BMW K 1300 S Rider's Manual page 32

Engine symbol appears on
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the display.
The engine is in the emer-
30
gency operating mode. Un-
usual engine response is a possi-
bility.
Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
Possible cause:
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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 emer-
gency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en-
gine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an au-
thorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Engine oil pressure low
General warning light
flashes red.
Oil-can symbol appears on
the display.
The oil pressure in the lubricating
oil circuit is too low. If the warn-
ing light lights up, stop immedi-
ately and switch off the engine.
The warning on insufficient
engine oil pressure is
no substitute for the function
of an oil-level indicator. The
correct engine oil level can only
be checked on the oil level
indicator.
Possible cause:
The engine oil level is too low.
Checking engine oil level
( 81).
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 at an au-
thorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Battery charge current
insufficient
General warning light shows
red.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
A discharged battery leads
to the failure of various mo-
torcycle systems, e.g. lighting,
82).
engine or ABS. This can result in
dangerous driving situations.