BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Ignition with Keyless Ride

- with Keyless Ride OE

Keys

NOTICE The telltale light for the radio-operated key flashes while the search for the radio-operated key is in progress.

The telltale light goes out as soon as the radio-operated key or the emergency key is found.

The telltale light goes out briefly if the search times out without the radio-operated key or the emergency key being found.

You receive one radio-operated key and one emergency key.

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

Ignition, fuel filler cap and antitheft alarm system all work with the radio-operated key. Seat lock, stowage compartment, topcase and cases can be locked and unlocked manually.

NOTICE The vehicle cannot be started or the central locking system locked or unlocked if the radio-operated key is not within range (e.g. key inside one of the cases or the topcase).

If the key is taken out of range the ignition is switched off after approximately 1.5 minutes, but the central locking system is not locked.

It is advisable to keep the radio-operated key on your person (e.g. in a jacket pocket) and to have the emergency key with you as an alternative.

Lock the handlebars

Requirement

The handlebars are turned towards the left. Radio-operated key is within range.

• Press and hold down button 1.
• The steering lock engages with an audible click.
• Ignition, lights and all function circuits switched off.
• Briefly press the 1 button to unlock the steering lock.

Switching on ignition

Requirement

Radio-operated key is within range.

• There are two ways of activating the ignition.

Version 1:

• Briefly press button 1.
• Side lights and all function circuits are switched on.
  • with daytime riding light OE
  • with Headlight Pro OE
• Daytime riding light is switched on.
  • with additional headlight OE
• LED auxiliary headlights 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.

Version 2:

• Steering lock is engaged; press and hold down button 1.
• The steering lock disengages.
• Parking lights and all function circuits 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.

Switching off ignition

Requirement

Radio-operated key is within range.

• There are two ways of deactivating the ignition.

Version 1:

• Short-press button 1.
• Light is switched off.
• Handlebars (steering lock) are not locked.

Version 2:

• Turn the handlebars all the way to left.
• Press and hold down button 1.
• Light is switched off.
• The steering lock engages.

Electronic immobiliser EWS

The on-board electronics access the data saved in the radio-operated key via a ring aerial in the R/C ignition lock. The ignition is not enabled for starting until the engine control unit has recognised the radio-operated key as "authorised" for your motorcycle.

NOTICE A spare key attached to the same ring as the radio-operated key used to start the engine could impair the electronics function, 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 separate from the radio-operated key.

If you mislay a radio-operated key you can have the key in question barred by your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. In order to have a key barred you must bring along all the other keys belonging to the motorcycle.

The engine cannot be started by a barred radio-operated key, but a radio-operated key that has been barred can subsequently be reactivated.

You can obtain emergency/extra keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The radio-operated 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.

Loss of the radio-operated key, emergency key is available

Requirement

Emergency key is available.

• Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground.
• Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid.
• If you happen to loose the radio-operated key during the journey, you can start the vehicle using the emergency key.

• Insert the emergency key 1 in the gap in the centre above the instrument cluster 2 (arrow).

• Pre-ride check is performed.
• Key has been recognised.
• Engine can be started.
• Start engine.

Battery of the radio-operated key is empty, emergency key is not available

• Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground.

• Remove screws 2.
• Ease speaker cover 1 to the right to remove.
  • with audio system OE

• Remove screws 1.
• Carefully remove speaker unit 2, noting the plug.

• Disconnect plug 1.

• Flip open the key bit.
• Hold the radio-operated key by the key bit 1.

• Hold the radio-operated key to the rear of the instrument cluster 1 (arrow), level with the warning and indicator lights.

• Pre-ride check is performed.
• Key has been recognised.
• Engine can be started.
• Start engine.
  • with audio system OE

• Connect plug 1.

• Seat speaker unit 2 in the mount.
• Install screws 1.

• Hold speaker cover 1 in position and install screws 2.

Replace the battery of the radio-operated key

If the radio-operated key does not react when you short-press or long-press a button:

• The battery in the radio-operated key is not at full capacity.
• Change the battery.

The battery symbol appears on the display.

• Press button 1.
• Bitted key flips out.
• Push up battery cover 2.
• Remove battery 3.
• Dispose of the old battery in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; do not attempt to dispose of batteries as domestic waste.

ATTENTION Unsuitable or incorrectly inserted batteries

Component damage

• Use a battery compliant with the manufacturer's specifications.
• When inserting the battery, always make sure polarity is correct.

 

• Insert the new battery with the positive terminal up.

• Install seal 1 and battery cover 2.
• Red LED on the instrument panel flashes.
• The radio-operated key is again ready for use.

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