BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 50

Switching on ignition
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Insert the key in the ignition
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switch and turn to position 1.
Side lights and all function cir-
cuits are switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed
( 99)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed (
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed ( 101)
Switching off ignition
Turn the ignition key to posi-
tion 1.
When the ignition is switched
off, the instrument cluster re-
mains switched on for a short
time and displays any existing
fault messages.
Handlebars not locked.
100)
Electrically powered accessor-
ies remain operational for a lim-
ited period of time.
The battery can be recharged
via the socket.
Key can be removed.
with daytime running light
The daytime running light goes
out soon after the ignition is
switched off.
with LED auxiliary headlights
The LED auxiliary headlights
go out soon after the ignition is
switched off.
Electronic immobiliser
EWS
The electronic design of the
motorcycle allows it to access
data stored in the ignition key
by means of a ring antenna loc-
ated in the ignition switch/steer-
ing lock. The engine control unit
will not permit the engine to be
started unless the key is identi-
fied as "authorised".
NOTICE
A spare key attached to the
same ring as the ignition key
used to start the engine could
OE
OA