Control Unit - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Severe fault in the engine
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control unit

General warning light
34
flashes yellow.
The engine symbol flashes.
The engine is running in
emergency operating mode.
Unusual engine response is a
possibility.
Adapt your style of riding accord-
ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
Possible cause:
z
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which may cause
severe secondary faults. Other-
wise, the engine runs in emer-
gency operating mode.
It is possible to continue to ride
but not recommended.
Avoid high load and rpm
ranges if possible.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
The oilcan symbol appears
on the display.
OILLVL CHECK
appears on
the display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. The next time you stop
for fuel:
Check engine oil level (
If the oil level is too low:
Top up the engine oil (
If the oil level is correct:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Coolant temperature too
high
The "General" warning light
shows red.
Temperature symbol ap-
pears on the display.
Riding when the engine is
overheated could result in
engine damage.
Compliance with the information
set out below is essential.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
115).
range to cool down the engine.
If the coolant temperature
116).
is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.