Starting - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Starting

Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
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ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 82)
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with riding modes
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 82)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off
if you start it with the gearbox in
neutral and then engage a gear
before retracting the side stand.
For a cold engine start and low
temperatures: pull clutch.
Press starter button 1.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re-
fuses to start. ( 148)
Pre-ride check
When the ignition is switched on
the instrument cluster carries out
a test of the pointer instruments,
warning lights and multifunction
display, the "Pre-Ride-Check".
The test is aborted if you start
the engine before it completes.
Phase 1:
All warning and indicator lights
are switched on.
The multifunction display
shows all segments.
The "General" warning light
shows red.
Phase 2:
The general warning light
changes from red to yellow.
Phase 3:
The multifunction display and
the warning and indicator lights
change over to the regular dis-
play.
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