BMW R 18 B 2021 Rider's Manual page 106

100 RIDING
To ensure rapid operational readiness
of the catalytic converter, the idle
speed is briefly increased after the engine
starts.
To ensure starting capability at high
engine temperatures, the idle speed is
briefly increased after the engine starts.
Press starter button 1.
The starting procedure is automati-
cally canceled if the battery voltage is
too low. Recharge the battery before you
attempt to start the engine again, or use
jump-starting.
More detailed information can be found in
the Maintenance chapter under Jump-start-
ing.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting chart if the
engine refuses to start. (
Pre-Ride-Check
After switching on the ignition, the instru-
ment cluster performs a test of the indicator
and warning lights – what we call the "Pre-
Ride-Check". Starting the engine before the
test is completed will cancel the remainder
of the test.
Phase 1
All indicator and warning lights are
switched on. After a longer standstill of
the vehicle, an animation is displayed
during the system start.
Phase 2
Phase 3
If one of the indicator and warning lights has
not been switched on:
ABS self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine determines
whether BMW Motorrad fully integral ABS is
ready for operation. The self-diagnosis starts
automatically when you start the ignition.
Phase 1
Phase 2
ABS self-diagnosis completed
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The general warning light switches from
red to yellow.
All switched-on indicator and warning
lights are switched off one after the other
in reverse order.
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as
possible at a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking system components capable of
diagnosis while vehicle is at a standstill.
flashes.
Check wheel speed sensors while riding
off.
flashes.
The ABS indicator and warning light goes
out.
ABS self-diagnosis not completed
The ABS function is not available, as the
self-diagnosis function has not been com-
pleted. (To check wheel speed sensors,
the motorcycle must reach a minimum
speed with engine running: min 3 mph
(min 5 km/h))