BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Emergency off switch (kill switch)

1. Emergency off switch (kill switch)

WARNING Operation of the kill switch while riding

Risk of fall due to rear wheel locking

• Do not operate the kill switch when riding.

The emergency off switch is a kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily.

1. Engine switched off
2. Normal operating position (run)

Intelligent emergency call

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Emergency call via BMW

Only press the SOS button in an emergency or when help is necessary.

Even if an emergency call using BMW is not possible, the system may make an emergency call to a public emergency call number.

This depends on the respective mobile phone network and the national regulations.

The emergency call is not able to be ensured because of technical reasons due to unfavourable conditions, e.g. in areas where there is no mobile phone reception.

Language for emergency call

Each vehicle has a language assigned to it depending on the market for which it is intended.

The BMW Call Center answers in this language.

NOTICE A changeover of the language for the emergency call can only be performed by the BMW Motorrad partner. The language assigned to the vehicle varies from the selectable language the driver can choose as the display language in the multifunction display.

Manual emergency call

Requirement

An emergency call has occurred.

The vehicle is at a standstill. The ignition is switched on.

• Open cover 1.
• Press the SOS button 2.

The remaining time until the emergency call is transmitted is displayed via the progress bar.

During this time, the emergency call can be cancelled by pressing and holding the SOS button.

• Operate the emergency-off switch to stop the engine.
• Remove helmet.
• After expiry of the timer, a voice contact to the BMW Call Center is established.

The connection was established.

• Provide information to the emergency services using the microphone 3 and speaker 4.

Automatic emergency call

The intelligent emergency call is active after the ignition is switched on and reacts if a fall or crash occurs.

Emergency call in the event of a light fall

• A light fall or a crash was detected.
• An acoustic signal is sounded.

The remaining time until the emergency call is transmitted is displayed via the progress bar.

During this time, the emergency call can be cancelled by pressing and holding the SOS button.

• If possible, remove helmet and stop engine.
• After expiry of the timer, a voice contact to the BMW Call Center is established.

The connection was established.

• Open cover 1.
• Provide information to the emergency services using the microphone 3 and speaker 4.

Emergency call in the event of a severe fall

• A severe fall or a crash is detected.
• The emergency call is placed automatically without delay.

Lights

Side light

The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is switched on.

NOTICE The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary.

Low-beam headlight

The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when you start the engine.

High-beam headlight and headlight flasher

• Push switch 1 forward to switch on the high-beam headlight.
• Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight flasher.

NOTICE The high-beam headlight can also be switched on when the engine is not running.

Parking lights

• Switch off the ignition.

• Immediately after switching off the ignition, push button 1 to the left and hold it in this position until the parking lights come on.
• Switch the ignition on and off again to switch off the parking lights.

Operate LED additional headlights

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NOTICE The auxiliary headlights have approval as fog lights and their use is permissible in bad weather conditions only. Always comply with the road traffic regulations in force in the country in which the vehicle is used.

• Press button 1 to switch on the LED additional headlights.

The telltale light shows.

If this warning symbol appears it tells you that the on-board system voltage is low.

If applicable, the auxiliary headlights might have been temporarily switched off.

• Press button 1 again to switch off the LED additional headlights.

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