Lamps - BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

Lamps

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General instructions
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A warning appears in the multi-
function display if a bulb is de-
fective. If the brake or rear light
fails, the symbol is accompanied
by the 'General' warning light,
which lights up yellow. If the tail
light fails the second filament
of the brake light shines at re-
duced brightness to double as a
tail light. Even though you have
this substitute tail light, the indi-
z
cators in the display tell you that
a bulb defect has occurred.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
The bulb is pressurized and
can cause injury if dam-
aged.
Wear eye and hand protection
when replacing bulbs.
An overview of the bulb
types installed in your mo-
torcycle is provided in the chap-
ter "Technical Data".
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam bulb
The alignment of the
connector, the spring
strap and the bulb may differ
from that shown in the following
illustrations.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
Remove cover 1 for high-beam
headlight or covers 2 for low-
beam headlight.
Disconnect plug 3.