Electronic Immobiliser; (Ews); Electronic Immobiliser (Ews) - BMW R 1200 GS 2005 Rider's Manual

tional for a limited period
of time.
The battery can be
recharged via the on-board
socket.
Locking the handlebars
If the motorcycle is on
the side stand, the sur-
face of the ground will de-
termine whether it is better to
turn the handlebars to the left
or right. However, the motor-
cycle is more stable on a level
surface with the handlebars
turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to
set the steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to the
full left or right lock position.
Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handle-
bars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all func-
tion circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliser

(EWS)

Protection against theft
The electronic immobiliser
helps protect your motorcycle
from theft, and this enhanced
security is at your disposal
without any need for you to
set parameters or activate ad-
ditional systems. The engine
of a motorcycle fitted with this
electronic immobiliser can be
started only with the keys that
belong to the vehicle. You
can also have your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer bar in-
dividual keys, for example if a
particular key goes missing.
The engine cannot be star-
ted with a key that has been
barred.
In-key electronics
An electronic component is
integrated into each of your
keys. The motorcycle's elec-
tronics exchange certain con-
tinuously changing signals
with the electronics in the
key; these signals are spe-
cific to your motorcycle and
they are transmitted via the
ring aerial in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
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