BMW R 1200 RT Manual page 30

an authorized BMW Motorrad
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retailer.
Engine oil pressure
28
insufficient
General warning light flash-
es red.
Oil-can symbol appears on
the display.
The oil pressure in the lubricating
oil circuit is too low. Stop imme-
diately and switch off engine.
The warning on insufficient
engine oil pressure is no
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substitute for the function of
an oil-level indicator. The cor-
rect engine oil level can only be
checked at the oil sight glass.
Possible cause:
The engine oil level is too low.
Checking engine oil level
( 107)
If oil level is too low:
Top up engine oil.
Possible cause:
The engine oil pressure is insuffi-
cient.
Driving with insufficient en-
gine oil pressure can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue driving.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Battery charge current
insufficient
General warning light shows
red.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
A discharged battery leads
to the failure of various mo-
torcycle systems, e.g. lighting,
engine or ABS. This can result in
dangerous driving situations.
If possible, do not continue
driving.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator belt de-
fective
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Rear bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
Lamp symbol with arrow
pointing to the rear is dis-
played.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a