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

Status indicators220
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)

Maintenance686
Engine oilChecking the engine oil
levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
The oil level depends on
the oil temperature. The
higher the temperature the
higher the oil level in the oil
tank.
Check the engine oil level
immediately after a longer
journey.c
After longer motorcycle
immobilisation periods,
oil can collect in the oil pan;
this must be pumped into the
oil tank before the reading is
taken. The engine oil must be
at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations
and therefore to incorrect oil fill
quantities.
To ensure that the correct en-
gine oil level is displayed, only
check the oil level after a long-
er trip.c
• With the motorcycle at oper-
ating temperature, hold it
vertically or place it on the
centre stand
OA, ensuring
that the ground is firm and
level.
• Let the engine run in neutral
for one minute.
• Switch off the ignition.
• Read off the oil level.
If you have a motorcycle
without a centre stand
OA,
obtain assistance from anoth-
er person when reading the oil
level.c1Display for engine oil level
• Read off the oil level from
engine oil level display1.
2Maximum engine oil level
3Minimum engine oil level

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Technical data
Fuel and lubricantsViscosity classes depending on outside temperature
0 °C – 30 °C SAE 30
20 °C – above 30 °C SAE 40
-15 °C – above 30 °C SAE 15 W-50
-15 °C – 30 °C SAE 15 W-40
-20 °C – 20 °C SAE 10 W-40
-20 °C – 10 °C SAE 10 W-30
-20 °C – above 30 °C SAE 10 W-X (X >
40)
below -30 °C – above 30 °C SAE 5 W-X (X > 40)
Oils with x >
40 are available from your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.
All engine oils supplied by BMW Motorrad are subject to regular BMW quality assurance checks.
Oil additives are not required and are not recommended.
It is not permitted to mix different engine oils.

Indexi150
CCare
Care products, 118
Chrome, 119
Paint, 119
Plastics, 119
Protective wax coating, 120
Radiator, 119
Rubber, 120
Touching up, 120
Washing the motorcycle, 118
Windscreen, 119
Cases
Adapting, 81
Adjusting the volume, 80
Closing, 79
Correct loading, 77
Fitting, 80
Key positions, 77
Opening, 78
Release levers, 77
Removing, 81
Catalytic converter, safety
information, 51Centre stand
Extending, 65
Folding in, 67
Checklist, 52
Clock
Adjusting, 14, 35
Display, 18
Clutch
Checking the fluid level, 93
Checking the function, 93
Fluid reservoir, 9
Coolant
Checking the level, 88
Filler aperture, 9
Temperature display, 18
Temperature warning, 22
Topping up, 89
Currency, 5
DDWA telltale light, 14EEngine, 132Engine electronics
Manipulation of the engine
electronics control unit, 51
Warning indicator, 23
Engine oil
Checking the oil level, 11, 86
Draining off, 88
Technical data, 132
Topping up, 87
Warning indicator for oil
pressure, 23
Engine, technical data, 127
ESA
Adjusting the shock
absorbers, 46
Adjusting the spring
preload, 47
Calling up settings, 46
Explanations, 45
Operation, 12
EWS
Display, 22
Explanations, 31