BMW R 1250 GS GSA - Rider's Manual > Light source defect

General warning light lights up yellow.

The faulty light source is displayed:

High beam faulty!

Front left turn indicator faulty! or Front right turn indicator faulty!

Low beam faulty!

Front parking lamp faulty!

Daytime riding light faulty!

- with LED additional headlight OA

Left auxiliary headlight faulty! or Right auxiliary headlight faulty!

Tail light faulty!

Brake light faulty!

Rear left turn indicator faulty! or Rear right turn indicator faulty!

License plate light faulty!

Have checked by a specialist workshop.

WARNING Overlooking the vehicle in traffic due to a defective light source on the vehicle

Safety risk

• Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; it is best always to carry a complete set of spare bulbs on the motorcycle.

Possible cause:

One or more lights are faulty.

• Identify faulty lights by visually inspecting them.

• Replace LED headlights.

• Replacing front and rear turn indicator light sources.

• Replacing LED tail light.

Anti-theft alarm battery low charge

• with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) OE

Anti-theft alarm batt. capacity low.

No limitations. Arrange an appointment at a specialist workshop.

NOTICE This fault message is only shown for a short time immediately following the Pre-Ride-Check.

Possible cause: The anti-theft alarm battery no longer has its full capacity. The operation of the anti-theft alarm system is only ensured for a limited time with the motorcycle battery disconnected.

• Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarm system battery discharged

• with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) OE

General warning light lights up yellow.

Anti-theft alarm battery discharged. No independent alarm. Arrange an appointment at a specialist workshop.

NOTICE This fault message is only shown for a short time immediately following the Pre-Ride-Check.

Possible cause: The anti-theft alarm system battery is completely discharged.

Operation of the anti-theft alarm system is no longer ensured when the motorcycle's battery is disconnected.

• Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Electronic oil-level check

The electronic oil-level check evaluates the oil level in the engine with OK or Low! The following conditions must be satisfied in order to use the electronic oil-level check:

• Engine at operating temperature.

• Engine idling for at least ten seconds.

• Side stand retracted.

• No brake applied.

• Motorcycle standing vertically on a level surface.

If these conditions have not been satisfied, it will not be possible to measure the oil level. Dashes will be displayed instead of the information.

Low engine oil level

Oil level too low! Check oil level.

Possible cause: The electronic oil level sensor has detected that the engine's oil level is too low. At next refueling stop:

• Checking the engine oil level

If oil level is too low:

• Topping up the engine oil

If the oil level is correct:

• Contact an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer

Coolant temperature too high

General warning light shows red.

Coolant temperature too high! Check coolant level. Carry on at moderate pace to cool.

ATTENTION Riding with overheated engine

Engine damage

• Be sure to observe the measures listed below.

Possible cause: Coolant level is too low.

• Checking coolant level.

If coolant level is too low:

• Have the coolant refilled and the cooling system checked at a specialist service work-shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Possible cause: The coolant temperature is too high.

• If possible, continue driving in the part-load range to cool down the engine.
• Should the coolant temperature frequently be too high, have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine control failure

General warning light lights up yellow.

No communication with engine control. Multiple sys. affected. Ride carefully to the next specialist workshop.

Engine in emergency-operation mode

General warning light lights up yellow.

Fault in the engine control. Onward journey possible. Ride carefully to next specialist workshop.

WARNING Unusual handling when the engine is in emergency operation

Accident hazard

• Avoid rapid acceleration and passing maneuvers.

Possible cause: The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault which impairs the engine performance or throttle response. The engine is running in the emergency-operation mode. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started.

• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.
  • It is possible to continue riding, however the engine performance and engine speed range may be impaired and not function as normal.

Serious fault in the engine control

General warning light flashes yellow.

  Serious fault in engine control. Onward journey possible. Damage possible. Have checked by a workshop.

WARNING Damage to engine during emergency operation

Accident hazard

• Drive slowly and avoid rapid acceleration and passing maneuvers.
• If possible, have the vehicle picked up and the fault eliminated at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Possible cause: The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault, which can lead to a severe secondary fault. The engine is in the emergency-operation mode.

• Continued driving is possible, however it is not recommended.
• Avoid high load and engine speed ranges if possible.
• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

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