BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 67

Switching on the ignition
• See the notes on the electronic
immobilizer (EWS) (
– Move the kill switch 1 to the
run position A
• Ignition switch in the
U
position
– Predrive check is performed
– ABS self-diagnosis is
performed
OE
ABS self-diagnosis is not
performed unless both brake
levers are in their fully re-
leased positions.
Only the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available until
self-diagnosis is completed
( 85).
b
B
1
30)
b
Before you start
A
B
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch lever
released and both brake levers
released.
Self-diagnosis cannot be per-
formed if you do not follow this
procedure.
When self-diagnosis com-
pletes, apply the brakes, disen-
gage the clutch, and start the
engine.
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