Starting - BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual

Checking the rear brake pad
7
thickness ( 174).
Checking the front brake fluid
116
level ( 175).
Check the rear brake fluid level
( 176).
Checking coolant level
( 178).

Starting

z
Start the engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 116)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 118)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
In the case of cold start or un-
der cold temperatures: Pull
back clutch lever.
with M battery
The starting response may be
affected by low temperatures.
117)
Press starter button 1.
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
OE More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting".
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses to
start. (
Pre-Ride-Check
After switching on the ignition,
the instrument cluster performs a
test of the indicator and warning
lights – the so-called "Pre-Ride-
Check". Starting the engine be-
fore the test routine is completed
will cancel the remainder of the
routine.
NOTICE
212)