BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Ignition switch/steering lock

Keys

You receive 2 ignition keys.

Consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid.

One-key system

• Ignition switch/steering lock
• Cases locks
• Stowage-compartment lock
• Tank filler cap
• Seat lock
• Stowage compartment
  • with topcase OA
• Topcase
  • with audio system OE
• Audio compartment

Lock the handlebars

• Turn the handlebars all the way to left.

• Turn the key to position 1, while moving the handlebars slightly.
• Ignition, lights and all function circuits switched off.
• Handlebars are locked.
• Key can be removed.

Switching on ignition

• Insert the key into the ignition steering lock and turn it to position 1.
• Side lights and all function circuits are switched on.
• Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
• ABS self-diagnosis is in progress.
• ASC self-diagnosis is performed.
  • with riding modes Pro OE
• DTC self-diagnosis is in progress.

Welcome lights

• Switch on the ignition.
• The side lights briefly light up.
  • with daytime riding light OE
• The daytime riding lights briefly light up.
  • with additional headlight OE
• The LED auxiliary headlights briefly light up.

Switching off ignition

• Turn the ignition key to position 1.
• When the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster remains switched on for a short time and displays any existing fault messages.
• Handlebars not locked.
• Electrically powered accessories remain operational for a limited period of time.
• The battery can be recharged via the socket.
• Key can be removed.
  • with daytime riding light OE
• The daytime riding light goes out soon after the ignition is switched off.
  • with additional headlight OE
• The LED auxiliary headlights go out soon after the ignition is switched off.

Electronic immobiliser EWS

The electronic design of the motorcycle allows it to access data stored in the ignition key by means of a ring antenna located in the ignition switch/steering lock. The engine control unit will not permit the engine to be started unless the key is identified as "authorised".

NOTICE A spare key attached to the same ring as the ignition key used to start the engine could "irritate" the electronics, in which case the enabling signal for starting is not issued. The warning is displayed on the multifunction display with the key symbol.

Always keep the spare key separately from the ignition key.

If you lose a key, you can have it barred by your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

If you wish to do this, you will need to bring all other keys for the motorcycle with you. The engine cannot be started by a barred key, but a key that has been barred can subsequently be reactivated.

You can obtain extra keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

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