Starting Engine - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Starting engine

Kill switch in run position a.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 79)
with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS II OE
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 80)
with Automatic Stability Con-
OE
trol
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 80)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, disengage the clutch after
switching on the ignition.
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. ( 144)
Pre-ride check
The instrument panel runs a test
of the 'General' warning light
when the ignition is switched on:
this is the "Pre-Ride-Check. The
test is aborted if you start the
engine before it completes.
Phase 1
The "General" warning light
shows red.
CHECK!
appears on the dis-
play.
Phase 2
The "General" warning light
shows yellow.
CHECK!
appears on the dis-
play.
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