BMW K1600GTL Rider's Manual page 51

The vehicle cannot be star-
ted or the central locking
system locked or unlocked if the
radio-operated key is not within
range (e.g. key inside one of the
cases or the topcase).
If the key is taken out of range
the ignition is switched off after
approximately 1.5 minutes, but
the central locking system is not
locked.
It is advisable to keep the radio-
operated key on your person
(e.g. in a jacket pocket) and to
have the emergency key with
you as an alternative.
Range of the Keyless
Ride radio-operated key
approx. 1 m
Lock the handlebars
Handlebars turned to the right or
left full-lock position.
Radio-operated key is within
range.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface
of the ground will determine
whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right.
However, the motorcycle is more
stable on a level surface with the
handlebars turned to the left than
with the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Press and hold down button 1.
The steering lock engages with
an audible click.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Short-press button 1 to disen-
gage the steering lock.
Switching on ignition
Radio-operated key is within
range.
There are two ways of activat-
ing the ignition:
Version 1
Short-press button 1.
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