coolant temperature BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S 2005 Rider's Manual (in English)

Coolant temperature
The horizontal bars
below the temperature
symbol indicate the coolant
temperature.
Warnings, generalMode of presentation
General warnings are dis-
played by means of plain-text
messages and symbols in the
multifunction display. In some
cases, they are accompan-
ied by the 'General' warning
light showing red or yellow.
Two or more warnings can be
issued at the same time.
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Warnings, overview
Mode of presentation Meaning
Lights up yellow
EWS!
warning
appears on the
display Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)
Lights up yellow
FUEL!
warning
appears on the
display Fuel down to reserve ( 24)
Lights up red Coolant temperature too high ( 24)
Lights up yellow Appears on the displayEngine electronics ( 25)
Lights up red Appears on the displayInsufficient engine oil pressure
( 25)
Lights up red Appears on the displayInsufficient battery charge current
( 26)
Lights up yellow
LAMPR!
warning
appears on the
display Rear light bulb defective ( 26)
LAMPF!
warning
appears on the
display Front light bulb defective ( 26)
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Electronic immobiliser act-
iveGeneral warning light
lights up yellow.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.
FUEL!
warning appears on
the display. Lack of fuel can result
in the engine misfiring
and cutting out unexpec-
tedly. Misfiring can damage
the catalytic converter; a haz-
ardous situation can result if
the engine cuts out unexpec-
tedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
The Tripmaster calcu-
lates the residual oper-
ating range and shows this
estimated figure on the dis-
play.
The fuel tank contains no
more than the reserve quant-
ity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
4l
Refuelling ( 76) Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light
lights up red.
Coolant temperature in-
dicator flashes 10 times.
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.
You can continue to ride,
but ride in the part-load
range to cool down the en-
gine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
on so that the radiator fan
continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon
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A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
Anti-theft alarm, 17
B
BatteryCharging battery when
connected, 120
Charging the battery when
disconnected, 121
Installation, 122
Removal, 121
Warning, battery charge
current, 26
Brake fluid Checking level, front, 97
Checking level, rear, 98
Brake pads Checking front, 95
Checking rear, 96
Brakes Technical data, 138
Breakdown assistance kit, 89 Bulbs
General instructions, 112
Replacing brake-light
bulbs, 116
Replacing front turn
indicator bulb, 117
Replacing high-beam
headlight bulb, 114
Replacing low-beam
headlight bulb, 112
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 115
Replacing rear light
bulbs, 116
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulb, 117
Technical data, 140
Warning, bulb failure, 26, 27
C
Case Adapting, 89
Adjusting, 86
Closing, 86
Installing, 88 Opening, 86
Removing, 87
Clock, 20 Adjusting, 17, 44
Clutch Fluid reservoir, 11, 13
Technical data, 136
Confirmation of maintenance work, 147
Coolant Temperature gauge, 21
Warning, coolant temperat-
ure, 24
E
Electrics Technical data, 139
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 45
Engine Technical data, 134
Temperature gauge, 20
Warning, engine electron-
ics, 25
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