BMW K1600GTL Rider's Manual page 38

The engine is running in
3
emergency operating mode.
Unusual engine response is a
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possibility.
Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
If you continue to ride be pre-
pared for unusual engine beha-
viour (low power, poor throttle
response, abrupt stalling, etc.).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
z
dealer.
Severe engine fault
The engine symbol flashes.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a severe fault.
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.
If you continue to ride be pre-
pared for unusual engine beha-
viour (low power, poor throttle
response, abrupt stalling, etc.).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
The oilcan symbol appears
on the display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. Check the engine-oil
level with the dipstick the next
time you stop to refuel:
Check engine oil level (
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil (
Insufficient battery charge
current
General warning light shows
red.
The battery symbol appears
on the display.
A discharged battery can
render various systems un-
available, for example the lights,
the engine or the ABS. This can
result in dangerous situations.
Do not continue your journey.
Battery is not being charged. If
you continue to ride the motor-
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