Starting - BMW R 1250RS Rider's Manual

Check the rear brake fluid level
( 162).
Checking coolant level
( 163).

Starting

Start the engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 123)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 124)
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 125)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
In the case of cold start or un-
der cold temperatures: Pull
back clutch lever.
Press the starter button 1.
NOTICE
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting".
Engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the
troubleshooting table in the
Technical Data chapter may
provide assistance (
Pre-Ride-Check
After the ignition is turned on,
the instrument cluster performs
a test of the instrument dials and
the indicator and warning lights
– this is the "Pre-Ride-Check".
Starting the engine before the
test routine is completed will
cancel the remainder of the rou-
tine.
Phase 1
All indicator and warning lights
are switched on.
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