BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Engine fault
lights up yellow.
appears on the
display.
Possible cause: The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault.
WARNING Unusual ride characteristics when engine running in emergency-operation mode
Risk of accident
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Avoid accelerating sharply and overtaking.
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If you continue to ride be prepared for unusual engine behaviour (low power, poor throttle response, abrupt stalling, etc.).
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Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Severe engine fault
flashes yellow.
appears on the display.
Possible cause: The engine control unit has diagnosed a severe fault.
WARNING Engine damage when running in emergency-operation mode
Risk of accident
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Ride slowly, avoid accelerating sharply and overtaking.
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If possible, have the vehicle picked up and have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
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If you continue to ride be prepared for unusual engine behaviour (low power, poor throttle response, abrupt stalling, etc.).
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Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Front light failure
lights up yellow.
appears on the
display.
Possible cause: Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, side light or front turn indicator faulty.
The low-beam headlight or one of the LED flashing turn indicators has to be replaced.
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Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Rear light failure
lights up yellow.
appears on the
display.
Possible cause: Rear light, brake light or rear flashing turn indicator defective.
The LED rear light must be replaced.
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Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Light failure
lights up yellow.
appears on the
display.
Possible cause: A combination of light failures has occurred.
- Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
DWA battery weak
- with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
appears on the
display.
NOTICE This error message shows briefly only after the Pre-Ride-Check completes.
Possible cause: The integral battery in the antitheft alarm (DWA) has lost a significant proportion of its original capacity. There is no assurance of how long the DWA anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the vehicle's battery is disconnected.
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Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
DWA battery flat
- with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
lights up yellow.
appears on the
display.
NOTICE This error message shows briefly only after the Pre-Ride-Check completes.
Possible cause: The integral battery in the antitheft alarm (DWA) has lost its entire original capacity. There is no assurance that the DWA antitheft alarm will be operational if the vehicle's battery is disconnected.
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Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
On-board system voltage low
appears on the
display.
Generator power is only just sufficient to supply all consumers and charge the battery.
Possible cause: Too many consumers switched on. On-board system voltage tends to drop particularly at low engine rpm and when the engine is idling.
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When riding at low engine rpm switch off all consumers that are not necessary for road safety (e.g. heated body warmer or auxiliary headlights).
On-board system voltage critical
lights up yellow.
appears on the
display.
Generator power is no longer sufficient to supply all consumers and charge the battery. In order to ensure that the engine can be started and the motorcycle ridden, the on-board electronics switch off the electricity supply to the on-board sockets and the auxiliary headlights. In extreme cases the seat heating and the grip heating might also be shut down.
Possible cause: Too many consumers switched on. On-board system voltage tends to drop particularly at low engine rpm and when the engine is idling.
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When riding at low engine rpm switch off all consumers that are not necessary for road safety (e.g. heated body warmer or auxiliary headlights).
Battery charge voltage insufficient
lights up red.
appears on the
display.
WARNING Failure of the vehicle systems
Risk of accident
- Do not continue your journey.
Battery is not being charged. If you continue to ride the vehicle the on-board electronics will drain the battery.
Possible cause: Alternator or alternator drive faulty or fuse for alternator regulator has blown.
- Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
See also:
BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Outside temperature warning
appears on the display. Possible cause:
BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Tyre pressure outside the permitted tolerance
- with tyre pressure control (RDC) OE flashes red. + the critical tyre pressure shows red. Possible cause: Measured tyre pressure is outside permitted tolerance. Check the tyre for damage and to ascertain whether the vehicle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition. If the vehicle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition: Correct the tyre pressure at the earliest possible opportunity. NOTICE Before adjusting the tyre pressure, observe the information on temperature compensation and pressure adaptation in the section entitled "Engineering details". Have the tyre checked for damage by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If you are unsure whether the vehicle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition: Do not continue your journey. Notify the breakdown service. Sensor faulty or system fault - with tyre pressure control (RDC) OE lights up yellow. + "--" or "-- --" appears on the display.
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