General Instructions - BMW R 1200GS Adventure Rider's Manual

General instructions

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Warnings
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WARNING
Using a smartphone during
the journey or while the en-
gine is running
Risk of accident
Always observe the relevant
road traffic regulations.
Do not use the smartphone
during the journey (apart from
z
applications that do not require
operation, e.g. making tele-
phone calls with the hands-free
system).
WARNING
Distraction from the road and
loss of control
Operating the integrated inform-
ation system and communication
devices while driving results in a
risk of accident
Operate those systems or
devices only when the traffic
situation allows for it.
If necessary, stop and operate
the systems or devices when
stationary.
Connectivity functions
Connectivity functions include
media, telephony and navigation.
Connectivity functions can
be used if the TFT display is
connected to a mobile end
device and a helmet (
For more information on the
Connectivity functions go
to bmw­motorrad.com/
connectivity
NOTICE
If the fuel tank is between the
mobile end device and the
TFT display, the Bluetooth
connection may be restricted.
BMW Motorrad recommends
storing the end device above
the fuel tank (e.g. in your jacket
pocket).
NOTICE
Depending on the mobile
end device, the scope of the
Connectivity functions may be
restricted.
BMW Motorrad
Connected App
The BMW Motorrad Connec-
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ted App contains usage and
vehicle information. For some
functions, such as navigation, the
app must be installed on the mo-
bile end device and connected
to the TFT display. The app is
used to start route guidance and
adjust the navigation.