BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual page 30

shop, preferably an authorized
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BMW Motorrad retailer.
28 Engine in emergency-
operation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
The engine is in the emer-
gency operating mode. On-
ly reduced engine performance
may be available, which can lead
to danger driving situations, es-
pecially during passing maneu-
z
vers.
Adapt your driving style to
the possibly reduced engine
performance.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emergen-
cy operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en-
gine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Engine oil pressure
insufficient
Engine oil-pressure warning
light flashes.
The oil pressure in the lubricating
oil circuit is too low. Stop imme-
diately and switch off the engine.
The warning on insufficient
engine oil pressure is no
substitute for the function of
an oil-level indicator. The cor-
rect engine oil level can only be
checked on the oil dipstick.
Possible cause:
The engine oil level is too low.
Checking engine oil level
( 85)
If oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil (
Possible cause:
The engine oil pressure is insuffi-
cient.
Driving with insufficient en-
gine oil pressure can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue driving.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
86)