Operation Manual
switched on in the initial phase
are switched off in reverse se-
quence.
If a needle did not move or if a
warning light or telltale light did
not show:
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward a
few metres for the wheel-speed
sensors to be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosable system
components with the vehicle at a
standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel-speed sensors
as the vehicle pulls away from
rest.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes out.
Make sure that all the warning
and telltale lights come on in
the pre-ride check.
After the ABS self-diagnosis
completes, an indicator show-
ing an ABS fault will appear.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ASC self-diagnosis
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)
OE
BMW Motorrad ASC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
ASC warning light slow-
flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components while
the motorcycle is on the move
(speed at least 5 km/h)).
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