BMW R 1250 GS GSA - Rider's Manual > Hill Start Control

Display

- with riding modes Pro OE

The symbol 1 for the drive-off assistant is displayed in the Pure Ride view and in the upper status line.

Using Hill Start Control

Requirement

The vehicle is at a standstill.

ATTENTION Drive-off assistant failure

Accident hazard

• Manually brake to secure the vehicle.

NOTICE Hill Start Control is only a convenience system for easier hill-starting and should, therefore, not be confused with a parking brake.

• Apply handbrake lever 1 or footbrake lever firmly and then release again.

Green stop symbol is displayed.

• Hill Start Control is activated.
• To switch off the Hill Start Control, activate the handbrake lever 1 or the footbrake lever again.

Stop symbol disappears.

• Alternatively, drive off in 1st or 2nd gear.

NOTICE Hill Start Control is deactivated automatically when driving off.

The stop symbol disappears after the brake has been released completely.

• Hill Start Control is deactivated.
• More information about Hill Start Control can be found in the section "Technology in detail":
• Hill Start Control function.

Switch Hill Start Control on and off

• Switching on ignition
• Call up menu Settings, Vehicle settings
• Turn Hill Start Control on or off.

Using Hill Start Control Pro

• with riding modes Pro OE

ATTENTION Drive-off assistant failure

Accident hazard

• Manually brake to secure the vehicle.

NOTICE Hill Start Control Pro is only a comfort system to make starting on hills easier and should therefore not be confused with a parking brake.

NOTICE Hill Start Control Pro drive-off assistant should not be used for gradients of more than 40%.

• Apply handbrake lever 1 or footbrake lever firmly and then release again.
• Alternatively, apply the brake for about one second after the vehicle has come to a standstill, with a gradient of at least 5%.

Green stop symbol is displayed.

• Hill Start Control Pro is now activated.
• To switch off Hill Start Control Pro, activate the handbrake lever 1 or the footbrake lever again.

NOTICE If Hill Start Control Pro is deactivated using the brake lever, automatic Hill Start Control is deactivated for the next 4 m.

Stop symbol disappears.

• Alternatively, drive off in 1st or 2nd gear.

NOTICE Hill Start Control Pro is deactivated automatically when driving off.

The stop symbol disappears after the brake has been released completely.

• Hill Start Control Pro is now deactivated.
• More information about Hill
• Start Control Pro can be found in the section "Technology in detail":
• Hill Start Control function

Adjust Hill Start Control Pro

- with riding modes Pro OE

• Switching on ignition.
• Call up menu Settings, Vehicle settings.
• Select Hill Start Control Pro.
• To turn off Hill Start Control Pro, select Off.
• Hill Start Control Pro is deactivated.
• To turn on manual Hill Start Control Pro, select Manual.
• Hill Start Control Pro can be activated by firmly applying the handbrake or footbrake lever.
• To turn on automatic Hill Start Control Pro, select Auto.
• Hill Start Control Pro can be activated by firmly applying the handbrake or footbrake lever.
• When applying the brake for approximately one second after the vehicle has come to a standstill and on a slope with at least a 5% gradient, Hill Start Control Pro is activated automatically.
• The selected setting is retained even after the ignition is turned off.

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