Table Of Contents - BMW F 750 GS Rider's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents4
General Instructions8
Quick And Easy Reference10
Abbreviations And Symbols10
Equipment11
Technical Data11
Currency12
Additional Sources Of Information12
Data Memory12
Personal Reference13
Data Protection Rights13
Legal Requirements For The Disclosure Of Data14
Operating Data In The Vehicle14
Data Input And Data Transfer In The Vehicle15
Incorporation Of Mobile Devices16
Services Of The Vehicle Manufacturer16
Intelligent Emergency Call System17
Services From Other Providers17
Principle17
Legal Basis17
Sim Card18
Improving Quality18
Location Determination18
Log Data Of Emergency Calls18
Automatic Emergency Call19
Sent Information19
Data Storage19
Information On Personal Data20
General Views22
Left Side24
Right Side25
Underneath The Seat26
Multifunction Switch, Left27
Multifunction Switch, Right28
Instrument Cluster30
Instrument Cluster With Connectivity31
Status Indicators32
Overview, Displays34
Indicator And Warning Lights34
Multifunction Display35
Warning Indicators36
Mode Of Presentation36
Warnings, Overview37
Ambient Temperature40
Outside Temperature Warning40
Risk Of Black Ice Also Applicable At Over 3 °C40
Electronic Immobiliser Active41
Radio-Operated Key Out Of Range41
Replace The Battery Of Radio-Operated Key41
Vehicle Voltage Too Low42
Coolant Temperature Too High42
Failure Of The Vehicle Systems42
Riding With Overheated Engine42
Drive Malfunction43
Engine In Emergency-Operation Mode43
Unusual Ride Characteristic When Engine Running In Emergency-Operation43
Engine Warning44
Engine Control Failed44
Bulb Faulty44
Engine Damage When Running In Emergency-Operation Mode44
Anti-Theft Alarm Battery Weak45
Anti-Theft Alarm Battery Flat45
Tyre Pressure45
Vehicle Overlooked In Traffic Due To Failure Of Lights On Vehicle45
Tyre Pressure In Limit Range Of The Permitted Tolerance46
Tyre Pressure Outside The Permitted Tolerance47
Sensor Faulty Or System Fault47
Transmission Fault48
Battery For Tyre Pressure Sensor Weak48
Abs Self-Diagnosis Not Completed49
Abs Fault49
Dtc Intervention50
Dtc Self-Diagnosis Not Completed50
Dtc Switched Off50
Dtc Fault50
Fuel Reserve51
Service-Due Indicator51
Irregular Engine Operation Or Engine Shutdown Due To Lack Of Fuel51
Emergency Call Fault52
Emergency Call Display52
Recommendation To Upshift54
Overview, Displays With Connectivity55
Indicator And Warning Lights With Connectivity55
Tft Display In Pure Ride View56
Tft Display In Menu View57
Indicator Lights With Connectivity58
Check Control Display58
Values Display58
Colour Of The Symbol58
Check Control Dialogue59
Replacing Battery Of Radio-Operated Key65
Voltage Of The Vehicle Electrical System Too Low65
Voltage Of The Vehicle Electrical System Critical66
Charging Voltage Critical66
Serious Drive Malfunction69
Severe Fault In The Engine Control70
Tyre Pressure Close To Limit Of Permitted Tolerance72
Tyre Pressure Outside Permitted Tolerance72
Drop Sensor Defective74
Emergency Call Function Restricted75
Side Stand Monitoring Is Faulty75
Abs Self-Diagnosis Not Ompleted75
Abs Failed76
Abs Pro Failed76
Dtc Restricted77
Damaged Components77
D­esa Fault78
Fuel Down To Reserve78
Irregular Engine Operation Or Shutdown Due To Lack Of Fuel78
Gear Not Taught79
Hazard Warning Lights System Is Switched On79
Service Due80
Service-Due Date Has Passed80
Operation82
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock84
Keys84
Lock The Handlebars84
Switching On Ignition84
Ignition With Keyless Ride85
Switching Off Ignition85
Lock The Handlebars Requirement86
Switching On Ignition Requirement86
Switching Off Ignition Requirement87
Battery Of Radio-Operated Key Is Empty Or Loss Of Radio-Operated Key87
Replacing Battery Of Radio-Operated Key Requirement88
Unsuitable Or Incorrectly Inserted Batteries88
Electronic Immobiliser Ews89
Intelligent Emergency Call90
Operation Of The Kill Switch While Riding90
Emergency-Off Switch (Kill Switch)90
