BMW R 1200 GS Manual page 35

Switch off Ignition, then op-
erate handbrake lever and
footbrake lever consecutive-
ly.
The following functions
must be available:
Brake pressure present at
both brake levers.
Brakes acting on both
wheels.
No escaping brake fluid is
visible.
There is a defect in the
brake system that can
lead to reduced braking ac-
tion.
Brake early.
If these criteria are satis-
fied, you can continue rid-
ing. However, bear in mind
that a loss of brake fluid that
cannot be detected might
be the cause of the warn-
ing.
Have the malfunction cor-
rected as soon as possible
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
If a fault has been determined
during the operating and leak
test:
There is a defect in the
brake system that can
lead to accidents.
Do not continue driving.
You may not continue driv-
ing.
Inform a specialized work-
shop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retail-
er.
ABS error
General warning lamp
flashes red four times
per second.
ABS warning lamp flash-
es four times per sec-
ond.
At least two faults have oc-
curred in the brake system. In
at least one brake circuit only
the residual braking function
is available and the fluid lev-
el in the brake system is too
low.
See the fault descriptions
above.
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