil level might be
correct.c
• Have the fault remedied by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.

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Battery charge current
General warning light
lights up red.
Battery charge current
symbol is displayed.
The battery is no longer being
charged. You can only con-
tinue to ride until the battery is
discharged.
A discharged battery
could result in the engine
cutting out unexpectedly and
this could therefore cause a
dangerous road situation.
If possible, do not continue to
ride.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Defective lamp
In the event of a lamp fail-
ure, there can be prob-
lems seeing and being seen.
Defective lamps should be
replaced as soon as possi-
ble.c
General warning light
lights up yellow.
Defective lamp symbol
with arrow pointing to the
rear is displayed.
Rear light or brake light lamp
defective.
• Replace bulbs (
b 108).
Defective lamp symbol
with arrow pointing to the
front is displayed.
Low-beam headlight, high-
beam headlight, parking light
or turn indicator defective.• Replace bulbs
(
b 106-110).
Defective lamp symbol
with two arrows is
displayed.
A combination of the lamp
defects described previously
has occurred.
• Replace bulbs
(b 106-110).

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ABS warning
indicators The ABS warning light is
shown in one of the following
three variants depending on
the country:
ABS warnings are indicated by
a combination of the general
warning light and the ABS
warning light. Both warning
lights can light up continuously
or flash once or 4 times per
second.
General warning light
General warning light
lights up red.
Brake switch defective or
incorrectly adjusted. BMW
Integral ABS detects the
driver’s request for braking by
the pressure build-up from the
brake lever. There may be an
unusual response from the
brake. You can continue to
ride. However, bear in mind
that the brake may respond in
a manner to which you are not
accustomed.
There is a defect in the
brake system that can
lead to abnormal braking effi-
ciency.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
ABS warning light
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
ABS function not available as
starting-off test (
b 58)
is not
complete.
You can continue to ride. To
prevent the wheels from
locking:
• Do not use emergency brak-
ing until the starting-off test
has been completed.
Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under braking.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c

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ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Only residual braking function
available in both brake cir-
cuits, as self-diagnosis (
b 54)

not complete.
You can continue to ride.
However, bear in mind that
neither the ABS function nor
the braking power assistance
is available before the self-
diagnosis has been
completed.
Without the ABS func-
tion, wheels could lock
under braking; without braking
power assistance, considera-
bly greater force is required to
brake.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c• When circumstances permit,
avoid pressing the brake
lever until the self-diagnosis
has been completed.
General warning light and
ABS warning light
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light lights
up.
The relay for control of the
ABS warning indicators is
defective. No ABS faults can
be displayed.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that any ABS
faults that might occur can no
longer be displayed. ABS warning display
does not function.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
ABS function (
b 71) unavaila-
ble in at least one brake
circuit.
You can continue to ride.
H o w e v e r , b e a r i n m i n d t h a t t h e
ABS function is not available.

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Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under braking.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
lights up red.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
Only residual braking function
(
b 71)
still available in at least
one brake circuit.
You can continue to ride.
However, bear in mind that
neither the ABS function nor
the braking power assistance
is available.Without the ABS func-
tion, the wheels could
lock under braking; without
braking power assistance,
considerably greater force is
required to brake.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
General warning light
flashes red once per
second.
ABS warning light flashes
once per second.
Fluid level in BMW Integral
ABS too low.This means the fluid level
for a wheel brake circuit
cannot be read from the
brake-fluid reservoirs.c
Among other things, the trig-
ger for this warning indicator
can be extremely worn brake
pads.
Worn brake pads can
considerably lengthen
the braking distance.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
Worn brake pads can
damage the brake discs.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c

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• Stop and check the thick-
ness of the brake pads (b 90-
91).
• Have worn brake pads
replaced as soon as possi-
ble by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
If the brake pad thickness is
sufficient:
• Check the following
functions:
– Ignition off, brake pressure
present at the brake levers.
– Brakes acting on both
wheels.
– Brake system leaktight, no
signs of brake fluid
escaping.If the functions are not shown:
There is a defect in the
brake system.
Do not continue to ride.c
If these functions are in order,
you can continue riding. How-
ever, bear in mind that a loss
of brake fluid that cannot be
detected might be the cause
of the warning.
There is a fault in the
brake system that can
lead to decreased braking
efficiency.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer. General warning light
flashes red 4 times per
second.
ABS warning light flashes
4 times per second.
There are two faults:
– Only residual braking func-
tion
(b 71) available in at
least one brake circuit, indi-
cated by the general warning
light lighting up and the ABS
warning light flashing 4 times
per second.
– Fluid level in the BMW Inte-
gral ABS is too low, indi-
cated by the general and
ABS warning lights flashing
once per second.
Please read the fault descrip-
tions listed later in this manual.