Emergency On/Off Switch; Heated Handlebar Grips - BMW 2012 R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Emergency ON/OFF
4
switch
48
z
1 Emergency ON/OFF
switch
Operating the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding
can cause the rear wheel to lock
and thus cause a fall.
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.
The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the

emergency ON/OFF switch.

a Operating position
b Engine switched off.
The engine can only be
started in the operating
position.

Heated handlebar grips

with heated handlebar grips
Operating heated
handlebar grips
Start engine.
The heated hand grips op-
tion can only be activated
when the engine is running.
The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
heated hand grips can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the battery is
inadequately charged, the heated
hand grips are switched off to
ensure starting capability.
OE
Select desired heating level
with switch 1.