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ESA fault
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
ESA!
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The ESA control unit has detec-
ted a fault. In this condition, the
motorcycle has too much damp-
ing and is uncomfortable to drive,
especially on roads in poor con-
dition.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel down
to reserve shows.
Lack of fuel can cause the
engine to run irregularly or
die (risk of accident) and result
in damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Refuelling (
88).
Severe fault in the engine
control unit
General warning light
flashes yellow.
The engine symbol flashes.
The engine is running in
emergency operating mode.
A risk of damaging the engine
cannot be precluded.
Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly: Ride slowly, avoid acceler-
ating and overtaking.
If possible, have the motorcycle
brought in and the fault rectified
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which may cause
severe secondary faults. The en-
gine is in emergency-operation
mode.
It is possible to continue to ride
but not recommended.
Avoid high load and rpm
ranges if possible.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
The oil-can symbol appears
on the display.
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