BMW K 1600 GTL Service Manual download pdf (Page 82)

Starting

Starting the engine

Switch on ignition.

Pre-ride check is performed.

( 80)

ABS self-diagnosis in progress.

( 81)

with Dynamic Traction Control

(DTC)

OE

DTC self-diagnosis is per-

formed. ( 81)

Engage neutral, or pull back

clutch lever if a gear is en-

gaged.

You cannot start the mo-

torcycle with the side stand

extended and a gear engaged.

The engine will switch itself off if

it is started with the transmission

in neutral and then a gear is en-

gaged before retracting the side

stand.

For cold starts and at low

ambient temperatures: pull the

lever to disengage the clutch

and twist the throttle grip

slightly.

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.

Engine starts.

Consult the troubleshooting

chart if the engine refuses to

start. ( 140)

Pre-ride check

The instrument cluster 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

General warning light shows

red.

CHECK! is indicated.

Phase 2

General warning light shows

yellow.

CHECK! is indicated.

The SET light comes on.

If the 'General' warning light does

not show:

Some malfunctions cannot

be indicated if the 'Gener-

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Riding

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