BMW K 1600GTL Exclusive Rider's Manual page 34

An engine fault that can
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lead to severe consequen-
tial damage has been detected.
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Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly. Ride slowly, avoid acceler-
ating and overtaking.
If possible, have the motorcycle
picked up.
If you continue to ride be pre-
pared for unusual engine beha-
viour (low power, poor throttle
response, abrupt stalling, etc.).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
The oilcan symbol appears
on the display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. Check the engine-oil
level with the dipstick the next
time you stop to refuel:
Check engine oil level (
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil (
Insufficient battery charge
current
General warning light shows
red.
The battery symbol appears
on the display.
A discharged battery can
render various systems un-
available, for example the lights,
the engine or the ABS. This can
result in dangerous situations.
Do not continue your journey.
Battery is not being charged. If
you continue to ride the motor-
cycle the on-board electronics
will drain the battery.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator drive de-
fective.
Have the fault rectified as
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quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
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dealer.
On-board system voltage
low
The split battery symbol
appears on the display.
Generator power is only just suf-
ficient to supply all consumers
and charge the battery.
Possible cause:
Too many consumers switched
on. On-board system voltage
tends to drop particularly at low
engine rpm and when the engine
is idling.