BMW F 800 R Rider's Manual page 32

Possible cause:
3
The coolant temperature is too
high.
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If possible, continue driving
in the part-load range to cool
down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
switched on so that the radia-
tor fan continues to operate.
Have the fault rectified as
z
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer, if the coolant
temperature is frequently too
high.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
WARNING
Unusual handling when en-
gine is in emergency operat-
ing mode
Accident hazard
Adapt riding style: avoid rapid
acceleration and passing
maneuvers.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started. Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emer-
gency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en-
gine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Engine warning
General warning light shows
red.
The engine symbol is dis-
played
WARNING
Damage to the engine when
it is in the emergency operat-
ing mode
Accident hazard
Adapt riding style: Ride slowly,
avoid rapid acceleration and
passing maneuvers.
If possible, have the motorcycle
picked up and the malfunction
source eliminated by a special-
ized service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
Retailer.