BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual page 65

tion mode. Self-diagnosis
is performed as soon as the
brake levers are in their fully
released positions for the first
time. During this period, nei-
ther the ABS function nor the
power braking assistance is
available.
When you start the en-
gine, wait until the ABS
self-diagnosis has been
performed.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. ( 63)
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 64)
Press starter button 1.
At extremely low tem-
peratures it may be nec-
essary to operate the throt-
tle twist grip during starting.
At ambient temperatures be-
low 32 °F (0 °C), actuate the
clutch after switching on the
ignition.
The start attempt is au-
tomatically interrupted
if battery voltage is too low.
Recharge the battery before
you start the engine, or use
jump leads and a donor bat-
tery to start.
Engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart if the engine refuses
to start. ( 128)
Pre-ride check
After switching on the igni-
tion, the instrument cluster
carries out a general warn-
ing light test. In the process
the warning light first lights
up yellow and then red for
checking. This test, called
a "Pre-ride check", is indicat-
ed by the lettering CHECK!
in the display. If the engine
is started during the test, the
test is canceled.
Phase 1
General warning light
lights up yellow.
The note CHECK!
cated.
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