Language For Emergency Call91
Manual Emergency Call Requirement91
Emergency Call In The Event Of A Light Fall92
Emergency Call In The Event Of A Severe Fall93
Low-Beam Headlight And Sidelights93
High-Beam Headlight And Headlight Flasher94
Headlight Courtesy Delay Feature94
Parking Lights94
Manual Daytime Riding Light Requirement95
Switching On The Daytime Riding Light In The Dark95
Automatic Daytime Riding Light96
Manual Operation Of Light When Automatic System Is Switched On96
Operating Hazard Warning Flashers97
Operating Turn Indicators97
Hazard Warning Lights97
Comfort Turn Indicator98
Selecting Reading At Top98
Selecting Reading At Bottom99
Resetting Trip Recorder99
Resetting Average Values99
Resetting The Riding Time100
Selecting Setup Requirement100
Exiting Setup Requirement101
Date And Time102
Setting The Clock Requirement102
Setting The Date Requirement102
Adjusting Brightness Of Backlighting In Instrument Cluster Requirement103
General Settings In The Multifunction Display103
Setting Units Requirement104
Resetting Setup105
Switching Off Dtc105
Traction Control (Dtc)105
Switching On Dtc106
Possible Settings106
Electronic Suspension Adjustment (D­esa)106
Viewing Suspension Settings107
Adjusting Suspension107
Using Riding Modes109
Standard109
Riding-Mode Preselection109
Configuring Riding-Mode Preselection110
Selecting Riding Mode110
Activation Of Off-Road Mode When Riding On-Road111
Adaptive Cruise Control113
Display When Adjusting Settings113
Switching On Adaptive Cruise Control Requirement113
Setting Road Speed113
Accelerating114
Decelerating114
Deactivating Adaptive Cruise Control114
Resuming Former Cruising Speed115
Switching Off Adaptive Cruise Control115
Activation115
Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)115
Alarm Signal116
Light Signals Issued By The Dwa Led117
Deactivation117
Adjusting The Alarm System118
Possibilities For Adjustment118
Default Settings119
Switching Specified-Pressure Warning On Or Off119
Operating Heated Handlebar Grips119
Tyre Pressure Control (Rdc)119
Removing Seat Requirement121
Installing Seat121
Tft Display122
General Notes124
Warnings124
Connectivity Functions124
Bmw Motorrad Connected App124
Controls125
Multi-Controller Functions125
Menu Rocker Button Functions126
Operating Instructions In Main Menu126
Short/Long-Press The Top Section Of Menu Button126
Short/Long-Press The Bottom Section Of The Menu Button126
Operating Instructions In Submenus127
Meaning Of The Operating Instructions127
Display Pure Ride View127
Switching Functions On And Off127
Calling Up Menu128
Move The Cursor In Lists128
Confirming Selection128
Call Up The Last Menu Used129
Change Of Operating Focus129
System Status Displays129
Changing Display For Driver Info. Status Line Requirement129
Selecting Content Of The Driver Info. Status Line130
Pure Ride View131
Adjust Settings131
Switching Speed Limit Info On Or Off Requirement131
Rev. Counter131
General Settings132
Range132
Adjusting Volume132
Setting The Date132
Set Date Format133
Switching Gps Synchronisation On Or Off133
Setting Units Of Measurement133
Adjusting Brightness133
Bluetooth134
Resetting All Settings134
Short-Range Wireless Technology134
Pairing134
Connect Mobile Device135
Connect Rider's And Passenger's Helmet136
Deleting Connections136
My Vehicle137
Start Screen137
Operating Instructions138
Scrolling Through Menu Screens138
On-Board Computer And Trip Computer138
Service Requirements138
On-Board Computer140
Navigation140
Resetting On-Board Computer140
Resetting Trip Computer140
Precondition141
Entering Destination Address141
Selecting Destination From Recent Destinations141
Selecting Destination From Favourites141
Media142
Entering Special Destinations142
Setting Route Criteria142
Switching Spoken Instructions On Or Off142
Telephone143
Control Music Playback143
Telephone Calls143
Display Software Version144
Display License Information144
Phone Calls With Multiple Participants144
