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Starting
Start engine
Emergency ON/OFF switch in
run position a.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
(
67)
with BMW Motorrad Integral
OE
ABS II
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
68)
with Automatic Stability Con-
OE
trol
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
68)
Engage neutral or pull clutch
with gear engaged.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off if
it is started with the transmission
in neutral and then a gear is en-
gaged before retracting the side
stand.
During cold starting and at
low temperatures:pull in clutch
lever and operate throttle grip
somewhat.
Press starter button 1.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. (
130)
Pre-ride check
The instrument cluster runs a
test of the 'General' warning light
when the ignition is switched on:
this is the "Pre-Ride-Check The
test is aborted if the engine is
started before it is completed.
Phase 1
The general warning light
lights up red.
CHECK!
is indicated.
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