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.

Possible cause: Motorcycle is fitted with wheels not equipped with RDC sensors.

• Fit wheels and tyres equipped with RDC sensors.

Possible cause: 1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed or a system error has occurred.

• Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Possible cause: A system error has occurred.

• Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Transmission fault

- with tyre pressure control (RDC) OE

  + "--" or "-- --" appears on the display.

Possible cause: The vehicle did not reach the minimum required speed.

• Increase speed above this threshold and observe the RDC readings. Assume that a permanent fault has not occurred unless the 'General' warning light comes on to accompany the symptoms. Under these circumstances:
• Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Possible cause: Wireless communication with the RDC sensors has been disrupted.

Possible causes include radio-communication systems operating in the vicinity and interfering with the link between the RDC control unit and the sensors.

• Move to another location and observe the RDC readings. Assume that a permanent fault has not occurred unless the 'General' warning light comes on to accompany the symptoms.

  Under these circumstances:

• Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Battery for tyre pressure sensor weak

- with tyre pressure control (RDC) 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 tyre-pressure sensor has lost a significant proportion of its original capacity. There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational.

• Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ABS self-diagnosis not completed

flashes.

Possible cause:

• Pull away slowly. Bear in mind that the ABS function is not available until self-diagnosis has completed.

ABS fault

lights up.

Possible cause: The ABS control unit has detected a fault. The partially integral brake and the Dynamic Brake Control function have failed. The ABS function is not available.

• It is possible to continue riding taking the failed ABS function into consideration. Take note of the further information on situations that may lead to an ABS fault.

• Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

ASC/DTC intervention

quick-flashes.

The ASC/DTC has detected a degree of instability at the rear wheel and has intervened to reduce torque. The indicator and warning light flashes for longer than ASC/DTC intervention lasts.

This affords the rider visual feedback on control intervention even after the critical situation has been dealt with.

ASC/DTC self-diagnosis not completed

  slow-flashes.

Possible cause:

• Pull away slowly. Bear in mind that the ASC/DTC function is not available until self-diagnosis has completed.

ASC/DTC switched off

lights up.

Possible cause: The rider has switched off the ASC/DTC system.

• Switch on ASC/DTC.

ASC/DTC fault

lights up.

Possible cause: The ASC/DTC control unit has detected a fault. The ASC/DTC function is not available.

• You can continue to ride. Bear in mind that the ASC/DTC function is not available. Take note of the more detailed information on situations that can lead to a ASC/DTC fault.

• Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

D-ESA fault

lights up yellow.

appears on the display.

Possible cause: The D-ESA control unit has detected a fault. The damping and/ or spring adjuster may be the cause. In Auto the cause may also be a fault in the riding position equaliser. In this condition, the motorcycle may have too much damping and is uncomfortable to drive, especially on roads in poor condition. Alternatively, the spring setting may be set incorrectly.

• Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

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