Telephone Data144
Adjustment146
Adjusting Mirrors148
Adjusting Mirror Arm148
Headlight Adjustment For Right- Or Left-Hand Traffic148
Headlight Beam Throw And Spring Preload148
Adjusting Headlight Beam Throw149
Adjusting Windscreen Requirement149
Adjusting Clutch Lever149
Adjusting Brake Lever150
Relocated Brake Fluid Tank150
Adjusting The Handbrake Lever While Riding150
Brakes150
Spring Preload151
Damping151
Adjusting Spring Preload For Rear Wheel151
Spring Preload Setting And Spring-Strut Damping Setting Not Matched151
Adjusting The Damping Characteristic For Rear Wheel152
Riding154
Safety Instructions156
Rider's Equipment156
Restricted Angle Of Heel156
Loading Correctly157
Handling Adversely Affected By Overloading And Imbalanced Loads157
Speed158
Maximum Speed With Knobbly Tyres Or Winter Tyres158
Risk Of Poisoning158
Exhaust Gases Adversely Affecting Health158
Risk Of Burn Injury159
Catalytic Converter159
Risk Of Overheating159
Unburned Fuel In Catalytic Converter159
Regular Check160
Tampering160
When Load Status Changes160
Always Before Riding Off160
Starting Engine161
Pre-Ride-Check161
Sufficient Gearbox Lubrication Only With Engine Is161
Running161
Abs Self-Diagnosis162
Dtc Self-Diagnosis163
Running In164
Engine164
Brake Pads164
Tyres164
Gear Shift Assistant Pro165
Shifting Gear165
Off-Road Use166
After Off-Roading166
Spring Preload And Shock-Absorber Settings166
How Can Stopping Distance Be Minimised?167
Emergency Braking167
Descending Mountain Passes168
Wet And Dirty Brakes168
Abs Pro168
Physical Limits Applicable To Motorcycling168
Parking Your Motorcycle169
Use On Public Roads169
Side Stand169
Centre Stand169
Refuelling170
Fuel Grade Requirement170
Poor Ground Underneath The Stand170
Centre Stand Retracts Due To Severe Movements170
Fuel Is Highly Flammable172
Escape Of Fuel Due To Heat-Induced Expansion If Tank Is Overfilled172
Wetting Of Plastic Surfaces By Fuel173
Opening Fuel Filler Cap Emergency Release175
Closing Fuel Filler Cap Emergency Release175
Securing Motorcycle For Transportation176
Vehicle Topples To Side When Being Lifted On To Stand176
Trapping Of Components176
Engineering Details178
How Does Abs Work?180
What Are The Effects Of Surface Irregularities?180
Antilock Brake System (Abs)180
Rear Wheel Lift181
What Is The Design Baseline For Bmw Motorrad Abs?181
Special Situations181
Rear Wheel Lift Due To Severe Braking181
What Significance Devolves On Regular Servicing?182
Safety Reserves182
Evolution Of Abs To Abs Pro182
Brake System Not Regularly Serviced182
Abs Intervention183
Advantages For The Rider183
How Does Traction Control Work?183
Exceptional Riding Conditions184
Risky Riding184
How Does Dynamic Engine Brake Control Work?185
Causes For Excessive Slip At The Rear Wheel185
Riding Mode186
Effect Of Dynamic Engine Brake Control186
Dynamic Esa Function186
Possibilities For Adjustment Damping Modes186
Throttle Response187
Abs187
Dtc187
Driving Stability188
Mode Changes188
Dynamic Brake Control Function188
Detection Of Emergency Braking188
Behaviour In Emergency Braking189
Function189
Tyre Pressure Ranges190
Temperature Compensation190
Pressure Adaptation190
Gear Shift Assistant191
Shift Assistant Pro191
Advantages191
Downshifting192
Upshifting192
Maintenance194
Toolkit196
Installing Front-Wheel Stand197
Service Tool Kit197
Installing Rear-Wheel Stand198
Checking Engine Oil Level198
Misinterpretation Of Oil Level Reading198
Vehicle Toppling Sideways198
Brake System200
Topping Up The Engine Oil200
Checking Operation Of Brakes200
Checking Front Brake Pad Thickness200
Checking Rear Brake Pad Thickness201
Brake-Pad Thickness Less Than Permissible Minimum201
Checking Brake-Fluid Level, Front Brakes202
Not Enough Brake Fluid In Fluid Reservoir, Or Contaminants202
Checking Brake-Fluid Level, Rear Brakes203
Checking Operation Of Clutch204
Checking The Clutch Play204
Adjusting Clutch Play205
Check Coolant Level205
Topping Up Coolant206
Checking Tyre Pressures207
