BMW R 1200 S Rider's Manual page 27

Have the malfunction cor-
rected as soon as possible
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine oil pressure
insufficient
General warning light
flashes in red.
Engine oil pressure sym-
bol is displayed.
The oil pressure in the lubri-
cating oil circuit is too low.
If the warning light lights up,
stop immediately and switch
off the engine.
The warning on insuf-
ficient engine oil pres-
sure is no substitute for the
function of an oil-level indica-
tor.The correct engine oil level
can only be checked at the oil
sight glass.
The cause of the warning on
insufficient engine oil pressure
can be an insufficient engine
oil level.
Checking engine oil level
( 86)
If oil level is too low:
Top up engine oil.
If the warning on insufficient
engine oil pressure appears
despite a correct engine oil
level:
In addition to an insuf-
ficient engine oil level,
other problems in the engine
can lead to the warning on in-
sufficient engine oil pressure.
Continuing to ride in these
cases can cause engine dam-
age.
If this warning appears, do
not continue to ride even
though the engine oil level
might be correct.
Do not continue driving.
Have the malfunction cor-
rected as soon as possible
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine oil level too low
Oil level symbol is dis-
play with CHECK OIL
warning.
The electronic oil level sensor
has detected a low engine oil
level.
The exact engine oil level can
only be determined by con-
ducting a check on the oil
sight glass. During the next
refueling stop:
Checking engine oil level
( 86)
If oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil
( 87)
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