BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 31

Electronic immobilizer is
active
General warning light shows
red.
EWS!
is displayed.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-
rized for starting, or communica-
tion between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove other ignition keys
located on the ignition key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light
flashes red.
The coolant temperature display
flashes.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated en-
gine.
Engine damage
Be sure to observe the mea-
sures listed below.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, continue driving
in the part-load range to cool
down the engine.
Should the coolant temperature
frequently be too high, have
the fault rectified as quickly
as possible by an authorized
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
Engine electronics warning
light lights up.
WARNING
Unusual handling when en-
gine is no emergency operat-
ing mode.
Accident hazard
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly.
Avoid rapid acceleration and
passing maneuvers.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has diag-
nosed a fault. The engine is run-
ning in the emergency-operation
mode. In exceptional cases, the
engine stops and can no longer
be started.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en-
gine output and speed range
may not be available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
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