Tendency Of Valve Inserts Installed Vertically207
Wheel Rims208
Checking Tyre Tread Depth208
Checking Rims208
Effect Of Wheel Size On Chassis And Suspension Control Systems209
Removing Front Wheel209
Use Of Hard Or Sharp-Edged Objects In Proximity To Component210
Unwanted Inward Movement Of The Brake Pads210
Installing Front Wheel211
Use Of A Non-Standard Wheel211
Tightening Threaded Fasteners To Incorrect Tightening Torque212
Front Wheel Installed Wrong Way Round212
Improper Installation Of The Quick-Release Axle212
Brake Pads Not Lying Against The Brake Disc214
Removing Rear Wheel215
Installing Rear Wheel216
Lubricating Chain218
Inadequate Cleaning And Lubrication Of The Drive Chain218
Checking Chain Tension219
Adjusting Chain Tension219
Checking Chain Wear Requirement220
Removing Air Filter221
Lighting222
Installing Air Filter222
Replacing Led Light Sources222
Vehicle Overlooked In Traffic Due To Failure Of Lights222
Trim Panel Components223
Jump Starting223
Removing Tank Cover223
Installing Tank Cover223
Excessive Current Flowing When The Motorcycle Is Jump-Started224
Contact Between Crocodile Clips Of Jump Leads And Vehicle224
Jump-Starting With A Voltage Greater Than 12 V224
Battery225
Maintenance Instructions225
On-Board Electronics Draining Connected Battery225
Charging Battery When Connected226
Charging Battery That Is Connected To Vehicle Via Battery Terminals226
Unsuitable Chargers Connected To A Socket226
Recharging A Fully Discharged Battery Via Power Socket226
Charging Battery When Disconnected227
Removing Battery227
Installing Battery227
Battery Not Disconnected In Accordance With Correct Procedure227
Replacing Main Fuse228
Battery Not Connected In Accordance With Correct Procedure228
Jumpering Of Blown Fuses228
Replacing Fuses229
Disengaging Diagnostic Connector230
Securing The Diagnostic Connector230
Incorrect Procedure Followed When Loosening Diagnostic Connector230
Accessories232
Power Sockets234
Automatic Shutdown234
Operating Electrical Accessories234
Use Of Other-Make Products234
Usb Charging Socket235
Cable Routing235
Charge Current235
Connection Of Electrical Devices235
Open Cases236
Adjusting Case Volume236
Closing Cases236
Removing Cases237
Installing Cases237
Closure Of Carrying Handle With Case Lock Latched237
Maximum Payload And Maximum Speed238
Opening Topcase239
Adjusting The Topcase Volume239
Closing Topcase240
Removing The Topcase240
Installing Topcase240
Navigation System242
Securing Navigation Device242
Removing Navigation Device And Installing Cover243
Operating Navigation System243
Dust And Dirt On The Mount Cradle Contacts243
Turning Multi-Controller 1 Up And Down244
Short-Tilting Multi-Controller 1 To The Left And Right244
Long-Tilting Multi-Controller 1 To The Left And Right244
Pressing Bottom Section Of Menu Rocker Button 2244
Bmw Special Menu245
My Motorcycle245
Mediaplayer245
Indicator And Warning Messages246
Special Functions246
Reserve Fuel Level Warning246
Time And Date246
Screen Brightness247
Care248
Care Products250
Washing The Vehicle250
Use Of Unsuitable Cleaning And Care Products250
Use Of Strongly Acidic Or Strongly Alkaline Cleaning Agents250
Cleaning Easily Damaged Components251
Plastics251
Plastic Windscreens And Headlight Lenses251
Wet Brake Discs And Brake Pads251
Care Of Paintwork252
Chrome252
Radiator252
Rubber252
Paintwork Preservation253
Laying Up Motorcycle253
Restoring Motorcycle To Use253
Troubleshooting Chart256
Screw Connections258
Fuel260
Engine Oil260
Clutch262
Transmission262
Final Drive262
Frame263
Chassis And Suspension263
Wheels And Tyres264
Electrical System265
Dimensions267
Weights268
Performance Figure268
Service270
Reporting Safety-Relevant Defects272
Bmw Motorrad Service273
Bmw Motorrad Service History273
Bmw Motorrad Mobility Services274
Maintenance Work274
Maintenance Schedule276
Maintenance Confirmations277
Bmw Service Standard Scope277
Service Confirmations291
Index340
Important Data For Refuelling348